Created by leading educators, these colorful, large-size dictionaries introduce beginning language learners to more than 1,550 commonly taught basic words. Each Let's Learn Language Picture Dictionary in the series boasts 30 delightful two-page spreads that vividly illustrate the meanings of words. Fun-filled panoramas focus on scenes familiar to children aged three through eight, such as home life, the classroom, city life, sports, the zoo, and even outer space! Learners will love to revisit these detailed depictions of people, places, actions, and objects, each time improving their recall. Featured words are set off with individual illustrations and definitions to help learners at various levels build vocabulary. Includes an index and glossary of all the individually illustrated words. An ideal selection of first word books for parents and teachers who want to encourage second language acquisition.
I've been reading this on and off to learn new words. It is a children's book, but it's also good for someone learning Japanese. It's almost like the methodology behind Rosetta Stone... you associate pictures with words to help you remember. I'll probably use it for a while until I know all the words.
A quick way to expand your japanese voca. Although a lot of repetitions are required to fully integrate them into the brain. But together with pictures and juxtaposition help a lot.