Japanese Katakana for Beginners: First Steps to Mastering the Japanese Writing System
Jan 2014 · Tuttle Publishing
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This is a user-friendly guide to learning Japanese Katakana and includes a set of 46 flash cards
Japanese Katakana for Beginners makes learning of beginner kana fast and effective by using memorable picture mnemonics, along with clear explanations, examples and lots of fun exercises—a method that has helped thousands of students learn katakana successfully in the United States and Japan. Picture mnemonics enhance memory by associating the shape and sound of each Japanese kana character with combinations of images and English words already familiar to students. This book is organized into three main sections:
Japanese Katakana for Beginners makes learning of beginner kana fast and effective by using memorable picture mnemonics, along with clear explanations, examples and lots of fun exercises—a method that has helped thousands of students learn katakana successfully in the United States and Japan. Picture mnemonics enhance memory by associating the shape and sound of each Japanese kana character with combinations of images and English words already familiar to students. This book is organized into three main sections:
- The first introduces the basic 46 katakana characters along with writing tips and opportunities to practice writing them.
- The second teaches the usage rules that allow students to write all Japanese sounds, providing more opportunities for practice.
- The third strengthens students' skills through a wide range of exercises (word searches, crossword puzzles, fill in the blanks, visual discrimination, timed recognition quizzes, etc) designed to both increase the knowledge of the Japanese language and reinforce newly acquired writing skills.
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Timothy G. Stout lived in Japan for 20 years, where he conducted original research on the use of keyword mnemonics in the instruction of Japanese. He currently teaches Japanese in Utah, where he lives with his wife and five children.
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