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This textbook introduces the learner to the basics of one of these fundamental Japanese scripts: katakana. It features all the exercises that allow the student to master katakana, including syllabary used for foreign words and new terms.

Japanese language enrollment is up by 27.5 percent since 2006, making it the sixth most popular language studied on college campuses. Whether studying for school, business, or travel, Japanese For Dummies provides complete coverage of all Japanese language essentials including grammar, usage, and vocabulary.

"This book is designed to make Japanese grammar easier to digest than baby food. No boring linguistic jargon that you will hardly ever use, or overly complex explanations. Instead a shortcut way to learning grammar that you wish teachers taught you . . . . Learn how to construct simple sentences off the top of your head, without having the need to translate from English to Japanese. Your motivation will skyrocket as you learn more from topic to topic,...

Build practical Japanese language skills in only a few weeks of home study with this newly revised edition of this classic self-teaching book. Based on classroom materials and designed with the beginner in mind, Japanese Made Easy offers an accessible guide to the basic patterns of Japanese language. Lessons based on more than 40 common social situations build on one another to show you how to speak correctly and avoid formulaic phrases and common...