Complete Japanese: The Basics (Book)

Perfect for beginners or anyone who wants a thorough review, "Complete Japanese: The Basics "provides comprehensive introductory lessons in 10 languages, with everything a student needs, including pronunciation, grammar, culture, and practice. The program uses a simple building-block approach and is designed to be effective in a short period of time.
The building block approach exposes learners to a new language slowly and gradually, and each step of instruction builds on the previous steps. The courses follow a natural progression from sounds to words to phrases, and then onto complete sentences and conversations. Essential grammatical concepts are woven into the progression of the course. The building block approach allows students to gain confidence and practical proficiency in a simple, step-by-step manner.
Key features:
- 40 step-by-step lessons in a convenient 320+ page coursebook
- 4 audio CDs with vocabulary, dialogues, and grammar examples
- A comprehensive grammar reference section in the coursebook
- Supplemental sections on e-mail and Internet resources
- A learner's dictionary