Basic Indonesian

$22.95

This is a user-friendly and comprehensive beginner Indonesian book and a great way to learn Indonesian.

Divided into 28 graded lessons, Basic Indonesian provides fill-in-the-blank exercises, quizzes, word puzzles and question-and-answer practices to reinforce Indonesian language learning. Extensive cultural notes are provided along with detailed tips on etiquette and appropriate cultural behavior in the world's largest Islamic society. It has been made to fill the need for a one-volume Indonesian course book which can be used for either self-study or classroom use by those who are keen to make a start on mastering the Indonesian language. The users might be students in universities or schools outside Indonesia, or expatriates living in Indonesia. The stories are set in Jakarta (apart from an excursion to Yohyakarta), are original and describe realistic situations, contain some interesting cultural sidelights, and display a lively mix of narrative and dialogue. Chapters include clear Language notes, which, help explain the grammar and build a solid foundation for further steps forward in the study of Indonesian.

The audio recordings are to be used along with the book and reinforce pronunciation while building stronger listening comprehension.

Key features of Basic Indonesian are:

28 graded lessons.
Multiple types of accompanying exercises.
Entertaining stories and dialogues in manga-style cartoon strips.
Clear grammar and usage notes.
Interesting cultural notes.
Accompanying online audio files

All media content is accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website.

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Tuttle Compact Japanese Dictionary

$16.95

This is a compact and user-friendly Japanese to English and English to Japanese dictionary.

The Tuttle Compact Japanese Dictionary is an updated and expanded version of Martin's Concise Japanese Dictionary, the favorite dictionary for students of the Japanese language for more than 30 years.

The inclusion of declensions for common verbs at the back is a valuable reference for foreigners learning Japanese is. The layout of the dictionary is extremely easy to use: headwords are highlighted in color, and all entries are given in Japanese script as well as their romanized equivalents. This format gives the learner a head start in mastering the important written characters of Japanese. This dictionary includes idiomatic expressions along with numerous sample sentences showing how Japanese words and expressions are correctly used in everyday contexts. A comprehensive pronunciation guide and detailed notes on Japanese grammar are also included, making this dictionary a great way to learn Japanese.

Comprehensive and up-to-date with over 25,000 entries.
English-Japanese and Japanese-English sections.
Clear, user-friendly layout with idioms, expressions and sample sentences.
The ideal dictionary for students, teachers and business people.

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Tuttle Concise Indonesian Dictionary

$14.95

This is the most up-to-date Indonesian Dictionary on the market

Tuttle Concise Indonesian Dictionary has both Indonesian to English and English to Indonesian sections. Its compact size allows for easy transport without limiting the content. This Indonesian dictionary is perfect for Indonesian language students, or business people and tourists traveling to Indonesia. It contains over 20,000 words and expressions, carefully selected to cover all important aspects of life and commerce in Indonesia. In addition, extensive information on Indonesian grammar and Indonesian pronunciation are included.

Concise Indonesian Dictionary contains the following features:

25,000 Indonesian words and expressions.
Up-to-date local Indonesian slang and idioms.
A guide to Indonesian pronunciation and Indonesian Grammar.
English and Indonesian Script.
Extensive notes with detailed tips on usage and social context.
Parts of speech, common phrases and idiomatic expressions.

Other dictionaries in this bestselling series you might be interested in include: Concise Tagalog Dictionary, Concise Vietnamese Dictionary, and Concise Balinese Dictionary.

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A Japanese Reader

$18.95

This book is a selection of graded Japanese readings written in modern Japanese.

An excellent way to learn Japanese, A Japanese Reader is designed for the foreign student of Japanese who is interested in attaining and developing proficiency in reading Japanese, the style of which is in current use in books, magazines, and newspapers in Japan. It also includes authentic excerpts from works by 20th-century Japanese masters Mishima, Akutagawa, Kawabata, and others.

Although A Japanese Reader supposes some acquaintance with the spoken Japanese language, it does not assume any knowledge of written Japanese and starts from and very beginning, advancing in graded readings up through quite difficult materials. Learning the modern Japanese written language is by no means a difficult task for the student of the Japanese language as it is often made to appear. The most important thing in such a study is to get yourself started in the correct direction—after that, the progress you make and the eventual proficiency you will gain in reading (and writing) the language are limited only by the amount of time and effort you are able or willing to devote to the task. Attention has been given throughout the volume to grading materials in the order of progressive difficulty, though in many cases familiarity on the part of a student with the subject matter involved may well make a particular selection somewhat easier for him than others further on in the book. Partly to assist in the understanding of the reading selections and partly because it is felt that few students will wish to become proficient in reading Japanese and still remain uninterested in Japanese culture and cultural history, an attempt has also been made to indicate where possible significant collateral readings available in English, especially for some of the sections which deal with distinctive aspects of Japanese life and culture.

Lessons 1 through 17 deal with the essentials of the Japanese writing system, as it is used in Japan today.
Lessons 18 through 30 deal with building a working knowledge of Japanese grammar and introducing the Japanese system of writing.
Lessons 31 through 38 are selections of intermediate difficulty and largely deal with Japanese life and customs. Included are readings of Japanese literature, archaeology, ceramic art, painting, Buddhism, the theater, and political science and philosophy.
Lessons 48 through 59 are of increasing difficulty and include criticisms, resumes, a short text from Meiji and Taisho literature, and excerpts from important Japanese novels.
Lessons 60 through 75 are of advanced difficulty and provided further readings with a considerable variety of content including Sinology, Zen Buddhism, Shinto, Christianity, newspapers, economics and finance, and Japanese government policies.

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Contemporary Japanese Workbook Volume 1

$19.95

This Japanese language workbook was created as supplementary material for Contemporary Japanese.

A workbook which is best used for reviewing and reinforcing the concepts and learning materials introduced in the textbook, it is also designed to function as a standalone comprehensive workbook. Some of the features included for this purpose are (a) presentation of a brief note on the concept tested before every question, (b) providing of vocabulary and kanji glossaries on unfamiliar words, and (c) an audio input by native speakers. This workbook also offers materials in the business, traveling and daily life contexts, in addition to the college life context featured greatly in the textbook.

Contemporary Japanese Workbook series comes in two volumes, consisting of 26 chapters (Chapter One to Fourteen in Volume 1 and Chapter Fifteen to Twenty-Six in Volume Two) in all. It integrates all the information provided in the textbook. Each chapter in the workbook has specific objectives and includes the following six sections:

Kanjia and vocabulary
Grammar.
Conversation and Usage.
Listening Comprehension.
Writing.
New Vocabulary Reference List.

In Contemporary Japanese Workbook Volume One, hiragana characters are introduced in Chapter One in the form of questions along with audio recordings and are used in subsequent chapters without ruby, in this case in romanji. Katakana characters are introduced in Chapter Four, also in the form of questions, and are used in subsequent chapters without ruby. Kanji characters are introduced in the form of questions, accompanied by detailed information such as meanings, component equations, remembering guides, stroke order, and usage examples. The required kanji characters in every chapter are introduced without ruby. When they appear again in the following chapters, ruby is sparingly provided, wherever it is thought to be helpful, and the use of this pronunciation guide is gradually reduced. Non-required kanji characters occasionally appear with ruby to help learners get accustomed to kanji and thus, able to see the phrase boundaries in a sentence easily.

All media content is accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website.

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Essential Indonesian Phrasebook & Dictionary

$9.99

Every traveler heading to Indonesia should bring along a copy of Tim Hannigan's Essential Indonesian Phrasebook and Dictionary!

This popular, dynamically illustrated volume presents all the practical everyday phrases and words visitors need when exploring this fascinating country. Hannigan, a travel journalist and award-winning author, has updated his popular guide with 20 percent new content.

Packed with over 1,500 useful phrases, this book provides:

Essential Indonesian expressions enabling you to initiate conversations and to ask and answer simple questions
A pronunciation guide and grammar notes explaining the basic sounds and sentence patterns of the language
New manga illustrations providing visual cues for using the phrases in their appropriate contexts
Vocabulary for technology, WiFi, smartphones and social media
An easy-to-use English-Indonesian dictionary with over 2,000 terms and expressions
Travel tips, cultural and etiquette notes for avoiding social blunders!

Whether you're a total beginner or already have some experience with the Indonesian language, this is a reference you'll turn to again and again!

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Tuttle Pocket Korean Dictionary

$12.95

It's never a good idea to be overly-relient on technology while traveling! Look up words quickly and easily with this great Korean dictionary.

Intended for use by tourists, students, and business people traveling to Korea Tuttle Pocket Korean Dictionary is an essential tool for communicating in Korean. It features all the essential Korean vocabulary appropriate for beginning to intermediate students. It's handy pocket format and user-friendly, two-color layout will make any future trip to Korea much easier. All entries are written in a Romanized form as well as Korean script (hangul) so that in the case of difficulties the book can simply be shown to the person the user is trying to communicate with.

This dictionary includes the following key features:

Over 18,000 words and expressions in the Korean language.
Korea-English, and English-Korean sections
Fully updated with recent vocabulary and commonly used South Korean slang.
Clear, user-friendly layout with headwords in blue.
Romanized and Korean Script (hangul) for every entry.

Other books from this bestselling series you might enjoy include: Pocket Japanese Dictionary, Pocket Mandarin Chinese Dictionary, and Pocket Cantonese Dictionary.

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Indonesian Slang

$20.99

Cekidot, gan!—"Check it out, Boss!"

Kamu Dodol—"You're a coconut fudge!" (You're slow on the uptake)

This book is an informal compendium of Indonesian expressions, including proverbs, slang, quotations and acronyms.

The unique aspects of the Indonesian language offer one of the best windows into Indonesian culture. Slang, titles, proverbs, nicknames, acronyms, quotations and other expressions reveal its character, in the words of its people and are a great way to learn Indonesian culture. This book of expressions looks at Indonesia with the help of its national language, bahasa Indonesia. It describes Indonesians and their fears, beliefs, history and politics, as well as how they live, fight, grieve and laugh. Indonesian is a variant of Malay, the national language of Malaysia, and many of its expressions come from the Malay heartland of Sumatra island. Indonesian has also incorporated terms from Javanese, the language of the dominant ethnic group in a huge nation of more than 17,000 islands. Although Indonesian is officially a young language, it contains words from Sanskrit, Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, Portuguese and English, a legacy of the merchants, warriors, laborers and holy men who traveled to the archipelago over the centuries. The Indonesian language was a nationalist symbol during the campaign against Dutch rule in the 20th century. Indonesians who fought against colonialism made it the national language in their constitution when they declared independence in 1945.

Two generations later, modern Indonesians loveword play. The tongue slips and skids, chopping words, piling on syllables and flipping them. Indonesians turn phrases into acronyms and construct double meanings. Their inventions reflect social trends, mock authority, or get the point across in a hurry. This book divides Indonesian expressions into categories such as food and wisdom, politics and personalities. The format is the same in each chapter. An expression in Indonesian, or sometimes a regional language in Indonesia, is followed by a translation, an interpretation of the meaning, and usually a summary of the idiom's origin or background. Some translations are more literal than others, reflecting an effort to balance clarity of meaning with the flavor of the original words.

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Reading and Writing Korean: A Workbook for Self-Study

$14.99

The easy way to learn the Korean Hangeul writing system!

Fans of K-Pop and Korean dramas as well as beginning students of Korean will love this handy guide to the Korean Hangeul alphabet. Designed for both self-study students and use in a classroom, no prior knowledge of Korean is needed. With this workbook, you'll quickly learn to read, write and pronounce the letters and hundreds of useful Korean words and phrases.

Reading and Writing Korean includes:

Free online audio recordings to teach you to pronounce all the sounds of the language correctly
Fun exercises to help you memorize a broad range of vocabulary—from numbers and Korean foods to pop culture and social media
A set of free downloadable flash cards to help you memorize letters and words
A complete answer key for all the exercises
Mnemonic illustrations to help memorize the sounds of the letters

Oxford University instructors Jieun Kiaer and Derek Driggs present the vowels, consonants, syllables and words in a systematic, step-by-step approach which takes you from tracing and copying individual letters to writing complete words and sentences in no time at all!

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Pocket Arabic Dictionary

$6.95

Your Essential Arabic Language Companion—Pocket-Sized for On-the-Go Use

Don't rely on spotty Wi-Fi or phone batteries while traveling—this handy Pocket Arabic Dictionary gives you instant access to over 3,000 of the most useful Arabic words right at your fingertips.

Perfect for tourists, students, and business travelers, this compact resource is designed to help you communicate clearly in Arabic, whether you're navigating a market, reading signs, or making conversation.

Includes both English-Arabic and Arabic-English sections, with every word shown in Arabic script and easy-to-pronounce Romanized text, so you can point to words or speak them with confidence.

Features:

Over 3,000 essential vocabulary words
Arabic-English and English-Arabic sections
Includes Arabic script and Romanized transliteration
Compact, travel-ready format
Intro to Arabic grammar, pronunciation, and history

Whether you're learning Arabic or just need a quick reference abroad, this bestselling dictionary makes a thoughtful gift for language learners and a reliable tool for everyday communication in the Arabic-speaking world.

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Learning Tagalog

$15.99

A complete beginner's Tagalog language course—plus a pocket dictionary—all in one!

Whether you're planning a trip to the Philippines or reconnecting with your roots, Learning Tagalog is the perfect place to start. Developed by Filipino language experts Joi Barrios and Julia Camagong, this comprehensive guide introduces the basics of speaking, reading, and writing Tagalog—the national language of the Philippines—through fun, engaging, and practical lessons.

Designed for absolute beginners, this book uses a step-by-step approach with a strong focus on real-life conversational Tagalog. You'll learn how to form sentences, understand grammar, and master essential vocabulary through lively manga-style illustrations and interactive exercises.

Inside you'll find:

A focus on everyday spoken Tagalog as heard in contemporary Manila
Manga-style dialogues that bring conversations to life
Simple, clear explanations of grammar, sentence structure, and verb conjugation
Cultural tips on etiquette, expressions, and how Tagalog reflects Filipino values
Extensive practice drills and free native-speaker audio recordings for listening and pronunciation practice
A built-in mini-dictionary of essential Tagalog words and phrases

Whether you're learning Tagalog for travel, heritage, or personal enrichment, this book gives you everything you need to build confidence and fluency from day one.

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Essential Korean Phrasebook & Dictionary

$9.95

Essential Korean Phrasebook & Dictionary teaches you the practical phrases and expressions needed for everyday interactions in Korea in a way that's clear, concise, accessible and enjoyable.

Key features of this Korean phrasebook and dictionary include:

Over 2,500 practical phrases
A practical English-Korean dictionary with over 2,000 terms and expressions
Phrases for technology, WiFi and social media
Essential expressions used for meeting people, starting conversations, and asking and replying to simple questions
Manga illustrations to illustrate critical phrases and situations
A pronunciation guide and grammar notes explain the basic sounds and sentence patterns of the Korean language
Korea travel tips, cultural notes and much more!

All Korean words and phrases are in romanized form as well as the Korean Hangul script. Basic grammar and pronunciation notes get you speaking right away, and tips on culture and etiquette allow you to interact with Korean without making serious blunders. Whether you're a novice or have some experience with the language, this is a reference you'll turn to again and again when visiting Korea and interacting with Koreans people.

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Japanese Made Easy

$14.99

Japanese Made Easy is a complete self-study guide that allows readers to begin using simple, everyday Japanese vocabulary and sentences from the first day!

This handy resource features:

Practical exercises to teach you the 30 most common Japanese sentence patterns
Notes on the key points of Japanese grammar, sentence structure and vocabulary
A detailed glossary of Japanese words and an index of vocabulary and grammar
Sentences for everyday social situations encountered by visitors to Japan

In this completely revised edition, vocabulary and sentences are shown in Japanese script, as well as romanized Japanese and English. This book includes many new dialogues, cultural notes, illustrations and updated vocabulary.

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Japanese Kanji Fast Finder

$5.99

Anyone studying Kanji has wished for a reference that would enable them to look up a character by its shape alone.

Now, Japanese Kanji Fast Finder delivers precisely that: a study aid that lets users look up Japanese Kanji quickly and intuitively, without having to know their reading, radical or stroke count, and without having to learn yet another system. This easy-to-use reference book has been designed for dedicated learners of Japanese who know some Kanji, as well as general readers with interest in the written Japanese language.

Japanese Kanji Fast Finder features:

A thumb-index that allows for rapid access to any of the Kanji characters by their shapes
Large fonts and an easy-to-read layout to facilitate rapid scanning
Pronunciations and core English meanings at a glance
All 1,945 General Use Kanji as prescribed by the Japanese Ministry of Education
Comprehensive information for each Kanji, with the following: the core English meaning, ON (Chinese-derived) and KUN (native Japanese) readings, stroke count, and radical

Whether you're formally studying Japanese, or are a traveler, manga enthusiast, or Japanophile, this is the perfect reference for anyone looking to become more familiar with the Japanese characters.

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Elementary Japanese Volume Two

$29.95

This is a comprehensive upper-beginner level Japanese textbook and language learning program.

Elementary Japanese is designed for students who are just beginning their study of the Japanese language at the first-year college level or on their own. The author and contributors have created a highly structured approach to learning Japanese based on acquiring the fundamental patterns and constructions of the language as well as the Japanese writing system including the basic Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji characters.

Each volume of this two-book set is designed for one semester of study. The books feature detailed grammatical explanations which make them extremely useful as references and for review purposes when traveling to Japan or preparing for the Japanese Language Proficiency Examination (JLPT).

Access to online audio recordings are included with each volume making this a great way to learn Japanese on your own while ensuring that you learn the correct pronunciation. The recordings also help you build up your listening comprehension skills.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

Describe yourself, your family and your friends.
Talk about daily events using basic vocabulary and grammatical constructions.
Understand conversations on these topics as well as classroom activities.
Read Japanese articles and write short and simple compositions and letters.

Elementary Japanese Volume Two covers the second semester of a college-level Japanese beginner course. It contains 13 lessons, each representing one week's instruction and consisting of a dialogue, usage notes, grammar notes, exercises, new kanji and explanation, and new vocabulary.

All audio content is accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website.

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Japanese Folktales for Language Learners

$19.99

Learn about Japanese culture while improving your language skills!

Japanese Folktales for Language Learners presents 22 traditional stories in parallel Japanese and English versions on facing pages, with detailed notes and exercises aimed at beginning to intermediate learners. This book can be used as a language reader and will be of great interest to anyone wishing to learn more about Japanese culture and folklore.

The stories in this collection gradually increase in length and complexity as the book progresses. They include:

"The Candy-Buying Ghost" - A female ghost mysteriously buys candy every night from a small village shop, until one night she reveals her true identity and her tragic story.
"The Old Man Who Made Trees Blossom" - Regarded as one of the five greatest Japanese folktales, this touching story tells of a kind old man who uses his magical powers for good.
"The Abandoned Mother" - An elderly woman is abandoned at the top of a mountain by her own son, a reference to the old practice of senicide in Japan.

Vocabulary lists, cultural notes, exercises and discussion questions help to reinforce an understanding of the stories and bolster language skills. Free online recordings of all the stories are provided.

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Conversational Korean

$16.99

Current and useful phrases for K-Pop and K-Drama Fans!

This super-cute, full-color phrasebook covers all the situations you are likely to encounter in daily life, whether at school, work, hanging out with your friends, discussing your favorite K-Pop bands, having computer problems, meeting the love of your life or suffering from a broken heart.

Frequent cultural notes give useful guidelines on a wide variety of topics including how to use formal and informal language and tips for visiting popular tourist destinations such as Seoul, Busan and Jeju. You'll also find nuggets of useful information on topics ranging from best Korean food and traditional alcohol to the symbolism of dreams in Korean culture!

The unique features of this phrase book are that it includes a much wider range of situations than the usual phrasebook and the phrases reflect the kind of language you actually use! For example, as well as basic greetings, transport, and restaurants, there are sections on plastic surgery, beards and moustaches, smoking, and jealousy and betrayal.

Useful and authentic phrases you'll find include:

Stop bugging me!
Math is a pain in the ass
I have to pee.
Where should I put the recyclables?
He is butt ugly.
You don't look like you had plastic surgery.
Do you mind if I say a prayer before eating?
I'm pissed off!
BTS is my favorite Korean group.
He has commitment issues.
This break up is killing me.
I just got paid yesterday; I'm loaded.

Packed with cute illustrations, and all words and phrases are given in Hangul script, romanized Korean and English, making it easy to memorize useful language even if you are a complete beginner. Whether you're traveling to Korea or just an armchair fan of K-pop and K-drama, this book will provide you with a treasure trove of useful language and deeper insights into Korean culture.

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Continuing Mandarin Chinese Workbook

$16.99

This workbook is designed to accompany the Continuing Mandarin Chinese Textbook and offers a wealth of carefully-designed practice activities to help you solidify every aspect of your Chinese skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It includes copious drills, exercises, and other practice materials. Online audio and video files are available for use in the relevant exercises.

The lessons in this workbook correspond to the 24 lessons in the Continuing Mandarin Chinese Textbook. The materials in this workbook are meant to be completed by students outside of class, to strengthen and consolidate their understanding of the materials in the textbook.

Each lesson of the workbook contains two parts. Each part has two sets of listening comprehension exercises, one translation exercise, one character practice sheet, and one reading and writing exercise. Lessons 13 and 24 of the textbook are review lessons and therefore have no corresponding workbook materials.

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Tagalog Stories for Language Learners

$17.99

The most enjoyable way to learn about a new culture is through its stories—especially when they're told in two languages!

This book introduces 40 stories from the Philippines through bilingual Tagalog and English texts presented on facing pages. Paired with cultural notes, vocabulary lists, exercises, comprehension questions and free online audio recordings, Tagalog Stories for Language Learners is an excellent resource for intermediate language learners, or those who wish to pick up a bit of Phlippine cultural knowledge.

This compilation includes a mix of traditional folktales retold for a modern audience, as well as several well-known works of contemporary Philippine literature. Along the way, you will meet fabulous mythological characters like the Bagobo goddess Mebuyan and the shape-shifting Aswang. Other characters cope with day-to-day issues, such as the domestic worker who cannot find her keys and a beauty queen who leaves behind her comfortable city life in order to help peasants in the countryside.

Four of the stories are by well-known Filipino writers and are presented in complete or partially condensed form. These include:

Estrangheritis by Inigo Ed. Regalado (1907) — The writer is critical of Filipinos who exalt all things foreign while, in fact, benefitting from their own land but unappreciative of their national culture.
Desire by Paz Latorena (1928) — The story of a Filipino woman who has to deal with the narrow-mindedness of a foreigner who is far more interested in her body than in her personality.
Greta Garbo by Deogracia Rosaro (1930) — Monina, who looks like Greta Garbo, plans a weekend getaway with her beau, only to be left at the station waiting, and later discovers he has gone on a honeymoon!
Maria Elena Paterno's Sampaguita (1991) —Two popular legends about the Sampaguita (Philippine jasmine flower) which touch on the themes of courage and forbidden love.

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Read Japanese Kanji Today

$14.95

The method that has helped thousands—Read Japanese Kanji Today provides readers with a quick and simple way to learn kanji characters.

Far from being a complex and mysterious script, Japanese writing is a fascinating and straightforward pictographic and ideographic system, quickly understood and mastered. With the approach used in this easy-to-read, entertaining kanji book you'll soon be able to recognize and read over 400 kanji, whether or not you have any knowledge of Japanese grammar or the spoken Japanese language.

The 400+ kanji characters stick in your mind thanks to an engaging text and illustrations that show the historical development and meaning of each character. The description of each kanji explains its origins and development, its modern uses, and how it is pronounced. Many examples of everyday usage are included.

This new, expanded edition has added:

Pronunciations
Readings
Vocabulary
Stroke Order
Practice Boxes

Use Read Japanese Kanji Today to learn kanji quickly and painlessly!

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Learning Japanese

$16.99

Everything you need to learn Japanese quickly!

Learning Japanese is a complete language learning package designed for people who want to learn to communicate in Japanese quickly and easily—whether on your own or with a teacher. The book introduces all the basics of the language including pronunciation, vocabulary and sentence patterns—so you can engage in simple conversations right from the start!

Useful explanations of the Japanese script, greetings and requests, verb conjugations, honorific forms and etiquette dos and don'ts are all included. A dictionary of commonly-used words and phrases is provided at the back.

The carefully-constructed lessons in this book all relate to useful everyday topics such as:

Introducing yourself and meeting people
Numbers, counting money and telling time
Going to a restaurant and ordering food
Talking about your family, hobbies and personal interests
Shopping, getting around and asking directions
Dealing with phones and IT issues

Hours of free native-speaker online audio recordings accompany the dialogues, vocabulary and exercises—enabling you to practice pronouncing and understanding all the Japanese words and sentences! Free downloadable flashcards available online are also a great help in memorizing the vocabulary and phrases, and memorable manga-style comic strips provide helpful visual prompts for the dialogues.

This ultimate language has everything you need—at a fraction of the price of expensive language kits!

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Learning Japanese Hiragana and Katakana

$13.95

Master Hiragana & Katakana — The Essential Japanese Writing Workbook!

Whether you're planning a trip to Japan, diving into anime and manga, or starting your language journey, this bestselling, beginner-friendly workbook makes learning the Japanese alphabet simple, fun, and effective. With clear stroke-by-stroke guides, real vocabulary, and tons of practice, you'll quickly build confidence reading and writing Hiragana and Katakana.

Perfect for travelers, students, and anime fans — no prior experience needed!

Step-by-step lessons for all 92 kana characters
Stroke order charts & writing practice sheets
Online audio for perfect pronunciation
Quizzes, flash cards, and vocabulary examples
Ideal for self-study, class use, or JLPT prep

Unlike dense textbooks or distracting apps, this workbook keeps it simple and hands-on. You'll build muscle memory through writing and start recognizing kana in the wild, from signs and menus to subtitles and conversations. By the end you'll be reading and writing basic Japanese with confidence — and ready to take on the next level (Kanji and beyond)!

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Periplus Pocket Korean Dictionary

$6.95

It's never a good idea to be overly-relient on technology while traveling! Look up words quickly and easily with this convenient travel-sized Korean dictionary.

Intended for use by tourists, students, and business people traveling to Korea Pocket Korean Dictionary is an essential tool for communication and a great way to learn Korean. It features all the critical Korean vocabulary appropriate for beginning to intermediate students. It's handy pocket format, and easy-to-read type will make any future trip to Korea much more manageable.

In addition to being an excellent English to Korean dictionary and Korean to English dictionary Pocket Korean Dictionary contains relevant notes on the Korean language, Korean grammar and Korean pronunciation. All Korean words are written in English as well as Korean script (hangul) so that in the case of difficulties the book can directly be shown to a native Korean speaker.

This Korean dictionary contains:

The 12,000 most commonly used words and expressions in the Korean language.
The latest computer, mobile, internet and social media terms
English-Korean and Korean-English sections.
Hangul and Romanized Korean.
An introduction to and history of the Korean language.
Designed for English speakers
Information on Korean grammar.
A guide to pronouncing Korean correctly.

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Intermediate Japanese Textbook

$29.95

This is complete Japanese textbook and learning package for intermediate level students.

In the intermediate level of this highly-acclaimed new series, learners will continue to study Japanese through an engaging storyline which slowly unfolds over the arc of the text, keeping things interesting and adding the motivation needed to master new material. This story-based approach is a great way to learn Japanese. The emphasis in Intermediate Japanese is on real-life situations drawn from contemporary Japanese culture and authentic written, visual and oral materials embedded in the lessons.

Available in both hardcover and paperback, Intermediate Japanese includes an accompanying audio disc and free web-based multimedia resources with additional exercises. A separate Workbook is available with corresponding one-of-a-kind practice activities.

Key features of this program:

The focus is very visual. The book's narrative is told with manga-style story pages, and the CD-ROM uses colorful video.
Authentic written, visual, and oral materials are embedded very naturally throughout the book.
Independent learners and classroom students alike will find this an accessible and upbeat way to master contemporary Japanese.
Kanji characters are emphasized here more than in other textbooks and are taught as an integral part of learning Japanese spoken vocabulary, rather than separately.
By the end of this book, learners will have mastered 149 additional kanji, for a cumulative total of 300 kanji.

The online media kit includes:

Native Japanese language speakers.
Pronunciation guides for all new words.
Accompanying dialogues.

The Beginning Japanese Website includes:

Online games and activities.
Additional information and updates.
Downloadable Hiragana Practice Book, Katakana Practice Book, kana practice sheets.
Downloadable kanji and kana flash cards.

Beginning Japanese is the second volume in a 2-level series. Deepen your learning with the Intermediate Japanese Workbook, a volume of drills and exercises that reinforce the lessons in the textbook.

All media content is accessible from the Tuttle Publishing website.

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Conversational Japanese

$15.99

The perfect language guide for visitors to Japan!

Conversational Japanese is designed to prepare you for every situation you are likely to encounter when visiting Japan for travel or work. Author Anne Kaneko has five decades of experience as a translator, writer and businesswoman and her book is unique in presenting real-life communication advice—now completely revised and expanded for the digital age!

Each chapter begins with a brief introduction and dialogue providing words and phrases you actually need to manage a range of daily tasks—from meeting people to shopping, getting around, sightseeing, visiting clients or booking a restaurant.

Common situations covered in this book include:

Reserving a hotel room and renting a car
Picking up a SIM card and making phone calls
Planning a trip and riding the train
Taking friends out to dinner and ordering in a restaurant
Writing emails, business letters, cards and thank-you notes
And many more!

The Japanese phrases are simple and clear, presented in romanized form for easy pronunciation as well as Japanese script. Hundreds of example sentences and over 50 detailed cultural notes on Japanese customs and etiquette make this the most complete and authentic Japanese language guide available!

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Easy Indonesian

$14.99

Easy Indonesian is a practical resource that brings the Indonesian language to learners and travelers everywhere.

This invaluable guide introduces all the basics of the Indonesian language, as well as vocabulary and tips for typical daily conversation. All dialogues are highly practical, authentic and illustrated with manga for easy memorization.

A complete language course and pocket dictionary in one, this book includes:

Native-speaker audio recordings
Focus on daily communication
Structured, progressive lessons
An extensive glossary of commonly used words & phrases
Pronunciation & sentence structure guide
Etiquette tips and cultural dos and don'ts

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Essential Thai Phrasebook & Dictionary

$9.99

Essential Thai Phrasebook & Dictionary presents the practical language of everyday interactions, conveyed in a way that's clear, concise, accessible and enjoyable. It includes the simple sentences used when meeting people, starting conversations, and asking and replying to questions, as well as a basic grammar and pronunciation guide to help you start speaking Thai right away.

Terms and phrases covering mobile phones, wireless, and social media help you make the most of the language. In addition, sentences on the essentials of travel help visitors navigate the basics of arranging accommodations, dining out, dealing with transportation and emergencies, and more.

Essential Thai Phrasebook & Dictionary includes:

Over 1,500 essential sentences for everyday use
A glossary containing over 2,000 terms and expressions
A handy format for finding the information you need quickly and easily
Latest Thai vocabulary and phrases for smartphones, social media and more

In this book you'll find:

Essential Thai expressions for meeting people, asking and answering simple questions, and starting up friendly conversations
A pronunciation guide and grammar notes explaining the basic sounds and sentence patterns of the language
New manga illustrations showing key phrases and situations
Phrases for technology, WiFi, smartphones and social media
A useful English-Thai dictionary so the right word and phrase is always at your fingertips!
Travel tips, cultural notes and more—allowing you to interact with Thai speakers without making serious blunders.

Whether you're a total beginner or have some experience with the language, this is a reference you'll turn to again and again when visiting Thailand and interacting with Thai speakers.

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Basic Japanese

$19.95

Master Everyday Japanese in 10 Engaging Lessons—Now with Manga Illustrations and Online Audio!

Basic Japanese is your friendly guide to conversational fluency. Ideal for self-learners and classrooms alike, this updated edition focuses on real-world communication and modern vocabulary.

What's Inside:

10 Structured Lessons covering essential grammar and vocabulary
Authentic Dialogues illustrated with manga for contextual learning
Step-by-Step Explanations to build a solid language foundation
Engaging Exercises to reinforce understanding
Online Audio by native speakers for pronunciation practice
Bidirectional Dictionary for quick reference

Whether you're starting your Japanese journey or refreshing your skills, Basic Japanese offers a comprehensive and enjoyable approach to language learning.

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The Second 100 Chinese Characters: Traditional Character Edition

$5.99

Master Chinese characters the quick & easy way!
Learn the Second 100 Basic Chinese Traditional Characters

Cracking the code of Chinese characters can be tough, but with this book, it becomes much easier. Perfect for beginners, this guide helps you quickly recognize, read, and write essential characters.

Why This Book Works:

Easy-to-follow Structure: Characters are carefully selected and sequenced for rapid learning.
Comprehensive Pages: Each character gets its own page with:
- English definitions
- Hanyu pinyin romanization
- Alternate forms (if any)
- Stroke order guide
- Plenty of space for practice

Highlights:

Stroke Order Guides: Trace characters to learn the correct stroke sequence, then practice on your own.
Grid Lines: Keep your characters proportionate and neat.
Vocabulary Building: Related compounds and phrases for each character.
Quick References: Three indexes for English meanings, pinyin, and radicals.
Extra Practice: Additional sheets with blank boxes for more writing practice.

What's Inside:

The second 100 most frequently used Chinese characters.
Foundation characters for the HSK A level language proficiency test.
Standard hanyu pinyin romanizations.
Step-by-step stroke order guides.
Over 500 words and phrases.
Concise English definitions.

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Beginning Chinese Characters

$16.99

Learn the essential Mandarin Chinese characters and words in everyday use in China!

Anyone planning to learn Chinese knows that there are 300 primary characters they must understand to function in China. This systematic introduction to the Mandarin language is designed to help you learn them fast—along with how to pronounce, write, and remember 1,200 key vocabulary words and phrases.

Essential for anyone wishing to pass the official Chinese government HSK Level 1 & 2 proficiency exam or the Advanced Placement (AP) Chinese Language and Culture Exam, Beginning Chinese Characters presents these 300 characters in a series of very simple and easy lessons:

The Chinese characters are grouped into themes with a warm-up narrative for each one
Each character's pronunciation and meanings in combination with other characters are presented
Exercises to practice recognizing the characters and using the vocabulary are provided
Writing guides show you how to write each correctly
Includes easy access to online native speaker audio recordings and free, printable flashcards

This straightforward, easy-to-use resource is ideal for test-prep and mastering essential vocabulary, pronunciation and writing. With useful English, Pinyin and Mandarin characters, this book helps you to use what you learn both within a formal classroom setting and in real-life situations in China.

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Periplus Pocket Japanese Dictionary

$6.95

It's never a good idea to be overly-relient on technology while traveling! Look up words quickly and easily with this great travel-sized Japanese dictionary.

Intended for use by tourists, students, and businesspeople traveling to Japan, Periplus Pocket Japanese Dictionary is an essential tool for communicating in Japanese and a great way to learn Japanese. It features all the essential Japanese vocabulary appropriate for beginning to intermediate students. It's handy pocket format and easy-to-read type will make any future trip to Japan much easier. In addition to being an excellent English to Japanese and Japanese to English dictionary, Pocket Japanese Dictionary contains important notes on the Japanese language, Japanese grammar and Japanese pronunciation. All Japanese words are written in the Romanized form as well as Japanese script (hiragana and katakana) and characters (kanji) so that in the case of difficulties, the book can simply be shown to the person the user is trying to communicate with.

Designed for English speakers this Japanese dictionary contains:

The 13,000 most commonly used words in the Japanese language
The latest computer, mobile, internet and social media terms
Romanized Japanese and Japanese script (kanji and kana)
English-Japanese and Japanese-English sections
An introduction to and history of the Japanese language
Information on Japanese grammar
A guide to pronouncing Japanese correctly

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The Second 100 Chinese Characters: Traditional Character Edition

$15.95

This book is a quick and easy way to learn the second 100 basic Chinese traditional characters.

The major struggle facing all beginning Chinese language students is to learn to recognize, read and write hundreds of Chinese characters. A working knowledge of characters is essential for any student wishing to learn Chinese. The Second 100 Chinese Characters adopts a structural approach that helps students to overcome this initial difficulty and quickly master the basic Chinese characters that are fundamental to this language. This book contains characters that have been carefully selected and sequenced for rapid and effective learning.

For effective learning, memorization and practice, each Chinese character is shown separately on a single page, together with its English definitions, hanyu pinyin romanization, alternate form (if any), a stroke order guide and ample space for writing practice. The stroke order guides introduce the student to the standard stroke sequence used in writing the characters, by tracing over them. After learning the correct stroke order, the student can then practice writing the character on their own, thus reinforcing recognition and memorization. Large boxes with grid lines for correct proportions are provided. Related compounds and phrases containing each character are also included to assist in vocabulary building. Three indexes (alphabetically by the English meanings and the pinyin romanization, and by radicals) are provided at the back of the book for quick and easy reference, along with extra sheets of blank boxes for writing practice. This book features

The second 100 most frequently-used Chinese characters.
Foundation characters for the HSK A level language proficiency test.
Standard hanyu pinyin romanizations.
Step-by-step stroke order guides and ample space for writing practice.
Over 500 words and phrases containing the basic characters.
Concise English definitions.

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Elementary Hindi

$29.95

This is a comprehensive and user-friendly elementary level Hindi textbook and language learning package.

This comprehensive guide to learning the Hindi language teaches you basic proficiency in everyday, conversational beginner Hindi. From learning to write the Hindi alphabet and pronounce its sounds, to using vocabulary and grammar, to communicating in dialogues, your rapidly-developing skills in Hindi will surprise you. No prior experience is necessary to learn Hindi with this book. The chapters cover many situations you'll need to travel to India, read Hindi, write Hindi, and speak Hindi.

Key features of Elementary Hindi:

The audio recordings help build reading comprehension and ensures correct pronunciation.
Reveals real life in India through the book's characters, Deepak and Kavitha.
Covers elementary-level Hindi grammar including the rules of pronunciation, nasalizations, and the past tense.
Teaches the written Hindi alphabet, allowing students to start reading and writing Hindi immediately.
Makes the Hindi language accessible, understandable and enjoyable.

Enriched by fascinating information about the Hindi-speaking cultures of the world, Elementary Hindi brings the language to life, whether you're studying on your own, or in a classroom. The expert guidance in Elementary Hindi is carefully sequenced to be the most efficient and most supportive approach for beginners. Delacy and Joshi are two seasoned teachers of Hindi, and their experience shines out from every page. Their knowledge will help you succeed in your goal of learning Hindi.

Available separately is the companion Elementary Hindi Workbook, which will help you polish the lessons learned here. The ten activities per lesson offer a range of exercises and practice opportunities that will help you achieve proficiency in everyday, conversational Hindi.

All media content is accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website.

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Beginner's Mandarin Chinese Dictionary

$9.95

The Beginner's Chinese Dictionary is an ideal dictionary for students of the Chinese language.

It is specifically designed for learners of Chinese and covers 2,500 essential vocabulary items, including all vocabulary prescribed for Levels 1-5 of the standard test of proficiency in Chinese, Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK).

Entries are arranged alphabetically according to the pinyin transliteration. For each character, the radical and stroke count are given. An analysis of word formation is also provided to aid understanding of how words of two or more syllables are formed. Sample sentences are presented in Chinese characters with pinyin and English equivalents, to show how each headword should be used. A radical and character index allows quick access to any headword.

Key features of this Chinese character dictionary:

Over 2,500 basic vocabulary items
English-Chinese and Chinese-English sections.
Entries arranged alphabetically by pinyin transliteration.
Includes all words for HSK Levels 1-5.
Sample sentences demonstrate how to use words correctly.
Characters and pinyin for all headwords and examples.
Introduces and explains radicals, stroke counts, and components.
Key character components are given for easy recognition.
Useful notes on culture, grammar and usage provided.

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Mini Chinese Dictionary

$6.99

This travel-sized Mandarin dictionary is ideal for any application where a handy and portable dictionary is required.

Proving that big things come in small packages, Mini Chinese Dictionary is packed with everything users need to communicate in Mandarin Chinese, including:

Bidirectional English-Chinese and Chinese-English sections
More than 12,000 essential words, idioms, and expressions
Headwords printed in bold for quick and easy reference
Chinese words are given in Romanized form for natural pronunciation
The latest computer, Internet, mobile phone and social media terms

Intuitively organized and easy-to-use, this powerful pocket reference is ideal for business, study, and travel.

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Tuttle Pocket Vietnamese Dictionary

$12.95

It's never a good idea to be overly–relient on technology while traveling! Look up words quickly and easily with this great Vietnamese dictionary.

Intended for use by tourists, students, and business people traveling to Vietnam Pocket Vietnamese Dictionary is an essential tool to learn Vietnamese and start communicating effectively. It features all the essential Vietnamese vocabulary appropriate for beginning to intermediate students. It's handy pocket format, and user-friendly, two-color layout will make any future trip to Vietnam much easier. All entries are written in a Romanized form as well as Vietnamese script (quoc ngu) so that in the case of difficulties the book can simply be shown to the person the user is trying to communicate with.

This dictionary includes the following key features:

Over 18,000 words and expressions in the Vietnamese language.
Vietnamese–English and English–Vietnamese sections
Fully updated with recent vocabulary and commonly used Vietnamese slang.
Clear, user-friendly layout with headwords in blue.
Romanized and Vietnamese Script (Quoc Ngu) forms for every entry.

Other books from this bestselling series you might enjoy include: Pocket Cambodian Dictionary, Pocket Thai Dictionary, Pocket Indonesian Dictionary, and Pocket Malay Dictionary.

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Written Chinese Made Easy

$16.99

This highly-visual book introduces an effective new method to learn over 1,000 Chinese characters using visual stimuli and pictographs.

Learning the fundamental hanzi characters used to write Chinese can be challenging, but this book is designed to speed up learning by presenting the 1,000 most common characters using a mnemonic approach. In a fun and accessible way to learn Chinese, each character is associated with memorable visual and verbal clues. For example, the Chinese character for person is superimposed over a sketch of a smiling man. The visual clue is "a person standing on two legs." By seeing the distinctive shape of the hanzi, learners create a mental image of its meaning.

Each character is presented as part of a group of characters which share similar traits. These groups use common root symbols known as radicals; they are also categorized by themes such as colors, numbers, animals, or body parts. Pronunciations, meanings and common vocabulary compounds are provided for each character in the group. The free audio download available online helps you learn pronunciation for all of the characters and vocabulary in this book. The introduction explains the basic history and structure of Hanzi.

Key features of this Written Chinese Made Easy include:

Chinese character (hanzi) phonetic symbols
Easy-to-remember drawings and stories for ALL characters
Thousands of vocabulary words
Online audio for pronunciation practice

All audio content is alternatively accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website

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Japanese Stories for Language Learners

$17.99

A great story can lead a reader on a journey of discovery—especially if it's presented in two languages!

Beautifully illustrated in a traditional style, Japanese Stories for Language Learners offers five compelling stories with English and Japanese language versions appearing on facing pages. Taking learners on an exciting cultural and linguistic journey, each story is followed by detailed translator's notes, Japanese vocabulary lists, and grammar points along with a set of discussion questions and exercises.

The first two stories are very famous traditional Japanese folktales: Urashima Taro (Tale of a Fisherman) and Yuki Onna (The Snow Woman). These are followed by three short stories by notable 20th century authors:

Kumo no Ito (The Spider's Thread) by Akutagawa Ryunosuke (1892-1927)
Oborekaketa Kyodai (The Siblings Who Almost Drowned) by Arishima Takeo (1878-1923)
Serohiki no Goshu (Gauche the Cellist) by Miyazawa Kenji (1896-1933)

Reading these stories in the original Japanese script—and hearing native-speakers read them aloud in the accompanying free audio recording—helps students at every level deepen their comprehension of the beauty and subtlety of the Japanese language. Learn Japanese the fun way#8212;through the country's rich literary history.

All audio content is alternatively accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website.

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Practical Korean

$12.95

Designed for beginning Korean learners, Practical Korean gives you only what you need—including an essential pronunciation guide and key grammar points.

This concise Korean language book is organized into 46 easy lessons that help you grasp everything from names and greetings to casual remarks. It is designed for English speakers who plan to travel to Korea—whether for business, study or fun—although it can be used by anyone wishing to learn Korean and acquire a basic working knowledge of conversational Korean in a short period.

Engagingly illustrated with manga drawings, this volume includes:

A basic pronunciation guide
Essential Korean vocabulary and practical sentences
Information on sentence patterns and critical Korean grammar points
A 3,000-word Korean-to-English and English-to-Korean dictionary
Online audio with native speaker audio recordings to aid pronunciation

Even readers without any prior knowledge of the Korean language will grasp the necessary basics fast and painlessly! It's convenient size makes Practical Korean highly portable. Slip it into your luggage and start conversing when you land!

All media content is accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website.

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Tuttle Pocket Thai Dictionary

$9.99

Tuttle Pocket Thai Dictionary is the most up-to-date Thai pocket dictionary available. It contains a comprehensive range of contemporary Thai words and expressions, including the latest Internet and social media vocabulary.

This dictionary is specifically designed to meet the needs of English speakers who are studying or using Thai on a daily basis. It contains over 15,000 entries including all the vocabulary (in both directions) needed for everyday use.

All headwords are in bold for easy look-up, and the Thai-English section is organized alphabetically using the standard Thai Romanization system. All words are given in romanized forms as well as in the traditional script.

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Japanese Kanji & Kana

$24.95

"One of the best modern texts. Highly recommended." —The Japan Times

Complete, compact and authoritative—this Japanese language book provides all the information needed to learn kanji and kana, including the 92 hiragana and katakana phonetic symbols (known collectively as Japanese Kana) and the 2,136 standard Joyo Kanji characters that every Japanese person learns in school. This new and thoroughly revised edition reflects recent changes made to the official Joyo kanji list by the Japanese government.

The kana and kanji are presented efficiently and systematically which helps you learn them quickly and retain what you have learned to improve your mastery of the Japanese language. The ability to read Japanese and write Japanese is an essential skill for any student and will build on their previous knowledge and improve their overall capacity to learn Japanese. A concise index allows you to look up the Kanji in three different ways (so the book also serves as a Japanese Kanji dictionary) and extra spaces are provided to allow you to practice writing Japanese.

Japanese Kanji and Kana contains:

All 2,136 official Joyo kanji with readings and definitions.
Characters are graded by their JLPT examination levels.
Up to 5 useful vocabulary compounds for each kanji.
Brush and pen cursive forms as well as printed forms.
19 tables summarizing key information about the characters.
Kanji lookup indexes by radicals, stroke counts and readings.

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Mini Japanese Dictionary

$6.99

Mini Japanese Dictionary is the most up-to-date Japanese pocket dictionary available.

This dictionary is completely up-to-date with the latest vocabulary for IT, smartphones and social media. It is the perfect dictionary to take with you when you travel to Japan for any reason.

This powerful pocket reference contains the following essential features:

Bidirectional English-Japanese and Japanese-English sections
Covering over 13,000 essential words, idioms, and expressions
Japanese words given in Romanized and native script for easy pronunciation
Latest computer, Internet, smartphone, and social media terms

Whether you need a travel size dictionary for your trip to Japan or are learning the Japanese language in a formal setting, this mini dictionary is an essential resource.

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The First 100 Chinese Characters: Traditional Character Edition

$11.95

The First 100 Chinese Characters book adopts a structural approach that helps students to learn, recognize and write 100 Chinese characters. Intended for beginning students, the characters listed have been carefully selected and sequenced for rapid and effective learning.

For effective learning, memorization and practice, each Chinese character is shown separately on a single page, along with its English definitions, pinyin romanization, alternate form (if any), a stroke-order guide and ample space for writing practice. Printed in gray lines, the stroke-order guides introduce the student to the standard stroke sequence used in writing the characters, by tracing them. After learning the correct stroke order, the student can then practice writing the characters on their own, thus reinforcing the recognition and memorization. Large boxes with grid lines for correct proportions are provided.

Related compounds and phrases containing each character are also included to assist in vocabulary building. Three indexes—alphabetically arranged by the English meanings, by pinyin romanization, and by radicals—are provided at the back of the book for quick and easy reference.

Features:

The first 100 most frequently-used characters
Foundation characters for HSK Level 1 test
Standard pinyin romanizations
Step-by-step stroke order guides and ample space for writing practice
Special practice boxes with grid lines
Lots of extra practice sheets
Over 500 words and phrases containing the basic characters
Concise English definitions

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Korean Hangul Writing Practice Workbook

$9.99

This is the ideal workbook for anyone who wants to learn to write the Korean Hangul script!

It contains a basic introduction to the alphabet and all the sounds of the language, showing you how to write the letters and every possible syllable combination. This introduction is followed by over 100 pages of blank handwriting practice grids and lined paper for notes.

This complete writing practice workbook includes:

Guided writing exercises for Hangul letters, syllables and words
Alternate square-gridded and lined pages for handwriting practice and notes
K-Pop and Korean TV drama vocabulary and phrases are included along with popular Korean food names
Free online audio recordings help you learn the correct pronunciation of all the letters, syllables and words in the book

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Japanese Hiragana & Katakana for Beginners

$14.95

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 you
Clear 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 sounds
Polish your knowledge with word searches, crossword puzzles, fill-in-the-blanks, timed recognition quizzes, and other engaging activities
The online media includes printable flashcards to help you review and practice, even while you are on the go

All media content is alternatively accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website

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Intermediate Mandarin Chinese Speaking & Listening Practice

$16.99

This one-of-a-kind practice guide can be used with any Mandarin Chinese textbook or on its own to enhance your speaking and listening abilities dramatically!

No matter what textbook you're using to learn Chinese, it requires a lot of practice! Here is a wealth of practical activities and drills—plus over 16 hours of audio recordings—to help you improve your spoken Mandarin quickly and efficiently.

This book is interchangeable with its earlier edition, Intermediate Spoken Chinese Practice Essentials but works equally well with other coursebooks or on its own. The free companion materials contains hours of audio recording as well as printable PDF files providing hundreds of pages of extra practice exercises and activities.

This book includes hundreds of carefully designed activities to help you with every aspect of your Chinese language skills, including:

Chinese grammar and vocabulary summaries
Substitution drills
Transformation and response drills
Role-playing exercises
Listening comprehension exercises
Translation Exercises

The accompanying online media contains:

16 hours of audio recordings by native Mandarin-speakers
Printable practice pages
Printable exercises and activities

All media content is alternatively accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website.

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Salamaat! Learning Arabic with Ease

$29.99

Salamaat! Learning Arabic with Ease is a new language learning book designed to open your world to the beautiful Arabic language. "Salamaat!" means "Greetings, I hope you are well!" and is usually the first word used in every situation in the Arabic-spreaking world.

The first step is to become comfortable with the Arabic alphabet and the sounds of the language. Author Dr. Hezi Brosh has developed a highly successful, simplified teaching method that has helped thousands of English speakers to speak, read, and write Arabic within a short period.

His method teaches many basic building blocks that are proven to work well in promoting fluency. The most crucial goal of learning a language is to communicate effectively—learning the basic sentence structures and vocabulary that you need and will use on a daily basis. Salamaat! Learning Arabic with Ease guides you in acquiring the critical grammar and phrases, so you can begin to use Arabic to carry out fundamental tasks from greetings to daily routines.

Here are some of the book's key features:

You learn Modern Standard Arabic, understood in all parts of the Arabic-speaking world today.
You learn to read and write the Arabic script efficiently thanks to a method designed specifically for native English speakers.
Particular attention is given to understanding Arabic culture and placing the language within its cultural context.
A fundamental communicative approach presents each new grammar feature with an emphasis on how it can help you communicate with others.
Exercises build listening and comprehension skills to help you absorb the primary sounds, meanings and sentence patterns of the language.
Free online audio with numerous recordings helps to build listening comprehension.

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Making Out in Tagalog

$7.95

Making Out in Tagalog is your indispensable guide to contemporary Tagalog language (Filipino) as it's really spoken on the streets of Manila.

This best-selling Tagalog phrase book is the perfect introduction to everyday interactions in The Philippines and includes colorful slang that'll help rev up your social life. A great way to learn Tagalog, Making Out in Tagalog features a pronunciation guide, and notes on Tagalog language and culture. With Making Out in Tagalog, you'll be able to express yourself when:

Making new friends
Sharing a meal
Going out on the town
Flirting and getting amorous
And much more!

Each expression in this book is given in Tagalog and their English translations. It is designed to enhance your experience in using the language (and in a pinch, you can show the Tagalog text to the person you're speaking to). Making Out in Tagalog also includes interesting tips on social norms and cultural practices, eating, social media, hanging out, and other situations. For the savvy traveler, this is a Tagalog phrasebook you won't want to be without!

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Making Out in Korean

$7.95

Making Out in Korean is a fun, accessible and thorough Korean phrasebook and guide to the Korean language as it's spoken in real-life.

Nan neoga joa michigesseo! Uri tto mannalkka?—(I'm crazy about you! Shall we meet again?) Answer this correctly in Korean, and you may be going on a hot date. Incorrectly, and you could be hurting someone's feelings or getting a slap! Korean classes and textbooks tend to spend a lot of time rehearsing for the same fictitious scenarios, but chances are while in Korea you will spend a lot more time trying to make new friends or start new romances—something you may not be prepared for.

If you are a student, businessman or tourist traveling to South Korea or North Korea and would like to have an authentic and meaningful experience, the key is being able to speak like a local. This friendly and easy-to-use Korean phrase book makes this possible. Making out in Korean has been carefully designed to act as a guide to modern colloquial Korean for use in everyday informal interactions—giving access to the sort of catchy Korean expressions that aren't covered in traditional language materials. As well as the Romanized forms (romanji), each expression is given in authentic Korean script (hangul), so that in the case of difficulties the book can be shown to a native Korean-speaker. In addition, easy-to-use phonetic spellings of all Korean words and phrases are given. For example "How are you?"—annyeonghaseyo? is also written as anh-nyawng-hah-seyo?

This Korean phrasebook includes:

A guide to pronouncing Korean words correctly.
Explanations of basic Korean grammar, such as, word order, questions, and formal vs. informal tenses.
Complete Korean translations including Korean Script (hangul).
Useful and interesting notes on Korean language and culture.
Lots of colorful, fun and useful expressions not covered in other phrasebooks.

Titles in this unique series of bestselling phrase books include: Making Out in Chinese, Making Out in Indonesian, Making Out in Thai, Making Out in Korean, Making Out in Hindi, Making Out in Japanese, Making Out in Vietnamese, Making out in Burmese, Making Out in Tagalog, Making Out in Hindi, Making Out in Arabic, Making Out in English, More Making Out in Korean, and More Making Out in Japanese.

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Learning Japanese Kanji

$19.99

An enjoyable and effective way to learn Japanese kanji!

This useful reference book helps self-study and classroom students remember the meanings and pronunciations of 520 essential kanji. An otherwise daunting task, memorization is made easier with this book—which uses mnemonic techniques based on the psychology of learning and memory. Key principles include the use of visual imagery, the visualization of short "stories," and the systematic building-block approach that shows how more complicated characters are constructed from basic elements.

This is a practical guide with a clear, concise, and appealing layout; it is well-indexed with easy look-up methods. The kanji in this volume give you the majority of characters you will encounter in daily life, from newspapers to street signs. It also includes the kanji required for the AP Japanese exam and N4 & N5 JLPT tests.

Accompanying audio provides recordings by native Japanese speakers to perfect your pronunciation and stroke-order animations help teach you how to write naturally, both of which are available online.

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Essential Cantonese Phrasebook & Dictionary

$9.99

Look-up words quickly and easily with this travel size Cantonese phrasebook and dictionary.

Essential Cantonese Phrasebook & Dictionary clearly and concisely presents all the everyday words, phrases and expressions you need when traveling to Hong Kong and Canton (Guangdong).

In this accessible phrasebook you'll find:

A pronunciation guide and grammar notes explaining the basic sounds and sentence patterns of the language
Essential Cantonese expressions for meeting people, asking and answering simple questions, and starting up friendly conversations
New manga illustrations demonstrating critical phrases in real life situations
Vocabulary for technology, WiFi, smartphones and social media
A useful English-Cantonese dictionary, so the right words are at your fingertips
Travel tips and cultural notes allow you to interact without making social blunders

With 14 chapters covering topics from talking about the weather to what to do in an emergency, you will never be caught unprepared. Essential Cantonese is the best book to get for travel to Hong Kong and Canton— interact confidently with native Cantonese speakers.

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English Made Easy Volume One: British Edition

$17.95

This is a fun and user-friendly way to learn English

English Made Easy is a breakthrough in English language learning—imaginatively exploiting how pictures and text can work together to create understanding and help learners learn more productively. It gives beginner English learners easy access to the vocabulary, grammar and functions of English as it is actually used in a comprehensive range of social situations. Self-guided students and classroom learners alike will be delighted by the way they are helped to progress easily from one unit to the next, using a combination of pictures and text to discover for themselves how English works. The pictorial method used in this book is based on a thorough understanding of language structure and how language is successfully learned. The authors are experienced English language teachers with strong backgrounds in language analysis and language learning.

English Made Easy, Volume 1 consists of a total of 20 units arranged in groups of five. The first four units present language and provide learners the opportunities to practice as they learn. The first page of each unit has a list of all the words and phrases to be learned in that unit, together with a pronunciation guide. At the end of each unit, an interesting story which uses the language that has just been learned is presented. The fifth unit in each group contains exercises designed to reinforce the language learned in the first four units.

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Making Out in Thai

$7.95

Making Out in Thai is a fun, accessible and thorough Thai phrase book and guide to the Thai language as it's really spoken.

Dichan long nai tua khun! Ca phop kan iik muearai?—(I'm crazy about you! When can I see you again?) Answer this correctly in Thai and you may be going on a hot date. Incorrectly, and you could be hurting someone's feelings or getting a slap! Thai classes and textbooks tend to spend a lot of time rehearsing for the same fictitious scenarios but chances are while in Thailand you will spend a lot more time trying to make new friends or start new romances—something you may not be prepared for.

If you are a student, businessman or tourist traveling to Thailand and would like to have an authentic and meaningful experience, the key is being able to speak like a local. This friendly and easy-to-use Thai phrasebook makes this possible. Making Out in Thai has been revised and redesigned to act as a guide to modern colloquial Thai for use in everyday informal interactions—giving access to the sort of catchy Thai expressions that aren't covered in traditional language materials. As well as the Romanized forms, each expression is given in authentic Thai script (akson thai), so that in the case of difficulties the book can be shown to the person the user is trying to communicate with.

This Thai phrasebook includes:

A guide to pronouncing Thai words correctly.
Explanations of basic Thai grammar, such as, word order and polite vs. impolite forms.
A guide to male and female usage.
Romanized forms of words and phrases with tonal markings.
Complete translations including Thai script (akson thai).
Useful and interesting notes on Thai language and culture.
Lots of colorful, fun and useful expressions not covered in other phrasebooks.

Titles in this unique series of bestselling phrase books include: Making Out in Chinese, Making Out in Indonesian, Making Out in Thai, Making Out in Korean, Making Out in Hindi, Making Out in Japanese, Making Out in Vietnamese, Making Out in Burmese, Making Out in Tagalog, Making Out in Hindi, Making Out in Arabic, Making Out in English, More Making Out in Korean, and More Making Out in Japanese.

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Tuttle Pocket Korean Dictionary

$9.99

A handy resource for travel, classroom learning and international business!

The Tuttle Pocket Korean Dictionary is the most up-to-date pocket Korean dictionary available; It covers the most up-to-date terms and expressions used daily in the Korean language.

This comprehensive, portable reference has Korean-English and English-Korean sections. It contains over 15,000 entries, featuring words and phrases most useful for conversational Korean. Both Korean characters and easy-to-pronounce romanized versions are included.

The two-color layout is user-friendly:

Easy-to-read headwords are in blue, so words and phrases can be located with ease
Useful notes throughout offer extra pointers on correct use of terms
Also includes a concise guide to Korean grammar basics, pronunciation, and characters

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Intermediate Spoken Chinese Practice Essentials

$27.95

Take your mastery of Mandarin Chinese to the next level with this comprehensive workbook and CD!

Learning to speak Mandarin Chinese requires many hours of practice — there's just no way around it! But by using this one-of-a-kind practice guide, together with whatever Chinese language-learning book or program you're already involved with, you can dramatically improve your ability to speak and comprehend spoken Chinese and Chinese grammar.

This book presents a wealth of tested and proven practice activities-including approximately 16 hours of audio recordings and over 200 pages of drills and exercises — to help you polish your spoken Chinese to a high intermediate-level. It can be used successfully with any intermediate-level Chinese language learning book (such as Intermediate Spoken Chinese) and enables you to quickly move from beginner to intermediate level proficiency in the language.

It's also beneficial for people with plans to travel to China, or who wish to brush up and review their spoken Chinese in preparation for an exam.

Intermediate Spoken Chinese Practice Essentials includes hundreds of activities that have been carefully designed to perfect and reinforce each aspect of your Chinese speaking and comprehension ability:

Pronunciation exercises
Vocabulary and grammar summaries
Substitution drills
Transformation and response drills
Role play and listening comprehension exercises
Dictation exercises
Translation exercises

Also included on the disk are printable PDF files for dozens of additional pages of useful activities.

If your goal is to learn Chinese at a higher level of mastery, Intermediate Spoken Chinese Practice Essentials offers the broadest range of activities and drills for you to use on their own or pair with another textbook to reach your desired expertise.

All media content is alternatively accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website.

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Learning Chinese Characters Volume 2

$10.95

Reinforce your written Chinese with this practice book for the best-selling Tuttle Learning Chinese Characters.

Learning Mandarin Chinese Characters helps students quickly learn the essential Chinese characters that are fundamental to the language. This character workbook is intended for self-study or classroom use and presents 135 high-frequency characters and over 405 prevalent words using these characters. These are the characters and words students need to know if they plan to take the official Chinese government HSK Level 2 Exam or the Advanced Placement (AP) Chinese Language and Culture Exam.

Each character is presented in a straightforward way. A step-by-step diagram shows how to write the character and boxes are provided for freehand writing practice. The meaning and pronunciation are given along with the key vocabulary compounds and an example sentence. Review exercises reinforce the learning process, and an index at the back allows you to look up the characters according to their English meanings or romanized Hanyu Pinyin pronunciation.

Key features of this Chinese workbook include:

Designed for HSK Level 2 and AP exam prep
Learn the 135 most written Chinese characters
Example sentences and over 405 vocabulary items
Step-by-step writing diagrams and practice boxes

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Japanese Kanji Fast Finder

$11.99

Anyone studying Kanji has wished for a reference that would enable them to look up a character by its shape alone.

Now, Japanese Kanji Fast Finder delivers precisely that: a study aid that lets users look up Japanese Kanji quickly and intuitively, without having to know their reading, radical or stroke count, and without having to learn yet another system. This easy-to-use reference book has been designed for dedicated learners of Japanese who know some Kanji, as well as general readers with interest in the written Japanese language.

Japanese Kanji Fast Finder features:

A thumb-index that allows for rapid access to any of the Kanji characters by their shapes
Large fonts and an easy-to-read layout to facilitate rapid scanning
Pronunciations and core English meanings at a glance
All 1,945 General Use Kanji as prescribed by the Japanese Ministry of Education
Comprehensive information for each Kanji, with the following: the core English meaning, ON (Chinese-derived) and KUN (native Japanese) readings, stroke count, and radical

Whether you're formally studying Japanese, or are a traveler, manga enthusiast, or Japanophile, this is the perfect reference for anyone looking to become more familiar with the Japanese characters.

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Beginning Japanese Phrases Writing Practice Pad

$14.99

Five minutes a day is all it takes to begin learning Japanese!

Beginning Japanese Phrases Writing Practice Pad is the perfect interactive resource for busy people who want to start learning Japanese or students looking for a fun way to review what they've learned. This interactive paper pad helps even those completely unfamiliar with the language learn and write 336 essential Japanese phrases—in just a few minutes a day!

Each tear-out sheet introduces a common Japanese phrase in bold, easy-to-read type, along with the pronunciation and meaning in English. Plus, language learners can use the provided practice boxes to try writing the phrase themselves! Cultural notes are provided on the back along with etiquette tips on when and how to use the phrase.

This language practice pad includes:

Contains over 275 tear-off sheets—each presenting a new and useful Japanese phrase
Each phrase is in Japanese script along with its pronunciation and English translation
Practice boxes are provided for you to write the phrase several times while memorizing it
Learn a new phrase each day and keep the practice sheets for easy review later
Helpful cultural notes and etiquette tips on Japanese usage are provided
Charts showing the 92 hiragana and katakana characters

Whether you're planning a trip to Japan or just looking to expand your vocabulary, this practice pad offers a quick and fun way to learn, reference, and review popular Japanese phrases. Five minutes a day is all you need—and you're on your way to speaking and writing Japanese!

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Tuttle Compact Indonesian Dictionary

$19.95

This compact and user-friendly Indonesian to English and English to Indonesian dictionary is the most comprehensive available today for English speakers.

The Tuttle Compact Indonesian Dictionary is a totally new bidirectional dictionary which provides English speakers with the very latest and most concise definitions for all commonly-used Indonesian words and phrases, including thousands of new terms that have been created in the past several years. It constitutes a vast improvement over all existing Indonesian dictionaries and is ideal for students, translators and teachers, as well as for use as a general reference dictionary. It can be used for travel and is also a great way to learn Indonesian as part of a course.

Covering over 30,000 words and expressions in a single compact volume, this dictionary provides detailed and in-depth treatment of all Indonesian language items. It includes a wide variety of new entries and collocations, cultural references, and sample sentences to illustrate precisely the meaning of each word. Common colloquial phrases and expressions which are not easily understood are also included. Special attention is given to verb forms, which are marked transitive or intransitive, with examples given as to their correct use.

This Indonesian dictionary:

Contains over 30,000 unique entries.
Indonesian-English and English-Indonesian sections.
Features colloquial expressions and newly-coined terms.
Is the most comprehensive Indonesian dictionary available for English speakers.

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Mini Vietnamese Dictionary

$6.99

This is the most up-to-date Vietnamese mini dictionary available! Ideal for any application where a handy, portable dictionary is required—whether for travel, business or study.

This powerful pocket reference contains the following essential features:

Bidirectional English-Vietnamese and Vietnamese-English sections
Covers 15,000 essential words, idioms, and expressions
Headwords printed in bold for quick and easy reference
Vietnamese words given in Romanized form for easy pronunciation
Latest computer, Internet, smartphone, and social media vocabulary

Whether you need a travel size dictionary for your trip to Vietnam or are learning the Vietnamese language in a classroom setting, this mini dictionary is an essential resource.

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Vietnamese Stories for Language Learners

$17.99

A great story can lead a reader on a cultural and linguistic journey—especially if it's in two languages!

Vietnamese Stories for Language Learners introduces 40 traditional Vietnamese folktales with bilingual Vietnamese and English versions presented on facing pages. Each story is followed by cultural notes, vocabulary lists, and a set of discussion questions and exercises for further comprehension.

Online audio recordings by native speakers help readers improve their pronunciation and inflection, while a Vietnamese-English glossary provides an easy way to reference unfamiliar terms. Illustrations by award-winning Vietnamese illustrators Nguyen Thi Hop and Nguyen Dong help to bring these traditional tales to life.

This book is a great supplementary reader for self-study learners or in Vietnamese language courses, but will be enjoyed by anyone who wishes to learn about Vietnamese folktales and culture.

Learn Vietnamese the fun way—through the country's rich literary history!

Audio recordings can be accessed at the Tuttle Publishing website

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Basic Korean

$18.99

With an emphasis on practical daily communication, Basic Korean is a great introduction to those looking to learn the language—whether on their own or with a teacher.

Learn Korean quickly and easily with the help of real-life conversations by native speakers, everyday Korean vocabulary and expressions, easy-to-understand grammar explanations, notes on social etiquette for those traveling to Korea and so much more!

With the help of 19 individual lessons, free online audio recordings, lively manga illustrations, comprehensive vocabulary lists and a bi-directional English-Korean/Korean-English dictionary, students get a complete overview of this exceedingly-popular language with the help of this book.

Each self-contained lesson contains the following key elements:

Authentic conversations to introduce new words and expressions
Vocabulary lists with an emphasis on everyday words and phrases
Simple notes explaining how to form sentences
Practice drills and exercises to help internalize what you have learned
Cultural notes explaining dos and don'ts, honorific language, etc.
Native speaker audio recordings to help with pronunciation

Whether used for self study or in a formal classroom setting, Basic Korean allows you to begin communicating from the very first lesson!

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Contemporary Japanese Workbook Volume 2

$14.99

This Japanese language workbook is a supplementary resource for Contemporary Japanese.

Self-studiers can also use it as a standalone workbook for practicing and learning Japanese on their own. It focuses on the four necessary language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing—and contains worksheets and activities covering vocabulary, grammar, and conversations in the context of daily school life, business, and travel. Included audio recordings contains drills, dialogs, and listening comprehension exercises for activities in the workbook.

Contemporary Japanese is a textbook series for beginning students of Japanese at the college or high school level. It is intended for classroom use as well as self-study. Each lesson in the books is concise and has a single, clearly-defined objective. All lessons make use of the "active discovery" approach which encourages rapid learning through "guess and try" problem-solving and participation as opposed to rote memorization. This highly efficient method uses real-life conversations that make learning fun by involving you in discussion with your peers. It also removes the fear of saying something wrong!

All media content is accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website.

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Intermediate Written Chinese Practice Essentials

$27.95

Part of the widely-used and highly acclaimed Kubler series, The Basic Chinese and Intermediate Chinese books provide separate but integrated "tracks" to help you learn to read, write and speak Chinese efficiently, at your own pace. Some students and teachers wish to emphasize speaking ability first, whereas others want to focus on learning to read and write Chinese at the same time. These Chinese language study books allow you the flexibility to acquire the spoken language and the written language with the method that best fits your needs.

With the internationally-recognized Kubler system and accompanying CD-ROM, you will:

Learn to use 288 high-frequency Chinese characters, and over 700 popular words written with them
Find yourself quickly reading and writing sentences with the correct Chinese grammar
Be taught both simplified and traditional characters; you may choose to learn one or both
Recognize a variety of fonts in both typeset and handwritten styles, to prepare you to use Chinese in many different contexts-from reading signs and newspapers, to computers and mobile phone texts
Listen to hours of native-speaker recordings on the enclosed CD-ROM, and have access to practice sheets and printable flashcards

Intermediate Written Chinese Practice Essentials stands out among Chinese books and textbooks for its dynamic study system and practical exercises, which will assist you in learning Chinese quickly and comfortably.

All disc content is alternatively accessible on tuttlepublishing.com/downloadable-content.

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Mini Burmese Dictionary

$6.99

Tuttle's Mini Burmese Dictionary is the most up-to-date Burmese dictionary available and is ideal for any application where a handy, portable dictionary is required.

This powerful pocket reference contains the following special features:

Bidirectional Burmese-English and English-Burmese sections.
4,000 to 5,000 entries in each direction.
Headwords printed in bold for quick and easy reference.
Romanized forms and Burmese script for all Burmese words.
A guide to pronunciation helps the user to pronounce Burmese words correctly.
Latest computer, Internet, mobile phone and social media vocabulary.
The ideal dictionary for business, study and travel.
May be used for all U.S. ESL standardized testing.

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Tagalog for Beginners

$19.95

Tagalog for Beginners is a straightforward and user-friendly guide to the Tagalog language.

It is the book to help you learn Tagalog (Filipino) on your own, quickly and accurately—whether you're traveling to the Philippines for a vacation or a business trip, or you have ties to the sizeable Tagalog-speaking community in the U.S., or you're merely a language lover.

From the fascinating history of Philippines' language to how you speak it, join skilled teacher Barrios on a guided introduction—with a practical focus. After journeying through the carefully-paced explanations, conversations, cultural info, and activities in Tagalog for Beginners, learners will be able to use Tagalog (Filipino) in a wide range of everyday situations. From shopping for food to asking directions, from telling time to expressing how you feel, this book gives you the communication skills you need. The online audio recordings help reinforce pronunciation and improve listening comprehension.

Helpful suggestions guide heritage learners (those of Filipino descent but born outside the Philippines) on how to use the book most effectively for their needs.

Key features include:

Accompanying online audio recordings.
Realistic dialogues to bring the language to life.
Activities and exercises to help you read, write, speak and understand.
Notes on the Tagalog language and history.
A specific section guides native (heritage) learners and instructors on how to use the book most effectively for their needs.

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Korean Language Writing Practice Book

$9.99

This beautiful notebook of blank writing templates is perfect for practicing your written Korean Hangul!

Each double page spread has squared paper on the right-hand side for practicing formation of the Korean alphabet characters, and lined paper on the left-hand side for note taking. Ideal for TOPIK exam prep, the notebook includes a ten-page reference section with Hangul alphabet charts, key vocabulary, basic grammar tips, and guided writing practice for key words and phrases.

Over 100 pages of alternating lined and square grid paper for note-taking and writing practice, as well as easy-to-reference tips and charts, including:

Korean Hangul alphabet charts
Key vocabulary lists
Basic grammar tips
Free online audio recording for pronunciation and listening comprehension

The 100+ pages of blank lined and square-grid paper offer students all the space they need to write, write, write, and master their written Korean! Practice writing Hangul characters, words and phrases on the squared paper and use the lined pages to take notes alongside your textbook or video.

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The Second 100 Chinese Characters: Simplified Character Edition

$6.99

This book is a quick and easy way to learn the second 100 basic Chinese traditional characters.

The major struggle facing all beginning Chinese language students is to learn to recognize, read and write hundreds of Chinese characters. A working knowledge of characters is essential for any student wishing to learn Chinese. The Second 100 Chinese Characters adopts a structural approach that helps students to overcome this initial difficulty and quickly master the basic Chinese characters that are fundamental to this language. This book contains characters that have been carefully selected and sequenced for rapid and effective learning.

For effective learning, memorization and practice, each Chinese character is shown separately on a single page, together with its English definitions, hanyu pinyin romanization, alternate form (if any), a stroke order guide and ample space for writing practice. The stroke order guides introduce the student to the standard stroke sequence used in writing the characters, by tracing over them. After learning the correct stroke order, the student can then practice writing the character on their own, thus reinforcing recognition and memorization. Large boxes with grid lines for correct proportions are provided. Related compounds and phrases containing each character are also included to assist in vocabulary building. Three indexes (alphabetically by the English meanings and the pinyin romanization, and by radicals) are provided at the back of the book for quick and easy reference, along with extra sheets of blank boxes for writing practice. This book features

The second 100 most frequently-used Chinese characters.
Foundation characters for the HSK A level language proficiency test.
Standard hanyu pinyin romanizations.
Step-by-step stroke order guides and ample space for writing practice.
Over 500 words and phrases containing the basic characters.
Concise English definitions.

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Reading & Writing Thai: A Workbook for Self-Study

$14.99

Learn the basics of the Thai language quickly with this essential book!

Reading & Writing Thai is the perfect way to begin learning the Thai language. It teaches you how to pronounce, read, and write all the sounds and letters, including the difficult tones. The book is specifically designed for beginners with no previous experience in studying or speaking Thai.

This easy-to-use workbook shows you how to write and pronounce each letter correctly and then shows you how they are combined into syllables and words. Before you know it you'll be reading and writing complete sentences! The book comes with free audio recordings by native Thai speakers, allowing you to hone your pronunciation and listening skills.

This comprehensive workbook and language guide for beginners includes:

An introduction to all the sounds of the language including vowels, consonants and tones
Exercises, quizzes and a final review section to reinforce the lessons in the book
Free downloadable flash cards to help you learn the alphabet and basic vocabulary
Free audio recordings by native Thai speakers

Reading & Writing Thai is the perfect book for self-study or learning Thai with a teacher.

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Lao Basics

$16.95

This is a concise, do-it- yourself guide to the Lao language

Lao Basics teaches conversational Lao from the very beginning with an emphasis on reading and writing an is the easiest way to learn Lao. Students of Thai will find Lao quite simple, as much of these two languages are the same or very similar. These languages derive from Sanskrit and share many of the same consonants, vowels, vocabulary and grammar. Lao Basics is organized so that you first learn to read Lao, write Lao, speak Lao and comprehend the 26 consonants in their tonal classes. Once you have mastered these, you will study the 28 vowels in subsets. Within each vowel grouping, you will learn vocabulary, conversational phrases, alphabetical order and sentence structure through exercises that grow more challenging as your vocabulary increases.

As you progress through Lao Basics, vocabulary from previous lessons will regularly be repeated, and your command of the written and spoken language will steadily improve. And you can do all this on your own. Each chapter's Lao words and exercises have been recorded in the accompanying online audio files, and all of the exercises answers are in the back of the book.

Highlights of this book are:

Throughout, review exercises with answer keys help you polish your skills.
The vocabulary and phrases are written in Lao script, and are accompanied by pronunciations that help English speakers to say them accurately.
The online audio recordings include every vocabulary item, sample phrases, and exercises so that you can learn from native voices.

All media content is accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website.

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Everyday Malay Phrase Book and Dictionary

$14.95

This is a travel size, easy-to-use Malay phrasebook, dictionary, and beginning Malay language book

Bahasa Malaysia (literally "the Malaysian language") is based on Malay which is the mother tongue of the Malays of the Peninsula and the people of central eastern Sumatra. Malay is closely related to languages throughout Indonesia, the Philippines and the Pacific Islands, and it has been for centuries the lingua franca of Southeast Asia. The lessons in this book are prioritized, with more important words and phrases being give first, so that you may profit no matter how deeply into the book you go. By studying the first section only, you acquire a basic "survival" Bahasa Malaysia, and by mastering the first three sections you should be able to get around quite well on your own. In order to present each lesson clearly as a unit and reinforce learning, Malay vocabulary is often repeated. Colloquial Malay, which is the most commonly spoken and the most readily understood form of the language, is used here rather than "formal" Bahasa Malaysia. Care has been taken to include only vocabulary that has immediate practical application for visitors. By repetition and memorization of the materials, you will quickly gain a grasp of the language's basic elements. Rather than include long and tedious lists of words and phrases in the lessons themselves, we have appended at the back of the book a miniature bilingual dictionary that should be adequate for the needs of most tourists. At the end of the book you will also find additional information on the use of verb and noun affixes, and further suggestions to learn Malay. Everyday Malay includes:

Over 2,000 of the most commonly used Malaysian words and phrases.
A useful and concise Malay dictionary.
Extensive notes on grammar and the Malay language.
Cultural do's and dont's that will make your visit go smoothly.

Knowing a few simple phrases of Malay opens up an entirely new and more fulfilling travel experience. Malaysians love it if you can communicate in their language, and in only a few short hours this book allows you to do just that!

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Essential Tagalog Phrasebook & Dictionary

$9.99

Essential Tagalog Phrasebook & Dictionary presents the practical language of everyday interactions, conveyed in a way that's clear, concise, accessible and enjoyable. It includes fundamental sentences used when meeting people, starting conversations, and asking and replying to questions, as well as a basic grammar and pronunciation guide to help you start speaking Tagalog right away.

Terms and phrases covering mobile phones, wireless and social media help you make the most of the language. In addition, sentences on the essentials of travel help visitors navigate the basics of arranging accommodations, dining out, dealing with transportation and emergencies and more.

This resource includes:

Over 1,500 essential sentences for everyday use
A glossary containing over 2,000 terms and expressions
A handy format for finding the information you need quickly and easily
Latest Tagalog vocabulary and phrases for smart phones, social media and more

In this book you'll find:

Expressions for meeting people, asking and answering simple questions and starting up friendly conversations
A pronunciation guide and grammar notes explaining the basic sounds and sentence patterns of the language
New manga illustrations showing key phrases and situations
Phrases for technology, WiFi, smartphones and social media
A useful English-Tagalog dictionary so the right word and phrase is always at your fingertips!
Travel tips, cultural notes and more—allowing you to interact with Tagalog speakers without making serious blunders

Whether you're a total beginner or have some experience with the language, this is a reference you'll turn to again and again when visiting the Philippines or interacting with Tagalog speakers.

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Elementary Mandarin Chinese Textbook

$29.99

Elementary Mandarin Chinese Textbook is a new beginner Mandarin Chinese course which enables you to quickly learn the basics of the language. The 24 lessons in this book are meant to be used in 3 hours per week of class instruction over one academic year. Students will need another 2-3 hours of outside practice and review for every hour of class time, using the materials in the accompanying Elementary Mandarin Chinese Workbook.

These books can also be used by self-study learners due to the extensive explanations and free supplementary materials available — including online audio and video recordings and flash cards.

The entire course can be completed in 25 to 35 weeks and teaches you the basic skills of speaking, reading and writing Mandarin Chinese at a conversational level. Each lesson starts with a dialogue and includes a list of new and supplementary Chinese vocabulary along with questions and grammar notes about the dialogue, a reading section and extensive exercises (that are in the Workbook).

Elementary Mandarin Chinese Textbook offers the following significant advantages over other similar textbooks:

Common, everyday Chinese dialogues are used—complete with vocabulary lists and questions and storylines based on actual everyday experiences in China
Chinese grammar is explained in simple, non-technical terms with useful notes and tips given
Reading exercises are provided for all new words and phrases in each lesson
Free online audio recordings by native speakers from different regions of China help you not only acquire correct pronunciation, but also to understand Chinese speakers who have different accents
Illustrations and supplementary video clips add authenticity to the materials in the book
A Chinese-English dictionary, downloadable flash cards and supplementary exercises are all provided

Both Chinese characters and Pinyin Romanized forms are given throughout the book (except for the reading exercises), so this book can be used by students who wish to focus on learning the spoken language, as well as those who are learning to read and write the Chinese characters simultaneously.

This textbook should be used in conjunction with Elementary Mandarin Chinese Workbook and the included audio files, which can be downloaded free directly from the Tuttle website.

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Periplus Pocket Indonesian Dictionary

$7.99

Look up words quickly and easily with this travel-sized Indonesian dictionary.

Intended for use by tourists, students, and business people traveling to Indonesia, Periplus Pocket Indonesian Dictionary is an essential tool for communication and a great way to learn Indonesian. It features all the essential Indonesian vocabulary appropriate for beginning to intermediate students. It's handy pocket format and easy-to-read type will make any future trip to Indonesia much easier.

In addition to being an excellent English-to-Indonesian dictionary and Indonesian-to-English dictionary, Periplus Pocket Indonesian Dictionary contains important notes on the Indonesian language, Indonesian grammar and Indonesian pronunciation. All words are written in English as well as Indonesian script so that in the case of difficulties the book can simply be shown to the person the user is trying to communicate with.

This Indonesian dictionary contains:

Bidirectional English-Indonesian and Indonesian-English sections
Over 12,000 essential words and expressions
Headwords printed in bold for quick and easy reference
Latest computer, mobile phone, Internet and social media terms
A basic overview of grammar and pronunciation

This handy reference guide provides the essentials of Indonesian pronunciation that will ensure you are always understood when speaking.

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Instant Korean

$6.95

It's amazing how 100 key words and phrases provide instant communication!

Do you want to speak conversational Korean but are too busy to study it? Are you visiting Korea for a short time and want a Korean phrase book to help you communicate? If so, this Korean phrasebook for you. It's tiny 0.4 x 4.1 x 5.9 inches size makes it incredibly convenient to travel with but without losing the essential content needed for communication. This new, expanded edition contains 15% more content, fun manga-style illustrations, and additional information on which destinations, personalities and trends are hot in Korea right now!

The idea of Instant Korean is simple—learn 100 words and phrases and say 1,000 things. The trick is knowing which 100 words to learn, but the author Boye Demente has solved the problem, choosing only those words you'll hear again and again. Even with a Korean language vocabulary this small, you'll be surprised how quickly you can learn Korean and how fluently you too can communicate in Korean. An English-Korean dictionary makes looking up words and phrases quick and straightforward. Here's a sample of what you'll be able to do with this Korean phrasebook:

Meet people.
Go shopping.
Ask directions.
Ride the subway.
Order food and drinks.
And much more.

About the new edition:
This revised edition has manga illustrations to give visual cues for language use in context, and useful cultural notes on what's proper in Korea—how to address someone based on the hierarchy in societal structure (age, gender and how well acquainted with the other party), how to get the attention of a wait staff in a restaurant, etc.

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Learn Japanese with Manga Volume Two

$19.99

Advance Your Japanese Through Manga— Next Step: Fluency!

If you loved Learn Japanese with Manga Volume 1 (or if you're ready to step up your Japanese fluency), then this is the book for you! This volume takes you deeper into the Japanese language through immersive manga stories, real-life expressions, and advanced grammar. It's everything you need to progress from beginner to intermediate fluency—with no romaji crutches!

Join Nuria, a Spanish journalist now in Tokyo, as she continues her adventure and unravels the mystery of the elusive kage (shadow). As the story intensifies, so does your command of Japanese!

What You'll Learn in Volume 2:

Over 200 essential kanji—presented with engaging context and no romanizations
How to build complex sentences, use relative clauses, and master honorifics
Useful phrases for ordering food, asking for help, and navigating unexpected situations
Five thrilling manga chapters, building your skills through story-driven immersion
Reinforcement of hiragana and katakana
Free native-speaker audio recordings to train your ear and polish pronunciation
A complete bidirectional dictionary and answer key included!

Whether you're self-studying or learning with a teacher, this book provides hundreds of exercises, real-world examples, and plenty of humor and action to keep you engaged. The manga storyline continues to evolve—so will your Japanese!

Includes online audio for all dialogues
Designed for teens and adults who want to actually speak Japanese
NOTE: Contains some mature content; recommended for ages 16+

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Basic Chinese - Speaking & Listening Practice Book

$19.99

This comprehensive Mandarin workbook can be used with any textbook or on its own to dramatically enhance your Mandarin speaking and listening skills.

No matter what textbook you're using to learn Mandarin, it requires a lot of practice. Here is a wealth of effective activities and drills—plus over 16 hours of audio recordings—to help you improve your spoken Mandarin Chinese quickly and effectively.

This book follows the Basic Mandarin Chinese—Speaking & Listening textbook but works equally well with other coursebooks or on its own. The free companion resources contain hours of audio recording as well as printable PDF files providing hundreds of pages of extra practice exercises and activities.

Basic Mandarin Chinese—Speaking & Listening Practice Book includes hundreds of carefully designed activities to help you with every aspect of your speaking skills, including:

Pronunciation exercises
Vocabulary and Grammar summaries
Substitution drills
Transformation and Response drills
Role Playing and Listening Comprehension
Dictation exercises
Translation exercises

The companion media kit contains:

16 hours of audio recordings by native Mandarin speakers
Printable practice pages
Printable exercises and activities

About the Basic Mandarin Chinese series:
Respected Chinese language educator Dr. Cornelius Kubler has taught Mandarin Chinese to diplomats, business people and students for several decades—using an effective learning system with two separate but integrated "tracks" to help you learn the spoken and written forms of the language more efficiently and more successfully. The materials in this series have been acclaimed as a breakthrough in Mandarin Chinese language learning. This book is a new edition of Basic Spoken Chinese: Practice Essentials.

All media content is accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website.

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Writing Japanese Katakana

$10.95

Mastering written Japanese begins with consistent practice, and Writing Japanese Katakana is an engaging workbook designed to get students started with confidence.

This workbook focuses on katakana, one of the essential syllabaries of Japanese writing, used primarily for foreign words, names, and expressive sounds. With a carefully designed layout, it provides a straightforward approach to learning and mastering the 46 basic katakana characters—an essential foundation for anyone learning Japanese.

Each character is presented with brushed, handwritten, and typed examples, enhancing recognition and helping students grasp the correct form. The workbook's spacious layout allows for extensive practice to support memorization and accurate character formation. Entertaining illustrations and fun examples of related words written in katakana add an enjoyable element to the learning process.

Ideal for both young learners and adults new to Japanese, Writing Japanese Katakana includes:

Grayed-out, trace-over characters for guided practice
Practice sentences to reinforce retention
Brief insights into each character's origins, helping foster visual recall

This workbook offers an effective, hands-on introduction to katakana, making it a valuable tool for beginners of all ages.

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Survival Vietnamese

$6.95

A handy Vietnamese phrasebook and guide to the Vietnamese language, Survival Vietnamese contains basic vocabulary necessary for getting around.

This book contains all the necessary words and phrases for speaking Vietnamese in any kind of setting. Perfect for students, tourists, or business people learning Vietnamese or traveling to Vietnam, it also contains a beginner guide to the Vietnamese language, allowing for a deeper understanding of Vietnamese than a typical Vietnamese phrasebook or Vietnamese dictionary.

The phrasebook book is broken into four basic sections: Common Vietnamese Expressions and Key Words, Essential Vietnamese Communication Tools, Vietnamese Travel Vocabulary, and making your own sentences. All Vietnamese words and phrases are written in Romanized form as well phonetically, making pronouncing Vietnamese a breeze. Authentic Vietnamese script is also included so that in the case of difficulties the book can be shown to the person the user is trying to communicate with.

This phrasebook includes:

Hundreds of useful Vietnamese words and expressions
An A-Z index which allows the book to function as an English-Vietnamese dictionary
Romanized forms, phonetic spellings, and Vietnamese script for all words and phrases
A concise background and history of the Vietnamese language
A complete guide to Vietnamese pronunciations
A concise guide to using Vietnamese tones
A brief introduction to Vietnamese grammar

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Japanese for Beginners

$18.95

Japanese for Beginners is a straightforward learning guide which enables beginners to pick up a functional knowledge of spoken Japanese very quickly and easily.

This complete Japanese language package has helped many thousands of people learn to speak colloquial Japanese. It is designed for busy people who wish to pick up a working knowledge of Japanese on their own in just a few days, rather than a few years. Japanese for Beginners makes this possible by providing a firm grounding in grammar and sentence structure using dialogues and vocabulary that reflect authentic Japanese situations and manga comic strips to emphasize contemporary culture and humor.

Key features of Japanese for Beginners:

Practical Japanese phrases help you converse with ease.
Comic strips (Japanese manga) and dialogues bring Japanese to life.
Exercises help you to practice speaking and listening.
Online audio features native Japanese speakers to help you pronounce Japanese like a pro.

Drills and exercises are included in each chapter to help you practice the sentence patterns and vocabulary, and the native speakers audio recordings are invaluable in teaching the correct pronunciation of Japanese words

About this new edition:
Japanese for Beginners is now expanded to include IT, Social Media, mobile phone conversations and texting!

All audio content is alternatively accessible on tuttlepublishing.com/downloadable-content.

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Thai Stories for Language Learners

$17.99

The most enjoyable way to learn about an unfamiliar culture is through its stories—especially when they're told in two languages!

Thai Stories for Language Learners introduces 28 entertaining Thai stories with bilingual Thai and English versions presented on facing pages. The stories are adapted from traditional folktales with roots in the Thai oral tradition, classic Thai literature, and Thai versions of the Indian Jataka Tales—which describe the past lives of the Buddha.

The stories in this book include:

"The Frightened Rabbit" is a well-known story about rabbit who hears a loud thundering sound and concludes it is a landslide, without investigating further. He runs about telling others of the landslide, thus causing unnecessary panic.

"A Horse-faced Woman" is one of the most popular folktales in Thailand because the heroine's appearance and character differ vastly from other Thai heroines. Her equine appearance, unpopularity with fellow villagers, and passionate desires to marry the handsome Prince Pin Thong collide.

"A Myth of Phra Ruang" is a classic tale popular among Thai people. It tells the story of a legendary hero—Phra Ruang—who frees the people of Lavo (Lopburi) from the ancient Khmer rulers. When the Khmer king tries to kill him, Phra Ruang escapes and is ordained as a monk.

And many more!

Alongside each story, readers will find:

A list of key vocabulary in the Thai script, Romanized form, and the English meanings
A set of questions and writing activities
A Thai pronunciation guide
Online audio recording in order to improve pronunciation and comprehension.

This book will be of interest to learners who are beginning to read and write the Thai language and would like additional practice, as well as to general readers interested in learning about Thai culture.

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Easy Mandarin Chinese

$14.95

Concise and user-friendly, Easy Mandarin Chinese is designed for anyone who wants to learn Mandarin Chinese—whether on their own or with a teacher.

This language learning book introduces the learner to all the basics of the Chinese language and teaches practical daily conversations and vocabulary. It enables users to begin efficiently communicating from the very first day, and its compact size makes it an excellent tool for travelers or business people looking to learn Chinese on the road without giving up on any content.

This Mandarin language learning book includes:

Useful notes on the Chinese script, pronunciation, sentence structure, vocabulary, and grammar
Sections covering greetings, requests, idiomatic expressions and everyday situations
Cultural information about Chinese etiquette as well as do's and don'ts
A glossary of the most commonly-used Mandarin Chinese words and phrases
Companion audio with many hours of native-speaker recordings of the dialogues, vocabulary and exercises.

All media content is accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website.

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Essential Japanese Grammar

$19.95

Essential Japanese Grammar is an indispensable study guide for students of the Japanese language at all levels.

Long the standard in Japanese language education, it provides clear, jargon-free explanations of how Japanese grammar works and offers hundreds of example sentences. An essential handbook for self-study or the classroom, students will find that a strong foundation in grammar is vital to those wishing to learn Japanese.

Essential Japanese Grammar presents many unique features. First, grammatical terminology has been kept to a minimum so that extensive prior knowledge of grammar is not required. Second, abundant example sentences are written in Japanese characters (kana and kanji) followed by romanji and English translations. Third, the authors have tried to reveal aspects of grammar that may not be found in comparable grammar books—such as rare Japanese verbs, adjectival nouns, clauses, adverbs, etc.

This Japanese grammar book contains:

Parts of speech.
Sentence constructions.
Conjugations forms.
Speech styles and tones.
Accentuation rules.
Essential words and functional elements.
An appendix for referencing and cross-referencing Japanese words.

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Tuttle Compact Mandarin Chinese Dictionary

$16.95

This is a compact and user-friendly English-Chinese and Chinese-English dictionary.

The Tuttle Compact Chinese Dictionary is a completely new reference dictionary designed for English speakers who are learning or using Chinese as a foreign language. It contains more than 48,000 words and expressions, including all the words required for the official HSK Chinese Language Proficiency Examination. Entries are carefully selected to reflect the latest usage in the spheres of business, technology, sports and media. For each Chinese word, the pronunciation, word classes and definitions are given together with other useful information on measure words, and idiomatic expressions.

Over 5,000 example sentences are provided to show how the words are used in real-life situations. All Chinese words and phrases are presented in Chinese characters and pinyin so that users can immediately pronounce the characters with ease and accuracy. A concise guide to Chinese pronunciation, tones and grammar is found at the front of the dictionary, as well as lists of common character components and measure words. A Radical Index and Stroke Order Index are given for all Chinese words listed in the Chinese-English section of the dictionary

Contains over 48,000 entries, including all high-frequency Chinese and English words
All Chinese words and phrases presented in Chinese characters and pinyin
User-friendly presentation with idioms and example sentences
The idea reference dictionary for students, and business people

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Survival Hindi

$6.95

A handy Hindi phrasebook and guide to the Hindi language, Survival Hindi contains basic vocabulary necessary for getting around.

This book contains all the necessary words and phrases for speaking Hindi in any kind of setting. Perfect for students, tourists, or business people learning Hindi or traveling to India, it also contains a beginner guide to the Indian language, allowing for a deeper understanding of Hindi than a typical Hindi phrasebook or Hindi dictionary. The book is broken into eight basic sections, covering everything from common Hindi expressions and key words to ordering in a restaurant. All Hindi words and phrases are written in Romanized form as well phonetically, making pronouncing Hindi a breeze. For example, one of the words for hello, namaskar is also written as num-us-kaar. Authentic Indian script (Devanagari) is also included so that in the case of difficulties the book can be shown to the person the user is trying to communicate with.

This phrasebook includes:

Hundreds of useful Hindi words and expressions.
An A-Z index with more than 1,000 words allowing the book to function as an English to Hindi dictionary.
Romanized forms, phonetic spellings, and Hindi script (Devanagari) for all words and phrases.
A concise background and history of the Hindi language.
An introduction to the Hindi Alphabet.
A pronunciation guide for Hindi.
A guide to Hindi grammar.

Not everyone has time to attend regular Hindi classes. A busy schedule, however, does not mean you cannot learn Hindi. With this fun and easy Hindi phrase book, you will soon be speaking Hindi without fear or fuss! Titles in this bestselling phrase book series include: Survival Japanese, Survival Arabic, Survival Chinese, Survival Tagalog, Survival Hindi, and Survival Korean

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Essential Japanese Phrasebook & Dictionary

$9.95

Essential Japanese Phrase Book & Dictionary teaches you the practical phrases and expressions needed for common, everyday interactions in Japan in a clear, concise, accessible and enjoyable way.

Key features of this Japanese phrasebook and dictionary include:

Over 1,500 practical phrases for everyday use
An English to Japanese dictionary with over 2,000 terms and expressions
Essential expressions used for meeting people, starting conversations, and asking and replying to simple questions
Manga illustrations to illustrate critical phrases and situations
A pronunciation guide and Japanese grammar notes explain the basic sounds and sentence patterns of the Japanese language
The latest Japanese vocabulary and phrases for smartphones, social media and more
Japan travel tips, cultural notes and much more!

All words and phrases are in Romanized form as well as the Japanese script. Basic Japanese grammar and pronunciation notes get you speaking right away, and tips on culture and etiquette allow you to interact in Japanese without making serious blunders.

Whether you're a novice or have some experience with the language, this is a reference you'll turn to again and again when visiting Japan and interacting with Japanese people.

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Tuttle Learner's Chinese-English Dictionary

$7.99

This Mandarin Chinese Dictionary is for elementary to intermediate learners of Chinese.

Tuttle Learner's Chinese-English Dictionary was designed specifically for elementary to intermediate learners of Chinese and contains all 3,051 vocabulary items prescribed for Levels A and B of the internationally recognized test of Mandarin language proficiency, Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK).

This self-contained dictionary has over 5,000 headwords—those required for HSK Levels A and B, plus important proper nouns and common idioms. Extensive notes on culture, grammar and meaning are included to enhance understanding and ensure correct usage. Students attempting to learn Chinese will find this dictionary to be an essential guide to the Chinese language as well as a reliable reference tool.

This Chinese dictionary contains:

The 5,000+ most frequently used Chinese vocabulary items.
All entries contain Romanized Chinese forms (hanyu pinyin), simplified Chinese characters (hanzi) as well as traditional Chinese characters if they exist.
Terms are searchable by Chinese-English or English-Chinese.
All Chinese entries are arranged alphabetically by Romanized Mandarin Chinese forms (hanyu pinyin).
Chinese word components are listed and analyzed to facilitate understanding.
Over 3,500 sample sentences to demonstrate how each word is used.
Detailed notes on culture, grammar and usage.
Chinese translations for common English names and places in China.

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Tuttle Practical Cambodian Dictionary

$16.95

This is a compact and travel-friendly Cambodian-English, and English-Cambodian dictionary

The Tuttle Practical Cambodian Dictionary answers the need for a dictionary of Cambodian that is handy, current, and useful to those with little or no experience with the Cambodian language. With other Cambodian dictionaries are designed for those who can read Cambodian script, this dictionary provides entries in both script and romanized form. Entries provide clear, precise definitions and sample phrases to illustrate the natural use of the language. Foreigners learning Cambodian and Cambodians learning English will find this dictionary a reliable and effective reference tool for their studies. Useful features include:

both English-Cambodian and Combodian-English sections.
Approximately 5,500 entries.
All entries in both romanized and Cambodian script.
Helpful appendixes and sample usages.
Handy, compact size.

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Write Your Name in Japanese Kanji

$9.95

This book is intended to help you easily determine your Japanese name and learn the most suitable way to write it with Japanese Kanji.

Japan more than most countries, places emphasis on harmoniously blending in with others. In fact, it has not one, but two proverbs similar to the Western, "When in Rome…" Go ni itte wa, go ni shigagae, or "Obey the customs of the village you enter;" and Deru kugi wa utareru, or "The nail that sticks up will be hammered." This suggests, then that the Westerner who manages to leap across the cultural chasm and adapt his or her name to the vernacular is taking the first step toward a happy and productive stay among the Japanese. Even though an English name might not have an equivalent Japanese name, Write Your Name in Kanji will help you understand what goes into selecting a name, and will present a number of choices so that you can pick the most appropriate characters to represent your own name in the Japanese language. In doing so, this book may even help give you a better understanding of your original English (or other) name.

As you will see with this Kanji book, you may consider several different Japanese equivalents for your name and select the most appropriate to your tastes and character. If you are not satisfied with the meaning carried by your original English name, chances are that you can find a name approximating it phonetically but containing a fabulous meaning that your English name lacks. You may decide to use one of the "attention-getting transcriptions" to amuse your friends or deliver such an unforgettable first impression that new business associates will never forget you. If you stick to the original meaning of your English name, you may also find a corresponding one in fascinating kanji. If you prefer a simple phonetic transcription, you can simply elect to render your name in its katakana or hiragana equivalent.

Once you've selected a name that appeals to you, you might even have it engraved into a hanko (a seal or stamp always required in lieu of a handwritten signature for official or business-related documents) and officially register it in Japan. You will be issued a certificate legitimizing your seal, and the characters it bears, as legally valid and binding on any official document you affix it to in Japan. This would certainly make an impression on your Japanese friends or associates!

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Elementary Vietnamese

$29.99

For beginning learners of Vietnamese, here's everything needed to learn the language effectively!

Speak, read and write Vietnamese as it's actually used in real-life contexts in Vietnam today. This book has everything you need to learn the language effectively and to quickly achieve basic proficiency.

No prior knowledge of Vietnamese is necessary
Learn to communicate in everyday situations
Connect with the cultural context of the language
Includes 8 hours of native-speaker audio recordings

Elementary Vietnamese was originally developed for classroom use at Harvard University and is designed to provide a solid grounding in Vietnamese grammar, usage and pronunciation. The lessons are carefully structured to guide you through the essential sentence patterns from your first encounter with them in dialogues to more detailed explanations and exercises. Each lesson contains a helpful cultural note and commonly-used proverbs and idiomatic expressions.

This revised edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect recent developments in the language and culture. It includes audio recordings by native Vietnamese speakers for all of the lessons. Innovative pronunciation drills help you to improve your pronunciation and new usage examples, exercises and photos explore the diversity, heritage and history of today's Vietnam.

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Japanese Genkouyoushi Character Writing Workbook

$9.99

Learn to write Japanese the traditional way!

This is the ideal workbook to use when learning to write Japanese in the traditional Genkouyoushi manner using vertical boxes. It includes a complete introduction to all 92 hiragana and katakana letters as well as the basic kanji needed for the AP and JLPT tests.

The main body of the workbook has over 100 pages of blank vertical grids for handwriting practice as well as lined pages for notes. It also includes several pages of guided Audio Recordings handwriting exercises for the hiragana and katakana letters and 35 essential kanji characters, long with a list of vocabulary commonly appearing on Japanese language proficiency tests.

Free online audio recordings by native Japanese speakers help you practice the pronunciations of all the letters and words in the book.

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Essential Indonesian

$10.95

This portable, user–friendly Indonesian language guide and phrasebook is the cheapest and easiest way to learn Indonesian before and during your trip.

If you only want to purchase one Indonesian language book—Essential Indonesian is the way to go. Part of Tuttle Publishing's Essential Series, it is a great first introduction and beginner guide to the language of Indonesia and is also designed as a Indonesian phrasebook, making it the most versatile Indonesian language learning tool on the market.

Perfect for business people or tourist traveling to Indonesia or for students who want to supplement their learning, this book's easy indexing feature allows it to act as an Indonesian phrase book or as an English–Indonesian Dictionary. A clever "point to" feature allows you to simply point to a phrase translated in Indonesian without the need to say a single word. You will soon find yourself turning to Essential Indonesian again and again when visiting Indonesia and working or interacting with Indonesians

In this book you will find:

Over 1500 practical sentences for everyday use.
A glossary of over 200 terms and expressions.
Extensive information about Indonesian grammar and pronunciation.
Terms and phrases covering essential aspects of traveling and living in Indonesia.
Latest Indonesian vocabulary and phrases for smartphones, social media and more.

This beginner Indonesian book will help you to quickly and easily learn Indonesian. Your ability to read Indonesian, write Indonesian, speak Indonesian, and comprehend Indonesian will be vastly improved without having to take an entire Indonesian language class.

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Writing Japanese Hiragana

$10.95

Mastering written Japanese begins with hands-on practice, and Writing Japanese Hiragana offers the perfect starting point. With a spacious, easy-to-use format, this workbook encourages students to dive right in and start learning.

Written Japanese combines three scripts: the phonetic syllabaries hiragana and katakana, along with kanji characters derived from Chinese ideographs. This workbook zeroes in on the forty-six basic hiragana characters, used for native Japanese words not represented by kanji. A solid grasp of hiragana is essential for any dedicated Japanese learner.

Each hiragana character is presented in brushed, handwritten, and typed formats to boost recognition and understanding. Generous writing space allows for ample practice, ensuring each character is memorized accurately and confidently. Charming illustrations and engaging onomatopoeic examples make learning interactive and enjoyable, reinforcing character retention through a fun, memorable approach.

Ideal for both young learners and adults new to Japanese, Writing Japanese Hiragana includes:

Grayed-out, trace-over characters for guided practice
Practice sentences to reinforce retention
Brief insights into each character's origins, helping foster visual recall

This workbook offers an effective, hands-on introduction to hiragana, making it a valuable tool for beginners of all ages.

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Learning Vietnamese

$15.99

Dive into language learning with this comprehensive introduction to Vietnamese!

This book teaches you to speak, read and write Vietnamese quickly through practical everyday conversations and concise notes on everything from pronunciation and tones to grammar. All Vietnamese words and sentences are given in the usual forms with phonetic equivalents for easy pronunciation, along with English meanings.

The key features of this book include:

Carefully-designed lessons for beginners with no prior experience
Basic vocabulary and sentence patterns used in daily conversations
Extensive exercises and drills to help you practice what you have learned
Cultural notes to help you understand Vietnamese customs and norms
Free native-speaker audio recordings and printable flash cards available online

Suitable for classroom use or self-study, the book includes useful notes and explanations on sentence structure, honorific forms, idiomatic expressions, and etiquette dos and don'ts. A useful dictionary of commonly-used Vietnamese words and phrases is provided at the back.

This is a complete language learning course for beginners, making it the all-in-one guide that the apps don't offer!

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Hello Korean Volume 1

$29.99

K-Drama star Lee Joon-gi teams up with Language Learning Experts to bring you this all-in-one guide for beginners who want to learn Korean as it's actually spoken in Seoul today!

Korean is one of the fastest-growing second languages in the world, due to the huge popularity of Korean pop music, food and K-dramas. This book is designed to meet the needs of people who want to learn the language quickly and accurately—especially Korean pop culture fans!

It features colorful drawings and a cast of youthful friends—Koreans and foreigners—who live in Seoul, hang out together, and have fun exploring the city. It also features Korean film and TV star Lee Joon-gi, who not only provides audio recordings of the dialogues, but contributes a series of stories about his favorite places and things to do in Seoul!

Each chapter is organized as follows:

An opening dialogue on a topic such as shopping or making plans
A list of useful Korean vocabulary and everyday expressions that are commonly used
Grammar explanations, conversations and exercises to help you learn
"Talking with Lee Joon-gi" when you can respond to prompts as though you are talking to him!
A round-up summary of key words, phrases and concepts in the chapter
"Lee Joon-gi's Seoul" — The actor's favorite things to do, such as idol spotting!

This book is designed by two leading Korean language experts—Jiyoung Park and Soyoung Yoo—to be used either as a classroom textbook or for self-study.

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Lao for Beginners

$19.95

This is an effective and concise self–study Lao language book.

Lao for Beginners is for the person who is beginning to learn Lao. It is an incredibly useful introduction to spoken Lao for tourists, businesspeople or students. Lao for Beginners is primarily a workbook full of exercises to help beginners practice and acquire the ability to communicate with Lao people in spoken Lao. It is not a phrase book to scratch the surface of the Lao language. The book has been tested in classrooms and by individuals who have used it successfully to learn Lao. This beginning Lao text was designed for people who want to learn how to speak Lao fast. The book mainly teaches speaking Lao although there is a section which teaches reading Lao. The vocabulary in the whole text is limited to the 1,000 most frequently used words in everyday speech based on one of the author's own research in Vietnamese. The Lao words are listed in a special glossary for beginners which is arranged in English alphabetical order. To make studying easier, all exercises are written in phonetic Lao as well as authentic Lao script. As an additional aid, a review of the major features of Lao grammar is condensed into only 16 pages (including very useful tables) and is located in one place so that it can be read quickly and used as a reference frequently. Lao for Beginners is organized in five parts:

Part 1: How to speak Lao.
Part 2: Grammar Review.
Part 3: How to Read Lao.
Part 4: Lao–English Glossary for Beginners.

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Making Out in Indonesian Phrasebook & Dictionary

$7.99

Making Out in Indonesian Phrasebook & Dictionary is a fun and accessible guide to Indonesian as it's spoken in real life.

Freshly written by Tim Hannigan—whose features and travel articles appear regularly in newspapers and magazines in Indonesia and beyond—this is your guide to modern spoken Indonesian. Experience the language as it is used in everyday interactions today, including many colorful, catchy expressions, Jakarta slang, and informal phrases not found in traditional Indonesian language materials.

In addition to being an easy-to-use Indonesian phrasebook, it also includes an introduction to the Indonesian language, pronunciation guide, topical notes on critical points of language and culture, and chapters based on typical real-life encounters with speakers of Indonesian, including:

Making acquaintances
Discussing likes and dislikes
Sharing a meal
Going out on the town
Developing a romantic relationship—even through to having sex, getting married, and splitting up!

Whether you're planning to study abroad in Indonesia, or are just looking for an authentic travel experience, this fun resource will turn you into a local in no time.

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Essential Arabic Phrase Book

$7.95

A concise Arabic phrase book and guide to the Arabic Language, Essential Arabic contains basic vocabulary necessary for communicating in Arabic.

Have you ever considered learning Arabic, but been put off by the unusual look of the script? Don't let yourself be scared away! The Arabic language has been called "the most eloquent, plain and deep of the meanings that might arise in one's mind." and with this concise and thoughtful phrasebook you will soon see why.

As Arabic is an official language of 27 countries, many of them of strategic importance to the United States, it is no wonder that Arabic is the fastest-growing language taught at U.S. colleges and universities. Part of Tuttle Publishing's Essential Phrasebooks Series, Essential Arabic is a great first introduction and phrasebook for the language of the Arabian Peninsula and beyond. Perfect for business people or tourist traveling to the Middle East or for students who want to supplement their learning (and get an A in Arabic!), this book's easy indexing feature allows it to act as an Arabic phrasebook or as a Arabic to English Dictionary/ English to Arabic Dictionary. A clever "point to" feature allows you to simply point to a phrase translated in Arabic without the need to say a single word. You will soon find yourself turning to Essential Arabic again and again when visiting the Arab world and working or interacting with Arabic speakers

In this book you will find:

Over 1500 practical sentences for everyday use.
A glossary of over 200 terms and expressions.
Latest Arabic vocabulary and Arabic phrases for smart phones, social media and more.

Titles in this bestselling series of phrasebooks include: Essential Japanese, Essential Chinese, Essential Korean, Essential Tagalog, and Essential Arabic.

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Korean Hangul for Beginners: Say it Like a Korean

$14.99

An interactive workbook for beginners to learn how to write and read Korean quickly!

This easy workbook has everything you need to learn the Korean scripts—clear explanations, plentiful practice exercises, and free online audio recordings by native speakers. No prior knowledge of Korean is needed! Even if you're a complete beginner, you'll soon be reading and writing Korean with confidence.

This book gives you a thorough grounding in the written Korean language, including its history and basic principles, the correct alphabet order, and clear instructions on how to read, write, and pronounce all the letters.

The book is divided into three sections:

Section 1: Vowels and Consonants. Shows you how the individual Korean letters are written and pronounced and how they are combined to formed syllables and words.
Section 2: "Say It Like a Korean!" Teaches you to pronounce the sounds of Korean naturally.
Section 3: Reading and Writing Practice. Fun exercises to reinforce your skills and expand your vocabulary—with useful everyday topics such as numbers, days of the week, places, shopping, and food.

The ability to recognize, write, and pronounce Korean Hangul is reinforced through plentiful writing and listening exercises. Helpful drawings assist you to learn and remember the letters, while detailed guides show various handwriting styles and examples of poor letter formation. Printable flashcards to accompany the text are available for free online and help you to memorize and review what you learn.

The approachable, conversational tones of this workbook combined with the highly effective exercises make this a perfect introduction to Hangul for beginning Korean language learners.

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Easy Thai

$14.95

Learn the basics of Thai quickly and easily!

Easy Thai is exciting and helpful for beginning Thai Language students and anyone who needs a functional day-to-day grasp of colloquial Thai. An excellent resource to learn Thai, its twelve chapters cover practical and useful conversation topics such as introductions, telling the time, directions, ordering food and shopping. Each chapter opens with a dialogue that introduces the new language in context and contains:

Vocabulary lists
Grammar notes
Sentence patterns
Exercises
Notes on culture and etiquette.

All dialogues, vocabulary lists, and sentence patterns are rendered in Thai script, romanized Thai, and English. In the comprehensive, concise introduction to Easy Thai, you will understand how to pronounce, read and write the Thai language. A bilingual dictionary at the end of the book gives translations for approximately 1,000 common words in both Thai and English. An audio disc provides sample conversations by native Thai speakers, helping you to practice authentic pronunciation.

Easy Thai contains everything you as a beginning language learner need to know about the basics of Thai, making you a more effective communicator from the very first lesson without having to resort to long, dull, expensive courses of study!

All disc content is alternatively accessible on tuttlepublishing.com/downloadable-content.