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by George Trombley (Author), Yukari Takenaka (Author) "This book teaches you how to write Japanese progressively, and by Lesson 9 you will know the entire hiragana writing system ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 296 pages
  • Publisher: Yesjapan Corporation (1 May 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0976998122
  • ISBN-13: 978-0976998129
  • Product Dimensions: 23.9 x 18.8 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 56,667 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Book Description
Japanese From Zero! is an innovative and integrated approach to learning Japanese developed by professional Japanese interpreter George Trombley and co-writer Yukari Takenaka. The lessons and techniques used in this series have been taught successfully for over eight years in classrooms throughout the world. Using up-to-date and easy-to-grasp grammar, Japanese From Zero! is the perfect course for current students of Japanese as well as absolute beginners.

In Book 1 of the Japanese From Zero! series, readers are taught new grammar concepts, over 800 new words and expressions, and also learn the Hiragana writing system.

Features of Book 1:
* Integrated Workbook with Answer Key
* Over 800 New Words and Expressions
* Learn to Read and Write Hiragana
* Easy-to-Understand Example Dialogues
* Culture Points about Japan
* Bilingual Glossaries with Kana and Romaji
...and much more!

About the Author
Author George Trombley is a professional Japanese interpreter who over the past 16 years has interpreted at corporations such as Microsoft, IBM, NTT DoCoMo, and Lucent Technologies in countries throughout North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, 5 Feb 2007
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It is probably best to learn a new language by taking a course with a qualified teacher but if, like me, you prefer self-study this is definitely the best way to go.

This book covers all the basics from everyday vocabulary and grammar to counting, days of the week and time etc., and it's all presented in a very understandable way. It will also teach you the Hiragana alphabet quickly and efficiently.

In the past, I've been frustrated with the slow pace some self-study language courses move at so I was pleasantly surprised to find that this book moves at a good pace without being overwhelming. The 'culture clips' about Japanese customs and the more colloquial ways of speaking are useful too.

Obviously, since it is just a book, it won't teach you much about pronunciation so I would definitely recommend exposing yourself to spoken Japanese somehow, but that (and the fact that there are a couple of minor typos), is basically the only criticism I can think of.

Highly recommended.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Right on the money!, 30 Nov 2007
I am using this book to supplement my Japanese evening classes.

Well written, with many examples of alternative styles for Hiroganna characters, this book really can help the complete beginner, like me, to get a grip on an otherwise (seemingly) daunting subject.

I'm actually starting to make positive progress thanks to buying this aid.
The idea of mixing English and Japanese text within the same sentence throughout the book is a great one. It really makes you learn to fill in the 'foreign' gaps with your new knowledge.

If you are serious about learning then buy it - it's a no brainer.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A rough diamond, 10 Mar 2008
By S. P. Turner "AgentMulderUK" (UK) - See all my reviews
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The presentation of this book, with small graphics, nice layout, along with its many different types of activity give the learner motivation to pick the book up, and keep picking it up.

I have read several of the current texts and this seems the best. It is a light approach to what could become a heavy subject. Well done to the authors for that.

The unique progressive introduction of one of the Japanese "alphabet" is rather good ,I imagine, for those who don't already know it. Readers learn the characters a few at a time in each chapter, the anglicised versions of Japanese characters gradually being replaced by the real thing (Hiragana).

(If readers do not already know Hiragana (the Japanese phonetic characters), then text books have to write their Japanese in an awful anglicised form called Romaji. Romaji is a system that leads to bad pronunciation by default, as readers will pronounce combinations of alphatic characters using their native tongue rules and patterns.)

The book will also get you speaking from the off. This can only build confidence for new learners.

The book includes some handy blocks of vocabulary and some mini Japanese-English / English-Japanese dictionaries.

On the downside are several typographical errors - notably incorrect page references. Not that important but a bit naughty.

Strangely, there are the inclusion of some words/phrases/concepts which seem to materialise from thin air. Perhaps the explanatory sections for these were removed in the final edit. May cause some confusion.

On a slightly more serious note,some of the language chosen for the learner may not be the most suitable language for most situations (i.e its level of politeness). For example, the verb introduced for "want" early on will have you sounding like a 6 year old child screaming " I WANT an ice cream!!!" Readers are advised to perhaps read another text alongside this one,which would explain matters better. However, perhaps later books will address this.


I bought Book 2, so that says it all really. Overall good and I look forward to going through the rest of the series.

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I learn Japanese all by myself. So far I find that this book is suitable for self-teaching Japanese because of the step-by-step method adapted in this book. Read more
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I bought this book to start of my learning japanese and to be honest, I was disappointed. Sure, it gives you a good way to learn how to read and write hiragana and how to pronouce... Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars Almost excellent.
I have mixed feelings about this book. That these comments apply to the updated edition is a real concern. Read more
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The best way to learn a language is to obviously have a professional teacher,

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