Basic Japanese: Learn To Speak Everyday Japanese In 10 Carefully Structured Lessons

Author: Samuel E. Martin

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  • : 24.99 AUD
  • : 9784805309629
  • : Tuttle Publishing
  • : Tuttle Publishing
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  • : 0.794
  • : July 2012
  • : 229mm X 152mm
  • : Japan
  • : 21.99
  • : August 2012
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  • : Samuel E. Martin
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  • : en
  • : 495.682421
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Barcode 9784805309629
9784805309629

Description

A user-friendly book that works equally well in a classroom setting or as a self-study text, "Basic Japanese" takes a different approach from other language books, emphasizing the structure of the language rather than vocabulary. By focusing on sentence patterns as the key to attaining a basic competence in Japanese, it offers a comprehensive introduction to the modern colloquial language.
Each lesson is set up to ease learners into not just understanding new material but mastering it, using a four-step method:
Step 1: Basic Sentences: Each lesson begins with the key to quick mastery of spoken Japanese--learning and understanding new sentence patterns. Vocabulary is learned in context. A Basic Vocabulary section lists only essential words and phrases that are relevant to the theme of the lesson.
Step 2: Structure Notes: Next the learner is guided through complete, in-depth explanations of the sentences' grammar essentials, to aid in mastering the sentence patterns.
Step 3: Conversation: Authentic dialogue teaches the way people naturally speak, putting into practice the lesson's sentence patterns with common, everyday topics.
Step 4: Exercises: An opportunity for practicing--and for strengthening your understanding of the lesson's key points.
Accomplished teacher Eriko Sato has produced an excellent revision of Samuel Martin's classic text for the classroom and self-learners, while remaining true to Martin's voice and teaching style. Together they make the challenge of learning Japanese at once manageable, practical, and fun.