With this book, learners can confirm the meaning and content of "Minna no Nihongo Shokyu I Dai 2-Han Honsatsu (Minna no Nihongo Shokyu I Second Edition - Main Text)" in English. This book is very useful when learners are studying by themselves, particularly for class preparation or for reviewing what has been studied in class, or when the instructor does not have time to introduce new vocabulary. Learning efficiency will improve if the learner looks up the vocabulary before class. At the beginning of the book, there is an explanation in English of the characteristics of the Japanese language, Japanese characters, and Japanese pronunciation, as well as a translation of commonly used words and expressions in class. Read more

GENKI: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese is a study resource for people who are starting to learn Japanese. It is designed to comprehensively build communication competencies across all four skill areas--listening, speaking, reading, and writing. GENKI consists of 23 lessons, divided into two volumes of textbooks and workbooks. Vol. 1 contains Lessons 1-12, and Vol. 2 covers Lessons 13-23. The audio material of the textbooks and workbooks can be downloaded and played on mobile devices by using an app called OTO Navi. Read more

4th Revised Edition of JAPANESE FOR BUSY PEOPLE, the most popular Japanese language textbook series in the world.Since it was first published in 1984, the focus of the Japanese for Busy People series has always been to teach Japanese for effective communication.As suggested in the title, this is a concise course for busy students who want to learn natural, spoken Japanese as efficiently as possible in a limited amount of time.The new Japanese for Busy People: Revised 4th Edition is made up of three volumes: Book I, Book II, and Book III. Book I is available in both romanized and kana versions, similar to the Revised 3rd Edition.The Kana Version is exactly the same as the Romanized Version except for the scripts used throughout the book: hiragana and katakana.The Kana Version is therefore recommended for those who have already learned kana (as these scripts are collectively called) or are learning them with Japanese for Busy People Kana Workbook or another such text. Studying Japanese in kana, rather than in romanized script, can lead to fluent pronunciation and facilitate a smooth transition to the study of kanji. Read more

"Learn about Japanese culture while improving your language skills!Japanese Folktales for Language Learners introduces 22 traditional tales in parallel Japanese and English versions, presented on facing pages. Whether you're a student of Japanese or just want to enjoy a good read while learning about traditional Japanese culture, you're sure to love this book!The tales increase in length and complexity as the book progresses. Each story has a comprehensive vocabulary list, cultural notes, comprehension exercises and discussion questions to reinforce your understanding. There are overviews of verb and adjective forms, as wall as free online audio recordings of all the stories to develop your listening and pronunciation skills." Read more

The Oxford Beginner's Japanese Dictionary is an innovative guide to learning Japanese. Designed specifically for English-speaking adult learners who are either learning from scratch or refreshing lost language skills, it offers an easy to use dictionary, extra help with vocabulary, and essential information on living and interacting in the Japanese-speaking world. The dictionary is exceptionally easy to use, because it moves away from the traditional dictionary layout. All main translations are preceded by an equals sign so that they are instantly identifiable, and all parts of the entry are spelt out in full, avoiding confusing jargon and abbreviations. Grammar and usage notes throughout the text warn of possible translation pitfalls, and thousands of example phrases show how the language is used in context. The 30-page Learning and Lifestyle kit gives key information on both the Japanese language, with a list of the words you really need to know, grammar help, and verb tables, and on life in the Japanese-speaking world: background information on lifestyle and culture, tips on etiquette and interaction in the language, and a phrasefinder for use when travelling. The Oxford Beginner's Japanese Dictionary is your essential companion to learning Japanese. Read more

Learning to recognise and pronounce the basic hiragana and katakana phonetic alphabets is the first step in studying Japanese. This set of 200 flash cards along with accompanying booklet, wall charts, and audio disc contains everything you need to quickly gain mastery of the two Japanese syllabaries. Flash cards are the ideal way to learn the characters a few at a time, and watch your skills increase daily. The cards can be sorted into small sets that you carry with you for review whenever and wherever you have a few spare moments. Frequent review is the key to memorizing the characters, and these cards are easily carried in a pocket or purse for a quick review session anytime. Characters that have been learned can be kept separately from those you haven't mastered yet--so you are only carrying around and reviewing the ones you need to learn. This handy box contains: * 200 expertly-designed flash cards that aid memorization--with handy mnemonic phrases and drawings. * Two large wall charts showing all of the hiragana and katakana * Audio recordings for 1,128 key example words and sentences illustrating the characters * A concise 32-page booklet giving indexes and practice tips Comprehensive, packed with learning features, and customizable to fit your individual learning needs, these 200 flash cards cover all the characters used in the Japanese hiragana and katakana writing system: basic, voiced, and combined forms. Read more

Master Japanese Language: Hiragana, Katakana & Kanji Workbook for Beginners - Your Complete Guide to Learning Japanese.Do you want to learn Japanese but don't know where to begin? This Japanese workbook for beginners is your solution! It covers Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji everything you need to start learning Japanese in one place.What you’ll learn in This Japanese Learning BookThis book provides a comprehensive introduction to the Japanese alphabet and writing system. You'll start with Hiragana, one of the three syllabaries that form a key part of the Japanese writing system, move on to Katakana, and finally tackle Kanji. The workbook includes easy-to-follow stroke order diagrams, pronunciation guides, and plenty of writing practice. Whether you're a complete beginner or refining your skills, this Japanese workbook will guide you on your journey.Inside This Hiragana Katakana and Kanji Workbook for BeginnersStroke order diagrams and writing practice instructions.The Japanese writing system and pronunciation.The 46 Hiragana and Katakana writing practices.Dakuten and Handakuten for Hiragana and Katakana.Yoon - additional sounds for Hiragana and Katakana.Small tsu (Sokuon) usage in Hiragana and Katakana.Reading and writing exercises for Hiragana and Katakana.Romaji and Furigana readings with English translations.Vocabulary list for each hiragana and katakana characterQR code for free online audio by a native Japanese speaker.103 Kanji BasicsLearn the 103 Kanji characters required for the JLPT N5 exam with detailed explanations of Onyomi and Kunyomi readings, stroke orders, vocabulary, writing exercises, and example sentences.Japanese Lessons in the Book:How to count numbers in Japanese (Basics and larger numbers)Days, weeks, months, years, and vocabulary (Counting and useful terms)Essential Japanese greetings (Explanation and usage)Why This Japanese Workbook is perfect for you?Beginner-Friendly: Ideal for self-study or use in the classroom, this Japanese learning book offers a step-by-step approach to mastering the basicsComprehensive Coverage: From hiragana and katakana, key parts of the Japanese writing system, to kanji, it prepares you for the JLPT N5 exam with reading and writing exercises.Expanded Edition: New and updated reading and writing exercises, enhanced kanji lessons, and revised pronunciation guides.Bonus Features: Free online audio downloads and an answer key for self-correction and tracking progress.Who is this Japanese Workbook For?Absolute Beginners: Perfect for anyone new to Japanese, offering clear guidance on hiragana, katakana, and kanji, essential components of the Japanese writing system.Intermediate Learners: Strengthen your Japanese writing skills and deepen your understanding of the Japanese alphabet and syllabaries.JLPT Test Takers: Comprehensive preparation for those aiming to pass the JLPT N5 exam. (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test).Travelers: Whether you're planning to visit Japan, live there, or need Japanese for your job, this workbook will help you read, write, and speak confidently.About This EditionThis updated edition has been expanded to include new reading and writing exercises, updated stroke order guides, and enhanced kanji content. Whether you're looking to improve your handwriting, prepare for the JLPT N5, or explore the fascinating world of the Japanese language, this book has everything you need. Read more

Do you want to become a Japanese speaker?Your journey begins here - it’s time to unlock Hiragana and Katakana.One of the most popular languages in the world, Japanese has become the eighth most learned language across the globe. Allowing you to unlock an immense amount of media (series, anime and manga, music and video games), as well as opening plenty of doors to professional opportunities in billion-dollar companies. Japanese is a skill you’ll want to acquire if you wish to enhance your resume and travel to one of the most fascinating nations in the world.However, as everyone knows, the Japanese alphabet – actually made up of three unique writing systems – is not that straightforward to learn, and you may need help in mastering them. That is where Japanese Hiragana and Katakana Made Easy comes in to save the day and guide you along the way.How Japanese Hiragana and Katakana Made Easy works:Utilizing the latest in teaching methods and both common and not-so-common vocabulary to help you get used to speaking like a native, we help you learn the concepts behind each Japanese character and its origins.Making use of special writing practice blocks, we facilitate the practice of writing characters over and over until you can master their stroke order, both for Hiragana and Katakana.With an enormous amount of beautiful high-quality images, we keep the book fun and entertaining, especially in the exercises!Finally, since we’re talking about exercises – we have also included audio listening exercises for you to make the most of and dominate not only your reading and writing but also your listening and speaking capabilities!Following the laid-out steps in this book, you’ll soon master both Hiragana and Katakana and you’ll be one step closer to becoming a Japanese speaker.Pick up your copy of Japanese Hiragana and Katakana Made Easy: An Easy Step-By-Step Workbook to Learn the Japanese Writing System and level up your skills right now! Read more

Japanese From Zero! is an innovative and integrated approach to learning Japanese developed by professional Japanese interpreter George Trombley and co-writer Yukari Takenaka. The lessons and techniques used in this series have been taught successfully for over ten years in classrooms throughout the world.Using up-to-date and easy-to-grasp grammar, Japanese From Zero! is the perfect course for current students of Japanese as well as absolute beginners. In Book 1 of the Japanese From Zero! series, readers are taught new grammar concepts, over 800 new words and expressions, and also learn the hiragana writing system. Features of Book 1: * Integrated Workbook with Answer Key * Over 800 New Words and Expressions * Learn to Read and Write Hiragana * Easy-to-Understand Example Dialogues * Culture Points about Japan * Bilingual Glossaries with Kana and Romaji ...and much more! Read more

Do you know what the hardest thing for a Japanese learner is?Finding PROPER reading material that they can handle…which is precisely the reason we’ve written this book!You may have found the best teacher in town or the most incredible learning app around, but if you don’t put all of that knowledge to practice, you’ll soon forget everything you’ve obtained. This is why being engaged with interesting reading material can be so essential for somebody wishing to learn a new language.Therefore, in this book we have compiled 20 easy-to-read, compelling and fun stories that will allow you to expand your vocabulary and give you the tools to improve your grasp of the wonderful Japanese language.How Japanese Short Stories for Beginners works:Each chapter possesses a funny, interesting and/or thought-provoking story based on real-life situations, allowing you to learn a bit more about the Japanese culture.Having trouble understanding Japanese characters? No problem – we provide you with the English translation below each paragraph, allowing you to fully grasp what you’re reading!The summaries follow a synopsis in Japanese and in English of what you just read, both to review the lesson and for you to see if you understood what the tale was about. Use them if you’re having trouble.At the end of those summaries, you will be provided with a list of the most relevant vocabulary from that chapter, as well as slang and sayings that you may not have understood at first glance! Do not get lost trying to understand or pronounce it all, either, as all of the vocabulary words are Romanized for your ease of learning!Finally, you’ll be provided with a set of tricky questions in Japanese, allowing you the chance to prove that you learned something in the story. Whether it’s true or false, or if you’re doing the single answer questions, don’t worry if you don’t know the answer to any — we will provide them immediately after, but no cheating!We want you to feel comfortable while learning Japanese; after all, no language should be a barrier for you to travel around the world and expand your social circles!So look no further! Pick up your copy of Japanese Short Stories for Beginners and level up your Japanese language skills right now! Read more

This Japanese writing practice book-Genkouyoushi paper is an ideal tool for both children or adults to practice writing Kanji Hiragana, and Katakana characters. TheGenkouyoushi papers contain large squares and each large square is able to hold one Japanese character with spaces between each column to allow you to write notes. To guide the correct positioning of the characters, each large square is further divided into four quadrants. It’s unique Japanese gifts for school children boys, girls, Adults, Teens, College students and Loved Ones, it will also make a great present for Japanese learners and students.Size: 8.5 x 11 in.120 Pages of Genkouyoushi PaperPremium glossy finish soft coverPrinted on cream paper Read more

Since its first publication in 1984, Japanese for Busy People has sold more than 1,000,000 copies worldwide and won acclaim for its effectiveness and ease of understanding. Suitable for both self-study and classroom use, the series enables students and business people to learn naturally spoken Japanese. Now, in this major revision, the series has been updated and redesigned to help students master the language as effectively as possible. While the same highly successful teaching methodology is retained in this 4th Edition, it has been thoroughly and fundamentally revised to bring it up to date with contemporary language usage and speech patterns, as well as to reflect the great changes in modern society and culture in the 16 years since the previous edition. New features include the following: Real-life dialogues that can be used outside the classroom; clear and concise explanations on grammar points; usage notes on expressions used frequently in daily conversation; exercises to master the points learned and allow students to speak Japanese right away; explanations on the casual style: a speech level used among friends and family; two-colour design that provides a visually fun learning environment; the use of universal design Japanese fonts to make the text as easy to read as possible, and to reduce vision fatigue; more than 360 illustrations enhance understanding of the situations depicted; free downloadable audio that contains recordings of dialogues and exercises. In addition to teaching 'Survival Japanese for Adults,' the book also provides insight into the culture of Japan. Each unit deals with a specific theme, such as situations at the workplace, on shopping trips, or leisure excursions. Notes further the learning experience and lead students to a deeper understand of both the language and the surrounding culture from which it is born. The Japanese for Busy People series has been prepared under the guidance of a working group of experienced language instructors who reviewed, tested, refined and polished the material in their classrooms: AJALT. Read more

Are you looking to reach the next level in Japanese?It’s time to learn Kanji, the easy way.One of the most popular languages in the world, Japanese has now become the sixth most learned language across the globe, with over four million learners! Learning Japanese will allow you to unlock an immense amount of media, including series, anime and manga, music and video games, as well as opening plenty of doors to professional opportunities in billion-dollar companies.However, there is an obstacle to most students that can really cause headaches: the Kanji alphabet, or more specifically, the first 102 Kanji characters that represent the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT N5), as this can decide whether or not you pass the first important test in Japanese proficiency. And you’re definitely going to want to pass this test if you want to dominate the language and call yourself a true Japanese speaker!But worry not – this is how Japanese Kanji Made Easy will take your Kanji learning to new levels:Making use of special writing practice blocks, we facilitate the practice of writing Kanji characters with our step-by-step approach until you master their stroke order and develop your muscle memory.Utilizing the latest in teaching methods and both common and not-so-common vocabulary to help you get used to speaking like a native, we provide you with insight into the origins of Japanese Kanji and help you visualize what each character means, as well as how they are used in context.With an enormous amount of beautiful high-quality images, we keep the book fun and entertaining, especially in the exercises!Oh, and finally, since we’re talking about exercises – we have also included audio listening exercises for you to make the most of and dominate not only your reading and writing but also your listening and speaking capabilities!Start learning the first 102 Kanji characters (needed for the JLPT N5 examination) with the first level of our Japanese Kanji Made Easy series – you’ll be talking, writing and breezing through exams like a native in no time!Pick up your copy of Japanese Kanji Made Easy and level up your Japanese language learning and speaking skills right now! Read more

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This workbook provides worksheets for the grammar points and kanji introduced in Textbook Vol. 1 (3rd Ed.) and listening comprehension practices. Each page of the book can be cut off and used as a homework sheet. The audio material for Listening Comprehension is available through OTO Navi, The Japan Times Publishing's sound player app. Read more

The method that's helped thousands in the U.S. and Japan learn Japanese successfully.The Japanese language has two basic writing systems, hiragana, and katakana, in addition to the one that uses Chinese characters or Kanji. This handy book teaches you a new mnemonic-based method to read and write the fundamental 92 hiragana and katakana characters. Along with its sister book: Japanese Kanji for Beginners it provides a complete introduction to written Japanese.Memorable picture mnemonics help you to learn the characters by associating their shapes and sounds with combinations of images and English words already familiar to you.Clear examples and engaging exercises offer opportunities to read, write, use and practice all 92 primary hiragana katakana characters, plus the remaining kana that stand for more complex sounds.Polish your knowledge with word searches, crossword puzzles, fill-in-the-blanks, timed recognition quizzes, and other engaging activities.The online media allows you to print out flashcards (featuring the same mnemonic images taught in the book) to help you review and practice, even while you are on the go.All media content is alternatively accessible on tuttlepublishing.com/downloadable-content. Read more

Simply our best workbook for beginners learning Japanese! It is packed with practical, useful information and step-by-step guides to make learning easier and faster:Stroke Order Diagrams and Writing InstructionsHiragana and Katakana Flashcards to cut-out and keep Updated!Over 120+ Pages of Japanese Calligraphy PracticeIntroduction to the Alphabet Systems of JapanPerfect for Beginner, Elementary, and Improving LevelsThis Japanese book is suitable for both adults and kids who want to learn Hiragana and Katakana, or those looking to improve their writing skills ready to learn Kanji. It has been designed with self-study exercises and how-to-write style practice pages. We have included sets of Hiragana and Katakana Flash Card pages that you can photocopy or cut out and keep too! Your tutor, George Tanaka, will teach you everything you need to know about the Kana scripts, with just enough detail to get you started quickly!Whether living at home or abroad, teaching yourself, or simply looking for a gift for a foreign language friend, this book is the best way to start learning Japanese. Click ‘Add to Cart’ to begin your journey!We produce a range of helpful textbooks and resources that cover all sorts of subjects - Be sure to check our author page to find your next lesson! Read more

This beautiful notebook makes studying a pleasure! Each double page spread has squared paper on the right-hand side for practicing formation of the Japanese characters, and lined paper on the left-hand side for note-taking. A ten-page reference section at the back of the notebook gives hiragana and katakana charts, a list of the 100 most common kanji; key vocabulary, and basic grammar tips. Contents: Pages 1-118 Alternate Pages of lined and squared paper for note-taking and handwriting practice Pages 119-120 Hiragana alphabet charts Pages 121-122 Katakana alphabet charts Page 123 100 most common kanji Pages 124-125 Key vocabulary lists Pages 126-128 Basic grammar tips Read more

Are you ready to start speaking, writing, and understanding Japanese in minutes?Are you planning to travel to Japan but are worried about the language barrier?If you answered "Yes!" to the previous questions, then this book is for you. Rather than buying several different resources to teach you the various aspects of the language, we present to you the all-in-one.This is the ultimate starting point for any beginner.You will learn:How to study: Tips and tricks on how to study and what to study to learn and retain the language quickly.Basic Japanese vocabulary: You'll learn useful conversational phrases and the basics of Japanese so that you can introduce yourself and ask questions.The Japanese pronunciation: You'll learn the ins and outs of perfect Japanese pronunciation. You'll learn the common mistakes learners make, how to avoid them, and the nuances that only native speakers are aware of.The 3 Japanese writing systems so that you can not only learn to speak the language but also identify road and directional signs.We are ready to turn you into a Japanese speaker… are you ready to become one? Get a copy of this book now! Read more