Japanese in 10 Minutes a Day (English and Japanese Edition) [Paperback]

M.A. Kristine Kershul (Author), Fran Feldman (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0944502350 | ISBN-13: 978-0944502358 | Publication Date: October 1992 | Edition: 3rd

Joining the new look and feel of the series, Japanese in 10 Minutes a Day "RM" arrives just in time for the 1998 Winter Olympics. Whether traveling to a ski venue near Nagano City or conducting business in Tokyo, take this book along and make learning fun. The acclaimed methodology focuses on the key words you need. By learning these key words, the moment you arrive you will be ready to begin exploring and experiencing a new culture.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Sunset Publishing Corporation; 3rd edition (October 1992)
• Language: English, Japanese
• ISBN-10: 0944502350
• ISBN-13: 978-0944502358
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,732,791 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars If you want to speak Japanese, July 26, 2008

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symone24 "Desia" (Texas, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: JAPANESE in 10 minutes a day® with CD-ROM (Paperback)

I bought this, hoping to one day go to Japan and speak it well enough to function. I must say, if you're a visual person, this may expedite your journey to learning how to speak Japanese.

With full-color pictures and labels and such, the learning process can be quite enjoyable. Invite friends and family to participate as well. It was very similar to a child learning to talk if that helps at all... (-points at door- Doa.) Soon it'll become a frenzy, pointing and naming, boosting confidence at will.

Now I emphasize speak, knowing there are three different ways to write Japanese. If you're hoping to read/write Japanese, then this book would not aid you -- at all.

Since I happen to study, in school, Chinese, I haven't put as much study time into Japanese as I have for my class. Yet I found myself able to recognize more of my surroundings in Japanese more so than Chinese. This was a definite bonus if you're looking to learn this language for travel.

Although I do, now, enjoy the language of Japanese, my original goal was not met after completing the lessons. (To be able to read Raw Manga) In return, however, I did gain more of a love of languages in all, and have decided to purchase the Chinese version of the series.

To sum it up. This book is for people who look to speak it. In fact, I hate to say this, but it's not even for those who hope to listen to it. The book serves its purpose, therefore is highly recommended by me. It allows you to immerse yourself in the language, and you may even get some fun out of it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to use!, December 11, 2010

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gsangie - See all my reviews

This review is from: JAPANESE in 10 minutes a day® with CD-ROM (Paperback)

I got this for my 12 year old who is interested in learning Japanese. She loves it! Would definately recommend this book.

3.0 out of 5 stars juichi fun fun!, March 26, 2011

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Chyna - See all my reviews

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This review is from: JAPANESE in 10 minutes a day® with CD-ROM (Paperback)

Just the right amount of info in however long you chose to study. The CD Rom could stand to have way more info on it! It is way more limited than I expected, which is disappointing because it has really fun interactive studies!!! I was finished with it in one day though. The book gives you very basic study which you can interchange and it gives you a really good base for your upcoming studies in Japanese. I love how the book is illustrated and structured. It is still for adults but very visually stimulating. Makes it fun to learn.