This handy guidebook offers an integrated, communicative approach to writing and reading hiragana script, the entry point to the Japanese language. With step-by-step explanations of 46 basic characters and scores of derivatives, plus writing practice, grammar lessons, flashcards, and quizzes to consolidate learning, the Absolute Beginner's Guide is a great way to make headway on your own, or to reinforce formal Japanese classes. Find out for yourself just how accessible the language can be.
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I am an author and translator, with degrees in psychology and theater studies, and certificates in English teaching and Japanese proficiency. I grew up in Canada, but have spent most of my adult life traveling and working abroad. Translation is my bread and butter, and my passion is writing.
I am an author and translator, with degrees in psychology and theater studies, and certificates in English teaching and Japanese proficiency. I grew up in Canada, but have spent most of my adult life traveling and working abroad. Translation is my bread and butter, and my passion is writing.
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[As the author, I am adding this material from the back cover to extend the product description]Each lesson includes character illustrations in multiple fonts, to help with recognition; pronunciation tips in everyday language; identification of chart position; stroke order diagrams with directional arrows; shaded and blank squares for writing practice; vocabulary and 10-point matching quiz; introduction of derivative characters in context. Bonus material includes pronunciation overview (long vowels and double consonants); mini-lessons in elementary grammar; introduction to kanji, with readings, stroke order, and compounds; midway and final reviews; copy/paste pages for making flashcards of characters; copy/paste vocabulary cards (225 words); illustrations of everyday life in Japan.
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Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs):
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alternate fonts, stroke order, pronunciation tip, first kanji, rhymes with the character, rhyming character, chi tsu, compound derivative, object marker Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Hiragana Row, English Letter Equivalent, Grammar Corner, Mighty Morpher Browse Sample Pages:
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alternate fonts, stroke order, pronunciation tip, first kanji, rhymes with the character, rhyming character, chi tsu, compound derivative, object marker Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Hiragana Row, English Letter Equivalent, Grammar Corner, Mighty Morpher Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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