The Most Basic Japanese - All You Need to Know to Get By

by James McGlasson, Kaori Kohira (Translator)

‘The Most Basic Japanese’ teaches all the language you need to survive, enabling you to learn everything you need simply and effortlessly.This booklet gives you all of the grammar and phrases you need to get by in the country, and is presented in a simple way.It is structured in a way that you can work through the chapters, to pick up the basic language and grammar rules.It begins with the very simple (10 most useful phrases for a newcomer), then builds on this in easy stages to give you the language and tools needed to get to grips with speaking Basic Japanese.With this book, you will already have picked up a great deal of the language and grammar, be able to make basic conversation converse with the locals and build your own sentences and phrases with the language given.The book is useful, just as the title states, as 'all you need to get by' when travelling or living in the country, or as a primer for learning more advanced Japanese (i.e. to give you the basics so that you can then move onto the more advanced).You will also find ‘The Most Basic Japanese’ an invaluable tool to keep with you for its simple presentation of the language needed for various situations – e.g. in a taxi, restaurant, bar or shop.Good luck and safe travels!NB. Similar books are also available for Chinese, Vietnamese & If relevant to you, you can look "The Most Basic (language) - All You Need to Know to Get By".

100 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 30, 2013

Reviews

[Kamil Dabrowski · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book to start Japanese from root

Very clear and understand explains constructions of sense. everythink what need to start learn Japanese and get expierience with talk and after focus on extends vocabulary

[Scott Kimble · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is basic and I had read basic before. I thought there might be some tips or techniques I could utilize but I did not get that much out of it. If you do not have basic this is a good book.

[Cynthia James · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very useful

This little book covers everything that a total beginner needs to know, presented in simple and easy to understand format. Highly recommended.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful. Easy to understand. Comprehensive book of the basics, including numbers, time, and counting.