Taking the Japanese Language Proficiency Test is a great way to not only assess your Japanese skills, but also to give yourself a concrete goal for your studies. This book covers most if not all of the vocabulary needed to pass the JLPT N4 test. The test makers no longer give exact specifications, but this collection is based on previous tests and similar level vocabulary. Every single vocabulary word found in these pages have an example sentence. Also, each word or example has a corresponding sound file. This can also be useful for shadowing to improve your pronunciation. Find a link in the back of the book to download free sound files of all vocabulary and example sentences. In addition to the over 1,200 sound files for the individual words and sentences, we also created longer "chapter" sound files with English translation after the Japanese. This is so you can listen while on the go without having to need the book.

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For Upper Beginners of the Japanese language. Includes FREE Sound Files and an Anki Flashcard Deck (download link found on the last page) Whether you are planning to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N4 or just would like to improve your understanding of Japanese, this book will greatly help you. Working through sentences is an excellent way to improve your overall understanding of Japanese. Doing so offers multiple benefits, including improved reading comprehension, reading speed, vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, and listening skills. This book presents 100 Japanese sentences with JLPT N4 level grammar and vocabulary. It breaks down all the vocabulary and then quizzes you with fill-in-the-blank and translation exercises. * 100 N4 Level (Upper Beginner) Japanese Sentences * Completely defined and broken down * 100 Sound Files (Free download link found on the last page) * Fill-in-the-Blank and Translation exercises to thoroughly practice the sentences * Anki Flashcard Deck (Free download link found on the last page) HOW TO USE THIS BOOK We will tackle the 100 sentences in groups of 5 each. Going through a chapter (5 sentences) a day means you'll finish the book in 20 days—less than a month. Read each sentence, study the literal and more natural English translation, and learn any unknown vocabulary. Listen to the sound files for these five sentences and practice shadowing (repeating or speaking with the speaker). If you find the sentences in this section too easy, start with the exercises in the next section and then come back to look up any unknown word. Next comes a fill in the blank exercise. Choose the most logical choice for the missing word in the sentence. The answers and explanation is at the end of each chapter. Lastly, translate the sentences either in your head or on paper. The goal is not to sprint through all the sentences, but rather to digest each one slowly, gaining a deep understanding of the meaning, sentence structure, and vocabulary involved. Ready to get started? Purchase your copy now.

For Upper Beginners of the Japanese language. Includes FREE Sound Files (download link found on the last page) Whether you are planning to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N4 or just would like a solid start on learning upper beginner Japanese grammar, this book will teach you the most useful grammatical patterns in an easy-to-understand way. Download the sound files and the accompanying PDF for a complete learning system (included for no extra charge). * Download the sound files for every Japanese example sentence within. Link found on the last page. * Explanations in plain English with several examples per grammar point. * Example sentences are broken down with a literal word-by-word translation as well as a more natural translation to aid comprehension.

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners of Japanese. "Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Short Stories in Japanese for Intermediate Learners has been written especially for students from low-mid intermediate (ACTFL) level of Japanese. Mapped to B1 and approaching B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress when reading, and most importantly - enjoyment! What does this book give you? - Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary - Controlled language at your level to help you progress confidently - Spoken dialogues in a range of polite and casual forms in real settings to help you to improve the flow and accuracy of your spoken Japanese. - To help you advance your kanji recognition skills, furigana is used to support reading higher level or unusual kanji and for the first appearance for common kanji. - Common vocabulary from levels 4 and 5 of the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) along with vocabulary carefully chosen from the higher levels help you learn useful new expressions and progress through the intermediate reading levels. - Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, without feeling overwhelmed or frustrated - Practical tips help you to unlock the meaning of Japanese sentences and new kanji words successfully. - Beautiful illustrations accompanying each story, to set the scene and support your understanding - Pleasure! Research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!' With intriguing plots that will spark your imagination and keep you reading, Short Stories in Japanese for Intermediate Learners will take your grasp of Japanese to the next level with key features to support and consolidate your progress, including: - A glossary for bolded words in each chapter - Full plot summary - A bilingual word list - Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Japanese for Intermediate Learners will accelerate you journey towards fluency. Use the codes inside the book and ebook to access a bonus story for free and the discounted audiobook on our Language Readers Library site or in the Language Readers app.

For upper beginners. Embark on the journey! Dare to tackle short Japanese passages, and if you emerge triumphantly at the chapter's end, you'll have completed your mission, acquiring cultural insights, fresh vocabulary, and enhanced reading comprehension along the way. Dive into news, cultural pieces, and historical snippets with this innovative series featuring engaging and informative ultra-brief essays in Japanese, tailored to upper beginner and intermediate proficiency levels. Includes free download of all the sound files and Anki flashcard decks of all the vocabulary in the essays. Enhance your Japanese vocabulary and reading abilities using the Nihongo Nano Narrative essays. Although you can tackle these lessons in any sequence, consider these helpful suggestions: - Examine the Key Vocabulary - Begin utilizing the provided Anki deck to learn unfamiliar vocabulary (refer to the last page for the download link) - Read the story in either the EASY version or the native-level NORMAL version, or both, with furigana and a running glossary - Listen to the audio file while reading once more (also check the last page for the download link) - Read the essays without furigana or vocabulary aids - Check your understanding with the English translation Bravo! You've successfully completed that challenge

For Beginners of the Japanese language. Includes FREE sound files of all the Japanese and Anki flashcard decks of the kanji and examples (download link found on the last page). Learn the essential Japanese characters to pass the Japanese Language Proficiency Test beginner level N5. This comprehensive guide not only covers the 103 kanji characters required for the exam, but also includes bonus material such as a PDF version, sound files of all the Japanese examples, and two Anki flashcard decks for effective learning. - Covers 103 essential kanji as found on the JLPT N5 test - Includes multiple eBook versions: PDF and ePub for you to use on any device - FREE sound files of all the readings and examples found in the book - Two FREE Anki flashcard decks on the kanji and the examples - Mnemonic and helpful comments throughout - Every kanji has its correct stroke order shown - Each kanji has multiple examples and an example sentence showing usage There is no charge for the bonus material. The link is found on the last page of the book. If you have any trouble with the download, our email is also found in the book. We'll respond as quickly as possible. Whether you are planning to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N5 or just would like a solid start on learning kanji, this book will teach you the most useful kanji in an easy-to-understand way. In this book, you'll find a step-by-step approach to mastering JLPT N5 kanji, with clear explanations of each character's meaning, stroke order, and usage. Each kanji is presented with its onyomi (Chinese) and kunyomi (Japanese) readings, as well as common vocabulary words and phrases that use the kanji. With the bonus content, you can easily use the book on any device since it includes multiple eBook versions: PDF and ePub. The free sound files of all the readings and examples found in the book have been recorded by native speakers to help you learn correct pronunciation. The two free Anki flashcard decks provide an effective way to practice and reinforce your knowledge of the characters and their meanings. While there are about two thousand kanji needed to be literate in Japan, this book focuses on teaching you the most useful kanji in an easy-to-understand way. You'll learn the most common readings, useful example jukugo (kanji combinations), and understand usage with an example sentence for each kanji. Remember, the link to download the bonus material is found on the last page of the book. With its comprehensive approach, user-friendly design, and practical learning tools, this book is the perfect way to start your journey towards mastering JLPT N5 kanji. ありがとうございます! Here's to your success in learning Japanese!

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 7h Language and Technology Conference: Challenges for Computer Science and Linguistics, LTC 2015, held in Poznan, Poland, in November 2015. The 31 revised papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 108 submissions. The papers selected to this volume belong to various fields of: Speech Processing; Multiword Expressions; Parsing; Language Resources and Tools; Ontologies and Wordnets; Machine Translation; Information and Data Extraction; Text Engineering and Processing; Applications in Language Learning; Emotions, Decisions and Opinions; Less-Resourced Languages.

This is an invaluable study guide and practice book for learning basic Japanese kanji. Learning Japanese Kanji Practice Book is intended for beginning students or experienced speakers who need to practice their written Japanese. Kanji are an essential part of the Japanese language and together with kana (hiragana and katakana) comprise written Japanese. This book presents the kanji characters that are most commonly used. All the kanji and related vocabulary words in this book are those that students are expected to know for Level 4 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). Characters that appear in the AP Japanese Language and Culture Exam are flagged. Readings, meanings, and common compounds are presented. The correct method of writing each character is clearly indicated, and practice boxes with strokes that can be traced are provided, along with empty boxes for freehand writing practice. Lots of exercises are included to give students the opportunity to practice writing sentences containing the kanji. Indexes at the back allow you to look up the characters by their readings and English meanings. This kanji book includes: Step-by-step stroke order diagrams for each character. Special boxes with grid lines to practice writing characters. Words and phrases using each kanji. Romanizations (romanji) to help identify and pronounce every word.

Learning Japanese is hard and everyone says so. But not with this Japanese book. Whether you're a just starting out or are already familiar with the Japanese language, this book will help you with expanding your Japanese vocabulary and improve your reading skills while having fun. This book includes 15 entertaining and culturally interesting Japanese short stories for beginners and intermediate Japanese learners. The Japanese stories are written in Hiragana, Katakana, and about 250 basic Kanji characters which correspond to the advanced beginner and low intermediate levels. The stories are followed by line-by-line English translation, which will certainly speed up the learning process quite a bit. This book also includes a reading guide that explains the basics of the Japanese language and its characters. It also includes a chapter about Japanese culture and its language history. You get many practical examples on how to read the characters and you can also use this book as a language learning tool or Japanese text book to advance with your Japanese vocabulary skills at your own pace. At the end of this book you can listen to the stories in audio format. (mp3 Japanese Learner Book 1) So get your copy of "Japanese Short Stories for Beginners" and level up your Japanese language skills today!