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Beginning Japanese Workbook

Revised Edition: Practice Conversational Japanese, Grammar, Kanji & Kana (Online Audio for Listening Practice)
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Beginning Japanese Workbook by Michael L. Kluemper, Lisa Berkson, Nathan Patton, and Nobuko Patton is an educational resource designed to complement any introductory Japanese language course. It provides exercises that reinforce language skills, including vocabulary, grammar, and kanji, while offering engaging activities for an immersive learning experience. This workbook is perfect for students looking to enhance their understanding of the Japanese language through practice and practical application.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking to build a strong foundation in the Japanese language through exercises that enhance reading, writing, and conversational skills. It's ideal for beginners seeking a comprehensive, hands-on approach to learning Japanese effectively and engagingly.

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Don't let yourself become overwhelmed by the Japanese language! Now there isa way to get the most out of your time spent learning Japanese. This companionworkbook to Beginning Japanese is the perfect guide for practicing basicconversational Japanese and written Japanese.

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Don't let yourself become overwhelmed by the Japanese language! Now there is a way to get the most out of your time spent learning Japanese. This companion workbook to Beginning Japanese is the perfect guide for practicing basic conversational Japanese and written Japanese.

Beginning Japanese Workbook includes:

  • Dialogues for contextual learning and practice
  • Translation exercises to reinforce Japanese characters (kanji and kana)
  • Written Japanese (kana, and kanji) practice to create your own sentences
  • Plentiful comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar exercises throughout the book
  • An engaging story line, useful for practicing reading as well as staying engaged and interested in the learning process

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Beginning Japanese Workbook by Michael L. Kluemper and his co-authors is praised for being lively and engaging within the intermediate textbook space. Users appreciate its structured approach that includes web-based and audio resources, allowing students to experience the language in culturally authentic contexts. Some educators have even switched to this series due to its progressive and immersive method.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780804845588

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 June 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Tuttle Publishing

Edition: Second Edition

Illustration: b&w illustrations and photographs; Online Audio for Listening Practice

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 191.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 482g

Pages: 192

About the Author

Michael L. Kluemper served as a board member for the National Council of Japanese Language Teachers from 2001 to 2012 and has worked on national task forces for the implementation of a Japanese AP course. He lives in Louisville, KY. Lisa Berkson was honoured by the Association of Indiana Teachers of Japanese as the language teacher of the year in 2007. She currently teaches Japanese and Chinese language classes at Dobson High School in Mesa, AZ. Nathan Patton teaches Japanese language at Scott County High School in Georgetown, KY where he serves as Chair of the World Language Department. Nobuko Patton has taught Japanese at the University of Kentucky, Georgetown College and Jessie Clark Middle School in Lexington, KY. She lives in Kentucky.

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