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So after a quick glance through the first lessons, I find that I'm really liking it. I like the layout and the stylization but there are a few things that are really driving me crazy.
First of all, it's the Rominization of words. For example "せんせい” is written out as "sensee" rather than "sensei" which is the actual representation of the characters. The other one I'm really struggling with is the double "oo" vowel. In Japanese it would be written as ”－おう” or "-ou" or o with a line over it. The book Romanizes it "oo." I feel like writing it like that will make it harder to read hiragana later on because they get used to reading different characters as a different Romanized English counterpart.
They have tons of vocab from the get-go though, and things are clearly explained with plenty of examples. I'm excited to see how much I'll be able to learn with this book. Would definitely recommend it!
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Textbook is easy to understand and figure out. I gave it 4 stars because on vocabulary pages, it also shows how it is pronounced, but doesnt state that...so if you think it is the Romaji (Roman letters) then you will get confused. But since I already have a grasp on it from taking classes a while back, it's fine for me. Also on the vocabulary page where it gives words for family members, it only shows the words for "Someone's Family" not necessarily your family or what you would call your own family members. You can look this up online and find the full list. It is only a little different, but in conversations, it could give a slightly different meaning.The book does come with a CD with mp3 audio that you can easily put on your computer and listen to. This gives a better understanding of how it should sound and tests you on your listening comprehension. But it is only listed in page numbers I think. Not super easy to match up to the book, but not hard either.One more reason I gave it only 4 stars is that it does Not show stroke order for writing. This is important! Looking it up on google is easy but annoying that it is not in the book.I do like the book and it is helping me learn Japanese. I would reccomend it. But definately get the workbook to help. And really practice the writing.The book also has a dust cover on it.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2018
The book does come with a CD with mp3 audio that you can easily put on your computer and listen to. This gives a better understanding of how it should sound and tests you on your listening comprehension. But it is only listed in page numbers I think. Not super easy to match up to the book, but not hard either.
One more reason I gave it only 4 stars is that it does Not show stroke order for writing. This is important! Looking it up on google is easy but annoying that it is not in the book.
I do like the book and it is helping me learn Japanese. I would reccomend it. But definately get the workbook to help. And really practice the writing.
The book also has a dust cover on it.
Easy to understand
By J+S DeBord on December 12, 2018
Textbook is easy to understand and figure out. I gave it 4 stars because on vocabulary pages, it also shows how it is pronounced, but doesnt state that...so if you think it is the Romaji (Roman letters) then you will get confused. But since I already have a grasp on it from taking classes a while back, it's fine for me. Also on the vocabulary page where it gives words for family members, it only shows the words for "Someone's Family" not necessarily your family or what you would call your own family members. You can look this up online and find the full list. It is only a little different, but in conversations, it could give a slightly different meaning.By J+S DeBord on December 12, 2018
The book does come with a CD with mp3 audio that you can easily put on your computer and listen to. This gives a better understanding of how it should sound and tests you on your listening comprehension. But it is only listed in page numbers I think. Not super easy to match up to the book, but not hard either.
One more reason I gave it only 4 stars is that it does Not show stroke order for writing. This is important! Looking it up on google is easy but annoying that it is not in the book.
I do like the book and it is helping me learn Japanese. I would reccomend it. But definately get the workbook to help. And really practice the writing.
The book also has a dust cover on it.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2021
Quick arrival; nearly perfect
By 22Roses on July 19, 2021
I'm very happy with this product; it arrived in 3 days (much earlier than expected) and to me it seemed as good as new. Out of all the pages I only found small pencil writings in one page but it doesn't bother me at all. The other pages are unanswered and look perfect, plus, this book had the CD included. In the end with taxes, shipping and everything it was around $40 bucks and I think it was very well worth it. When buying used from other sellers make sure you read the description of each one (I bought this copy from "frommyshelf" Eri Banno). As for the book itself, I'm using it along with two tutors; I'm happy with the pace of things and of the things we are learning. I would recommend you get the hang of a few basics such as hiragana/katakana before deciding to self-study with this book. Also, complement your studies with Anki/quizlet pre-made decks, kana review with realkana.com, kanji recognition with kanji tree, Jisho dictionary for meaning or stroke review, etc. So you get the most out of your studies.
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