Japanese For Dummies

The fast and easy way to learn to speak Japanese Want to feel comfortable with conversational Japanese? Then this hands–on, friendly guide is the book for you. It?s filled with the essential grammar, vocabulary, verb conjugations, and pronunciations you need to know to start speaking like a native. Japanese 101 learn to recite the alphabet; pronounce words and phrases; and meet, greet, and exchange pleasantries with other Japanese speakers It?s as easy as ichi, ni, san (1, 2, 3) hone your small–talk skills and discover how to ask for directions, order food, and more Happy trails take your Japanese on the road and find out how to plan a trip, make arrangements for a place to stay, discuss transportation, and handle emergencies while you?re away Take care of business grasp the essential Japanese language skills you need to talk on the phone and perform everyday tasks at the office Audio CD Includes 35 real–life conversations that reinforce lessons from the book Japanese pronunciation, pitch, and intonation guide Please see CD appendix for details. Open the book and find: How to pronounce Japanese sounds Common words and phrases in Japanese scripts Japanese grammar basics A guide to addressing others respectfully Information on numbers, time, and measurements Pointers for describing everyday activities in Japanese Fun exercises to help you practice your Japanese skills Expanded Japanese–English and English–Japanese dictionaries Learn to: Speak conversational Japanese with ease Master basic grammar, verb conjugations, vocabulary, and pronunciations Identify kana and kanji CD includes real–life conversations by native speakers