Description
Palgrave MacMillan Breakthrough Japanese 1994 Edition by Noriko Takada
Japanese is becoming an increasingly popular language to study by both business people and holidaymakers. "Breakthrough Japanese" is a self-study course for beginners who want to communicate in Japanese in everyday situations. It uses the Roman alphabet to facilitate learning and focuses largely on listening and speaking skills. Grammar is included but not emphasized. Audio cassettes are available separately and provide over three hours of material. They contain authentic recordings made on location in Tokyo backed up by carefully paced studio recordings. The course is suitable for home study or class-based courses. Table of contents : - How to Use this Course - Talking about Yourself - Talking about Yourself and Others - Asking for and receiving Information - Ordering Drinks and Snacks - Getting what you want in Shops (1) - Getting what you want in Shops (2) - Understanding and asking about Time - Asking for and Understanding Directions - Making Travel Arrangements - Ordering a Meal - Expressing Likes and Dislikes - Talking about your Town and the Weather - Giving more Information about Yourself - Stating your Intentions - Discussing what you have done - Grammar Summary - Vocabulary - Index