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Book Synopsis: 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 kanjian
- 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. Audio material to accompany the course is available to download free in MP3 format from www.routledge.com/cw/colloquials. Recorded by native speakers, the audio material features the dialogues and texts from the book and will help develop your listening and pronunciation skills. Supplementary exercise sheets for hiragana, katakana and kanji and two additional units can also be found here. These additional units cover more advanced features of Japanese and incorporate a wide assortment of supporting exercises. By the end of this course, you will be at Level B1 of the Common European Framework for Languages and at the Intermediate-Mid on the ACTFL proficiency scales.
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Looking to learn Japanese? Look no further! Colloquial Japanese: The Complete Course for Beginners is designed to give you a comprehensive and immersive learning experience. With step-by-step instruction, this book will teach you how to read, write, speak, and understand Japanese with ease. Whether you're an absolute beginner or already have some knowledge of the language, this book has everything you need to succeed.
Stop struggling with complicated grammar explanations! Colloquial Japanese uses jargon-free explanations and user-friendly diagrams to help you grasp even the trickiest aspects of the language. From basic vocabulary and sentence structures to advanced features, this book covers it all. With a range of stimulating exercises and realistic dialogues, you'll have plenty of opportunities to practice what you've learned and become a confident Japanese speaker.
Don't worry about learning the different writing systems of Japanese. Colloquial Japanese provides progressive coverage of hiragana, katakana, and kanji, ensuring that you can read and write in all three scripts. With useful vocabulary lists provided throughout the text, you'll always have the right words at your fingertips.
But that's not all! This book also comes with additional resources to enhance your learning. With a full answer key, grammar summary, verb/adjective list with conjugation aid, and bilingual glossaries, you'll have all the support you need to excel in your Japanese studies. Plus, you can download free audio material from the publisher's website, featuring native speakers to improve your listening and pronunciation skills.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to become proficient in Japanese. Start your language journey today with Colloquial Japanese: The Complete Course for Beginners! Click here to get your copy now.
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