{"product_id":"japanese-hiragana-katakana-for-beginners-first-steps-to-mastering-the-japanese-writing-system-cd-rom-included-9784805311448","title":"Japanese Hiragana \u0026 Katakana for Beginners: First Steps to Mastering the Japanese Writing System (CD-ROM Included)","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe method that's helped thousands in the U.S. and Japan learn Japanese successfully.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Japanese language has two basic writing systems, hiragana, and katakana, in addition to the one that uses Chinese characters or Kanji. This handy book teaches you a new mnemonic-based method to read and write the fundamental 92 hiragana and katakana characters. Along with its sister book: \u003ci\u003eJapanese Kanji for Beginners\u003c\/i\u003e it provides a complete introduction to written Japanese.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eMemorable picture mnemonics\u003c\/b\u003e help you to learn the characters by associating their shapes and sounds with combinations of images and English words already familiar to you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eClear examples and engaging exercises\u003c\/b\u003e offer opportunities to read, write, use and practice all 92 primary hiragana katakana characters, plus the remaining kana that stand for more complex sounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003ePolish your knowledge\u003c\/b\u003e with word searches, crossword puzzles, fill-in-the-blanks, timed recognition quizzes, and other engaging activities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe CD-ROM\u003c\/b\u003e allows you to print out flashcards (featuring the same mnemonic images taught in the book) to help you review and practice, even while you are on the go.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eAll disc content is alternatively accessible on tuttlepublishing.com\/downloadable-content.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Stout, Timothy G.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/10\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tuttle Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9784805311448\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.50d","brand":"Timothy G. Stout","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39531462066251,"sku":"9784805311448","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/1697\/6715\/products\/img_dad339bb-e30e-4ca9-ace5-baa3947217ed.jpg?v=1632921492","url":"https:\/\/blackbookstore.com\/products\/japanese-hiragana-katakana-for-beginners-first-steps-to-mastering-the-japanese-writing-system-cd-rom-included-9784805311448","provider":"Black Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}