"Japanese for Busy People" is, as the title suggests, a concise course for 'busy' students who want to learn natural spoken Japanese as effectively as possible in a limited amount of time. This worldwide bestselling series was prepared by a working group of experienced Japanese language instructors who reviewed and tested the material in an authentic classroom environment. Now the series is being thoroughly revised to make learning Japanese easier than ever.
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AJALT was recognized as a nonprofit organization by the Ministry of Education in 1977. It was established to meet the practical needs of people who are not necessarily specialists on Japan but who wish to communicate effectively in Japanese. In 1992 AJALT was awarded the Japan Foundation Special Prize.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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I think this book does a great job working with the business oriented very basic beginner. For my intents & purposes this book is fantastic - at this point, I'm not looking to have an in depth understanding of the language, I'm looking to be able to communicate just enough with Japanese speaking individuals. The book jumps right in with sentences and useful business phrases written in romaji (romanized writing of Japanese sounds/words) so that learning, understanding and speaking these phrases can begin immediately without having to learn the new alphabet. At this time, I am "illiterate" when it comes to Japanese (Kanji/Hiragana) but I can say enough phrases to get my point across. Should I desire to be able to read, write or better communicate, I would probably suggest a book that deals more thoroughly with the Japanese characters.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I picked up this book in college as required text book for class. Listening to the CD will help the reader through un familiar sounding phrases and greetings. Used separately the book will help a beginner practice sounding out words in the most typical everyday lifestyle from asking directions to buying stamps at the post office, to counting items in an department store.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Rosa
Format:Paperback
The romanized version may be helpful now, but you'll want to stop relying on your "normal" alphabet and really learn Japanese at some point. This is very good for just starting out and is very nice for reviews and brushing up again.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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JAPANESE FOR BUSY PEOPLE I: Romanized Version 1 - CD attached
In my senior years, I am taking adult education at our senior center and Beginning Japanese is one of them. This is the exact book the instructor uses. Read more
Published 28 days ago by Norma
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Great seller
Item was as described and arrived as scheduled. My teenager is using this in class and finds that it is easy to understand the lessons.
Published 1 month ago by Paula Bartram
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Japanese for Busy People
I bought this book in conjunction with a class I was taking. I have used it for the last 2 months. The book was easy to understand and it offered lots of practice opportunities... Read more
Published 2 months ago by A Cap
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Class
Bought this for a class I was taking, it definitely keeps things simple and easy to understand. Workbooks are the best for language learning, in my opinion.
Published 2 months ago by Sbullet
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Romaji version, however Hiragana one is more important for...
This book aims more toward fast learning of the most used parts of the language. It includes everything however it is up to you to find what is important and get greater practice... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Pete Ysmael Fowler
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Very Helpful
This book was very helpful and i would definately recommend it to anyone interested in learning Japanese.. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Alejandro Ron
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Accurate CD
The speakers on the CD are accurate in the speed and flow of the Japanese language. For some people it may seem too fast, but that is the natural way that people speak in Japan.
Published 2 months ago by laurieh
4.0 out of 5 stars
Easy to use.
I like this book because its easy to use and it has Romaji so easy to read and study by myself.
Published 2 months ago by Gong
1.0 out of 5 stars
Hate it. Very very disappointing book.
Definitely NOT recommended for people who want to learn a lot of practical Japanese language in a short time. Read more
Published 2 months ago by D. Resnick
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Ready for class
... whether it's at NYU's SCPS or the Japan Society, both of which choose this book for their spring classes.
Published 3 months ago by Marana L. Brooks
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