Japanese for Fun With Cd

by Kamiya, Taeko

• ISBN13: 9784805308660
• ISBN10: 4805308664
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-03-15
• Publisher: Tuttle Pub

Summary

Includes 60-minute Audio CD. A practical, yet enjoyable approach to quickly learning basic Japanese,Japanese for Funincorporates short, simple characters to teach useful expressions for everyday situations. Also included is a wealth of practical advice on making the most of your stay in Japan.

Author Biography

Taeko Kamiya was an internationally recognized linguist, teacher and author. She held masters degrees from the University of San Francisco and Monterey Institute of International Studies. She taught Japanese for twenty-five years at the Defense Language Institute in Monterey and wrote many books about the Japanese Language.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 6
Pronunciation	p. 8
A Word About Japanese Grammar	p. 11
Basic Expressions	p. 13
What's What	p. 17
Introducing Yourself	p. 23
Asking Directions	p. 29
Numbers	p. 35
Taking the Train	p. 41
Buses and Taxis	p. 47
Telling Time	p. 53
Days of the Week	p. 57
Days, Months, Years	p. 63
Asking About Times	p. 69
Talking About Food	p. 75
Dining Out	p. 83
Making Telephone Calls	p. 89
Describing Your Plans	p. 93
Describing What You Did	p. 97
Expressing What You Want	p. 101
Shopping	p. 105
Talking About the Weather	p. 111
Making Reservations	p. 117
Help!	p. 123
Dictionary
English-Japanese	p. 127
Japanese-English	p. 144
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