Japanese katakana for beginners : first step to mastering the Japanese writing system

Author(s)

    • Stout, Timothy G.

Bibliographic Information

Japanese katakana for beginners : first step to mastering the Japanese writing system

Timothy G. Stout ; illustrated by Alexis Cowan

(Tuttle language library)

Tuttle Publishing, c2007

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Includes a set of 46 flash cards with easy-to-remember drawings and stories for each katakana character

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This is a user-friendly guide to learning Japanese Katakana and includes a set of 46 flash cards Japanese Katakana for Beginners makes learning of beginner kana fast and effective by using memorable picture mnemonics, along with clear explanations, examples and lots of fun exercises&#8212a method that has helped thousands of students learn katakana successfully in the United States and Japan. Picture mnemonics enhance memory by associating the shape and sound of each Japanese kana character with combinations of images and English words already familiar to students. This book is organized into three main sections: The first introduces the basic 46 katakana characters along with writing tips and opportunities to practice writing them. The second teaches the usage rules that allow students to write all Japanese sounds, providing more opportunities for practice. The third strengthens students' skills through a wide range of exercises (word searches, crossword puzzles, fill in the blanks, visual discrimination, timed recognition quizzes, etc) designed to both increase the knowledge of the Japanese language and reinforce newly acquired writing skills. A set of flash cards printed on perforated cardstock and a list of suggested flash card activities are also provided at the end of the book. Each of these cards introduces a katakana character along with the picture mnemonic that helps to recognize and remember it.

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Details

  • NCID
    BA87210538
  • ISBN
    • 9780804845779
  • Country Code
    ja
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Tokyo
  • Pages/Volumes
    96 p.
  • Size
    28 cm
  • Parent Bibliography ID
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