Beginner's Japanese with 2 Audio CDs: Second Edition (Hippocrene Beginner's)

Now updated in a second edition, this popular instruction guide with 2 audio CDs is ideal for both individual and classroom use.

With over 125 million speakers across the globe, Japanese is one of the world's most widely-spoken languages. The book includes twenty-five carefully-paced lessons, updated with modern text and phrases in the revised Hepburn system of romaji; dialogues with easy-to-follow grammatical explanations; and sidebars which high vocabulary, cultural information, and useful tips for travelers and business people
Also included are an introduction to the Hiragana and Katakana writing systems; a Japanese-English/English-Japanese glossary; and 2 companion audio CDs that complement the dialogue and vocabulary sections of each lesson, helping the reader to understand the language as spoken.