Japanese For Dummies, 2nd Edition With CD

Product Description

Learn to speak Japanese the fast & easy way Japanese is the gateway to the rich culture of the exciting & complex island nation of Japan Some people get intimidated by the prospect of speaking Japanese worried that it's just too complex & different but these fears are unfounded While you can devote a lifetime to the study of this or any language picking up the basics of Japanese doesn't require any more than an interest & a willingness to try something new Japanese For Dummies has everything you need to start speaking the language Author & Professor of Japanese Eriko Sato introduces the essentials of grammar & pronunciation giving you a working sense of the language before showing you Japanese in action You'll also discover social customs formalities & manners from how & when to bow to how to unwrap a present

Includes:: vocabulary summaries a mini-dictionary & an audio CD full of conversations & pronunciations Assumes no prior knowledge of Japanese on your part providing the perfect guide for a quick-but-thorough lighthearted-but-not-lightweight introduction to the language CD lets you hear Japanese as it's really spoken & reinforces lessons from the book Whether you simply want to introduce yourself to the Japanese language say a few words to a neighbor or coworker or you're planning a major trip or study abroad in Japan Japanese For Dummies will enable you to get the basics fast & work towards your own goal at your own pace CD-ROMDVD & other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e-book file but are available for download after purchase