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Living Language Japanese, Complete Edition: Beginner through advanced course, including 3 coursebooks, 9 audio CDs, Japanese reading & writing guide, and free online learning
Complete Japanese is a unique multimedia program that takes you beginner to advanced level in one convenient package.
At the core of Complete Japanese is the Living Language Method™, based on linguistic science, proven techniques, and over 65 years of experience. Our method teaches you the whole language, so you can express yourself, not just recite memorized words or scripts.
Millions have learned with Living Language®. Now it’s your turn.
• 4 46 lessons, additional review exercises, culture notes, study tips, and an extensive glossary—plus a complete guide to reading and writing Japanese, including explanations of hiragana, katakana, and kanji symbols.
• 9 Audio CDs*: Vocabulary, dialogues, audio exercises, and more—listen while using the books or use for review on the go
• Free Online Flashcards, games, and interactive quizzes for each lesson at www.livinglanguage.com/languagelab
* Access to downloadable audio also available with purchase.
To learn more visit livinglanguage.com.
The Living Language Method™
Build a Foundation
Start speaking Japanese immediately using essential words and phrases.
Progress with Confidence
Build on each lesson as you advance to full sentences, then actual conversations.
Retain what You’ve Learned
Special recall exercises move your new language from short-term to long-term memory.
Achieve Your Goals
Don’t just mimic or memorize. Develop practical language skills to speak in any situation.
At the core of Complete Japanese is the Living Language Method™, based on linguistic science, proven techniques, and over 65 years of experience. Our method teaches you the whole language, so you can express yourself, not just recite memorized words or scripts.
Millions have learned with Living Language®. Now it’s your turn.
• 4 46 lessons, additional review exercises, culture notes, study tips, and an extensive glossary—plus a complete guide to reading and writing Japanese, including explanations of hiragana, katakana, and kanji symbols.
• 9 Audio CDs*: Vocabulary, dialogues, audio exercises, and more—listen while using the books or use for review on the go
• Free Online Flashcards, games, and interactive quizzes for each lesson at www.livinglanguage.com/languagelab
* Access to downloadable audio also available with purchase.
To learn more visit livinglanguage.com.
The Living Language Method™
Build a Foundation
Start speaking Japanese immediately using essential words and phrases.
Progress with Confidence
Build on each lesson as you advance to full sentences, then actual conversations.
Retain what You’ve Learned
Special recall exercises move your new language from short-term to long-term memory.
Achieve Your Goals
Don’t just mimic or memorize. Develop practical language skills to speak in any situation.
256 pages, Paperback
First published July 12, 2005
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July 24, 20206/28/16
I chose this because it got better ratings (and a lot cheaper) than Rosetta Stone. We have two adults and a 9/10 year old learning, we do have the supplemental help of my Okinawan mother. I can say so far that while pronunciation is wonderful on the CD, inflection is missing (so far, I have not gone on line or beyond track 6 on CD 1).
July 2020
This is an DNF for a couple of reasons.
1. We had planned a trip to Okinawa. My mother, who is a native mentioned some issues with pronunciation and things you just don't say to family (which was not mentioned in the book). This might be a thing specifically to Okinawa and not Japan.
2. I got cancer. Kinda threw things off.
What we did get through was helpful and fun. I did use the charts for the alphabet a LOT and practiced my hiragana and katagana through the series.
Personally, I would read Fluent Forever: How to Learn Any Language Fast and Never Forget It before learning any language. I found this to be an easier approach to learning.
I chose this because it got better ratings (and a lot cheaper) than Rosetta Stone. We have two adults and a 9/10 year old learning, we do have the supplemental help of my Okinawan mother. I can say so far that while pronunciation is wonderful on the CD, inflection is missing (so far, I have not gone on line or beyond track 6 on CD 1).
July 2020
This is an DNF for a couple of reasons.
1. We had planned a trip to Okinawa. My mother, who is a native mentioned some issues with pronunciation and things you just don't say to family (which was not mentioned in the book). This might be a thing specifically to Okinawa and not Japan.
2. I got cancer. Kinda threw things off.
What we did get through was helpful and fun. I did use the charts for the alphabet a LOT and practiced my hiragana and katagana through the series.
Personally, I would read Fluent Forever: How to Learn Any Language Fast and Never Forget It before learning any language. I found this to be an easier approach to learning.
March 19, 2015
This is the first foreign language book I have ever read so I cannot compare it with other books. Moreover, I read this book to revise my basic Japanese which I had already studied in a class for one year from a native Japanese teacher. It served my purpose. What I found remarkable is the limited use of vocabulary which helps you learn the words and figure out the meaning of a sentence of a different structure with the same vocabulary. It boosts your confidence and motivates you to read it further. When you don't have much time to devote to reading, such techniques help.
February 18, 2019
I am still using these books to learn Japanese and I love them. They are fun to learn by and easy to follow and understand for a low price. If you want to learn a language I highly recommend living language.
February 3, 2016
meh. I got bored fairly easily, which is not good when I want to learn a language.
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