Language Lab Japanese [Old Version]

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Product Features

• Beginning- and intermediate-level computer software instruction
• Multimedia learning package provides everything needed to learn Japanese
• Audio instruction on 8 CDs teaches basic vocabulary, verb conjugation, and more
• Workbooks with pencil-ready exercises and full-color illustrations
• Lonely Planet Japanese Phrasebook with expansive dictionaries

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00099XDQ0
• Item model number: 40207
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 1, 2005
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,896 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #38 in Software > Education & Reference > Foreign Languages > Asian

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Instant Immersion Japanese Lab provides everything you need to start speaking and understanding Japanese right away, utilizing three intermodal language components: audio recordings, printed study guides, and computer software.

Includes:

• Eight audio compact discs with carrying case
• One audio course guide on CD-ROM
• One workbook
• One phrase book
• One beginning- and one intermediate-level CD-ROM

Audio Instruction (Eight Compact Discs)
Let the comprehensive audio Instant Immersion curriculum get you started on your linguistic journey, with progressive instruction designed to show fast, demonstrable results in spoken Japanese proficiency. Developed by university instructors, this course of study provides the foundation for effective Japanese language learning, from basic vocabulary to verb conjugation and beyond.

The Instant Immersion Japanese Lab audio lesson plan features:

• CD 1: Alphabet; Sounds
• CD 2: Greetings; Introductions; Subject pronouns
• CD 3: Gender agreement; Physical descriptions and corresponding verbs
• CD 4: Weather; Numbers; Irregular verbs; Finding and following directions
• CD 5: Days of the week; Date; Useful shopping terms
• CD 6: Restaurants; Food and corresponding verbs
• CD 7: Cultural notes on ethnic food and customs; Finding accommodations
• CD 8: Time/hours; Corresponding verbs; Use of object pronouns

Print Instruction (Workbook and Phrasebook) Instant Immersion Japanese Workbook
Add reading and writing to your new language skill set with the Instant Immersion Japanese Workbook. Combining extensive vocabulary and phonetic pronunciation keys with challenging pencil-ready exercises and full-color illustrations, the workbook opens the door to enhanced Japanese instruction in every engaging chapter.

Features include:

• New vocabulary, useful expressions, and reinforcing exercises in every chapter
• Translations and phonetic pronunciation of newly introduced words and phrases
• Extensive cultural notes and glossary

Lonely Planet Japanese Phrasebook
From the tips of your fingers to the tip of your tongue, the Lonely Planet Japanese Phrasebook is ready to open the lines of communication. Hailed by the New York Times as "the trusted companions for a generation of independent travelers," Lonely Planet is recognized as the world's leading purveyor of reliable, comprehensive, nonpartisan travel information. From grammar to getting around, food to festivals and holidays, the Lonely Planet Japanese Phrasebook is the ultimate go-to-guide for quick conversational facility.

Features include:

• Introductions to grammar, pronunciation, and dialects
• Phrases encompassing everything from doctor visits to dating, postage to politics
• Expansive English-Japanese and Japanese-English dictionaries

Computer Software Instruction (Two CD-ROMs)

Talk Now! Japanese (Beginner Level) Begin your computer Japanese study with Talk Now! Japanese on CD-ROM. Packed with quizzes, games, and stories all designed to maximize retention, Talk Now! keys into your natural language-learning ability by offering comprehensive fundamental vocabulary and accurate pronunciation in a fun, user-friendly format.

World Talk Japanese (Intermediate Level)
Continue your Japanese instruction with World Talk, the next level of computer language learning. Featuring additional vocabulary and grammar, World Talk on CD-ROM offers extra activities, including an interactive quiz show enabling you to compete head-to-head against the program or another player. Then, access the recording feature to compare your spoken Japanese with that of native speakers. With World Talk, improved Japanese comprehension and speech is just around the corner.

Product Description

Everything you need to learn Japanese.Product InformationInstant Immersion Japanese Lab provides everything you need to start speaking andunderstanding Japanese right away utilizing three intermodal languagecomponents: audio recordings printed study guides and computer software. The Instant Immersion Japanese Lab is over $100 value if purchasedseparately.  As an added bonus store all of your discs in theconvenient carrying case included for free with your purchase.Includes 8 Audio Compact Discs w/ carrying case 1 Audio Course Guide on CD-ROM 1 Workbook 1 Phrase Book 1 Beginning and 1 Intermediate Level CD-ROMProduct FeaturesAudio Instruction (8 Compact Discs)Developed by university instructors this course provides the foundation foreffective language learning from basic vocabulary to verb conjugation andbeyond.Audio lesson plan features:CD 1:  Alphabet; Sounds; Pronunciation tipsCD 2:  Greetings; Introductions; JobsCD 3:  Numbers (1-100); Telephone numbers; Age; time/hours; Days and monthsCD 4:  Shopping and asking questions; Numbers (100-90000)CD 5:  Family; Addressing family membersCD 6:  Verbs; Forming sentencesCD 7:  Finding and following directions; Using the telephoneCD 8:  Descriptive words relating to weather sickness events and friendsPrint Instruction (Workbook and Phrasebook)Instant Immersion Japanese Workbook and Japanese PhrasebookThe Workbook combines extensive vocabulary phonetic pronunciation keys andexercises with full-color illustrations cultural notes and glossary.  The JapanesePhrasebook is the ultimate go-to-guide with everything from Grammar to GettingAround: Food to Festivals and Holidays.Computer Software Instruction (3 CD-ROMs)Talk Now! Japanese (Beginner Level)Packed with quizzes games and stories Talk Now! keys into your naturallanguage-learning ability by offering fundamental vocabulary and accuratepronunciation.World Talk Japanes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Very disappointed, July 2, 2006

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Starlette B. Gwaltney - See all my reviews
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The person saying the words is saying them too fast, and gives no time for me to repeat more than once. I don't know of which set of words she wants me to repeat in matching them of what she said. The book does not match the CDs, therefore, I cannot see what she is telling me to say. There is no opportunity to write the words down phonetically, so I can pronounce them as she says them. If I could get my money back, I would ask for it. I have had these CDs since June and I am still on tape one. The odd thing about it, the language does not apprear to be difficult if time for each phrase or word is given to repeat. Only in the way it is being delivered makes it difficult to repeat or just to say.

0 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sounds very interesting!, January 25, 2007

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Roberta Wright - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Language Lab Japanese [Old Version] (CD-ROM)

The Language Lab: Japanese sounds very interesting! I am learning Japanese by myself. It is a lot of fun! The reason I want this package is because the phrase book teaches you Japanese dialects. I would love to have this package!

Gambatte kudasai!