Beginner's Japanese Script

by Helen Gilhooly

Now learning non-Roman-alphabet languages is as easy as A-B-C! Readers wanting to learn the basics of reading and writing a new language that employs script will find all they need in the Teach Yourself Beginner's Script series. Each book includes a step-by-step introduction to reading and writing in a new language as well as tips and practice exercises to build learners' skills. Thanks to the experts at Teach Yourself, script will no longer be all Greek to language learners--unless of course, it is Greek script! Teach Yourself Beginner's Script series books feature: Origins of the language A systematic approach to mastering the script Lots of hands-on exercises and activities Practical examples from real-life situations

Genres: Language, Japanese Literature, Reference, Nonfiction, Japan

208 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2000

Reviews

[منى النجار · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book a very long time ago. In my case it wasn’t as helpful as some other books I’ve studied.

[Lara · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think there are better methods for learning kanji, but this isn't bad. And it's kind of helpful sometimes to see the evolution of kanji and how they relate to the objects they describe.

[Amber · Rating 3 out of 5]

So far this book has helped me understand how the kanji was developed. I have only made it through the first two units. It's a lot to take in.

[George]

Reading this was definitely helpful in my current understanding of Chinese characters. Learning stroke order, or at least being able to recognise it, is extremely helpful to me now living in China.