Download or read book Learn Japanese Level 5 Upper Beginner written by Innovative Language Learning and published by Innovative Language Learning. This book was released on with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interactive. Effective. And FUN! Start speaking Japanese in minutes, and learn key vocabulary, phrases, and grammar in just minutes more with Learn Japanese - Level 5: Upper Beginner - a completely new way to learn Japanese with ease! Learn Japanese - Level 5: Upper Beginner will arm you with Japanese and cultural insight to utterly shock and amaze your Japanese friends and family, teachers, and colleagues. What you get in Learn Japanese - Level 5: Upper Beginner: - 190+ pages of Japanese learning material - 25 Japanese lessons: dialog transcripts with translation, vocabulary, sample sentences and a grammar section - 25 Audio Lesson Tracks (over 4 hours of Japanese lessons) - 25 Audio Review Tracks - 25 Audio Dialog Tracks This book is the most powerful way to learn Japanese. Guaranteed. You get the two most powerful components of our language learning system: the audio lessons and lesson notes. Why are the audio lessons so effective? - powerful and to the point - twenty five 10-minute lessons - syllable-by-syllable breakdown of each word and phrase so that you can say every word and phrase instantly - repeat after the professional teacher to practice proper pronunciation - cultural insight and insider-only tips from our teachers in each lesson - fun and relaxed approach to learning - effortlessly learn from bi-lingual and bi-cultural hosts as they guide you through the pitfalls and pleasures of Japan and Japanese. Why are the lesson notes so effective? - improve listening comprehension and reading comprehension by reading the dialog transcript while listening to the conversation - grasp the exact meaning of phrases and expressions with natural translations - expand your word and phrase usage with the expansion section - master and learn to use Japanese grammar with the grammar section Discover or rediscover how fun learning a language can be with the future of language learning, and start speaking Japanese instantly!
Download or read book Learn Japanese Level 5 Upper Beginner written by Innovative Language Learning and published by Innovative Language Learning. This book was released on with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interactive. Effective. And FUN! Start speaking Japanese in minutes, and learn key vocabulary, phrases, and grammar in just minutes more with Learn Japanese - Level 5: Upper Beginner - a completely new way to learn Japanese with ease! Learn Japanese - Level 5: Upper Beginner will arm you with Japanese and cultural insight to utterly shock and amaze your Japanese friends and family, teachers, and colleagues. What you get in Learn Japanese - Level 5: Upper Beginner: - 290+ pages of Japanese learning material - 25 Japanese lessons: dialog transcripts with translation, vocabulary, sample sentences and a grammar section - 25 Audio Lesson Tracks (over 6.5 hours of Japanese lessons) - 25 Audio Review Tracks - 25 Audio Dialog Tracks This book is the most powerful way to learn Japanese. Guaranteed. You get the two most powerful components of our language learning system: the audio lessons and lesson notes. Why are the audio lessons so effective? - powerful and to the point - twenty five 10-minute lessons - syllable-by-syllable breakdown of each word and phrase so that you can say every word and phrase instantly - repeat after the professional teacher to practice proper pronunciation - cultural insight and insider-only tips from our teachers in each lesson - fun and relaxed approach to learning - effortlessly learn from bi-lingual and bi-cultural hosts as they guide you through the pitfalls and pleasures of Japan and Japanese. Why are the lesson notes so effective? - improve listening comprehension and reading comprehension by reading the dialog transcript while listening to the conversation - grasp the exact meaning of phrases and expressions with natural translations - expand your word and phrase usage with the expansion section - master and learn to use Japanese grammar with the grammar section Discover or rediscover how fun learning a language can be with the future of language learning, and start speaking Japanese instantly!
Download or read book Remembering the Kanji 2 written by James W. Heisig and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2012-04-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following the first volume of Remembering the Kanji, the present work provides students with helpful tools for learning the pronunciation of the kanji. Behind the notorious inconsistencies in the way the Japanese language has come to pronounce the characters it received from China lie several coherent patterns. Identifying these patterns and arranging them in logical order can reduce dramatically the amount of time spent in the brute memorization of sounds unrelated to written forms. Many of the “primitive elements,” or building blocks, used in the drawing of the characters also serve to indicate the “Chinese reading” that particular kanji use, chiefly in compound terms. By learning one of the kanji that uses such a “signal primitive,” one can learn the entire group at the same time. In this way, Remembering the Kanji 2 lays out the varieties of phonetic pattern and offers helpful hints for learning readings, that might otherwise appear completely random, in an efficient and rational way. Individual frames cross-reference the kanji to alternate readings and to the frame in volume 1 in which the meaning and writing of the kanji was first introduced. A parallel system of pronouncing the kanji, their “Japanese readings,” uses native Japanese words assigned to particular Chinese characters. Although these are more easily learned because of the association of the meaning to a single word, the author creates a kind of phonetic alphabet of single syllable words, each connected to a simple Japanese word, and shows how they can be combined to help memorize particularly troublesome vocabulary. The 4th edition has been updated to include the 196 new kanji approved by the government in 2010 as “general-use” kanji.
Download or read book JLPT Study Guide written by Clayton MacKnight and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2020-02-18 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Don't worry--there's no need to stress about JLPT test prep! As the founder of JLPTBootCamp.com--a test prep website with more than 300,000 annual visitors--Clayton MacKnight has helped tens of thousands of students to pass the JLPT N5 exam. Now, he's distilled his study resources and tips into a handy must-have volume for anyone prepping for this important language test. MacKnight's complete study package fully prepares the exam-taker by providing: Clear and simple grammar lessons with sample sentence patterns Printable vocabulary, Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji flash cards Over 300 sample test questions Three printable practice tests (all with answer keys and free online audio recordings for the listening portions) Exam-takers can stop worrying and take the uncertainty out of exam prep because the JPLT Study Guide shows them exactly what to expect--and how to pass the test with flying colors! The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is the standardized test taken by everyone who wants to study or work in Japan.
Download or read book Learn Japanese Must Know Japanese Slang Words Phrases written by Innovative Language Learning and published by Innovative Language Learning. This book was released on with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you want to learn Japanese the fast, fun and easy way? And do you want to master daily conversations and speak like a native? Then this is the book for you. Learn Japanese: Must-Know Japanese Slang Words & Phrases by JapanesePod101 is designed for Beginner-level learners. You learn the top 100 must-know slang words and phrases that are used in everyday speech. All were hand-picked by our team of Japanese teachers and experts. Here’s how the lessons work: • Every Lesson is Based on a Theme • You Learn Slang Words or Phrases Related to That Theme • Check the Translation & Explanation on How to Use Each One And by the end, you will have mastered 100+ Japanese Slang Words & phrases!
Download or read book Nihongo N 5 written by Anil Soman and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-11-17 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By virtue of latest technological gadgets like computers, tablets, smart-phones and what not, the Young Generation has acquired tremendous treasure of knowledge of the latest world. Even lot of latent talent is hidden in remote areas like deep and distant villages which is awaiting proper exposure. In the modern era, everybody has everything except time, and nobody prefers to waste time in travel. Instead, most of the work is done on-line.Although the Book-Reading culture is affected to some extent due to electronic equipments, it has still maintained its space.So far as Learning of a Foreign Language is concerned, in my opinion, in order to learn it, first preference should be given to one's own mother tongue. However, English is the First Language of the world, and hence most of the people learn a Foreign Language through English. In spoken languages of the world, Japanese Language is at No.2. This book viz. NIHONGO N-5, covers all the portion of N-5 Level of J. L. P. T. (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) Examination. All the matter is explained in a very simple and easy to understand manner. How much knowledge one has acquired could be tested, by appearing for JLPT Exams held two times in a year throughout the world.JLPT examinations are conducted by Japan Foundation (Affiliated to Japan Govt.) at various levels --- N-5 to N-1 --- N-5 being the beginners level and N-1 being the highest level. Every year, thousands and thousands of Japanese Language Lovers appear for these examinations, in the world.The Author of this book is involved in this Japanese Language Activity for more than 30 years and has worked so far, as a freelancer in the field of Technical Translation, Interpretation and as a Teacher. While Teaching, many(3) experiments have been done e.g. this language was taught at a village level student who was learning in her VIII std. Studying for about 6 months, she could pass the beginners level with more than 80% marks.After getting certain proficiency in this language, one can get many opportunities to earn sumptuous money on his/her own. One can work as a freelancer or can get employment in the field of MNC in the capacity of a Translator, Interpreter. One can work as a Tourist Guide and find one's own way of earning. In fact, there is a shortage of Japanese Language Professionals and this Category is always in demand.The concerned personalities and authorities may think of the facts mentioned above and encourage students to learn Japanese Language.If anybody has any doubts, queries regarding the matter given in this book, he/she can contact the Author on mobile/e-mail.All the Best to the Japanese Language Learners of this Book and to all the Japanese Language Lovers!
Download or read book Learning Japanese Kanji Practice Book Volume 1 written by Eriko Sato, Ph.D. and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2015-10-27 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an invaluable study guide and practice book for learning basic Japanese kanji. Learning Japanese Kanji Practice Book is intended for beginning students or experienced speakers who need to practice their written Japanese. Kanji are an essential part of the Japanese language and together with kana (hiragana and katakana) comprise written Japanese. This book presents the kanji characters that are most commonly used. All the kanji and related vocabulary words in this book are those that students are expected to know for Level 5 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. (JLPT). Characters that appear in the AP Japanese Language and Culture Exam are flagged. Readings, meanings, and common compounds are presented. The correct method of writing each character is clearly indicated, and practice boxes with strokes that can be traced are provided, along with empty boxes for freehand writing practice. Lots of exercises are included to give students the opportunity to practice writing sentences containing the Kanji. Indexes at the back allow you to look up the characters by their readings and English meanings. This kanji book includes: Step-by-step stroke order diagrams for each character. Special boxes with grid lines to practice writing characters. Extra printable practice grids Words and phrases using each kanji. Romanizations (romanji) to help identify and pronounce every word.
Download or read book Japanese Kanji for Beginners written by Timothy G. Stout and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2017-01-17 with total page 625 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The method that's helped thousands in the U.S. and Japan learn Japanese successfully. The Japanese language has two primary writing systems, kanji characters--which are based on Chinese characters and hiragana and katakana--a mnemonics based alphabet. This handy book teaches you a new mnemonics-based method to read and write the 430 highest-frequency kanji characters. Along with its sister book: Japanese Hiragana and Katakana for Beginners it provides a complete introduction to written Japanese. Japanese Kanji for Beginners contains everything you need to learn the kanji characters required for the Advanced Placement Japanese Language and Culture Exam. It is designed for use by high school or college students as well as independent learners. The kanji learned in this book closely adhere to those introduced in every major Japanese language textbook. Key features of Japanese Kanji for Beginners include: The 430 highest-frequency kanji characters 44 simple, easy-to-follow lessons Concise information on kanji elements, readings and pronunciations Extensive exercises, drills, and writing practice Downloadable content with printable flash cards, practice quizzes and extra exercises The Extensive downloadable content contains a set of printable kanji flash cards to assist learners in reviewing and memorizing the kanji in the book. It also provides sample vocabulary quizzes in a multiple-choice format similar to those in the AP exam, as well as additional exercises that further reinforce the newly learned kanji.
Download or read book Learn Japanese Level 2 Absolute Beginner written by Innovative Language Learning and published by Innovative Language Learning. This book was released on with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Listen to audio lessons, while you read along! Interactive. Effective. And FUN! Start speaking Japanese in minutes, and learn key vocabulary, phrases, and grammar in just minutes more with Learn Japanese - Level 2: Absolute Beginner, a completely new way to learn Japanese with ease! Learn Japanese - Level 2: Absolute Beginner will arm you with Japanese and cultural insight to utterly shock and amaze your Japanese friends and family, teachers, and colleagues. What you get in Learn Japanese - Level 2: Absolute Beginner: - 250+ pages of Japanese learning material - 25 Japanese lessons: dialog transcripts with translation, vocabulary, sample sentences and a grammar section - 25 Audio Lesson Tracks (over 5 hours of Japanese lessons) - 25 Audio Review Tracks (practice new words and phrases) - 25 Audio Dialog Tracks (read along while you listen) This book is the most powerful way to learn Japanese. Guaranteed. You get the two most powerful components of our language learning system: the audio lessons and lesson notes. Why are the audio lessons so effective? - 25 powerful and to the point lessons - syllable-by-syllable breakdown of each word and phrase so that you can say every word and phrase instantly - repeat after the professional teacher to practice proper pronunciation - cultural insight and insider-only tips from our teachers in each lesson - fun and relaxed approach to learning - effortlessly learn from bi-lingual and bi-cultural hosts as they guide you through the pitfalls and pleasures of Japan and Japanese. Why are the lesson notes so effective? - improve listening comprehension and reading comprehension by reading the dialog transcript while listening to the conversation - grasp the exact meaning of phrases and expressions with natural translations - expand your word and phrase usage with the expansion section - master and learn to use Japanese grammar with the grammar section Discover or rediscover how fun learning a language can be with the future of language learning. And start speaking Japanese instantly!
Download or read book Japanese Vocabulary for JLPT N5 written by Clay Boutwell and published by Kotoba Inc. This book was released on 2022-01-30 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEWLY UPDATED JLPT N5 Vocabulary Book with Sound and Anki Flashcards! For beginners Dive into the world of Japanese language proficiency with this book designed specifically for the JLPT N5 exam—the first and most accessible level, perfect for beginners who have mastered hiragana. This comprehensive resource not only prepares you for the test but sets a solid foundation for future Japanese learning. What's New? Enhanced Audio Experience: Enjoy 1,445 crystal-clear MP3 recordings of every vocabulary word and example sentence. We've also curated eight "chapter" MP3s that weave together Japanese vocabulary, example sentences, and their English translations for an immersive learning experience. Listen and learn on the go—whether you're commuting, taking a stroll, or flipping through the pages of the book. Access these invaluable resources via a FREE download link available on the last page. Anki Flashcard Decks: Work through the flashcards while you work through the book and audio to help really learn the vocabulary. Anki is a free flashcard app that works on your phone or computer to intelligently "feed" you words you need to review just as you need to review them. Why JLPT N5 Vocabulary Book? Strategic Learning: Every entry is tailored to ensure you grasp the essentials of vocabulary needed to pass the N5 level. The structured audio files promote sequential learning, reinforcing retention and understanding. Convenience at Your Fingertips: Study anywhere, anytime. The audio files are perfect for passive listening and the Anki flashcards can be reviewed anywhere, making it easier to integrate Japanese learning into your daily routine without overwhelming your schedule. Goal-Oriented Approach: The JLPT is not just an exam; it's a milestone. Registering for and preparing to sit the JLPT in a different city is a commitment—a powerful motivator that can spur profound language acquisition. Prepare to Succeed Embark on your Japanese learning journey with a book designed to motivate and guide you towards your language goals. Whether you're looking to enhance your skills for personal enrichment or need a structured learning path, this book is an indispensable tool. Get your copy today, embrace the challenge, and take a significant step towards passing the JLPT N5! Remember: The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Start yours with the right resources—download the sound files and transform your Japanese language skills now!
Download or read book Learn Japanese Level 3 Lower Beginner written by Innovative Language Learning and published by Innovative Language Learning. This book was released on with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interactive. Effective. And FUN! Start speaking Japanese in minutes, and learn key vocabulary, phrases, and grammar in just minutes more with Learn Japanese - Level 3: Lower Beginner, a completely new way to learn Japanese with ease! Learn Japanese - Level 3: Lower Beginner will arm you with Japanese and cultural insight to utterly shock and amaze your Japanese friends and family, teachers, and colleagues. What you get in Learn Japanese - Level 3: Lower Beginner - 230+ pages of Japanese learning material - 25 Japanese lessons: dialog transcripts with translation, vocabulary, sample sentences and a grammar section - 25 Audio Lesson Tracks - 25 Audio Review Tracks (practice new words and phrases) - 25 Audio Dialog Tracks (read along while you listen) This book is the most powerful way to learn Japanese. Guaranteed. You get the two most powerful components of our language learning system: the audio lessons and lesson notes. Why are the audio lessons so effective? - powerful and to the point - syllable-by-syllable breakdown of each word and phrase so that you can say every word and phrase instantly - repeat after the professional teacher to practice proper pronunciation - cultural insight and insider-only tips from our teachers in each lesson - fun and relaxed approach to learning - effortlessly learn from bi-lingual and bi-cultural hosts as they guide you through the pitfalls and pleasures of Japan and Japanese. Why are the lesson notes so effective? - improve listening comprehension and reading comprehension by reading the dialog transcript while listening to the conversation - grasp the exact meaning of phrases and expressions with natural translations - expand your word and phrase usage with the expansion section - master and learn to use Japanese grammar with the grammar section Discover or rediscover how fun learning a language can be with the future of language learning, and start speaking Japanese instantly!
Download or read book Japanese Stories for Language Learners written by Anne McNulty and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2018-11-20 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A great story can lead a reader on a journey of discovery—especially if it's presented in two languages! Beautifully illustrated in a traditional style, Japanese Stories for Language Learners offers five compelling stories with English and Japanese language versions appearing on facing pages. Taking learners on an exciting cultural and linguistic journey, each story is followed by detailed translator's notes, Japanese vocabulary lists, and grammar points along with a set of discussion questions and exercises. The first two stories are very famous traditional Japanese folktales: Urashima Taro (Tale of a Fisherman) and Yuki Onna (The Snow Woman). These are followed by three short stories by notable 20th century authors: Kumo no Ito (The Spider's Thread) by Akutagawa Ryunosuke (1892-1927) Oborekaketa Kyodai (The Siblings Who Almost Drowned) by Arishima Takeo (1878-1923) Serohiki no Goshu (Gauche the Cellist) by Miyazawa Kenji (1896-1933) Reading these stories in the original Japanese script--and hearing native-speakers read them aloud in the accompanying free audio recording--helps students at every level deepen their comprehension of the beauty and subtlety of the Japanese language. Learn Japanese the fun way—through the country's rich literary history.
Download or read book How to Learn a Foreign Language written by Paul Pimsleur and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this entertaining and groundbreaking book, Dr. Paul Pimsleur, creator of the renowned Pimsleur Method, the world leader in audio-based language learning, shows how anyone can learn to speak a foreign language. If learning a language in high school left you bruised, with a sense that there was no way you can learn another language, How to Learn a Foreign Language will restore your sense of hope. In simple, straightforward terms, Dr. Pimsleur will help you learn grammar (seamlessly), vocabulary, and how to practice pronunciation (and come out sounding like a native). The key is the simplicity and directness of Pimsleur’s approach to a daunting subject, breaking it down piece by piece, demystifying the process along the way. Dr. Pimsleur draws on his own language learning trials and tribulations offering practical advice for overcoming the obstacles so many of us face. Originally published in 1980, How to Learn a Foreign Language is now available on the 50th anniversary of Dr. Pimsleur’s publication of the first of his first audio courses that embodied the concepts and methods found here. It's a fascinating glimpse into the inner workings of the mind of this amazing pioneer of language learning.
Download or read book Learn Japanese Level 4 Beginner written by Innovative Language Learning and published by Innovative Language Learning. This book was released on with total page 743 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interactive. Effective. And FUN! Start speaking Japanese in minutes, and learn key vocabulary, phrases, and grammar in just minutes more with Learn Japanese - Level 4: Beginner, a completely new way to learn Japanese with ease! Learn Japanese - Level 4: Beginner will arm you with Japanese and cultural insight to utterly shock and amaze your Japanese friends and family, teachers, and colleagues. What you get in Learn Japanese - Level 4: Beginner: - 370+ pages of Japanese learning material - 56 Japanese lessons: dialog transcripts with translation, vocabulary, sample sentences and a grammar section - Audio Lesson Tracks - Audio Review Tracks (practice new words and phrases) - Audio Dialog Tracks (read along while you listen) This book is the most powerful way to learn Japanese. Guaranteed. You get the two most powerful components of our language learning system: the audio lessons and lesson notes. Why are the audio lessons so effective? - powerful and to the point - syllable-by-syllable breakdown of each word and phrase so that you can say every word and phrase instantly - repeat after the professional teacher to practice proper pronunciation - cultural insight and insider-only tips from our teachers in each lesson - fun and relaxed approach to learning - effortlessly learn from bi-lingual and bi-cultural hosts as they guide you through the pitfalls and pleasures of Japan and Japanese. Why are the lesson notes so effective? - improve listening comprehension and reading comprehension by reading the dialog transcript while listening to the conversation - grasp the exact meaning of phrases and expressions with natural translations - expand your word and phrase usage with the expansion section - master and learn to use Japanese grammar with the grammar section Discover or rediscover how fun learning a language can be with the future of language learning, and start speaking Japanese instantly!
Download or read book Japanese from Zero 1 written by George Trombley and published by Yesjapan Corporation. This book was released on 2006-05-01 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Japanese language uses a set of symbols called 'hiragana' (to spell Japanese words), 'katakana' (to spell foreign words), and 'kanji' (to represent entire words or names). Over the course of BOOK 1, we will teach you groups of hiragana piece-by-piece to gradually build up your understanding and familiarity."--Introduction.
Download or read book Learn Japanese Level 4 Beginner written by Innovative Language Learning and published by Innovative Language Learning. This book was released on with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interactive. Effective. And FUN! Start speaking Japanese in minutes, and learn key vocabulary, phrases, and grammar in just minutes more with Learn Japanese - Level 4: Beginner, a completely new way to learn Japanese with ease! Learn Japanese - Level 4: Beginner will arm you with Japanese and cultural insight to utterly shock and amaze your Japanese friends and family, teachers, and colleagues. What you get in Learn Japanese - Level 4: Beginner: - 140+ pages of Japanese learning material - 25 Japanese lessons: dialog transcripts with translation, vocabulary, sample sentences and a grammar section - 25 Audio Lesson Tracks (over 5 hours of Japanese lessons) - 25 Audio Review Tracks (practice new words and phrases) - 25 Audio Dialog Tracks (read along while you listen) This book is the most powerful way to learn Japanese. Guaranteed. You get the two most powerful components of our language learning system: the audio lessons and lesson notes. Why are the audio lessons so effective? - powerful and to the point - syllable-by-syllable breakdown of each word and phrase so that you can say every word and phrase instantly - repeat after the professional teacher to practice proper pronunciation - cultural insight and insider-only tips from our teachers in each lesson - fun and relaxed approach to learning - effortlessly learn from bi-lingual and bi-cultural hosts as they guide you through the pitfalls and pleasures of Japan and Japanese. Why are the lesson notes so effective? - improve listening comprehension and reading comprehension by reading the dialog transcript while listening to the conversation - grasp the exact meaning of phrases and expressions with natural translations - expand your word and phrase usage with the expansion section - master and learn to use Japanese grammar with the grammar section Discover or rediscover how fun learning a language can be with the future of language learning, and start speaking Japanese instantly!
Download or read book Mastering Japanese Kanji written by Glen Nolan Grant and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2009-06-10 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a comprehensive, self-study workbook for learning Japanese characters. Mastering Japanese Kanji can help you greatly reduce the time and effort involved in learning to read Japanese and write Japanese. It does so by introducing a method that is both effective and easy to use in memorizing the meanings and pronunciations of Kanji--the array of characters that are used in the Japanese language to symbolize everything from abstract ideas to concrete nouns. Learning any of the kanji is a two-step process, requiring that you remember both the visual aspect of a character (so you can recognize it when you see it) and the aural aspect (so you will know how to say and, thus, read it). The method employed by Mastering Japanese Kanji will show you how to tackle both of these aspects from the outset, and by so doing enable you to immediately get down to the practical (and fun!) business of recognizing and reading kanji on everything from street signs to newspapers. By the time you finish this book, in fact, you will be able to boast of a Japanese vocabulary numbering in the thousands of words. Key features: Downloadable audio helps to reinforce the written material Teaches the 200 most common kanji and the hundreds of compounds that use include them. Unique, specially-designed drawings and entertaining stories help you learn more quickly. Sample sentences, along with common words and compounds, expand your vocabulary by showing each kanji used in context. Stroke-order diagrams show the correct way to write each chapter. Chapter and cumulative review exercises help ensure master of what you've learned. Complete indexes show Japanese readings and English meanings for all Kanji. Contents of the downloadable audio: Stroke order animations for all 200 kanji characters. Native speaker audio recordings of all: Kanji characters. Common words and compounds. Sample sentences.
