Japanese from Zero!


Book Description

Japanese From Zero! is an innovative and integrated approach to learning Japanese that was developed by professional Japanese interpreter George Trombley, Yukari Takenaka and was continuously refined over eight years in the classroom by native Japanese professors. 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.




Japanese From Zero! 5


Book Description

Japanese From Zero! is an innovative and integrated approach to learning Japanese that was developed by professional Japanese interpreter George Trombley, Yukari Takenaka and has been refined for over fifteen years in the classroom by native Japanese professors. 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. Volume five of the series teaches advanced Japanese grammar concepts, over 110 new grammar and usage, all new verbs explained, and new Kanji words and characters.







Japanese from Zero! 4


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 fifteen 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 4 of the Japanese From Zero! series, readers are taught new grammar concepts, over 750 new words and expressions, and continue learning the kanji writing system. Features of Book 4: * Integrated Workbook with Answer Key * Over 750 New Words and Expressions * Easy-to-Understand Example Dialogues * Bilingual Glossaries with Kana and Romaji ...and much more!




Kana from Zero!


Book Description

The lessons and techniques used in this book have been taught successfully for over fifteen years in classrooms throughout the world. Kana From Zero! is perfect for current students learning to read and write Japanese hiragana and katakana.




How to Learn a Foreign Language


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In this entertaining and groundbreaking book, Dr. Paul Pimsleur, creator of the renowned Pimsleur Method, the world leader in audio-based language learning, shows how anyone can learn to speak a foreign language. If learning a language in high school left you bruised, with a sense that there was no way you can learn another language, How to Learn a Foreign Language will restore your sense of hope. In simple, straightforward terms, Dr. Pimsleur will help you learn grammar (seamlessly), vocabulary, and how to practice pronunciation (and come out sounding like a native). The key is the simplicity and directness of Pimsleur’s approach to a daunting subject, breaking it down piece by piece, demystifying the process along the way. Dr. Pimsleur draws on his own language learning trials and tribulations offering practical advice for overcoming the obstacles so many of us face. Originally published in 1980, How to Learn a Foreign Language is now available on the 50th anniversary of Dr. Pimsleur’s publication of the first of his first audio courses that embodied the concepts and methods found here. It's a fascinating glimpse into the inner workings of the mind of this amazing pioneer of language learning.




From Zero to Kyocera


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The eye-opening business philosophy and life wisdom of one of Japan’s most influential entrepreneurs. This book is not merely a business how-to but a guide to personal growth. Kazuo Inamori is a global entrepreneur who founded Kyocera and KDDI and lifted Japan Airlines out of bankruptcy to solid profitability as its chairman. Inamori also established the non-profit Inamori Foundation and the Kyoto Prize to honor researchers and artists all over the world. He has received the title of Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for his outstanding contributions to society. Along the way, he has published over 60 books in Japanese which have sold over 19 million copies in 21 different languages. This book focuses on the often-dramatic ups and downs of his life and reveals how he arrived at his guiding principle, “Respect the Divine and Love People.” In the book’s introduction, he makes a promise to the reader: If you adopt the management philosophy and lifestyle laid out in this book, you are certain to succeed both in business and in life. ※『ゼロからの挑戦』を英訳し、電子書籍として配信いたします。 【PHP研究所】




Nihongo N-5


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By virtue of latest technological gadgets like computers, tablets, smart-phones and what not, the Young Generation has acquired tremendous treasure of knowledge of the latest world. Even lot of latent talent is hidden in remote areas like deep and distant villages which is awaiting proper exposure. In the modern era, everybody has everything except time, and nobody prefers to waste time in travel. Instead, most of the work is done on-line.Although the Book-Reading culture is affected to some extent due to electronic equipments, it has still maintained its space.So far as Learning of a Foreign Language is concerned, in my opinion, in order to learn it, first preference should be given to one's own mother tongue. However, English is the First Language of the world, and hence most of the people learn a Foreign Language through English. In spoken languages of the world, Japanese Language is at No.2. This book viz. NIHONGO N-5, covers all the portion of N-5 Level of J. L. P. T. (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) Examination. All the matter is explained in a very simple and easy to understand manner. How much knowledge one has acquired could be tested, by appearing for JLPT Exams held two times in a year throughout the world.JLPT examinations are conducted by Japan Foundation (Affiliated to Japan Govt.) at various levels --- N-5 to N-1 --- N-5 being the beginners level and N-1 being the highest level. Every year, thousands and thousands of Japanese Language Lovers appear for these examinations, in the world.The Author of this book is involved in this Japanese Language Activity for more than 30 years and has worked so far, as a freelancer in the field of Technical Translation, Interpretation and as a Teacher. While Teaching, many(3) experiments have been done e.g. this language was taught at a village level student who was learning in her VIII std. Studying for about 6 months, she could pass the beginners level with more than 80% marks.After getting certain proficiency in this language, one can get many opportunities to earn sumptuous money on his/her own. One can work as a freelancer or can get employment in the field of MNC in the capacity of a Translator, Interpreter. One can work as a Tourist Guide and find one's own way of earning. In fact, there is a shortage of Japanese Language Professionals and this Category is always in demand.The concerned personalities and authorities may think of the facts mentioned above and encourage students to learn Japanese Language.If anybody has any doubts, queries regarding the matter given in this book, he/she can contact the Author on mobile/e-mail.All the Best to the Japanese Language Learners of this Book and to all the Japanese Language Lovers!




Remembering the Kanji 2


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Following the first volume of Remembering the Kanji, the present work provides students with helpful tools for learning the pronunciation of the kanji. Behind the notorious inconsistencies in the way the Japanese language has come to pronounce the characters it received from China lie several coherent patterns. Identifying these patterns and arranging them in logical order can reduce dramatically the amount of time spent in the brute memorization of sounds unrelated to written forms. Many of the “primitive elements,” or building blocks, used in the drawing of the characters also serve to indicate the “Chinese reading” that particular kanji use, chiefly in compound terms. By learning one of the kanji that uses such a “signal primitive,” one can learn the entire group at the same time. In this way, Remembering the Kanji 2 lays out the varieties of phonetic pattern and offers helpful hints for learning readings, that might otherwise appear completely random, in an efficient and rational way. Individual frames cross-reference the kanji to alternate readings and to the frame in volume 1 in which the meaning and writing of the kanji was first introduced. A parallel system of pronouncing the kanji, their “Japanese readings,” uses native Japanese words assigned to particular Chinese characters. Although these are more easily learned because of the association of the meaning to a single word, the author creates a kind of phonetic alphabet of single syllable words, each connected to a simple Japanese word, and shows how they can be combined to help memorize particularly troublesome vocabulary. The 4th edition has been updated to include the 196 new kanji approved by the government in 2010 as “general-use” kanji.




Japanese Kana From Zero!


Book Description

The lessons and techniques used in this book have been taught successfully for over fifteen years in classrooms throughout the world. Kana From Zero! is perfect for current students of Japanese as well as absolute beginners who want to learn to read and write Japanese hiragana and katakana.