Synopses & Reviews
andlt;bandgt;andlt;iandgt;Japanese for Beginnersandlt;/iandgt; is a straightforward learning guide which enables beginners to pick up a function knowledge of spoken Japanese very quickly and easily.andlt;/bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Specifically designed to teach spoken Japanese as it is used in daily life rather than in a formal setting, andlt;iandgt;Japanese for Beginnersandlt;/iandgt; is perfect for a tourist or business person traveling to Japan or a student who wants to learn Japanese rapidly and effectively. Up-to-date and concise, it features the most well respected and proven approach available. Full lessons break down the more difficult aspects of the Japanese language such as pronunciation and grammar, while the andlt;bandgt;MP3 and audio CDandlt;/bandgt; allows for listening comprehension and practice. The writing element focuses on the easy-to-read Latin script (andlt;iandgt;romanjiandlt;/iandgt;) rather than on the more difficult Japanese script (andlt;iandgt;kanji and kanaandlt;/iandgt;), cutting down on the time it takes between starting the book and being able to speak Japanese.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Key features of andlt;iandgt;Japanese for Beginnersandlt;/iandgt; include:andlt;ulandgt;andlt;liandgt; andlt;bandgt;Practical Japanese phrasesandlt;/bandgt; help you converse with ease.andlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; andlt;bandgt;Comic stripsandlt;/bandgt; (andlt;iandgt;Japanese mangaandlt;/iandgt;) and andlt;bandgt;dialoguesandlt;/bandgt; bring Japanese to life.andlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; andlt;bandgt;Exercisesandlt;/bandgt; help you to practice speaking and listening.andlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; andlt;bandgt;MP3 audio CDandlt;/bandgt; features native Japanese speakers to help you pronounce Japanese like a pro.andlt;/liandgt;andlt;/ulandgt;Thousands of people need to communicate in Japanese for practical reasons, but don't have the time or opportunity to devote the many years it takes to study Japanese formally. By providing a firm grounding in Japanese sentence structure, using dialogues that reflect authentic Japanese culture and comic strips that emphasize conversations and humor, andlt;iandgt;Tuttle Japanese for Beginnersandlt;/iandgt; will soon have you on your way to becoming conversational in Japanese. When you consider that the Japanese language is spoken by 125 million people worldwide, and Japan is the world's third largest economy, the advantages of speaking Japanese become clear!
Synopsis
Includes Audio CD.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Thousands of people need to communicate in Japanese for practical reasons, but don't have the time or opportunity to devote the many years it takes to speak formal Japanese correctly. andlt;iandgt;Tuttle Japanese for Beginnersandlt;/iandgt; is a sensible learning tool enabling beginners to pick-up a functional knowledge of spoken Japanese in just a few days, rather than a few years.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;By providing realistic dialogue that reflects actual situations you might encounter in Japan, comics to make learning easier and many practical examples, andlt;iandgt; Tuttle Japanese for Beginnersandlt;/iandgt; is a useful aid to becoming conversant in Japanese.
Synopsis
Japanese for Beginners is a straightforward learning guide which enables beginners to pick up a function knowledge of spoken Japanese very quickly and easily. Specifically designed to teach spoken Japanese as it is used in daily life rather than in a formal setting, Japanese for Beginners is perfect for a tourist or business person traveling to Japan or a student who wants to learn Japanese rapidly and effectively. Up-to-date and concise, it features the most well respected and proven approach available. Full lessons break down the more difficult aspects of the Japanese language such as pronunciation and grammar, while the MP3 and audio CD allows for listening comprehension and practice. The writing element focuses on the easy-to-read Latin script (romanji) rather than on the more difficult Japanese script (kanji and kana), cutting down on the time it takes between starting the book and being able to speak Japanese.
Key features of Japanese for Beginners include:
- Practical Japanese phrases help you converse with ease.
- Comic strips (Japanese manga) and dialogues bring Japanese to life.
- Exercises help you to practice speaking and listening.
- MP3 audio CD features native Japanese speakers to help you pronounce Japanese like a pro.
Thousands of people need to communicate in Japanese for practical reasons, but don't have the time or opportunity to devote the many years it takes to study Japanese formally. By providing a firm grounding in Japanese sentence structure, using dialogues that reflect authentic Japanese culture and comic strips that emphasize conversations and humor,
Tuttle Japanese for Beginners will soon have you on your way to becoming conversational in Japanese. When you consider that the Japanese language is spoken by 125 million people worldwide, and Japan is the world's third largest economy, the advantages of speaking Japanese become clear
Synopsis
A sensible learning tool, this book enables beginners to learn a functional knowledge of spoken Japanese in just days
Synopsis
Includes Audio CD.
Thousands of people need to communicate in Japanese for practical reasons, but don't have the time or opportunity to devote the many years it takes to speak formal Japanese correctly. Tuttle Japanese for Beginners is a sensible learning tool enabling beginners to pick-up a functional knowledge of spoken Japanese in just a few days, rather than a few years.
By providing realistic dialogue that reflects actual situations you might encounter in Japan, comics to make learning easier and many practical examples, Tuttle Japanese for Beginners is a useful aid to becoming conversant in Japanese.
About the Author
andlt;bandgt;Sachiko Toyozatoandlt;/bandgt; is the founder of a language school for English-speakers in Okinawa, Japan.