- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Kodansha International Ltd (1 Jan 1996)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 4770019874
- ISBN-13: 978-4770019875
- Product Dimensions: 26.1 x 18.3 x 1.9 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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Aims to guide readers to a fluent use of the Japanese language. Placing emphasis on language as spoken between educated adults, the integrated approach of the course increases speed of comprehension. This kana version teaches the basics for communication, providing a foundation for further study.
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51 of 52 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Possibly the best book for Japanese beginners,
This review is from: Japanese for Busy People: Kana Version v.1: Kana Version Vol 1 (Paperback)
For speakers of western languages, learning Japanese is very hard work. It's enjoyable, fascinating, worthwhile, but hard. If you're not prepared to commit significant time and energy to it, any time you spend will be wasted.If you are serious, then this is a great place to start. To clear up any confusion, Japanese for Busy People I (JFBP I) comes in two versions. They cover the same grammatical ground, using the same dialogues and vocabulary. The CDs and workbooks that you can also buy are equally applicable to both and they cost the same. The only difference is that one uses mainly western characters (known as romaji), and the other uses only Japanese characters (known as kana). I started with the ordinary romaji version, but less than halfway through splashed out on this kana version. This was one of the best decisions that I have taken to date in studying Japanese. The first few weeks may be slower and more difficult than those for somebody using the easier romaji text, but after just a few weeks you'll find that you've flown past them. You'll probably find too that your accent is better and that you're better prepared (even eager) to start learning the kanji (Chinese characters) that are introduced in volume II. To use it though you will need some knowledge of the kana writing systems. Fortunately there is a very good companion book, JFBP : Kana Workbook. I recommend that you complete the hiragana I section of this and you will be ready for JFBP I. The remainder is complementary to the early chapters of JFBP I. Criticisms, drawbacks? The emphasis is on preparing somebody to work in Japan, so although many of the scenarios introduce social exchanges there's a greater emphasis on business vocabulary than may suit everybody. The course is also very slow to introduce kanji which for many students is one of the most fascinating aspects of learning Japanese, however, this just spurred me on to finish volume I more quickly. Despite these drawbacks I still rate this as the best introduction that I have seen for somebody wanting to learn Japanese on their own or using it, as I did, to supplement a weekly class.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for beginners,
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This review is from: Japanese for Busy People: Kana Version v.1: Kana Version Vol 1 (Paperback)
This course isn't going to suit everyone, of course, as the previous reviews demonstrate. No course will please everyone. But I find this series to be quite excellent. You will have to have mastered kana (the Japanese alphabet) before using this book - and mastering kana is certainly worth the effort because, to be honest, you're not going to get anywhere without being able to read Japanese script. (The Kana Workbook, in the same series, is a great introduction to kana and complements this volume perfectly). It is also very important that you get the CDs that accompany this book, in order that you may speak and understand Japanese as well as read it. But, armed with this book, its CDs and the kana workbook, you're completely prepared for the adventure of learning Japanese.The book is divided into 30 easy-to-digest chapters - perfect for reading on the commute to work or during a spare 10 minutes at home. You won't have a huge vocabulary by the end of the book, but you will have acquired a solid foundation on which to build. And this book should most certainly be considered as only a first small step on the long road - the preface explains that this book is taught by the Association of Japanese Language Teaching as a 4-week intensive course. Bear that in mind, and you will most certainly not be disappointed by this series.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Language Book I Ever Bought,
By A Customer
This review is from: Japanese for Busy People: Kana Version v.1: Kana Version Vol 1 (Paperback)
This book is very good, I don't know how to say it other than that. I recomend it more than the normal version BUT you must first know ALL heragana and it helps to be in the process of learning katakana (but it is easy to learn as you go). This version differs from the normal version in that there is no translation of the heragana into phonetical sounds, as in you wont see "ohiyou gozaimasu" but only the heragana equlivent. they explain that it is proven to help learn the language if you just through out the alphabet. Not to confuse anyone, the book is in english helping you learn japanese, and in my opnion it is very good.I recomend this book to anyone
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