- Paperback: 252 pages
- Publisher: OUP Oxford (25 May 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0198603002
- ISBN-13: 978-0198603009
- Product Dimensions: 27.4 x 19.6 x 4.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
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- #15 in Books > Languages > By Language > Japanese > Audiovisual & Multimedia
- #72 in Books > Languages > By Language > Japanese > Learning Materials
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256 page book with icons throughout, indicating when to listen to the audio.
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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've nearly finished unit 12 of the 14 units. Out of the other resources I've used thus far this is the best.
At first it may seem that the course is leaving out important details (such as personal pronouns in the beginning) but this is just part of the course's careful structure, which is one of its best qualities.
The end-of-unit tests are comprehensive, the exercises are sensible but not exhaustive and the whole course is well-paced.
You'll find almost nothing on writing Japanese (except for some very light work with the kanas) but for speaking and listening it's an excellent resource.
As others have said, you can make progress with this course very quickly - before you're even halfway in.
At first it may seem that the course is leaving out important details (such as personal pronouns in the beginning) but this is just part of the course's careful structure, which is one of its best qualities.
The end-of-unit tests are comprehensive, the exercises are sensible but not exhaustive and the whole course is well-paced.
You'll find almost nothing on writing Japanese (except for some very light work with the kanas) but for speaking and listening it's an excellent resource.
As others have said, you can make progress with this course very quickly - before you're even halfway in.
27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Very good self-study course for learning to SPEAK and understand. (But no good for anyone wanting to learn to READ japanese). Standard format for each unit: Language Presentation (by listening dialogues), Pronunciation Practice, Speaking Practice.
Only one criticism - could be use a bit more variation on the "drilling" instead repeating the dialogue sentences.
I think this course takes you to a more advanced level than most courses for this price.
Only one criticism - could be use a bit more variation on the "drilling" instead repeating the dialogue sentences.
I think this course takes you to a more advanced level than most courses for this price.
Most of all it has left me wanting more. There are plenty of Beginners Courses but now I need a course which will build on this.
27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I used this book for three months before coming to Japan and found it extremely user friendly and not at all dry like a lot of other similar texts aimed at beginners. I would sincerely recommend it to anyone coming over for a visit or to work.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
A Superb Language Guide
I'm currently 9 Units into the 14 on this home course, and most deffinately swear by it. The audio and book weave together nicely and you can progress freely at your own pace,... Read more
Published on 4 Aug 2008 by Sir Squidshaker
Okay, I'm impressed.
I'm making a forked attack on Japanese, using this and Pimsleur. So far, I'm very pleased.
This is a largely audio-based course. Read more
This is a largely audio-based course. Read more
Published on 1 Jun 2008 by Another Customer
For casual learners only...
If you're serious about learning Japanese then there are better book/audio combinations available.
I picked this up as it looked like an easy introduction to Japanese... Read more
I picked this up as it looked like an easy introduction to Japanese... Read more
Published on 15 April 2008 by P. W. Stone
its great
i bought this set a few months ago and and within a few days i'd already learnt how to talk about the weather introduce myself and even order food in a kissaten (japanese coffee... Read more
Published on 20 Sep 2007 by A. Goodson
Best book out there!
This book is simply brilliant! I went from absolute no japanese ability (im also rubbish at languages in general!) to a good basic standard. Read more
Published on 16 April 2007 by T. J. Castle
Brilliant!
I just recieved my 'take off' kit today and after twenty minutes I could already say basic polite greetings, talk a bit about the weather, introduce other people and... Read more
Published on 10 Feb 2006
Fun dialogues
Nice lively course. It got my interest and the amusing audio acting and cute settings made it reasonably easy to stay with this course. Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2006 by Theuth
If you wanna learn basic Japanese... this is it!
I'm right in the middle of this course now and I must say that I'm very satisfied. I now understand the structure of the japanese language which it describes in great detail... Read more
Published on 19 Jan 2005 by Alan b
A Perfect Start
One month ago i was japanese illiterate.. now i can speak basic japanese .. i can get my way through when shopping , asking for directions , going to the post office and ordering... Read more
Published on 5 Oct 2004 by Lamya Farid
Great for beginners
This kit is great for beginners. It'll teach you all the basics that you would need to know if you went to japan. Read more
Published on 6 July 2004 by Antony Channon
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