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Pimsleur Japanese Level 1 #1-5
Pimsleur Japanese Level 1 Lessons 1-5: Learn to Speak and Understand Japanese with Pimsleur Language Programs
The Easiest and Fastest Way to Learn Japanese
With Pimsleur you’ll become conversational in Japanese — to understand and be understood — quickly and effectively. You’ll learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation together through conversation. And our scientifically proven program will help you remember what you’ve learned, so you can put it into action.
Why Pimsleur?
• Quick + Easy – Only 30 minutes a day.
• Portable + Flexible – Core lessons can be done anytime, anywhere, and easily fit into your busy life.
• Proven Method – Works when other methods fail.
• Self-Paced – Go fast or go slow – it’s up to you.
• Based in Science – Developed using proven research on memory and learning.
• Cost-effective – Less expensive than classes or immersion, and features all native speakers.
• Genius – Triggers your brain’s natural aptitude to learn.
• Works for everyone – Recommended for ages 13 and above.
What’s Included?
• 5, 30-minute audio lessons,
• In total, 2.5 hours of audio, all featuring native speakers
What You’ll Learn
This course includes Lessons 1-5 from the Japanese Level 1 program featuring 2.5 hours of language instruction. Each lesson provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation, and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation. Practice for vocabulary introduced in previous lessons is included in each lesson. The emphasis is on pronunciation and comprehension, and on learning to speak Japanese.
Whether you want to travel, communicate with friends or colleagues, reconnect with family, or just understand more of what’s going on in the world around you, Pimsleur will help you learn Japanese and expand your horizons and enrich your life.
With Pimsleur you’ll become conversational in Japanese — to understand and be understood — quickly and effectively. You’ll learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation together through conversation. And our scientifically proven program will help you remember what you’ve learned, so you can put it into action.
Why Pimsleur?
• Quick + Easy – Only 30 minutes a day.
• Portable + Flexible – Core lessons can be done anytime, anywhere, and easily fit into your busy life.
• Proven Method – Works when other methods fail.
• Self-Paced – Go fast or go slow – it’s up to you.
• Based in Science – Developed using proven research on memory and learning.
• Cost-effective – Less expensive than classes or immersion, and features all native speakers.
• Genius – Triggers your brain’s natural aptitude to learn.
• Works for everyone – Recommended for ages 13 and above.
What’s Included?
• 5, 30-minute audio lessons,
• In total, 2.5 hours of audio, all featuring native speakers
What You’ll Learn
This course includes Lessons 1-5 from the Japanese Level 1 program featuring 2.5 hours of language instruction. Each lesson provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation, and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation. Practice for vocabulary introduced in previous lessons is included in each lesson. The emphasis is on pronunciation and comprehension, and on learning to speak Japanese.
Whether you want to travel, communicate with friends or colleagues, reconnect with family, or just understand more of what’s going on in the world around you, Pimsleur will help you learn Japanese and expand your horizons and enrich your life.
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First published April 1, 2010
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October 17, 2021
it's awesome that the words are broken down to their syllables for the listener to enunciate when prompted. New words and sentences are carefully broken down. Prompting the listener to respond to the dialogue and questions presented definitely helps in the way of getting used to conversation when there is no one to practice with. Because the focus is so heavily on speaking this method is probably really best used for people who are planning a trip to Japan or having relatives come over or something. On the flip side it is not good for someone who is trying to compose emails for business or school or just chatting with random people on the internet.
October 7, 2017
Good speaking and listening materials. Need relistening though.
January 21, 2020
I love learning this way. It is a good way to get used to speaking when you're just starting to learn Japanese.
December 26, 2020
Good intro
October 22, 2024
Really great for some practical sentences and constant practice. I need this over Duolingo sometimes since this is more tourist based.
January 26, 2025
Super helpful for those who just want to learn conversational Japanese for travel. Easy to commit to the 30-minute daily lessons. I'll keep going with it!
April 13, 2020
Very good course!
Some time ago I listened to the Michel Thomas Beginner Japanese Lessons 1-6 and now I tried part 1 of the Pimsleur course. Both follow a very similar method but differ slightly from each other in detail.
Here are my findings ...
Michel Thomas:
+ I like that they explain just a little bit of grammar right away. Particles words, -imas ending, koko/doko/asoko, ... . That basic knowledge makes it much easier to retain and apply what I learned.
+ mnemonic aid
- The simulated students are more distracting than helpful.
- I found the presented content is less relevant/interesting compared to Pimsleur.
https://www.audible.de/search/ref=a_s...
Pimsleur:
+ I especially like the frequency (algorithm) of repetition. This is very well done and perfectly supports the learning process. I really have the feeling that I learned a lot in that short time.
+ interesting content (like expressing my skill level, that I don´t understand sth, etc)
- no explanation of basic grammar (see above)
https://www.audible.de/series/ref=a_s...
Conclusion:
Both courses are very good and follow a similar approach. I would recommend to listen to the first course of both and then decide which one feels better. Also switching is an option just to get the benefits of both and for the sake of variety.
Some time ago I listened to the Michel Thomas Beginner Japanese Lessons 1-6 and now I tried part 1 of the Pimsleur course. Both follow a very similar method but differ slightly from each other in detail.
Here are my findings ...
Michel Thomas:
+ I like that they explain just a little bit of grammar right away. Particles words, -imas ending, koko/doko/asoko, ... . That basic knowledge makes it much easier to retain and apply what I learned.
+ mnemonic aid
- The simulated students are more distracting than helpful.
- I found the presented content is less relevant/interesting compared to Pimsleur.
https://www.audible.de/search/ref=a_s...
Pimsleur:
+ I especially like the frequency (algorithm) of repetition. This is very well done and perfectly supports the learning process. I really have the feeling that I learned a lot in that short time.
+ interesting content (like expressing my skill level, that I don´t understand sth, etc)
- no explanation of basic grammar (see above)
https://www.audible.de/series/ref=a_s...
Conclusion:
Both courses are very good and follow a similar approach. I would recommend to listen to the first course of both and then decide which one feels better. Also switching is an option just to get the benefits of both and for the sake of variety.
January 26, 2015
I loved the method this Audio Book does in training you to remember and learn Japanese. I doesn't focus on remembering single words or how the grammar works. It just train you to say common phrases and you kinda learn the words and how the grammar works along the way.
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