Conversational Japanese in 7 Days
You are on your way to Japan but do not know one bit of Japanese. To make the most of this exotic journey, you need to be comfortable with simple questions such as Where is the hotel? or How much does it cost? You'll also find it easier to enjoy your trip if you learn ahead of time how to ask for help, just in case there's an emergency. Conversational Japanese in 7 Days is the perfect language tutor. In a week -- about the time it takes to get a passport -- you will learn enough Japanese to...
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Bestselling quick-prep Japanese course for travelers, now in CD format!This accessible minicourse provides all the communication skills needed to make the most of a foreign jaunt. In just one week—less time than it takes to get a passport—you can learn enough Japanese to conduct typical travelers' transactions with conversational confidence.Organized into seven units, one for each day of the week, these colorfully illustrated chapters feature: Vocabulary and phrase lists for everyday situations such as dining, shopping, and asking for directions Accessible grammar points and interactive practice exercises An easy-to-navigate vocabulary list for on-the-spot reference Dialogues and exercises performed by native speakers—now on CD Updated information about ATMs and public phones abroad
IntroductionPronunciation guide1Getsuyobi/MondayIntroductions and greetings1Accommodations62Kayobi/TuesdayOrdering breakfast13Traveling by public transportation15Getting a snack22Telling the time243Suiyobi/WednesdayChanging money28At the post office30Shopping32Eating in a restaurant384Mokuyobi/ThursdayIntercity travel44Asking for directions48Sightseeing495Kin'yobi/FridaySports and leisure56Talking about yourself60Making a telephone call626Doyobi/SaturdayHealth problems65Emergencies68Relaxing at the hot springs697Nichiyobi/SundayTalking about your visit72Weather74Saying farewell75Key to exercises78Useful public signs80English-Japanese topic vocabularies82Japanese-English vocabulary85
