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4th Revised Edition of JAPANESE FOR BUSY PEOPLE, the most popular Japanese language textbook series in the world. Since it was first published in 1984, the focus of the Japanese for Busy People series has always been to teach Japanese for effective communication. As suggested in the title, this is a concise course for busy students who want to learn natural, spoken Japanese as efficiently as possible in a limited amount of time. The new Japanese for Busy People: Revised 4th Edition is made up of three volumes: Book I, Book II, and Book III. Book I is available in both romanized and kana versions, similar to the Revised 3rd Edition. The Kana Version is exactly the same as the Romanized Version except for the scripts used throughout the book: hiragana and katakana. The Kana Version is therefore recommended for those who have already learned kana (as these scripts are collectively called) or are learning them with Japanese for Busy People Kana Workbook or another such text. Studying Japanese in kana, rather than in romanized script, can lead to fluent pronunciation and facilitate a smooth transition to the study of kanji.

4th Revised Edition of JAPANESE FOR BUSY PEOPLE, the most popular Japanese language textbook series in the world. Since it was first published in 1984, the focus of the Japanese for Busy People series has always been to teach Japanese for effective communication. Japanese for Busy People I: The Workbook for the Revised 4th Edition is for all learners who wish to improve their speaking and listening skills. It can be used in tandem with Japanese for Busy People I: Revised 4th Edition, both Kana Edition and Romanized Edition, or as independent study material. The workbook provides ample speaking and listening practice in the form of illustrated exercises that call on learners to construct dialogues and role-play in Japanese. Illustrations combined with conversations, which proceed at a natural pace in the audio recordings, help learners to feel as if they are actually experiencing each situation. Through repeated oral and listening practice, learners will come to acquire the rhythm of real-life Japanese conversation. Audio recordings can be downloaded for free from kodansha.us.

This popular Japanese language textbook series offers a comprehensive approach with over 20 components, including texts, workbooks, and audio materials. A decade after its last revision, the series has been redesigned to cater to modern learners seeking to acquire natural, spoken Japanese efficiently. The updated book features a sleek design and thematically linked lessons, facilitating easier learning. A new CD accompanies the text, providing audio for dialogues and listening exercises, while the revised exercises focus on comprehension and production tasks, many of which are illustrated for an engaging experience. This first volume introduces "survival Japanese," covering the essential vocabulary and grammar needed to navigate life in Japan, with content limited to about a third of a typical first-year course. Additionally, cultural notes enhance the learner's understanding of Japan and its customs. The series is available in two formats: the Romanized Version, which uses romanized Japanese with kana in the opening dialogues, and the Kana Version, which immerses students in hiragana and katakana from the start. Both versions contain identical content. A companion workbook offers illustrated exercises to reinforce the basic sentence patterns introduced in the main text.