Japanese Katakana for Beginners First Steps to Mastering the Japanese Writing System
by Stout, Timothy G.Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2007-08-15
Publisher(s): Tuttle Publishing
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Summary
Picture mnemonics are a proven tool in the world of language learning. Japanese Katakana for Beginners makes character learning quick and effective by implementing this established system. The method used in Japanese Katakana for Beginners has helped thousands of students learn katakana successfully in the United States and Japan. Full of useful writing tips, rules that allow students to write all Japanese sounds, and exercises such as word searches, crossword puzzles, fill in the blanks, timed recognition quizzes and more, this book is an excellent tool to increase knowledge of the Japanese language.
Author Biography
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.
Table of Contents
| The basics 46 katakana | |
| The basic 46 katakana chart | |
| Reading practice 1 (wa - so) | |
| Reading practice 2 (ta - ho) | |
| Reading practice 3 (ma - n) | |
| Katakana usage rules | |
| Practice sheets********** | |
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