The Everything Conversational Japanese Book: Basic Instruction For Speaking This Fascinating Language In Any Setting (Everything (Language & Writing)) [Paperback]

Molly Hakes (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 4, 2004 | Series: Everything (Language & Writing)

With the globalization of business and the advancement of international trade, learning a foreign language is quickly becoming more and more essential for advancement in today's world. The Everything Conversational Japanese Book, with a companion CD, teaches you how to master one of the most predominant languages in business and secure you an unparalleled edge in the job market.

Understanding cultural references, learning correct pronunciation, and giving an effective introduction are all a cinch with this all-inclusive guide. Featuring exercises and quizzes at the end of each chapter, The Everything Conversational Japanese Book prepares you for any situation and enables you to carry on a basic conversation in very little time.

The Everything Conversational Japanese Book helps you:

Use appropriate tone

Master vocabulary

Communicate in a business or casual setting

Respond effectively

Understand and appreciate Japanese culture

Whether you're just visiting Japan or wish to further your career opportunities by learning another language, The Everything Conversational Japanese Book and companion CD is your jumpstart to speaking Japanese quickly and with confidence.

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About the Author

Molly Hakes is a writer and educator who teaches English to Japanese elementary students and has extensive experience acquainting Westerners with Japanese language and culture. A resident of Sado Island, Japan, she holds a degree in psychology from Rutgers University and is married to a Japanese native.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Adams Media (November 4, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593371470
• ISBN-13: 978-1593371470
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,629,060 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed, June 20, 2010

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This review is from: The Everything Conversational Japanese Book: Basic Instruction For Speaking This Fascinating Language In Any Setting (Kindle Edition)

Although the content is helpful, this book leaves much to be desired. It had no index and unless you added a bookmark, it was almost impossible to go back and review anything without scanning through the book page by page. I would not recommend this for your Kindle.

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2.0 out of 5 stars BEWARE! This is not about learning the language, November 29, 2010

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This review is from: The Everything Conversational Japanese Book: Basic Instruction For Speaking This Fascinating Language In Any Setting (Kindle Edition)

This book, while helpful to a degree, is not about learning conversational Japanese.

It is more about the customs and mannerisms that are necessary when conversing in Japanese. Very little in vocabulary and grammar is covered, except only in how it relates to small talk and asking for directions and the like. You couldn't actually hold a CONVERSATION with the instruction in this book.

If you want a book to help you understand some of the intricacies of Japanese customs (such as what to say when you're the first employee leaving for the day, or what grammar article to include if you're asking an unknown person versus a friend), then this book may help.

If you're looking to have more of a long-term understanding of the language, and not intending just a stay of a few days in Japan, then you'll need something more.