Learn and Speak Japanese Easily
Your guide to mastering the Japanese language effortlessly
Unlock the beauty of Japanese with ease and confidence.
What you'll learn
- Essential vocabulary for everyday conversations
- Fundamental grammar rules and structures
- Cultural insights to enhance language understanding
- Practical exercises for skill reinforcement
- Effective strategies for language retention
- Tips for improving pronunciation and fluency
About this book
This book is designed for learners of all levels who want to master the Japanese language efficiently. With a clear and structured approach, it provides essential vocabulary, grammar, and cultural insights that make learning engaging and effective.
Whether you are a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, this comprehensive guide offers practical exercises and real-life examples to help you communicate fluently. Dive into the nuances of the language and discover the joy of speaking Japanese with clarity and confidence.
Who this book is for
- Beginners eager to learn Japanese
- Intermediate learners seeking to refresh their skills
- Travelers planning to visit Japan
- Students preparing for language exams
- Professionals looking to enhance their career opportunities
Why read this book
- Structured approach for easy learning
- Engaging exercises and real-life examples
- Cultural context to enrich language skills
- Clear explanations of complex concepts
About the language
Japanese is the official language of Japan and is spoken by about 125 million people, almost all of them in Japan. It is often treated as a near-isolate, with no clear link to a large language family.
Where it is spoken
Japan
Writing system
It is written with a mix of Chinese characters (kanji) and two syllabaries, hiragana and katakana, either left to right or top to bottom.
Quick facts
- Japanese uses three writing systems together, often in the same sentence.
- The verb usually comes at the end of the sentence.
- It has distinct levels of polite speech depending on who you are talking to.
- Modern foreign words are usually written in katakana.
Why learn it
- Working with Japanese companies in technology, cars and electronics.
- Enjoying anime, manga and Japanese culture in the original.
- Applying for scholarships at Japanese universities.
Words shared with Arabic
- kōhī — coffee; reached Japanese through European languages, ultimately from Arabic qahwa.
- arukōru — alcohol; ultimately from Arabic al-kuhl.
- sofā — sofa; ultimately from Arabic suffa (bench).
Comes with the book: the «Learn and Speak Easily» app
The book teaches you the word; the app trains you to say it. Open the app with your easyT account and practise every word and phrase in the book out loud.
2,196 words and phrases to practise in this book
Hear the right pronunciation
Every word and phrase in the book, spoken clearly, at normal speed or slowly.
Say it and get corrected
Tap the microphone and say the word — the app tells you right away whether you got it or came close.
The book's own chapters
Same chapters in the same order, with the word, its pronunciation in Arabic letters, its meaning and the book page.
A quiz after every chapter
Quick questions on what you learned; the app keeps your best score and your progress per chapter.
App details
- Free for everyone who bought the book, printed or digital
- Every language is open to Premium subscribers
- Sign in with your easyT account
- Works offline after a language is opened once
- Checking runs on your phone — your voice is never recorded or stored
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