Japanese (Teach Yourself Languages) (English and Japanese Edition) - Softcover

Stefan Kaiser

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0340870796 ISBN 13: 9780340870792

Publisher: Hodder Arnold, 2003

Synopsis

This title is for anyone who wants to progress quickly from the basics to understanding and speaking with confidence. Key structures and vocabulary are introduced in 22 thematic units which deal with everyday situations. The emphasis throughout is on communication, with important language structures introduced through dialogues on the accompanying recording. The dialogues feature authentic Japanese as it is spoken on the street. The book uses a system of romanised script usually called the modified Hepburn system which is better suited to English speakers than the "kunrei" system officially used in Japan. Culture notes should help you to appreciate the culture of Japan and avoid causing offence during a visit.

About this title

About the Author:

Helen Ballhatchet is a professor in the Faculty of Economics, Keio University (Tokyo). Stefan Kaiser is a professor at the Institute of Literature and Linguistics, University of Tsukuba, Japan. He is currently working on an online learners' dictionary of Japanese.

About this edition

• Publisher: Hodder Arnold
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0340870796
• ISBN 13: 9780340870792
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 384