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Yale University Press Japanese: The Spoken Language - Part 1

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Start your journey into modern Japanese with this highly regarded textbook from the Yale Language Series. Recognized by experts like Yoshiko Nakano as one of the most reliable classroom textbooks for beginners, this book focuses on building a strong foundation in spoken Japanese. This first volume initiates a comprehensive course designed to teach current usage through practical drills and functional exchanges. The curriculum is built to help learners navigate real-world conversations by focusing on how the language is actually spoken today. To make the learning process accessible for beginners, the series is written entirely in romanized text, allowing you to focus on pronunciation and verbal patterns without being slowed down by complex scripts initially. Whether you are a student in a formal classroom or a self-learner, this book provides the structure needed to master basic spoken communication. For a complete learning experience, accompanying audio and video materials are also available to support your progress and help you perfect your listening skills.

Key Features

Focuses on modern spoken Japanese through practical drills and functional exchanges for real-world usage.

Designed specifically for beginners as part of the respected Yale Language Series.

Entirely romanized text makes it easy for new learners to start reading and speaking immediately.

Provides a reliable foundation for students through a structured course in current language usage.

Supports multi-sensory learning with available accompanying audio and video materials.

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Format
paperback
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
01 July 1987
Listed Since
07 February 2007

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