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Japanese Sentence Patterns For Effective Communication: A Self-study Course And Reference

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Japanese Sentence Patterns For Effective Communication: A Self-study Course And Reference
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Taeko Kamiya
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:320
Dimensions(mm): Height 180,Width 130
ISBN/Barcode 9781568364209
ClassificationsDewey:495.682421
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Kodansha America, Inc
Imprint Kodansha America, Inc
Publication Date 3 August 2012
Publication Country United States

Description

An indispensable tool for acquiring basic communication skills in a limited amount of time. With Japanese Sentence Patterns for Effective Communication, even absolute beginners can learn to communicate in Japanese in a matter of days. Designed specifically for native-English speakers approaching Japanese as a second language, this book presents 142 essential Japanese sentence patterns, first by giving equivalents in English, then following with Japanese translations. Each pattern is accompanied by a concise, easy-to-follow explanation and several Japanese example sentences that demonstrate its usage. In addition, practice sections for each pattern allow the student to test his or her understanding of the material presented. Japanese Sentence Patterns for Effective Communication is organized into twelve chapters according to communicative function, including such tasks as making simple, declarative statements about people and things in the world; making comparisons; talking about events in the past, present and future; expressing desire, conjecture and intention; stating causes or reasons; making requests; asking and giving permission; and using the passive and causative-passive voices. Extensive charts at the back of the book outline the rules for inflecting and conjugating adjectives and verbs - essential to fluent communication.

Author Biography

TAEKO KAMIYA received her BA from Doshisha Women's College and MAs from the University of San Francisco in education and from the Monterey Institute of International Studies in linguistics. A veteran language teacher, with 25 years' experience teaching Japanese, she is the author of numerous books on the Japanese language, including The Handbook of Japanese Verbs and The Handbook of Japanese Adjectives and Adverbs (both by Kodansha International).