Basic Japanese: Learn to Speak Japanese in 10 Easy Lessons
An introduction to Japanese through authentic, commonly-used sentences.
This best-selling Japanese textbook is a user-friendly guide for beginners designed for use in a classroom or self-study. It adopts a very different approach from other Japanese language books-teaching you the underlying sentence structures and patterns of Japanese along with essential vocabulary and phrases so you can attain basic fluency quickly. The emphasis is on acquiring a working knowledge of simple, everyday Japanese sentences.
This new edition has been thoroughly updated and expanded to reflect the way Japanese is spoken in Japan today. Manga illustrations have been added to each dialogue along with the latest jargon for the internet, social media, cellphones, and IT, and a bidirectional dictionary is included at the back.
Japanese for All Occasions: The Right Word at the Right Time
At last. A book of useful Japanese, offering the language you need to handle a wide variety of situations. Through hundreds of example sentences and dialogues, you’ll learn what to say and do when:
Setting up a business appointment
Opening a bank account
Making a wedding speech
Reserving a place to stay
Renewing a visa
and much more
Included is an additional chapter on writing cards and letters, featuring examples of New Year cards, thank-you notes, and normal letters.
No other book covers colloquial Japanese as thoroughly as Japanese for All Occasions. Whether you’re a student, traveler, or businessperson, you’ll find that this book offers any easy and enjoyable way to improve your Japanese
Essential Japanese Phrasebook & Dictionary: Speak Japanese with Confidence!
Essential Japanese Phrase Book & Dictionary teaches you the practical phrases and expressions needed for common, everyday interactions in Japan in a way that’s clear, concise, accessible and enjoyable.
Key features of this Japanese phrasebook and dictionary include:
Over 1,500 practical phrases for everyday use
An English to Japanese dictionary with over 2,000 terms and expressions
Essential expressions used for meeting people, starting conversations, and asking and replying to simple questions
Manga illustrations to illustrate key phrases and situations
A pronunciation guide and Japanese grammar notes explain the basic sounds and sentence patterns of the Japanese language
The latest Japanese vocabulary and phrases for smartphones, social media and more
Japan travel tips, cultural notes and much more!
All words and phrases are in Romanized form as well as the Japanese script. Basic Japanese grammar and pronunciation notes get you speaking right away, and tips on culture and etiquette allow you to interact with Japanese without making serious blunders.
Whether you’re a novice or have some experience with the language, this is a reference you’ll turn to again and again when visiting Japan and interacting with Japanese people.
Colloquial Japanese: The Complete Course for Beginners
Colloquial Japanese provides a step-by-step course in Japanese as it is written and spoken today. This new edition has been completely rewritten by experienced teachers; it combines an accessible approach with a thorough treatment of the language, equipping learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Japanese in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required. Key features include: progressive coverage of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills jargon-free explanations of grammar, with key structures presented through user-friendly diagrams Coverage of the different writing systems of Japanese: hiragana, katakana and kanji an extensive range of focused and stimulating exercises realistic and entertaining dialogues covering a broad variety of scenarios useful vocabulary lists throughout the text additional resources available at the back of the book, including a full answer key, a grammar summary, a verb/adjective list with conjugation aid, bilingual glossaries and English translations of dialogues Balanced, comprehensive and rewarding, Colloquial Japanese will be an indispensable resource both for independent learners and for students taking courses in Japanese.
First Words – Japanese: 100 Japanese words to learn
Bring the Japanese language to life with this beautifully illustrated children’s book from Lonely Planet Kids, an imprint of Lonely Planet, the world’s leading travel guide and phrasebook publisher. Perfect for the whole family, First Words Japanese features 100 words to use while traveling, from food and transport, to animals and weather.
Each word is accompanied with a bold illustration and a simple pronunciation guide to make the vocabulary fun and easy to learn. Plus, its small size makes it a handy addition to any trip to Japan.
Also included is a free audio pronunciation guide. Scan the QR code on the back cover or visit our First Words website to hear each word spoken by a native child.
