Japanese Hiragana & Katakana for Beginners: First Steps to Mastering the Japanese Writing System (CD-ROM Included) by Timothy G. Stout (Mixed Media, 2011)
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Japanese has 3 writing systems, all used together: hiragana, katakana and kanji. Japanese Hiragana & Katakana for Beginners helps newcomers learn how to use the first two systems' basic 92 characters to read, write and communicate. Memorable picture mnemonics connect each character to English words already familiar to you, which makes remembering easier.
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PublisherTuttle Publishing
ISBN-139784805311448
eBay Product ID (ePID)97816464
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Number of Pages192 Pages
Publication NameJapanese Hiragana & Katakana for Beginners: First Steps to Mastering the Japanese Writing System (CD-ROM Included)
There are plenty of books available on this topic, some only covering either Hiragana or Katakana. This covers both. Introduces both slowly and clearly with plenty of exercises and writing practice. This is a 'workbook' so it's intended that you write in the book as you progress each stage. As such, if you chose to do so, it wouldn't be a book you could sell on once finished with. However, there are are multitude of free practice sheets and exercises available to download on the Internet so you can keep your book pristine.
The book has downloadable content including a set of flash cards for both Kanas that you can print out. Tip, print on 150g paper or card if printing double sided, or print on 80g single sided and glue front and rear sheets to each side of card.
Finally, you needn't pay much for this book. There are plenty of second-hand book outlets where you can pick up a copy in excellent condition for no more than £3!
Nonetheless, even at £10 or more, it's a highly recommended book to learn Hiragsna and Katakana.
spoke japanese more then 20yrs ago. due to technology adult eduction is not the thing. I wanted to get back to learning and remembering, thus recommend this for beginners as well! thank you