Synopses & Reviews
andlt;bandgt;This is a comprehensive upper-beginner level Japanese textbook and language learning program.andlt;/bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;iandgt;Elementary Japaneseandlt;/iandgt; is designed for students who are just beginning their study of the Japanese language at the first-year college level or on their own. The author and contributors have created a highly structured approach to learning Japanese based on acquiring the fundamental patterns and constructions of the language as well as the Japanese writing system including the basic Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji characters.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Each volume of this two-book set is designed for one semester of study. The books feature detailed grammatical explanations which make them extremely useful as references and for review purposes when traveling to Japan or preparing for the Japanese Language Proficiency Examination (JLPT).andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;MP3 audio recordings are included with each volume on free CDs making this a great way to learn Japanese on your own while ensuring that you learn the correct pronunciation. The recordings also help you build up your listening comprehension skills.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;bandgt;After completing this course, you will be able to:andlt;/bandgt;andlt;ulandgt;andlt;liandgt; Describe yourself, your family and your friends.andlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; Talk about daily events using basic vocabulary and grammatical constructions.andlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; Understand conversations on these topics as well as classroom activities.andlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; Read Japanese articles and write short and simple compositions and letters.andlt;/liandgt; andlt;/ulandgt;andlt;iandgt;Elementary Japanese Volume Twoandlt;/iandgt; covers the second semester of a college-level Japanese beginner course. It contains 13 lessons, each representing one week's instruction and consisting of a dialogue, usage notes, grammar notes, exercises, new kanji and explanation, and new vocabulary.
Review
"I am self studying using this book and book two of the series. This book is excellent for the student who is self studying, because all of the grammar an vocabulary are explained thoroughly. There is very little left up to the student to try to figure out; and though the exercises are designed for use in a classroom, they can be easily adapted. Additionally, this book is all-in-one in that it offers dialogues, cultural notes, grammar, vocabulary, and kanji in one volume. It also comes with a CD that contains the readings, pronunciation of all the vocabulary, and additional exercises." and#8212andlt;bandgt;andlt;iandgt;Goodreadsandlt;/bandgt;andlt;/iandgt;
Synopsis
This is an extensive beginning level Japanese textbook and Japanese language learning package. Elementary Japanese is designed for students who are just beginning their study of Japanese at the first–: year college level or on their own. The author and contributors have created a highly structured approach to leaning Japanese that is based on learning the fundamental patters and constructions of the language as well as the writing system including basic kanji. Systematic grammatical explanations are provided in enough detail for this book to be used as a reference work as well as an introductory textbook. The accompanying
MP3 audio CD is a great way to learn Japanese and ensures correct pronunciation and helps to build listening comprehension.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Describe yourself, your family and your friends.
- Talk about daily events using basic vocabulary and grammatical constructions.
- Understand conversations on these topics as well as classroom activities.
- Read Japanese articles and write short and simple compositions and letters.
Synopsis
Includes Audio CD.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;iandgt;Elementary Japanese Volume Twoandlt;/iandgt; covers the second semester of college-level beginner's Japanese. It contains 13 lessons, each representing one week's instruction over multiple sessions. Students will be able to read and write short, simple compositions.
Synopsis
Students will be able to read and write short, simple compositions.
Synopsis
Includes Audio CD.
Elementary Japanese Volume Two covers the second semester of college-level beginner's Japanese. It contains 13 lessons, each representing one week's instruction over multiple sessions. Students will be able to read and write short, simple compositions.
Synopsis
andlt;bandgt;This is an extensive beginning level Japanese textbook and Japanese language learning package.andlt;/bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Elementary Japanese is designed for students who are just beginning their study of Japanese at the firstand#8211:year college level or on their own. The author and contributors have created a highly structured approach to leaning Japanese that is based on learning the fundamental patters and constructions of the language as well as the writing system including basic kanji. Systematic grammatical explanations are provided in enough detail for this book to be used as a reference work as well as an introductory textbook. The accompanying andlt;bandgt;MP3 audio CDandlt;/bandgt; is a great way to learn Japanese and ensures correct pronunciation and helps to build listening comprehension.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;After completing this course, you will be able to:andlt;ulandgt;andlt;liandgt; Describe yourself, your family and your friends.andlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; Talk about daily events using basic vocabulary and grammatical constructions.andlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; Understand conversations on these topics as well as classroom activities.andlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; Read Japanese articles and write short and simple compositions and letters.andlt;/liandgt;andlt;/ulandgt;
About the Author
andlt;bandgt;Yoko Hasegawaandlt;/bandgt; is Associate Professor of Japanese Linguistics in the Department of East Asia Languages and Cultures at the University of California, Berkeley. She currently teaches Japanese linguistics at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and also serves as Coordinator of the university's Japanese language program. She previously taught at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and received her PhD in linguistics from Berkeley in 1992.