Basic Japanese Through Comics Part 1: Compilation Of The First 24 Basic Japanese Columns From Mangajin Magazine (English and Japanese Edition)

What is "Basic Japanese"? This book presents some very basic words and phrases along with some that are not usually considered "basic" at all. In fact some of the material in this book is not typically presented until the student is well into his or her study of the Japanese language—and even then it can be confusing without a skilled explanation. The Mangajin method however makes even this advanced material "basic" and accessible to students at all levels. Frames from Japanese manga ("comics") are used to illustrate every point and English translations and notes allow even the basic beginner to understand material that might otherwise stump advanced students. Basic Japanese through Comics is not intended as a textbook but rather as an entertaining supplement to a more formal study of Japanese. The 24 "lessons" in this book do not build on each other—they can be read or studied in any order.

Paperback: 160 pages

Publisher: Weatherhill (March 1 1998)

Language: English Japanese

ISBN-10: 0834804522

ISBN-13: 978-0834804524

Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 0.4 x 10.7 inches

Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces