JAPANESE FOR DUMMIES (INCLUDES CD) (En papel)

Datos del libro

• Nº de páginas: 385 págs.
• Editorial: IDG BOOKS
• Lengua: INGLÉS
• Encuadernación: Tapa blanda
• ISBN: 9780764554292
• Año edicón: 2002
• Plaza de edición: NEW YORK

Sinopsis

Speak Japanese - the fun and easy way!
Packed with clear explanations and real-world examples
Your friendly guide to understanding Japanese - quickly and easily!
Whether you're a student, a traveler, or you just want to pick up basic Japanese, this unintimidating guide will help you start speaking the language in no time. Inside you'll find a wealth of fascinating cultural facts and handy references - including a Japanese-English mini-dictionary, lists of common expressions and verbs, and much more!
All this on the bonus audio CD Pick up Japanese the easy way -through actual conversations Features dialogues by native Japanese speakers Allows you to hear Japanese as it's really spoken Reinforces lessons from the book
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Japanese is a wonderful language, very different from European languages. It is also the gateway to the rich culture of the exciting and complex island nation of Japan. Some people get intimidated by the prospect of speaking Japanese--worried that it's just too complex and different--but these fears are unfounded. While you can devote a lifetime to the study of this or any language, picking up the basics of Japanese doesn't require any more than an interest and a willingness to try something new.

"Japanese For Dummies" has everything you need to get off the ground with speaking the language. Author and Professor of Japanese Eriko Sato starts you off with the essentials of grammar and pronunciation, giving you a working sense of the language, before showing you Japanese in action. You'll then explore vocabulary and expressions through dialogues taking place in situations such as: Introductions and greetings Eating and drink ing Shopping Exploring the town Talking on the telephone Asking directions Getting around Staying at a hotel

You'll also discover social customs, formalities, and manners, from how and when to bow to how to unwrap a present. Whether you simply want to introduce yourself to the Japanese language, say a few words to a neighbor or coworker, or you're planning a major trip or study abroad in Japan, "Ja