Description: A complete introduction to written Japanese -- start here with zero knowledge and finish feeling confident!
This introduction to the Japanese writing system teaches you to read and write the fundamental 92 hiragana and katakana characters--and makes learning fun and easy with a memorable picture-based method! The method that's helped thousands learn Japanese successfully:- Memorable pictures help you to learn the characters by associating their shapes and sounds with combinations of images and English words already familiar to you
- Clear examples and engaging exercises offer opportunities to read, write, use and practice all 92 primary hiragana katakana characters, plus the remaining kana that stand for more complex sounds
- Polish your knowledge with word searches, crossword puzzles, fill-in-the-blanks, timed recognition quizzes, and other engaging activities
- The online media includes printable flashcards to help you review and practice, even while you are on the go
Review Quotes: "As a whole I find this book to be a useful tool to learning the characters of both writing systems. I especially like the vocabulary usage at the bottom of each characters page...If you are looking for a book to get you started with Japanese I think this is a good place to start." --BenLearnsJapanese.com blog