Speak and Read Japanese

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A handy supplement for learning 300 of the most common Japanese words, works with any textbook!Modeled on the same winning format as his Speak and Read Chinese, teacher Larry Herzberg's latest book offers simple, fun, and imaginative ways to remember essential Japanese words and characters. Mastering basic vocabulary and kanji is one of the first challenges any Japanese learner faces. This book addresses this task head-on, complementing the content of all major Japanese textbooks and providing valuable tips to independent students. Includes three hundred essential words and kanji from the first two years of study, indexed for quick reference. Larry Herzberg has founded two Asian language programs and taught Japanese at the university level for thirty years.