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Tobira I: Beginning Japanese Workbook 1 (Hiragana/Katakana, Kanji, Reading, Writing)
Workbook based on "Elementary Japanese Tobira I". Hiragana, katakana, and kanji for each lesson. Learn more about "Let's read" and "Let's write". In the hiragana, katakana, and kanji sections, the writing styles and features are carefully presented so that even learners who are learning Japanese characters for the first time and learners from non-kanji countries can learn them smoothly. After memorizing the glyphs, students repeatedly practice reading and writing through various problems. Perfect for self-study. In "Kakurenshu", you will practice writing sentences step by step while brainstorming and assembling ideas about "Let's write" in this book. In addition to being able to submit answers in a cut-out format, answer sheets that can be downloaded from the website are also available. It is possible to submit answers in various class formats such as online classes. Downloadable answer sheets are also useful for learners who want to practice over and over again.
128 pages, Paperback
Published October 7, 2022
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September 4, 2024
In terms of teaching you how to write, I think it does what it needs to. Yet, I don't think it's necessary to spend the money on this book...
Many people don't care about writing itself, and if you're one of those people, then definitely DON'T buy this book because there isn't enough 'reading' material to justify it being listed on the cover. It has about one short reading prompt per chapter, with the initial few chapters not even having reading prompts at all. I think just reading through the textbook itself is 'reading practice' enough, honestly.
The bulk of this workbook is the hiragana, katakana, and kanji writing practice. I think you can just find yourself some printable grid sheets (or buy a genkouyoushi notebook), find a YT video, and practice hiragana/katakana that way. Lots of cheap or free resources to learn kanji stroke order too.
In my experience, my Japanese professors seemed more picky about handwriting than my Korean professors. Actually, during Hangul practice, my Korean professors said "everyone has there own unique handwriting, so don't worry too much!" but my Japanese professors were incredibly strict about perfection when it came to handwriting. Ultimately, I agree with my Korean instructors - everyone's handwriting is unique and full of personality! If imperfect, it will be picked out by someone for being "too quirky", but who cares lol? You can spend hours upon hours trying to obtain near perfect handwriting to impress a random stranger if you want, but my time is limited and I'd rather not do that. I don't need the carpal tunnel syndrome either.
Many people don't care about writing itself, and if you're one of those people, then definitely DON'T buy this book because there isn't enough 'reading' material to justify it being listed on the cover. It has about one short reading prompt per chapter, with the initial few chapters not even having reading prompts at all. I think just reading through the textbook itself is 'reading practice' enough, honestly.
The bulk of this workbook is the hiragana, katakana, and kanji writing practice. I think you can just find yourself some printable grid sheets (or buy a genkouyoushi notebook), find a YT video, and practice hiragana/katakana that way. Lots of cheap or free resources to learn kanji stroke order too.
In my experience, my Japanese professors seemed more picky about handwriting than my Korean professors. Actually, during Hangul practice, my Korean professors said "everyone has there own unique handwriting, so don't worry too much!" but my Japanese professors were incredibly strict about perfection when it came to handwriting. Ultimately, I agree with my Korean instructors - everyone's handwriting is unique and full of personality! If imperfect, it will be picked out by someone for being "too quirky", but who cares lol? You can spend hours upon hours trying to obtain near perfect handwriting to impress a random stranger if you want, but my time is limited and I'd rather not do that. I don't need the carpal tunnel syndrome either.
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