Author and Professor of Japanese Eriko Sato introduces the essentials of Japanese grammar and pronunciation, giving you a working sense of the Japanese language, before showing you Japanese in action. You'll also discover social customs, formalities, and manners, from how and when to bow to how to unwrap a present. Includes vocabulary summaries, a mini-dictionary, and an audio CD full of conversations and pronunciations.

Presents a beginning language learning program designed to teach the listener Japanese in progressive steps.

Presents the second part of an intermediate portion of a language learning program designed to teach the listener Japanese in progressive steps.

"In the new intermediate level installation of this highly-acclaimed series, continue to learn Japanese with an engaging storyline (a time travel adventure!) that unfolds as you learn, keeping things interesting and adding the motivation needed to master new material. The emphasis is on real-life situations drawn from contemporary Japanese culture, and authentic written, visual and oral elements are embedded in the lessons. In this new volume of manga-style...

Listen, speak, read, write, learn. A dynamic pathway to mastering Japanese! Digital dictionaries, Japanese language e-mails, manga... the excitement abounds in this spirited, engaging, and creative approach to learning! With its broad array of effective techniques and activities, this series is your key to communicating in Japanese. The series takes learners from beginning level through the AP exam competency level. Each level includes a book with...