{"product_id":"basic-japanese-9784805309629","title":"Basic Japanese","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBasic Japanese\u003c\/i\u003e takes a friendly and innovative approach to beginner Japanese, emphasizing the structure of the Japanese language rather than just vocabulary.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis method was pioneered by the author, \u003cb\u003eSamuel E. Martin\u003c\/b\u003e. Once considered controversial, modern linguists now agree that the structurally based approach for learning a language allows for more efficient retention than the traditional repetition-based approach.   It is especially useful for self-study and first-time learners as well as in a classroom setting.  The native-speaker audio recordings help to reinforce pronunciation and build listening comprehension. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach lesson is set up to ease learners into not just understanding the new material but mastering it, using a four-step method:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eStep 1: Basic Sentences:\u003c\/b\u003e Each lesson begins with the key to quick mastery of spoken Japanese—learning and understanding new sentence patterns. Vocabulary is learned in context. A Basic Vocabulary section lists only essential words and phrases that are relevant to the theme of the lesson.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eStep 2: Structure Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e Next the learner is guided through complete, in-depth explanations of the sentences' grammar essentials, to aid in mastering the sentence patterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eStep 3: Conversation:\u003c\/b\u003e Authentic dialogue teaches the way people naturally speak, putting into practice the lesson's sentence patterns with everyday topics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eStep 4: Exercises:\u003c\/b\u003e An opportunity for practicing—and for strengthening your understanding of the lesson's key points and ability to read Japanese.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAll media content is accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website.\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Samuel E. Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48268694683899,"sku":"9784805309629","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/CoreSourceHub_1fb44147-3a44-4823-a079-73768f4e39e6.jpg?v=1778758307","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/basic-japanese-9784805309629","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}