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Frank the alien crash landed onto Earth, Japan to be precise. With the Obaasan’s help, Frank must find materials to help him repair his ship. Along the way, Frank learns a lot of Japanese language and culture.
Chapter One: The Encounter – Click here to download – DOWNLOAD AUDIO
Chapter Two: Mizu, the Best Thing in the Universe – Click here to download – DOWNLOAD AUDIO
Chapter Three: Sushi is Not Human – Click here to download – DOWNLOAD AUDIO
IN THIS ISSUE:
NEW READER: Frank and the Obaasan
33 Pages Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns
Prefecture Spotlight: Miyazaki
Etymology: あばよ
Phrase of the Day
Kanji Spotlight: Big Dogs are Okay
Grammar Time! しまう
Frank and the Obaasan Reader, Grammatical Notes, Kanji Notes, and English Translation