Japanese from Zero! 1: Proven Techniques to Learn Japanese for Students and Professionals

George Trombley; Yukari Takenaka

ISBN 10: 0976998122 / ISBN 13: 9780976998129

Published by Learn From Zero (edition 6), 2014

About this Item

It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Workbook.

Seller Inventory # 0976998122-11-1-42

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Japanese from Zero! 1: Proven Techniques to Learn Japanese for Students and Professionals
• Publisher: Learn From Zero (edition 6)
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0976998122
• ISBN 13: 9780976998129
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 6.
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

This is the LATEST EDITION (Update 8.3) June 2026

Japanese From Zero! is an innovative and integrated approach to learning Japanese developed by professional Japanese interpreter George Trombley and co-writer Yukari Takenaka.

The lessons and techniques used in this series have been taught successfully for over ten years in classrooms throughout the world. Using up-to-date and easy-to-grasp grammar, Japanese From Zero! is the perfect course for current students of Japanese as well as absolute beginners.

In Book 1 of the Japanese From Zero! series, readers are taught new grammar concepts, over 800 new words and expressions, and also learn the hiragana writing system.

Features of Book 1:
* Integrated Workbook with Answer Key
* Over 800 New Words and Expressions
* Learn to Read and Write Hiragana
* Easy-to-Understand Example Dialogues
* Culture Points about Japan
* Bilingual Glossaries with Kana and Romaji
...and much more!

About the Author

George Trombley is a professional Japanese interpreter who over the past 16 years has interpreted for corporations such as Microsoft, IBM, NTT DoCoMo, Lucent Technologies, and in countries throughout North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. In addition to Japanese, George has also co-authored the Korean From Zero! series and consulted on Chinese, French, and Spanish language books. Yukari Takenaka moved from Himeji, Japan to the United States, and taught Japanese for over 10 years while co-authoring custom lessons for students that eventually became the basis of the Japanese From Zero! book series. Prior to becoming an author, Yukari worked in Japan as a professional in the medical industry. She continues to write Japanese related materials to support her passion for teaching Japanese.