Japanese For Dummies
The fast and easy way to learn to speak JapaneseWant to feel comfortable with conversational Japanese? Then this hands-on, friendly guide is the book for you. It's filled with the essential grammar, vocabulary, verb conjugations, and pronunciations you need to know to start speaking like a native.Japanese 101 — learn to recite the alphabet; pronounce words and phrases; and meet, greet, and exchange pleasantries with other Japanese speakersIt's as easy as ichi, ni, san (1, 2, 3) — hone your small-talk skills and discover how to ask for directions, order food, and moreHappy trails — take your Japanese on the road and find out how to plan a trip, make arrangements for a place to stay, discuss transportation, and handle emergencies while you're awayTake care of business — grasp the essential Japanese language skills you need to talk on the phone and perform everyday tasks at the officeAudio CD Includes35 real-life conversations that reinforce lessons from the bookJapanese pronunciation, pitch, and intonation guidePlease see CD appendix for details.Open the book and find:How to pronounce Japanese soundsCommon words and phrases in Japanese scriptsJapanese grammar basicsA guide to addressing others respectfullyInformation on numbers, time, and measurementsPointers for describing everyday activities in JapaneseFun exercises to help you practice your Japanese skillsExpanded Japanese-English and English-Japanese dictionariesLearn to:Speak conversational Japanese with easeMaster basic grammar, verb conjugations, vocabulary, and pronunciationsIdentify kana and kanjiCD includes real-life conversations by native speakers