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A handy cheat sheet of key Japanese grammar in a at-a-glance, easy-to-carry format!The Japanese Grammar Language Study Card is the perfect resource for reviewing the main grammar that frequently appears in the N5 or N4 Level Japanese Language Proficiency Exam or the AP Exam. The compact, portable format is invaluable for anyone wanting to quickly review or expand their knowledge of everyday Japanese sentence and verb forms. This study card includes: Overview of basic sentence structure Key verb forms including plain and polite forms How to use sentence particles correctly How to make questions How to use pronouns The grammar points are clearly organized into color-coded sections. Each section has a concise explanation in English followed by examples given in Japanese script and romanized Japanese with English translation. Free online audio recordings by native speakers provide clear and accurate pronunciations for all the Japanese words and sentences, and Hiragana and Katakana alphabet charts are also included!Designed for convenience, this study card is: Laminated: to hold up over time and avoid being ruined by coffee spills 3 hole punched: giving the option to put it in a binder 8.5x11 inches: to easily fit into a folder or notebook alongside other study materials

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This book provides a complete course for beginning students who want to master the first step in learning to read and write Japanese!With plentiful writing and reading practice, this workbook starts with the basic letters and works up to writing words and complete sentences. Divided into two parts, the first part presents the 46 main Hiragana in their full and contracted forms, with extensive writing spaces provided for writing practice. Recognition and pronunciation of the letters are reinforced through writing and listening exercises.In the second half of the book, students can apply their knowledge of Hiragana in a Writing Practice section that contains sentences related to contexts in which Hiragana words are often used, such as greetings, common expressions, place names and transportation. The exercises are graded in difficulty from Writing Drills (from copying to writing from memory) to Dictation Practice (connecting the sounds with the letters) to Writing Exercises (writing answers that fit the situations given).Unique features of this language workbook include: A thorough overview of the Japanese writing system explaining when and how Hiragana is used Handwriting and stroke-order tips Online audio files speed up the process by reinforcing the pronunciation of the letters through a variety of listening and writing exercises Printable flashcards available online for download Mnemonic illustrations for every character The Japanese writing system combines three types of letters: hiragana, katakana, and kanji. Hiragana can be used to spell out the sounds of kanji Chinese character words—and if you don't know the kanji character you can use Hiragana instead (as young children do). It is also used for various grammatical-function words as well as verb and adjective endings.

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This book provides a complete course for beginning students who want to learn the Katakana alphabet!With plentiful writing and reading practice, this workbook starts with the basic letters and works up to writing words and complete sentences. Divided into two parts, the first part presents the 46 main Katakana letters in their full and contracted forms, with extensive writing spaces provided for writing practice. Recognition and pronunciation of the letters are reinforced through writing and listening exercises.In the second half of the book, students can apply their knowledge of Katakana in a Writing Practice section that contains sentences related to contexts in which Katakana words are often used, such as food and drinks, social media and tourism. Exercises are graded in difficulty from Writing Drills (from copying to writing from memory) to Dictation Practice (connecting the sounds with the letters) to Writing Exercises (writing answers that fit the situations given).Features of this language workbook include: A thorough overview of the Japanese writing system, explaining when and how Katakana is used Handwriting and stroke-order tips along with extensive writing practice sheets Online audio recordings speed up the process by reinforcing the pronunciation of the letters through a wide variety of listening and writing exercises Mnemonic illustrations for every character Printable flashcards available online for download The Japanese writing system combines three types of letters: hiragana, katakana, and kanji. Katakana is used for transcription of foreign language words into Japanese; in the writing of loan words; for emphasis; to represent onomatopoeia; for technical and scientific terms; for names of plants, animals, minerals and often Japanese companies.

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A handy cheat sheet providing more than 700 key Japanese vocabulary words and phrases in an at-a-glance, easy-to-carry format!This language card is an invaluable tool for anyone who wants to quickly build their command of Japanese vocabulary, and an essential resource for those studying for JLPT N5, N4 and the AP Japanese Language and Culture test.Designed for convenience, this study card is: Laminated: to hold up over time and avoid being ruined by coffee spills 3 hole punched: giving the option to put it in a binder 8.5x11 inches: to easily fit into a folder or notebook alongside other study materials A quick reference: alongside the vocabulary, Hiragana and Katakana alphabet charts are provided for convenience Each English vocabulary word is given three Japanese renditions—Kanji, Kana, and romanized Japanese, presented in easy-to-read, color-coded charts. Online audio recordings give native-speaker pronunciation for every word.Vocabulary items are laid out in clearly defined sections, including: Daily Expressions Countries, Nationalities and Language People and Families & Personal Information Numbers, Counters & Money Clock Time & Time Expressions Days of the Week, Months of the Year & Days of the Month Seasons and Calendar & Weather, Climate and Natural Disasters Basic Verbs, Adverbs of Degree and Frequency, Adjectives & Conjunctions Where is it? Colors and Shapes Education, Workplace & Occupations Clothing, Body and Health IT, Communications and Media Ecology Globalization

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A great introduction to the Japanese language for travel, business, traditional learning or fun!This book introduces you to the basics of Japanese, and teaches practical daily conversations and vocabulary. Useful notes and explanations on the Japanese script, pronunciation and accent, greetings and requests, sentence structure, vocabulary, verb conjugations, honorific forms, expressions and etiquette dos and don'ts are included, as well as a useful dictionary of commonly-used Japanese words and phrases. Native-speaker audio recordings of all the dialogues, vocabulary and exercises are available for free online.In Easy Japanese you'll find: 10 progressive, structured lessons for self-study learners A focus on elementary sentence patterns and vocabulary for daily conversations Content suitable for JLPT N5 and N4 preparation Manga illustrations Kanji, hiragana and katakana, and romaji in all dialogues and vocabulary Cultural notes for understanding Japanese customs and norms

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