Learn to Read in Japanese, Volume II

Learn to Read in Japanese, Volume II

Author: Roger Lake

Publisher:

Published: 2018-07

Total Pages: 550

ISBN-13: 9780998378718

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The second volume in the "Learn to Read in Japanese" series, this book teaches 600 additional kanji, for a total of 1208. It is based on our belief that the most enjoyable and efficient way to learn to read in Japanese is to learn kanji rapidly with the help of memory aides and then to start reading almost immediately.


Learn to Read in Japanese, A Glossary

Learn to Read in Japanese, A Glossary

Author: Noriko Ura

Publisher: R. R. Bowker

Published: 2020-12-16

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 9780998378732

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Since each kanji character in the Japanese language is associated with its own unique vocabulary, the study of kanji unavoidably requires that students learn many new Japanese words. To help you organize and keep track of the new words that are introduced in our three Learn to Read in Japanese books, we have assembled this companion glossary. The glossary lists more than 7,400 Japanese terms that are used in the three books, and it provides definitions and memory aides for nearly every term. The memory aides are of two types: explanations which describe how the listed terms are derived from other known Japanese words, or when such explanations aren't possible, mnemonics to help you to remember the terms' definitions and pronunciations. The glossary also identifies more than 8,000 synonyms (or at least "related terms") which make it possible for you to compare similar words side by side. Of course, this glossary cannot replace a good Japanese dictionary, nor is it intended to do so. However, it includes thousands of explanations, mnemonics and synonyms that you won't find in a standard dictionary, and it focuses precisely on the terms that you will encounter in the three Learn to Read in Japanese books. We think that it will help to make your Japanese study easier and more interesting.


Short Stories in Japanese for Intermediate Learners

Short Stories in Japanese for Intermediate Learners

Author: Olly Richards

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2022-09-29

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 152937717X

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An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners of Japanese. "Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Short Stories in Japanese for Intermediate Learners has been written especially for students from low-mid intermediate (ACTFL) level of Japanese. Mapped to B1 and approaching B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress when reading, and most importantly - enjoyment! What does this book give you? - Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary - Controlled language at your level to help you progress confidently - Spoken dialogues in a range of polite and casual forms in real settings to help you to improve the flow and accuracy of your spoken Japanese. - To help you advance your kanji recognition skills, furigana is used to support reading higher level or unusual kanji and for the first appearance for common kanji. - Common vocabulary from levels 4 and 5 of the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) along with vocabulary carefully chosen from the higher levels help you learn useful new expressions and progress through the intermediate reading levels. - Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, without feeling overwhelmed or frustrated - Practical tips help you to unlock the meaning of Japanese sentences and new kanji words successfully. - Beautiful illustrations accompanying each story, to set the scene and support your understanding - Pleasure! Research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!' With intriguing plots that will spark your imagination and keep you reading, Short Stories in Japanese for Intermediate Learners will take your grasp of Japanese to the next level with key features to support and consolidate your progress, including: - A glossary for bolded words in each chapter - Full plot summary - A bilingual word list - Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Japanese for Intermediate Learners will accelerate you journey towards fluency. Use the codes inside the book and ebook to access a bonus story for free and the discounted audiobook on our Language Readers Library site or in the Language Readers app.


Japanese from Zero!

Japanese from Zero!

Author: George Trombley

Publisher:

Published:

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13:

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Japanese From Zero! is an innovative and integrated approach to learning Japanese that was developed by professional Japanese interpreter George Trombley, Yukari Takenaka and was continuously refined over eight years in the classroom by native Japanese professors. Using up-to-date and easy-to-grasp grammar, Japanese From Zero! is the perfect course for current students of Japanese as well as absolute beginners.


Remembering the Kanji 2

Remembering the Kanji 2

Author: James W. Heisig

Publisher: University of Hawaii Press

Published: 2012-04-30

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780824836696

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Following the first volume of Remembering the Kanji, the present work provides students with helpful tools for learning the pronunciation of the kanji. Behind the notorious inconsistencies in the way the Japanese language has come to pronounce the characters it received from China lie several coherent patterns. Identifying these patterns and arranging them in logical order can reduce dramatically the amount of time spent in the brute memorization of sounds unrelated to written forms. Many of the “primitive elements,” or building blocks, used in the drawing of the characters also serve to indicate the “Chinese reading” that particular kanji use, chiefly in compound terms. By learning one of the kanji that uses such a “signal primitive,” one can learn the entire group at the same time. In this way, Remembering the Kanji 2 lays out the varieties of phonetic pattern and offers helpful hints for learning readings, that might otherwise appear completely random, in an efficient and rational way. Individual frames cross-reference the kanji to alternate readings and to the frame in volume 1 in which the meaning and writing of the kanji was first introduced. A parallel system of pronouncing the kanji, their “Japanese readings,” uses native Japanese words assigned to particular Chinese characters. Although these are more easily learned because of the association of the meaning to a single word, the author creates a kind of phonetic alphabet of single syllable words, each connected to a simple Japanese word, and shows how they can be combined to help memorize particularly troublesome vocabulary. The 4th edition has been updated to include the 196 new kanji approved by the government in 2010 as “general-use” kanji.


Learn To Read Japanese Fast

Learn To Read Japanese Fast

Author: Jon Adams

Publisher: Green Mountain Computing

Published:

Total Pages: 121

ISBN-13:

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Unlock the secrets of the Japanese language through Learn To Read Japanese Fast. Designed to optimize the reader's learning potential, this book employs dynamic and proven methods to ensure rapid acquisition of Japanese reading proficiency. It uniquely stands out as a dual-language guide, presenting Japanese text, phonetics, and English translations side by side, making it an indispensable resource for understanding the nuances of the language. Features: Grammar: Establish a solid foundation with the essentials of Japanese grammar. Explore each concept with the support of Japanese text, phonetics, and English translations. (Pg 6) Simple Sentence Structures: Learn to construct and understand simple sentences to boost your reading skills. This dual-language approach helps solidify your learning. (Pg 125) Practice: Engage with exercises designed to reinforce your learning and ensure retention, presented in a tri-fold manner including original text, phonetics, and translation. (Pg 145) Stories: Immerse yourself in stories that not only enhance your understanding but also provide cultural insights, all available in Japanese with phonetics and English translations. (Pg 170) Conversations: Develop your ability to comprehend and engage in Japanese conversations, with each dialogue presented in three formats to aid understanding. (Pg 203) Signs and Scenarios: Gain practical skills to navigate real-life situations in Japan, with signs and scenarios provided in Japanese, accompanied by phonetics and translations. (Pg 231) Why Choose This Book? Learn To Read Japanese Fast is more than a language guide; it's a cultural voyage that keeps the learning process engaging and relevant. Incorporating aspects of Japanese culture, history, and modern lifestyle into each lesson, it makes the journey through learning Japanese both enlightening and enjoyable. This dual-language book is designed to take you from recognizing basic characters to understanding complex sentences and dialogues, preparing you for a range of real-life scenarios. Whether you're planning a trip to Japan, fascinated by its culture, or aiming to achieve personal growth in language learning, this book offers an accessible, rewarding path to understanding Japanese. Embark on your language learning adventure with Learn To Read Japanese Fast and unlock the door to a whole new world of understanding.


Learning to Read and Write

Learning to Read and Write

Author: Margaret Harris

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1999-05-27

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13: 9780521621847

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For many years, the development of theories about the way children learn to read and write was dominated by studies of English-speaking populations. As we have learned more about the way that children learn to read and write other scripts - whether they have less regularity in their grapheme-phoneme correspondences or do not make use of alphabetic symbols at all - it has become clear that many of the difficulties that confront children learning to read and write English specifically are less evident, or even non-existent, in other populations. At the same time, some aspects of learning to read and write are very similar across scripts. The unique cross-linguistic perspective offered in this book, including chapters on Japanese, Greek and the Scandinavian languages as well as English, shows how the processes of learning to read and spell are affected by the characteristics of the writing system that children are learning to master.


Phonological Skills and Learning to Read

Phonological Skills and Learning to Read

Author: Usha Goswami

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 2016-03-23

Total Pages: 175

ISBN-13: 131771654X

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This book sets out to integrate recent exciting research on the precursors of reading and early reading strategies adopted by children in the classroom. It aims to develop a theory about why early phonological skills are crucial in learning to read, and shows how phonological knowledge about rhymes and other units of sound helps children learn about letter sequences when beginning to be taught to read. The authors begin by contrasting theories which suggest that children's phonological awareness is a result of the experience of learning to read and those that suggest that phonological awareness precedes, and is a causal determinant of, reading. The authors argue for a version of the second kind of theory and show that children are aware of speech units, called onset and rime, before they learn to read and spell. An important part of the argument is that children make analogies and inferences about these letter sequences in order to read and write new words.