Essential Japanese

While living in Japan, I felt frustrated that I was unable to speak and listen to the common Japanese phrases that service workers use over and over again. Eventually, I decided I wanted to stop guessing at what was being said and start understanding & knowing how to respond.

With Paul Noble’s simple, relaxed approach you will learn in a way that suits you—without having to memorise long lists of words you won’t use, scribbling notes as you listen or feeling frustrated. Instead, Paul will introduce you to the basics of Japanese and guide you through more than 15 hours of everyday scenarios—from simple situations like asking for directions and eating out to talking about yourself and how to master the different tenses—that are practical, fun and applicable. Just listen, interact and learn wherever you are.

Want to speak Japanese right away without drowning in grammar drills? This audiobook is your shortcut to real conversations in Japan. Whether you’re planning a trip to Tokyo, studying abroad, or just curious about Japanese culture, this audiobook gives you the exact words and expressions you’ll use every day.

Listen to the key words and phrases in Japanese, then repeat, practise and refine! A relaxing way to pick up the language. All essential words and phrases for modern life in Japan are here with topics covering home life, work and school environments, shopping, food and drink, sport and leisure, transport, technology, and the environment. Great care has been given to represent modern Japanese culture and enhance your experience of Japan and its people, including food and drink, customs, celebrations, and festivals.

"The 1000 essential words in Japanese". Japanese is an East Asian language spoken by about 128 million people, primarily in Japan, where it is the national language. How to learn a language differently? Today, language learning is revolutionizing : you do not have to go to traditional language classes anymore. Our learning method : a selection of hundreds of phrases and essential words. You listen to them, you repeat them, and you speak.

Start speaking Japanese in minutes, and grasp the language, culture and customs in just minutes more with Ultimate Getting Started with Japanese Box Set, a completely new way to learn Japanese with ease! Ultimate Getting Started with Japanese Box Set will have you speaking with proper pronunciation from the very first lesson and arm you with cultural insight and other information to utterly shock and amaze your Japanese friends.

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Welcome to Everyday Japanese for Beginners - 400 Actions & Activities by Innovative Language. This audiobook is a new way to learn and speak a language fast. Start speaking in minutes with powerful learning methods that you'll learn inside. Using this audiobook is simple. You'll learn practical phrases for over 400 daily activities through 10 easy chapters. The phrases were chosen by a panel of professional language teachers and are some of the most frequently used phrases in daily conversation.

Tailored specifically for beginners, this all-in-one package offers a dynamic approach to learning Japanese that won't overwhelm you with technicalities. Our program revolves around the power of storytelling, dialogues, and the 501 most common Japanese words, ensuring you swiftly grasp the language in a captivating and enjoyable manner.

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Master 101 essential Japanese verbs in the next 30 days with this innovative, story-based immersion method. Just listen to one chapter per day, complete the exercises, and watch as you start saying exactly what you wanted to say!

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This audiobook will take you through the basics of Japanese with Basic Bootcamp, All About, and Pronunciation lessons. The five Basic Bootcamp lessons each center on a practical, real-life conversation. At the beginning of the lesson, we'll introduce the background of the conversation. Then, you'll hear the conversation two times: one time at natural native speed, and one time with English translation....

Start speaking Japanese in minutes, and grasp the language, culture and customs in just minutes more with Survival Phrases - Japanese, a completely new way to learn Basic Japanese fast! Survival Phrases - Japanese will have you speaking with proper pronunciation from the very first lesson and prepare you with cultural insight, travel tips and other information to utterly shock and amaze your friends and family, travel companions and people you meet along the way.

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A must-have pocket-sized Travel Japan Guide that helps you easily plan your dream vacation! Are you in the beginning stages of travel planning for your “Once In A Lifetime” trip to Japan? Do you have Japan travel questions you can’t find answers to? Are you tired of the dictionary-sized travel books that aren’t convenient to travel with? This pocket-sized guidebook has your answers! Come along with us as we take you on a journey of planning a dream trip to Japan through our own visits in 2023 to five of Japan's most beautiful and robust cities. We begin our 11-day adventure in Tokyo...

Embark on a Gastronomic Adventure with 'Tokyo Bites: 20 Essential Japanese Recipes' by Elizabeth Hernandez, aka Liz. Join Liz on an epicurean journey through the vibrant tapestry of Japanese cuisine with 'Tokyo Bites.' This culinary compendium unveils 20 quintessential Japanese recipes meticulously curated to capture Japan's authentic flavors and culinary heritage. From the succulent allure of Teriyaki Chicken bathed in a delightful blend of soy sauce, mirin, and sugar to the exquisite artistry of Sushi Rolls (Maki Rolls) showcasing an array of fish, avocado, cucumber, or tempura wrapped in...

Jumpstart Japanese is the perfect companion for your journey. With essential phrases and expressions in English and Japanese, this guidebook is packed with everything you need to communicate effectively and confidently during your travels. From basic greetings and everyday phrases to ordering food and asking for directions, our phrasebook covers a wide range of situations that you may encounter on your trip.