Each lesson in "Contemporary Japanese Workbook Volume 2" is based on a single communicative objective and makes much use of the discovery approach (guess and try) so that students learn through problem-solving and participation as opposed to being taught by rote. Its unique innovative and effective way of teaching through observing real-life conversations and takes a fun approach to learning the language that will motivate independent and non-vocational learners. Focusing on four language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing), it contains 12 chapters of worksheets and activities on vocabulary and grammar usage, and conversations in the context of formal and informal college daily life, business and travel. Contents include: Exchanging opinions, Evaluating facts, Permission and obligation, What would you do?, Comparison, Your way of thinking, When to do what?, Perspective, Adding implications, Giving and receiving, Describing changes and Describing how things and people appear to be.