Japanese For Busy People 1 - Kana Edition: Revised 4th Edition

Japanese for Busy People is a popular Japanese language learning book that has sold over 1,000,000 copies worldwide. The 4th Edition has been updated and redesigned to help students master the language as effectively as possible, with new features such as real-life dialogues, clear and concise explanations on grammar points, usage notes on expressions used frequently in daily conversation, exercises to master the points learned, explanations on the casual style, a two-colour design, and more than 360 illustrations. The book also provides insight into the culture of Japan, with each unit dealing with a specific theme.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 296 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2022
Publisher: Kodansha America, Inc

Since its first publication in 1984, Japanese for Busy People has sold over 1,000,000 copies worldwide and garnered acclaim for its effectiveness and ease of understanding. Suitable for both self-study and classroom use, the series enables students and business people to learn naturally spoken Japanese. Now, in this major revision, the series has been updated and redesigned to help students master the language as effectively as possible. While the same highly successful teaching methodology is retained in this 4th Edition, it has been thoroughly and fundamentally revised to bring it up to date with contemporary language usage and speech patterns, as well as to reflect the great changes in modern society and culture in the 16 years since the previous edition.

New features include the following:

Real-life dialogues that can be used outside the classroom; clear and concise explanations on grammar points; usage notes on expressions used frequently in daily conversation; exercises to master the points learned and allow students to speak Japanese right away; explanations on the casual style: a speech level used among friends and family; two-colour design that provides a visually fun learning environment; the use of universal design Japanese fonts to make the text as easy to read as possible, and to reduce vision fatigue; more than 360 illustrations enhance understanding of the situations depicted; free downloadable audio that contains recordings of dialogues and exercises.

In addition to teaching Survival Japanese for Adults, the book also provides insight into the culture of Japan. Each unit deals with a specific theme, such as situations at the workplace, on shopping trips, or leisure excursions. Notes further the learning experience and lead students to a deeper understanding.

Japanese for Busy People is a comprehensive and user-friendly resource for anyone seeking to learn Japanese. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced learner, this book will help you achieve your language goals. With its engaging content, practical exercises, and cultural insights, Japanese for Busy People is the perfect companion for your Japanese language journey.

Weight: 646g
Dimension: 189 x 276 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781568366203