Handy Japanese: The Basics in 50 Easy Lessons

Handy Japanese is intended to help you learn to speak Japanese in practical, everyday situations. It includes basic expressions, vocabulary, and grammar needed for linguistic survival in Japan.The main part of the book is divided into 50 two-page chapters. The first 40 chapters are organized around topics such as shopping, meeting people, and asking for directions. Each of these chapters begins with a short sentence followed by an explanation of the individual words in that sentence. The rest of the chapter presents related expressions, vocabulary, and examples to show how you can modify the lead sentence for your particular situation. Many of the chapters end with general comments about aspects of the language that often cause problems for people learning Japanese.