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Japanese For Dummies Audio Set

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Japanese For Dummies Audio Set by Eriko Sato is a practical and engaging guide for beginners eager to learn the essentials of the Japanese language. It provides listeners with tools to master pronunciation, vocabulary, and basic conversational skills. The audio format offers an accessible way to practice Japanese pronunciation and understand cultural nuances.
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If you're keen on learning Japanese in a practical and approachable way, this audio set could be perfect for you. It's designed to help you quickly grasp conversational skills and provides a convenient format for learning on the go. Whether you're preparing for a trip to Japan or simply interested in exploring a new language, this resource offers user-friendly guidance that makes language acquisition enjoyable.

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Want to speak Japanese? Don't have a lot of time? Japanese For Dummies Audio Set is designed to help you learn quickly and easily at home or on the road. From basic greetings and expressions to grammar and conversations, you'll grasp the essentials and start communicating right away.

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Want to speak Japanese? Don't have a lot of time? Japanese For Dummies Audio Set is designed to help you learn quickly and easily at home or on the road. From basic greetings and expressions to grammar and conversations, you'll grasp the essentials and start communicating right away.

This completely practical, portable learning system lets you set your own pace and skip around to explore topics that interest you. Three one-hour CDs introduce the basics of Japanese, get you familiar with the language's structure, and prepare you to use the language in real-world situations. You can play them on any car or home stereo, copy them to your computer, and load the pre-converted files onto your MP3 player to enjoy them wherever and whenever you want.

A 96-page compact guide helps you find your way around the CDs, and includes a handy Japanese/English dictionary for quick reference on the go. You'll discover how to:

  • Begin communicating in Japanese on a basic level
  • Handle greetings and introductions
  • Ask questions and understand the answers
  • Build your vocabulary
  • Talk about numbers, time, and the calendar
  • Ask for directions
  • Order a meal at a restaurant
  • Understand Japanese parts of speech
  • Form complete sentences and converse in Japanese

If you're ready to start speaking Japanese, Japanese For Dummies Audio Set is the most effective, convenient, and friendliest tool you can use.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780470178133

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: CD-Audio

Date Published: 25 January 2008

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 250g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Eriko Sato, PhD, teaches Japanese in the Department of Asian and Asian American Studies at the State University of New York at Stony Brook.

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