Timothy G. Stout – författare

A fun and helpful resource for anyone interested in learning some Japanese—whether you're 5 or 100!This picture dictionary covers the 1,500 most useful Japanese words and phrases. Each word and sentence is given in Japanese script—with a Romanized version to help you pronounce it correctly—along with the English meaning. The words are grouped into 40 different themes or topics, including basics like meeting someone new and using public transportation to culture-specific topics like celebrating Japanese holidays and eating Japanese food.This colorful picture dictionary includes:Hundreds of color photographs1,500 Japanese words and phrases40 different topics—from social media and WiFi to paying and countingExample sentences showing how the words are usedCompanion online audio recordings by native Japanese speakers of all the vocabulary and sentencesAn introduction to Japanese pronunciation and grammarAn index to allow you to quickly look up wordsJapanese Picture Dictionary makes language learning more fun than traditional phrasebooks. This resource is perfect for beginners of all ages—curious kids, visual learners and future travelers to Japan.

A complete introduction to written Japanese — start here with zero knowledge and finish feeling confident!This introduction to the Japanese writing system teaches you to read and write the fundamental 92 hiragana and katakana characters—and makes learning fun and easy with a memorable picture-based method!The method that's helped thousands learn Japanese successfully:Memorable pictures help you to learn the characters by associating their shapes and sounds with combinations of images and English words already familiar to youClear examples and engaging exercises offer opportunities to read, write, use and practice all 92 primary hiragana katakana characters, plus the remaining kana that stand for more complex soundsPolish your knowledge with word searches, crossword puzzles, fill-in-the-blanks, timed recognition quizzes, and other engaging activitiesThe online media includes printable flashcards to help you review and practice, even while you are on the goAll media content is alternatively accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website

The method that's helped thousands in the U.S. and Japan learn Japanese successfully.The Japanese language has two primary writing systems, kanji characters—which are based on Chinese characters and hiragana and katakana—a mnemonic based alphabet. This handy book teaches you a new mnemonics-based method to read and write the 430 highest-frequency kanji characters. Along with its sister book: Japanese Hiragana and Katakana for Beginners it provides a complete introduction to written Japanese.Japanese Kanji for Beginners contains everything you need to learn the kanji characters required for the Advanced Placement Japanese Language and Culture Exam. It is designed for high school or college students as well as independent learners. The kanji learned in this book carefully adhere to those introduced in every significant Japanese language textbook. Key features of Japanese Kanji for Beginners include:The 430 highest-frequency kanji characters44 simple, easy-to-follow lessonsConcise information on kanji elements, readings and pronunciationsExtensive exercises, drills, and writing practiceDownloadable flash cards, practice quizzes and extra exercisesOnline audio with native speaker pronunciations and readings

A fun and kid-friendly introduction to Japanese!The Tuttle Japanese for Kids Flash Cards kit is an introductory Japanese language learning tool specially designed to help children from preschool through early elementary level acquire basic words, kanji characters, phrases, and sentences in Japanese in a fun and easy way.The flashcards can be used as a learning tool in a classroom setting, at home, or anywhere that learning takes place, and can easily be taped around the room for an interactive way to learn Japanese. The set contains a total of 64 words organized into thematic categories, including: My Family, Colors, Numbers, Animals, Food, My Body, Clothes, and My Day. All of the words are illustrated—the pictures serve as effective visual aids to help children learn and remember each word's meaning. Words often reflect cultural objects and items and can be studied in any order. Learners may focus on one theme at a time or mix them up for a little more variety.There is also free online audio which provides native pronunciation of the words, and sample sentences for practice—sentences that children would use in everyday life. Songs and other activities are also included on the free audio. Finally, the kit also includes a wall chart featuring the front of each card for kids to review and a learning guide for teachers and/or parents with tips, activities and more!Once these 64 words are mastered and the child yearns for more, check out Tuttle's MORE Japanese for Kids Flash Cards kit (978-4-8053-0905-6).All audiocontent is alternatively accessible on tuttlepublishing.com/downloadable-content.