I'm enjoying this book, but it helps a lot that I have a teacher familiar with the book to guide me through it. I think I'd be lost if I tried to use it for self-study.
Good, but you may require the both versions
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This book is good at packing a lot of Japanese into a small space! If possible, you should get both the English and Japanese versions, however, since they both depend on each other. It's not the most fantastic Japanese book ever, but it's great for a class, or for some other guided instruction. Much better than any American textbooks I've seen. Every chapter starts with vocabulary, then a skit using the new words, as well as some good examples and exercises. The illustrations are cute. Also, the appendices are very useful in a pinch.
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