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15-minute Japanese : learn in just 12 weeks  Cover Image Book Book

15-minute Japanese : learn in just 12 weeks / Mitsuko Maeda-Nye, Shizuyo Okada.

Maeda-Nye, Mitsuko, (author.). Okada, Shizuyo, (author.). DK Publishing, Inc., (publisher.).

Summary:

DK's 15-Minute Japanese is the perfect course for busy people who want to learn Japanese fast. Twelve themed chapters are broken down into easy-to-follow 15-minute daily lessons, spanning a range of practical themes, including leisure, business, food and drink, travel, and shopping. Each lesson combines vocabulary and grammar essentials with attractive full-colour images, making it quick, easy, and fun to learn new Japanese vocabulary. There is no writing or homework - you simply use the cover flaps to hide the answers to exercises and test yourself as you learn. Each chapter ends with a review module, so you can track your progress and identify areas where you need further practice. The course includes a free audio app that enables you to hear Japanese words and phrases spoken by native speakers. Use the app alongside the book's easy-to-use pronunciation guides to perfect your pronunciation and practice Japanese conversation in real-life situations. Whether you're a complete beginner or just in need of a refresher course, there's no easier way to learn Japanese than with 15-Minute Japanese.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780744085037 (trade paperback)
  • Physical Description: 160 pages : colour illustrations ; 22 cm
  • Edition: New edition, American edition.
  • Publisher: New York : DK Publishing, 2024.

Content descriptions

General Note:
"Free audio app"--Cover.
Language Note:
In Japanese and English.
Subject: Japanese language > Conversation and phrase books > English.
Japanese language > Self-instruction.
Japanese language > Textbooks for foreign speakers > English.

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  • Baker & Taylor
    "DK's 15 Minute Language is the perfect course for busy people who want to learn Japanese fast. The 12 themed chapters are broken down into easy-to-follow 15-minute daily lessons spanning a range of practical themes, including leisure, business, food anddrink, travel, and shopping. Each lesson combines vocabulary and grammar essentials with attractive full-color images, making it quick, easy, and fun to learn new Japanese vocabulary. There is no writing or homework--you simply use the cover flaps to hide the answers to exercises and test yourself as you learn. Each chapter ends with a review module, so you can track your progress and identify areas where you need further practice"--
  • Penguin Putnam
    Teach yourself Japanese in just 12 weeks with this fun-filled language course.

    DK’s 15 Minute Language is the perfect course for busy people who want to learn Japanese fast. The 12 themed chapters are broken down into easy-to-follow 15-minute daily lessons spanning a range of practical themes, including leisure, business, food and drink, travel, and shopping.

    Each lesson combines vocabulary and grammar essentials with attractive full-color images, making it quick, easy, and fun to learn new Japanese vocabulary. There is no writing or homework – you simply use the cover flaps to hide the answers to exercises and test yourself as you learn. Each chapter ends with a review module, so you can track your progress and identify areas where you need further practice.

    Fancy becoming a pro at the language? Then get stuck in to discover:

    -Annotated photographic scenes and word lists make it easy to learn and remember new vocabulary.12 fun chapters, each designed to take a week to master, providing an easy-to-follow structure for new learners.
    -Easy-to-use pronunciation guide for every word, plus a dictionary and menu guide at the back of the book.
    -Regular review modules to help you track progress and assess how well you have learned the vocabulary in each chapter

    The course includes a free audio app that lets you hear Japanese words and phrases spoken by native speakers. Use the app alongside the book’s easy-to-use pronunciation guides to perfect your pronunciation and practice Japanese conversation in real-life situations. Whether you’re a complete beginner or just need a refresher course, there’s no easier way to learn Japanese than with 15 Minute X Japanese.

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