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Learn Japanese with Manga Volume One

A Self-Study Language Book for Beginners - Learn to read, write and speak Japanese with manga comic strips! (free online audio)

Marc Bernabe author Gabriel Luque illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Tuttle Publishing

Published:28th Nov '22

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Learn to read, write, and speak everyday Japanese with manga stories!

If you're into anime, manga, or planning a trip to Japan, this book is your perfect starting point! Learn Japanese with Manga brings the language to life with manga-style comic stories, immersive lessons, and a strong focus on the casual, everyday Japanese spoken by young people.

Whether you're a total beginner or just want to brush up your skills, you'll learn to read, write, and speak Japanese naturally—with no classroom required.

Designed for self-study use by adult learners, this book is a fun resource for beginners—no prior knowledge of Japanese required!

What You'll Learn:

  • How to read and write all 92 Hiragana and Katakana letters, plus 160 essential Kanji
  • Real Japanese phrases used by young people—from greetings to slang and even insults!
  • Seven engaging manga stories woven throughout the book, with recurring characters in a sci-fi storyline
  • Core grammar and vocabulary that grow with you as you progress
  • Native-speaker audio recordings to perfect your pronunciation
  • Exercises, quizzes, and a built-in dictionary for fast reference

This isn't just a textbook—it's a complete interactive experience that makes learning Japanese entertaining and effective!
  • Great for self-study
  • Native-Speaker audio included for every Japanese word and phrase
  • NOTE: Contains some mature language—best for ages 16+

ISBN: 9784805316894

Dimensions: 254mm x 191mm x 25mm

Weight: 879g

352 pages