{"product_id":"kodanshas-hiragana-workbook-anne-matsumoto-stewart-9781568364414","title":"Kodansha's Hiragana Workbook: A Step-By-Step Approach to Basic Japanese Writing","description":"Beginner-level students wishing to read Japanese need to learn hiragana, the most basic of three Japanese scripts, used for writing words of native origin. \u003ci\u003eKodansha's Hiragana Workbook\u003c\/i\u003e is an all-new, streamlined workbook designed precisely for such students. It introduces all aspects of the script--reading, writing, and pronunciation--in a fun, accessible format, packed with illustrations and exercises. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOne page each is devoted to the 46 basic characters. These include instructions for character formation and space to practice writing, as well as a selection of vocabulary for further reading and writing. The vocabulary are all commonly used words that students can put to immediate use in conversation; and their readings--pronounced by a professional voice actor--are available as free downloads from the Net. Frequent review pages allow students to test their understanding of the hiragana at various stages. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe appendixes offer additional practice exercises, as well as grids for playing hiragana Battleship and Bingo. There are also 120 pull-out flashcards for playing Memory, Scrabble, and other games.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Anne Matsumoto Stewart\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1568364415\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781568364414\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kodansha International\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/07\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 112\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.30h x 7.50w x 0.40d","brand":"Anne Matsumoto Stewart","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44044601295103,"sku":"9781568364414","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_4090e38a-cb39-4905-b710-bd536f87062f.jpg?v=1684973785","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/kodanshas-hiragana-workbook-anne-matsumoto-stewart-9781568364414","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}