{"product_id":"basic-japanese-samuel-e-martin-9784805309629","title":"Basic Japanese: Learn to Speak Everyday Japanese in 10 Carefully Structured Lessons (Audio Recordings Included) [With CD (Audio)]","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBasic Japanese\u003c\/i\u003e takes a friendly and innovative approach to beginner Japanese, emphasizing the structure of the Japanese language rather than just vocabulary.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis method was pioneered by the author, \u003cb\u003eSamuel E. Martin\u003c\/b\u003e. Once considered controversial, modern linguists now agree that the structurally based approach for learning a language allows for more efficient retention than the traditional repetition-based approach. It is especially useful for self-study and first-time learners as well as in a classroom setting. The native-speaker audio recordings help to reinforce pronunciation and build listening comprehension. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach lesson is set up to ease learners into not just understanding the new material but mastering it, using a four-step method: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eStep 1: Basic Sentences: \u003c\/b\u003e Each lesson begins with the key to quick mastery of spoken Japanese--learning and understanding new sentence patterns. Vocabulary is learned in context. A Basic Vocabulary section lists only essential words and phrases that are relevant to the theme of the lesson.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eStep 2: Structure Notes: \u003c\/b\u003e Next the learner is guided through complete, in-depth explanations of the sentences' grammar essentials, to aid in mastering the sentence patterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eStep 3: Conversation: \u003c\/b\u003e Authentic dialogue teaches the way people naturally speak, putting into practice the lesson's sentence patterns with everyday topics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eStep 4: Exercises: \u003c\/b\u003e An opportunity for practicing--and for strengthening your understanding of the lesson's key points and ability to read Japanese.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAll media content is accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Samuel E. Martin, Eriko Sato\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 4805309628\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9784805309629\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tuttle Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/10\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.80d","brand":"Samuel E. Martin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43986421973247,"sku":"9784805309629","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f69a0f65-8fba-474f-86d7-f03cd7af6655.jpg?v=1683283258","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/basic-japanese-samuel-e-martin-9784805309629","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}