by Reality (Author)
Learn Japanese Effectively, Step-by-Step!
This book is designed for beginners and those who want to learn the Japanese language step by step. It helps you learn grammar and acquire communication competence in real situations, such as meeting someone for the first time, asking for directions, going shopping, telling time, using transportation, making hotel reservations, counting numbers, discussing family members, eating out, and more.
Simple Method for Beginners
The learning method used in this book is very simple: even absolute beginners can learn to communicate in Japanese within a matter of days. All sections are straightforward and easy to comprehend, we aim to provide you with a solid foundation in grammar, particles, vocabulary, conversation, and common phrases that you can build upon. How This Book is Structured
This book has been arranged systematically to make it easy to learn from. Split into four sections and 20 units, it will give you knowledge of Japan's past, culture, and traditional way of life, as well as the unique idiosyncrasies of the Japanese people and fascinating facts about modern-day Japan. SECTION 1: What You'll Learn
Overview of Japan's Culture and Customs:
- Overview of Japan's Map, Prefectures
- History, Culture, and Natural Disasters
- Religions: Shintoism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam
- The Warriors of Japan: Samurai, Ninjas (Basic Overview)
- Traditional Japanese Garments: Kimono, Yukata, Haori, Hakama, Montsuki
- Traditional Theatre: Noh and Kabuki
- Traditional Japanese Culture and Art: Shodo, Origami, Ukiyo-e, Geisha, Sakura
- Japanese Cuisine: Popular Japanese Dishes
- Characteristics of the Japanese People
- Amazing Things about Japan
SECTION 2:
The Japanese Writing System:
- Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji and the Japanese Writing Style
- The Small Tsu (っ) in Hiragana and Katakana (Sokuon)
- Japanese Pronunciation 1-2: Normal Vowels and Long Vowels
SECTION 3:
20 Units to Fluent Japanese:
- Greetings
- Particles
- Self-Introduction
- How to Count Numbers
- Days, Months, Years
- Japanese Essentials
- Apologizing
- Expressions
- Family
- Japanese Counters
- Time
- My Everyday Life
- Directions
- Transportation
- Shopping
- Colours
- Making a Reservation
- Body Parts
- Japanese Verbs
- Japanese Verb Conjugation
SECTION 4:
- Lessons, Exercises, and Activities
- Lessons, Exercises Answer Key
Instead of buying separate books to learn Japanese, as is common practice, this book provides everything you need in one place.
Number of Pages: 392
Dimensions: 0.81 x 11 x 8.5 IN
Publication Date: January 19, 2024
