Beginning Japanese Your Pathway to Dynamic Language Acquisition

Beginning Japanese is a complete Japanese textbook and language learning package for beginning learners - who want to become fluent in Japanese and have fun while doing it! Start speaking, reading and writing Japanese today with the most exciting new introduction to the Japanese language! Beginning Japanese is a Japanese self-study book with a CD-ROM, series website, and a manga-style story that follows Kiara, an American exchange student who lives in Japan and wants to learn Japanese. With the help of her Japanese friends and the time-traveling "tomo tanuki" raccoon dog, Kiara learns to speak, read, and write Japanese kanji and kana while she visits famous people and places in Japanese history. Written by experienced high-school Japanese teachers, this Japanese language book will show you how to pronounce Japanese; read and write hiragana, katakana, and 151 basic kanji; and understand conversational Japanese, all through an exciting storyline and multimedia materials on the accompanying CD-ROM and website. Key features of this program:  An engaging manga-style illustrated story-including a time-travel adventure which unfolds as learners advance, adding motivation to learn Japanese  Authentic written, visual, and oral materials embedded seamlessly throughout  Kanji is taught beginning with Chapter 1-and together with current vocabulary rather than separately  Technology is used extensively for practical tasks  A dedicated website provides additional content and updates  Content is aligned with the ACTFL National Standards. The CD-ROM includes:  Native Japanese language speakers  Pronunciation guides  Accompanying dialogues  New word lists  Fun songs  Listening activities and tests  Extensive printable exercises. Also, the Beginning Japanese Website offers:  Online games and activities  Additional information and updates  Downloadable Hiragana Practice Book, Katakana Practice Book, Kana Practice Sheets  Downloadable kanji and kana flashcards. Beginning Japanese is the first volume in a 2-level series. Deepen your learning with the Beginning Japanese Workbook, a volume of drills and exercises that reinforce the lessons in the textbook. If you already speak basic Japanese, continue your learning with the second level, Intermediate Japanese. Whether you're learning Japanese for fun, preparing for a Japanese proficiency exam, or want to achieve AP- or IB-level competency, Beginning Japanese is your key to becoming a confident Japanese-speaker.

ISBN:	9780804850346
Publisher:	Tuttle Publishing
Imprint:	Tuttle Publishing
Published date:	13 Jul 2018
DEWEY:	495.682421
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English,Japanese
Number of pages:	384
Weight:	1792g
Height:	223mm
Width:	286mm
Spine width:	32mm

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