Learn Japanese through Dialogues (8 eBook bundle)

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Description

What you get

8 eBooks + audio + Anki flashcards + app access

It's a digital bundle, so nothing is shipped. Right after checkout we email you a link to download:

8 eBooks as PDFsOver 1,000 pages: each conversation, then every line taken apart.
The same eBooks as ePubsFor phones, tablets and e-readers.
Audio for every dialogueRead by Yumi and other native speakers.
8 Anki flashcard decksTranslate each line, then hear it said and shadow the speaker.
Makoto+ app accessOne link adds all 8 books to the app, line by line.

How you'll use it

Read, study, listen, review

  1. ReadRead the whole conversation first, with furigana over the kanji.
  2. StudyGo through it line by line, with every word and grammar point explained.
  3. ListenPlay the dialogue, then shadow the speakers.
  4. ReviewPractice the lines in Anki: translate, then hear the answer.

Each dialogue is short, so one a day is plenty.

8eBooks
55dialogues
8Anki decks
1,000+pages
LevelN5

JLPT N5 to N4, CEFR A1 to A2 · Best after Genki I

What's inside

8 eBooks, 55 dialogues

Conversations you would actually have, from meeting a coworker to saying goodnight after a date. Each book shows the conversation, then takes it apart line by line.

  1. Step 1

    First conversations

    Meeting a coworker and the boss, introducing yourself, chatting with a neighbor, feeling unwell, the weather, coffee after work and plans for the future. 14 dialogues.

    Volume 1: Beginning Conversations
    Volume 2: Meeting and Greeting
  2. Step 2

    Eating out and getting around

    Booking a table, ordering, udon, New Year's Eve soba and a donut shop; then the train station, the library, the ward office by subway and the American consulate. 15 dialogues.

    Volume 3: At the Restaurant
    Volume 4: Asking Directions
  3. Step 3

    Friends and work

    A surprise birthday party, a movie about aliens and a new car; then a job interview and meetings with bosses and clients. 11 dialogues.

    Volume 5: With Friends
    Volume 6: Business Japanese
  4. Step 4

    Dating and idioms

    Asking someone out, a polite no, the date itself and saying goodnight; then everyday talk built around idioms like 一石二鳥いっせきにちょう and 馬うまの耳みみに念仏ねんぶつ. 15 dialogues.

    Volume 7: On a Date
    Volume 8: Yojijukugo and Idioms
  5. Your goal: real conversations in Japanese

In the app too

Read and listen in the Makoto+ app

All 8 books unlock in the Makoto+ Japanese Explorer app for iPhone, iPad and Android, and on the web. One link in your download adds them all, and if your Makoto+ account uses the same email as your order, they may already be in your library.

  • Hear every sentence at normal or slow speed
  • Turn furigana on or off
  • Tap any word for its meaning
  • Save words and quiz yourself
  • Pick up where you left off in every book

What learners say

4.9from 26 reviews

“Every sentence is broken down, it comes with audio, but to me the best part is these feel like real conversations.”

Chandra B.

“I especially value the care taken to explain words and expressions in context. It’s like having an insider whispering in your ear during a daily conversation.”

Ron K.

“Plenty of useful everyday dialogue with some more advanced but still useful words mixed. The audio is not too fast and good quality.”

Chris J.

Read all 26 reviews

Who it's for

You know hiraganaReady to hear how Japanese is really spoken.
You want to talkPhrases for work, for dinner out and for time with friends.
Textbook learnersUsing Genki? See its grammar in real conversations.
  • Pay once, keep them forever
  • Free updates forever
  • Instant download
  • 60-day money-back guarantee

Questions

What do I get?

8 eBooks as PDF and ePub files, audio of every dialogue, 8 Anki flashcard decks, and practice copies of the dialogues without furigana for Volumes 1, 2, 3 and 7. All 8 books also unlock in the Makoto+ app.

How do I download it?

Right after checkout we email you a download link. Download everything at once on a computer, or open single books on your phone or tablet. You don't need Dropbox or any other account.

Can I read them on my phone or Kindle?

Yes. The ePub files work in Apple Books, Google Play Books and most reading apps, and the PDFs open anywhere. Our eBook guide walks you through each device.

Which books unlock in the Makoto+ app?

All eight. Your download includes one link that adds them all to the app and the website. If your Makoto+ account uses the same email as your order, they may already be in your library.

What level is it?

Beginner to upper beginner, about JLPT N5 to N4. You should know hiragana, and the kanji have furigana. Brand new to Japanese? Start with Beri-Beri Shoshinsha. Want stories next? Try Learn Japanese with Stories Bundle #1.

Is the audio fast?

The dialogues are spoken naturally, so they may feel fast at first. Listen a few times as you learn the words and grammar in the book, and what was hard the first time gets easy.

Is a printed version included?

No, this is the digital bundle. Several of these books are also sold as paperbacks.

What if it isn't right for me?

Tell us within 60 days and we'll swap it for a better-fitting bundle or refund you in full.

TheJapanShop.com bundles are books you own. Makoto+ is a library you join. See how they compare

We run two main sites: TheJapanShop.com and MakotoPlus.com. Here's the gist:

Books you own

TheJapanShop.com bundles

  • Pay once and keep it forever
  • Download every book: PDF, ePub and MP3 audio, plus Anki decks with many bundles
  • Free updates forever, including new volumes we add to the bundle
  • Most bundles also unlock in the Makoto app by themselves, as the full eBook plus interactive sentences
  • 60-day money-back guarantee

A library you join

Makoto+ membership

  • Free, monthly or yearly plans
  • Interactive stories in the Makoto app: about a dozen free, dozens with Samurai, up to 200 with Shogun
  • Stories in the membership rotate monthly
  • A new Makoto magazine issue every month to download and keep (Samurai and Shogun)
  • Members save 10% (Samurai) or 20% (Shogun) on bundles

Join once, for good

Makoto+ Lifetime

  • Shogun membership for life, with one payment
  • Everything we add to Makoto+ later is included
  • Bundle downloads are not included, but your 20% member discount works on them
  • Sold only during limited-time windows

Many learners do both. The free Makoto+ Japanese Explorer App (iPhone/iPad and Android) puts them side by side: the books you own and the stories in your membership, in one library.

Try before you buy

Try the first dialogue free

Flip through Dialogue 1 of Learn Japanese through Dialogues, Volume 1 exactly as it appears in the book: the conversation with furigana, then every line broken down with vocabulary and grammar notes. Then listen to the dialogue.

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Jane Introduces Herself to a Coworker Audio

The bundle has all 8 books: 55 dialogues, each with audio and Anki decks.

  • 5 stars: 25 (96%)
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  • 3 stars: 1 (4%)
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Anonymous (Rockdale, US)
Meh.

The actual content is good, but it is very bland and not as engaging as I would like. Very boring presentation and visuals make it seem more like a chore... like having to read a long drawn out contract. Every time I try to use their books I get easily distracted and can't continue. I really wish it was more engaging and fun.

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Jerry Siegenthaler (San Jose, US)
I haven't had the time to look it over

I haven't had the time to look it over. I purchased it in advance for when I had time to peruse it. I have 4500 books on Japanese in my library.

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Marina Belfiore (Brescia, IT)
Ottime risorse

Queste risorse a prezzi così accessibili sono ottime. Per ora ho acquistato solo quelle più semplici ma andrò avanti e continuerò ad acquistare da questo sito man mano che le mie capacità nella lingua aumenteranno. Davvero ottimo sito.

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Ethan

Good

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Lindsey

Easy to download and access

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Gerry gibson (Jupiter, US)
Super way to learn Japanese

Reading, vocab, and oral comprehension built into one. And, you address Kanji head on. Wish I had a similar resource when starting Chinese and Korean. Would have saved oodles of time and frustration. teaches real, contemporary Japanese., too. Could not be more satisfied. Five Stars.

Thank you! I'm glad it is helping.

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Juan Castañeda Rodriguez (Mazatlán, MX)
Perfect for starters!

The dialogue format is great for learning piece by piece, short but filled with expression ranging for simple to more complex expressions all accompanied with insights of japanesse culture and grammar bits to better understand the language in a broader way. On top of it, the audio files to practice hearing and pronunciation. The variety of options on how to work with the material is very appreciated too. I find some of the more complex lines of dialogue a little to fast for me but is part of the challenge and I find a little weird the change of audio files are handled on the 2nd book being the only one with extra information but very appreciated all the same!

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K.O. (Sofia, BG)
A great material

These are just awesome for a newbie trying to get started and improve quickly!

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carlotta manuelli (Perugia, IT)
Learn Japanese through Dialogues

Over the top! There's plenty to learn in a very enjoyable and light way. I already purchased other boundles and I love all of them! Really appreciate the free updates and the excellent price. Thank you Clay and Tumi!

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Hirata (Cuiabá, BR)
Well-explained

I've bought the bundle and it is really impressive, each word or expression is well-explained, they are easy to understand. Besides the quality of the content, I want to highlight that they provide different ebook formats, such as mobi, epub and pdf, so you can read the ebooks on mobile or on desktop, which is helpful. The audios are excellent and clear.

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Cat B. (St. Albert, CA)
Great Format

I like how each of the dialogues is broken down line by line. The price is excellent, and I received my order immediately via email.

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Chris Johnson (Hounslow, GB)
Well balanced.

Plenty of useful everyday dialogue with some more advanced but still useful words mixed. The audio is not too fast and good quality. The grammer is varied and the grammer explanations are detailed but not too lengthy.

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Jason (Manila, PH)

Great value and can be downloaded instantly!

Everyday dialogues you can use as a beginner or intermediate, and somewhat as a good filler for your immersion in the language.

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Sinkaan Chan (Derby, AU)
Japanese Dialogues Value Bundle [DIGITAL DOWNLOAD]

Good value for money. Instant download available and free download when there is updated modules.
Useful dialogues for beginner to intermediate learning. I like how the explanation is simple and easy to follow. I like there is always little hiragana written for all the kanji, to improve reading and recognising the kanji.
Once I completed the dialogues Bundle, it is likely I will go for other bundle. It is so much fun learning Japanese this way in my own pace.

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Michael Jay (Hampton, GB)
Very useful, with clear audio tracks.

Very nicely produced, with good explanations of word use and grammar, and really nice voices on the audio tracks.

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Sandra Sjölund (Stockholm, SE)
Thank you again!

Excellent products at an excellent price!

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Hugo Rene Wingartz Jimenez (Mexico City, MX)
Files for Kindle are amazing

This assets are great for beginners like me, it helps you a lot with my reading and understanding skills and the Kindle files are amazing for studying on the go.

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Ron Krupovich (Nepean, CA)
Understanding made fun

I am learning so much from the dialogues! As with other products from the Japan Shop, the quality of this offering is of the highest order. I especially value the care taken to explain words and expressions in context. It’s like having an insider whispering in your ear during a daily conversation. I love that new and directly applicable vocabulary is supplied in kanji form, with hiragana that enables us to immediately learn while reinforcing our understanding of kanji and kana alike. I look forward to starting each new dialogue, knowing that I’ll learn something new and useful.

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Chandra Barfield (Forney, US)
Great for beginners!

These are amazing! Every sentence is broken down, it comes with audio, but to me the best part is these feel like real conversations. This feels like a natural way to learn a language. Learning through real everyday conversations. Thank you Clay and Yumi!

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Angela A. (Stockholm, SE)
Quality content with really helpful explanations

Firstly, I'm glad the dialogues feel like conversations I would actually have. That makes it so much easier to relate to and remember.

Secondly, the explanations about appropriate politeness level are really helpful and put the different ways of saying things in context. I also like that the books tell you if a word or phrase is very common.

Last but definitely not least, I am impressed by the quality of these books. This isn't the first bundle by Clay & Yumi Boutwell that I've purchased and I will certainly buy more in the future. The content is consistently great. Even the files are well thought out with three different formats included for each book.

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Carola Sp
Great value, great price, great addition

Interesting, fun and helpful - feels refreshing and not like learning. Nice as always.

Thanks a lot

Thank you so much! We will be adding a new one--hopefully--next week!

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Steve Doyle (Chula Vista, US)
Great for beginners

Great set of books for beginning Japanese learners. Having running gloss and audio files of the stories in normal and slow speed are awesome. Looking forward to more books to be released. And you can't beat the price which includes future releases. Thank you Clay and Yumi for supporting us Japanese language learners!

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Kerstin Klein (Rheinfelden, DE)
Great value, as always with Clay and Yumi

The dialogue bundle is- thank goodness- typical Clay & Yumi style. Read it yourself, listen to Yumi , correct your pronunciation, recognise vocabulary and improve your pronunciations. Great work, thanks!

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Mora Chartrand (Portland, US)
A great addition to my studies!

Greatly appreciate the way the dialogue is broken down and matched with vocabulary. The MP3 files are at the perfect pace to understand, yet occasionally challenge me just enough. Very pleased with my purchase. Thank you for the hard work and organization that has gone into these bundles.

Thank you so much! Yumi and I are thrilled you like the work. We hope to add more to these readers like printable vocabulary worksheets and Anki flashcards in the future. If you have any suggestions for additional material, please let me know. :) It will all be a free upgrade, of course.

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Steve Champagne (Camano, US)
Excellent material

Excellent material in both the PDF's and mp3's. Love the large fonts for the Kanji, makes recognition practice much easier.

Thank you! I'm hoping to launch two more of these later this summer. You'll, of course, get those as a free update. Thank you!

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Paul Tuck (Farnham, GB)
Helpful and great value for money

The mp3s and ebooks of the dialogues are very helpful. The speakers voices are clear and distinct allowing you easily recognise the Japanese words you're familiar with.

ありがとう!Glad to hear the material is helping. Good news! We are planning two new volumes in the Dialogues bundle in the next few months. You'll get both updates for no extra charge. We'll send you an email when it is ready.

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AQ

Does the conversation bundle go over casual conversations? Like common informal phrases used?

The Japan Shop

Yes. Most of the dialogues are among friends--polite but casual. There are a few business dialogues and some with strangers (which would be a more polite register) but there are also some more casual ones with friends.

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Michele

Does the package include files where you can trace the characters to help practice writing? If so, does one need a kindle to do this or can it work on any tablet?
Thanks.

The Japan Shop

This bundle is for building your conversational skills while practicing reading, however if you are looking for a practice pad PDF to print out (or use with a tablet to trace with a stylus), the Beri- Beri- Shoshinsha bundle has a few for learning the kana (hiragana and katakana) and the JLPT N5 bundle has a printable PDF for the N5 kanji.

That being said, unless your interest is in calligraphy (very valid reason!), I wouldn't spend too much time writing. Learn how to write the kana and learn the stroke order for kanji, but after that, it would be most efficient to concentrate on being able to read. After all, how often do you actually write English with a pen or pencil anymore? Japanese are the same way. Everything is typed or spoken nowadays.

But learning to write hiragana and katakana is highly recommended--especially to be able to write your name.