Makoto Japanese e-Zine #23 January 2020 | Digital Download + MP3s
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Makoto E-Zine series #23Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.FREE MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.The Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks. If you like our readers and lessons, you will love Makoto, the e-zine filled with articles on kanji, culture, idioms, proverbs, geography, history, etymology, JLPT tips, Japanese trivia, and much more. Not only that, but every issue will include a brand new reader with newly recorded high-quality MP3s for you to download for no extra charge. IN THIS ISSUE: January 2020TWO NEW READERS: Let's Read! Japanese Schools (Beginner-level) & Kappa (Intermediates)* Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns* Vocabulary: Japanese Proverb* Prefecture Spotlight: Kagoshima* Etymology: Cat* Cool Anime / Manga Phrase* Haiku Takahama Kyoshi* Kanji Spotlight: Language Kanji* Grammar Time! Keredo* Japanese Readers: Let's Read! Japanese Schools (Beginner-level) & Kappa (Intermediates)
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #24 February 2020 | Digital Download + MP3s
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Makoto E-Zine series #24Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.FREE MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.The Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks. If you like our readers and lessons, you will love Makoto, the e-zine filled with articles on kanji, culture, idioms, proverbs, geography, history, etymology, JLPT tips, Japanese trivia, and much more. Not only that, but every issue will include a brand new reader with newly recorded high-quality MP3s for you to download for no extra charge. IN THIS ISSUE: February 2020TWO NEW READERS: Let's Read! Japanese Superstitions (beginner) + the Tengu (Intermediate)* Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns* Vocabulary: Japanese Proverb* Prefecture Spotlight: Nagasaki* Etymology: otoshimae* Anime Phrase of the Day* Haiku Masaoka Shiki* Kanji Spotlight: Kanji Countries* Grammar Time! kamoshirenai* Japanese Readers: Japanese Superstitions (beginner) + the Tengu (Intermediate)
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Learn Japanese with Yokai - JLPT N4 Level [DIGITAL DOWNLOAD BUNDLE]
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Learn Japanese with Yokai!
Newly Added - Anki Flashcard Decks
This 6-book self-paced learning Japanese study guide is ON SALE + FREE Lifetime updates! You will get this bundle for a very low price for just a one-time payment. We will increase its price when we add more content to it. But if you get this now, future content will be FREE FOREVER.Currently, this digital bundle covers Kappa, Tengu, Oni, Kitsune, Tanuki, Japanese Mermaids, and the 山姥【やまんば】 mountain witch. She isn't very nice, but she makes for an interesting youkai.We are planning another four soon (for 10 total) for this bundle. Of course, the price will go up as we add more content (and value!), but if you get this bundle now, all future content added will be no extra charge forever.Enjoy learning about these fascinating Japanese folklore creatures while learning vocabulary and improving your kanji and reading skills. This bundle is recommended for an upper beginner to intermediate. Add this awesome bundle to your collection of Japanese learning resources by getting it here
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Line-by-Line Breakdown
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Kanji in Focus
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This bundle is recommended for an upper beginner to intermediate.
For absolute beginners who is just started learning Japanese, we recommend our ベリーベリー初心者 bundle first.
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Japanese is the language of the samurai, Godzilla, anime, and, of course, 妖怪【ようかい】! In Japanese folklore, yōkai are monsters, ghosts, unnatural beings and even sentient household items. Yokai can be harmless and amusing or they can be terrifying. Living in shadows and the in-between worlds of dreams and reality.
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山姥【やまんば】 Mountain Witch NEW!
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #25 March 2020 | Digital Download + MP3s
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Makoto E-Zine series #25Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.FREE MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.The Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks. If you like our readers and lessons, you will love Makoto, the e-zine filled with articles on kanji, culture, idioms, proverbs, geography, history, etymology, JLPT tips, Japanese trivia, and much more. Not only that, but every issue will include a brand new reader with newly recorded high-quality MP3s for you to download for no extra charge. IN THIS ISSUE: March 2020TWO NEW READERS: Japanese Cherry Blossoms (beginner) + Sakura (Intermediate)
Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns
Vocabulary: Japanese Proverb
Prefecture Spotlight: Saga
Etymology: Send salt to the enemy
Anime Phrase of the Day
Haiku
Kanji Spotlight: paper
Grammar Time! まだ
Japanese Readers: Japanese Cherry Blossoms (beginner) + Sakura (Intermediate)
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Japanese Culture BUNDLE [DIGITAL DOWNLOAD]
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$77.00
NEWLY UPDATED — Just added the second Basho haiku book -- also Yosa Buson Haiku added & the other haiku books now include Anki decks. Next up: This bundle is now complete with 10 volumes however we will be adding more Anki decks, Makoto+ Sentence Explorer integration, worksheets, and more. Remember future updates are always free with our digital bundles.
Learn Japanese Culture through Haiku, Names, Humor & More
This beginner-friendly (and up) culture bundle mixes classics and smiles—haiku masters (Bashō, Buson, Shiki, Issa), Japanese names, karate vocabulary, geography with Ninja Penguin, and even groan-worthy oyaji-gags (AKA Dad jokes). It’s a rich, bite-size way to build vocabulary, kanji, and cultural intuition.
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What’s inside (10 books)
1. Jokes in Japanese — puns, riddles, culture through humor
2. Ninja Penguin — fun geography journey
3. Karate Japanese — 300 essential dojo terms
4. Haiku Sentences — terminology & context
5. Haiku – Bashō UPDATED + ANKI
6. Japanese Names — family & given names study
7. Haiku – Masaoka Shiki UPDATED + ANKI
8. Haiku – Kobayashi Issa UPDATED + ANKI
9. Haiku – Yosa Buson NEW
10. Haiku – Further Journeys with Basho NEW
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Anki Flashcard Deck for Further Journeys with Basho
Makoto+ Sentence Explorer integration
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #26 April 2020 | Digital Download + Sound Files
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Makoto E-Zine series #26Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.FREE MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.The Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks. If you like our readers and lessons, you will love Makoto, the e-zine filled with articles on kanji, culture, idioms, proverbs, geography, history, etymology, JLPT tips, Japanese trivia, and much more. Not only that, but every issue will include a brand new reader with newly recorded high-quality MP3s for you to download for no extra charge. IN THIS ISSUE: April 2020TWO NEW READERS: Let's Wash Our Hands (beginner) + Nine-Tailed Fox (Intermediate)
Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns
Vocabulary: Sick Words
Prefecture Spotlight: Fukuoka
Etymology: Arigatou
Anime Phrase of the Day
Haiku
Kanji Spotlight: Say
Grammar Time! です
Japanese Readers: Let's Wash Our Hands (beginner) + Nine-Tailed Fox (Intermediate)
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #27 May 2020 | Digital Download + Sound Files
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Makoto E-Zine series #27Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.FREE MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.The Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks. If you like our readers and lessons, you will love Makoto, the e-zine filled with articles on kanji, culture, idioms, proverbs, geography, history, etymology, JLPT tips, Japanese trivia, and much more. Not only that, but every issue will include a brand new reader with newly recorded high-quality MP3s for you to download for no extra charge. IN THIS ISSUE: May 2020TWO NEW READERS: Anyway, Study Japanese (beginner) + Japanese Tunnels Part I (Intermediate)
Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns
Vocabulary: Everyone
Prefecture Spotlight: Oita
Etymology: Kawaii
Anime Phrase of the Day
Haiku
Kanji Spotlight: Answer
Grammar Time! ~たい
Japanese Readers: Anyway, Study Japanese (beginner) + Japanese Tunnels Part I (Intermediate)
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #28 June 2020 | Digital Download + Sound Files
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Makoto E-Zine series #28Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.FREE MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.The Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks. If you like our readers and lessons, you will love Makoto, the e-zine filled with articles on kanji, culture, idioms, proverbs, geography, history, etymology, JLPT tips, Japanese trivia, and much more. Not only that, but every issue will include a brand new reader with newly recorded high-quality MP3s for you to download for no extra charge. IN THIS ISSUE: June 2020TWO NEW READERS: The Race (beginner) + The Blue Tunnel (Intermediate)
Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns
Vocabulary: Sailor Moon
Prefecture Spotlight: Ehime
Etymology: Pochi
Anime Phrase of the Day
Haiku
Kanji Spotlight: to Ride
Grammar Time!
Japanese Readers: The Race (beginner) + The Blue Tunnel (Intermediate)
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #29 July 2020 | Digital Download + Sound Files
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Makoto E-Zine series #29Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.FREE MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.The Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks. If you like our readers and lessons, you will love Makoto, the e-zine filled with articles on kanji, culture, idioms, proverbs, geography, history, etymology, JLPT tips, Japanese trivia, and much more. Not only that, but every issue will include a brand new reader with newly recorded high-quality MP3s for you to download for no extra charge. IN THIS ISSUE: July 2020TWO NEW READERS: Frank and the Obaasan Season Two Episode One (beginner) + The Seikan Tunnel (Intermediate)
Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns
Vocabulary: Spill the Beans
Prefecture Spotlight: Kochi
Etymology: Cream Puff
Anime Phrase of the Day
Haiku
Kanji Spotlight
Grammar Time!
Japanese Readers: Frank and the Obaasan Season Two Episode One (beginner) + The Seikan Tunnel (Intermediate)
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #30 August 2020 | Digital Download + Sound Files
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Makoto E-Zine series #30Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.FREE MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.The Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks. If you like our readers and lessons, you will love Makoto, the e-zine filled with articles on kanji, culture, idioms, proverbs, geography, history, etymology, JLPT tips, Japanese trivia, and much more. Not only that, but every issue will include a brand new reader with newly recorded high-quality MP3s for you to download for no extra charge. IN THIS ISSUE: August 2020TWO NEW READERS: Frank and the Obaasan Season Two Episode Two (beginner) + The Beckoning Cat (Intermediate)
Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns
Vocabulary: Ears Hurt
Prefecture Spotlight: Tokushima
Etymology: Crow
Anime Phrase of the Day
Haiku
Kanji Spotlight
Grammar Time!
Japanese Readers: Frank and the Obaasan Season Two Episode Two (beginner) + The Beckoning Cat (Intermediate)
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #31 September 2020 | Digital Download + Sound Files
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Makoto E-Zine series #31Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.FREE MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.The Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks. If you like our readers and lessons, you will love Makoto, the e-zine filled with articles on kanji, culture, idioms, proverbs, geography, history, etymology, JLPT tips, Japanese trivia, and much more. Not only that, but every issue will include a brand new reader with newly recorded high-quality MP3s for you to download for no extra charge. IN THIS ISSUE: September 2020TWO NEW READERS: Frank and the Obaasan Season Two Episode Three (beginner) + Kachi Kachi Yama Part I (Intermediate)
Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns
Vocabulary: Help out
Prefecture Spotlight: Kumamoto
Etymology: Jet Coaster
Anime Phrase of the Day
Haiku
Kanji Spotlight
Grammar Time!
Japanese Readers: Frank and the Obaasan Season Two Episode Three (beginner) + Kachi Kachi Mountain Part I (Intermediate)
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #32 October 2020 | Digital Download + Sound Files
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Makoto E-Zine series #32Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.FREE MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.The Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks. If you like our readers and lessons, you will love Makoto, the e-zine filled with articles on kanji, culture, idioms, proverbs, geography, history, etymology, JLPT tips, Japanese trivia, and much more. Not only that, but every issue will include a brand new reader with newly recorded high-quality MP3s for you to download for no extra charge. IN THIS ISSUE: October 2020TWO NEW READERS: Frank and the Obaasan Season Two Episode Four (beginner) + Kachi Kachi Yama Part II (Intermediate)
Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns
Vocabulary: Using your chin
Prefecture Spotlight: Kyoto
Special: About Fushimi Inari Taisha
Etymology: Akachan
Anime Phrase of the Day
Haiku: Natsume Souseki
Kanji Spotlight
Grammar Time!
Japanese Readers: Frank and the Obaasan Season Two Episode Four (beginner) + Kachi Kachi Mountain Part II (Intermediate)
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #33 November 2020 | Digital Download + Sound Files
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Makoto E-Zine series #33Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.FREE MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.The Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks. If you like our readers and lessons, you will love Makoto, the e-zine filled with articles on kanji, culture, idioms, proverbs, geography, history, etymology, JLPT tips, Japanese trivia, and much more. Not only that, but every issue will include a brand new reader with newly recorded high-quality MP3s for you to download for no extra charge. IN THIS ISSUE: November 2020TWO NEW READERS: Frank and the Obaasan Season Two Episode Five (beginner) + Kachi Kachi Yama Part III (Intermediate)
Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns
Vocabulary: 恨みを買う
Prefecture Spotlight: Hokkaido
Special: About Noboribetsu in Hokkaido
Etymology: 九州
Anime Phrase of the Day おすわり!
Haiku: Shiki
Kanji Spotlight
Grammar Time!
Japanese Readers: Frank and the Obaasan Season Two Episode Five (beginner) + Kachi Kachi Mountain Part III (Intermediate)
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #34 December 2020 | Digital Download + Sound Files
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Makoto E-Zine series #34
41 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 12 Sound FilesRecommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.FREE MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.The Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks. If you like our readers and lessons, you will love Makoto, the e-zine filled with articles on kanji, culture, idioms, proverbs, geography, history, etymology, JLPT tips, Japanese trivia, and much more. Not only that, but every issue will include a brand new reader with newly recorded high-quality MP3s for you to download for no extra charge. IN THIS ISSUE: December 2020
41 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 12 Sound FilesTWO NEW READERS: Frank and the Obaasan Season Two Episode Six (beginner) + Mt. Fuji (Intermediate)
Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns
Vocabulary: 目をかける
Prefecture Spotlight: Hiroshima
Etymology: バツイチ
Anime Phrase of the Day
Haiku : Kobayashi Issa
Kanji Spotlight: 町
Grammar Time! や
Japanese Readers: Frank and the Obaasan (beginner) + Mt. Fuji (Intermediate)
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #35 January 2021 | Digital Download + Sound Files
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Makoto E-Zine series #35
41 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 11 Sound FilesRecommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.FREE MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.The Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks. If you like our readers and lessons, you will love Makoto, the e-zine filled with articles on kanji, culture, idioms, proverbs, geography, history, etymology, JLPT tips, Japanese trivia, and much more. Not only that, but every issue will include a brand new reader with newly recorded high-quality MP3s for you to download for no extra charge. IN THIS ISSUE: January 2021
41 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 11 Sound FilesTWO NEW READERS: Frank and the Obaasan Season Two Episode Seven (beginner) + Onsen (Intermediate)
Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns
Vocabulary: 腹を割る
Prefecture Spotlight: Shimane
Etymology: キモイ
Anime Phrase of the Day
Haiku
Kanji Spotlight: 週
Grammar Time! で
Japanese Readers: Frank and the Obaasan (beginner) + Onsen (Intermediate)
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #36 February 2021 | Digital Download + Sound Files
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Makoto E-Zine series #36
47 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 19 Sound FilesRecommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.FREE MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.The Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks. If you like our readers and lessons, you will love Makoto, the e-zine filled with articles on kanji, culture, idioms, proverbs, geography, history, etymology, JLPT tips, Japanese trivia, and much more. Not only that, but every issue will include a brand new reader with newly recorded high-quality MP3s for you to download for no extra charge. IN THIS ISSUE: February 2021
47 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 19 Sound FilesTWO NEW READERS: Frank and the Obaasan Season Two Episode Eight (beginner) + Nara (Intermediate)
Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns
Vocabulary: あけすけに言う
Prefecture Spotlight: Gifu
Special Report: Gero, Gifu
Etymology: バカ
Anime Phrase of the Day
Haiku
Kanji Spotlight: 住
Grammar Time! は~が
Japanese Readers: Frank and the Obaasan (beginner) + Nara (Intermediate)
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #37 March 2021 | Digital Download + Sound Files
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Makoto E-Zine series #37
39 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 15 Sound FilesRecommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.FREE MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.The Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks. If you like our readers and lessons, you will love Makoto, the e-zine filled with articles on kanji, culture, idioms, proverbs, geography, history, etymology, JLPT tips, Japanese trivia, and much more. Not only that, but every issue will include a brand new reader with newly recorded high-quality MP3s for you to download for no extra charge. IN THIS ISSUE: March 2021
39 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 15 Sound FilesTWO NEW READERS: Frank and the Obaasan Season Two Episode Nine (beginner) + Jigokudani Monkey Park (Intermediate)
Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns
Vocabulary
Prefecture Spotlight: Tottori
Etymology: Igirisu
Cool Anime / Manga Phrase
Haiku Natsume Souseki
Kanji Spotlight
Grammar Time! Using Ka
Japanese Readers: Frank and the Obaasan (beginner) + Jigokudani Monkey Park (Intermediate)
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Collezione di Letture in Giapponese Volume 1-5 [ITALIAN EDITION | DIGITAL DOWNLOAD]
$19.00
$35.00
➡️ NOTA: Il pacchetto include tutte le versioni in italiano dei volumi della Japanese Reader Collection. Molte altre verranno aggiunte non appena tradotte a nessun costo aggiuntivo
Traduzione dall’Inglese di Andrea Calò
Hai imparato l'hiragana, la struttura delle frasi e la grammatica giapponese di base? Perfetto! Allora questa raccolta di brevi storie giapponesi è per te! Divertiti a conoscere i racconti popolari e la cultura giapponese mentre migliori il tuo vocabolario, i kanji, la grammatica e le tue capacità di ascolto.
E’ ormai provato che il modo più immediato ed efficace per imparare il vocabolario è, molto semplicemente, la lettura! Leggere, leggere, leggere… per imparare! Leggendo, non solo si è più propensi a cogliere le parole che ci interessano, ma le si impara anche nel contesto nel quale esse si trovano: questi libri ti saranno d’aiuto per il raggiungimento di questo fondamentale obiettivo!
Questi pacchetti di libri sono stati pensati per i principianti di livello “base” e “base avanzato” del giapponese, ma anche gli utenti intermedi potrebbero trovarli comunque molto utili. Ti consigliamo di imparare l'hiragana prima di avvicinarti a questi libri, ma abbiamo comunque incluso furigana (i piccoli kana posti sopra i kanji) in modo da essere sicuri di leggere con la pronuncia corretta. Se sei veramente agli inizi e ti avvicini ai sillabari giapponesi per la primissima volta, dai uno sguardo alla nostra raccolta di libri per principianti assoluti all’indirizzo: https://www.thejapanshop.com/products/beri-beri-shoshinsha-beginners-bundle-digital-download
In questi libri troverai diverse versioni per ogni storia:
la storia con ogni parola del vocabolario ben definita e spiegata;
la sezione contenente i principali schemi grammaticali incontrati nella storia;
la storia unicamente in giapponese naturale (kanji con furigana inclusi);
una semplice traduzione in italiano della storia presentata;
Puoi provare a leggere prima la storia in giapponese naturale. Oppure, se sei un principiante assoluto, potrebbe esserti maggiormente d’aiuto esaminare prima il vocabolario: in qualunque modo tu lo faccia, questi libri offrono diversi modi per leggere, ascoltare e imparare.
Sono inclusi, senza alcun costo aggiuntivo, i file MP3 di ogni storia: uno con lettura lenta e semplice da seguire e un secondo con lettura a velocità normale. Troverete i link per il download dei file nelle ultime pagine di ogni libro, qualora non li aveste trovati al momento dell’acquisto.
Makoto Japanese e-Zine #38 April 2021 | Digital Download + Sound Files
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Makoto E-Zine series #38
45 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 12 Sound FilesRecommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.FREE MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.The Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks. If you like our readers and lessons, you will love Makoto, the e-zine filled with articles on kanji, culture, idioms, proverbs, geography, history, etymology, JLPT tips, Japanese trivia, and much more. Not only that, but every issue will include a brand new reader with newly recorded high-quality MP3s for you to download for no extra charge. IN THIS ISSUE: April 2021
45 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 12 Sound FilesTWO NEW READERS: Frank and the Obaasan Season Two Episode Ten (beginner) + Japanese Fruit (Intermediate)
Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns
Vocabulary
Prefecture Spotlight: Hyogo
Etymology: Tachi Oujou
Anime Phrase of the Day
Haiku
Kanji Spotlight
Grammar Time!
Japanese Readers: Frank and the Obaasan Season 2 Episode 10 (beginner) +
Japanese Fruits (Intermediate)
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #39 May 2021 | Digital Download + Sound Files
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Makoto E-Zine series #39
49 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 17 Sound FilesRecommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.FREE MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.The Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks. If you like our readers and lessons, you will love Makoto, the e-zine filled with articles on kanji, culture, idioms, proverbs, geography, history, etymology, JLPT tips, Japanese trivia, and much more. Not only that, but every issue will include a brand new reader with newly recorded high-quality MP3s for you to download for no extra charge. IN THIS ISSUE: May 2021
49 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 17 Sound FilesIn this issue, we have a special report about the quaint Shirakawago. The haiku is by Yosa Buson, and we take a close look at Osaka. The beginner story is an amusing pronunciation mistake made by one of Clay's buddies, and the intermediate essay is about Japanese earthquakes, how to measure them, and what to do if you experience one.
Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns
Vocabulary
Prefecture Spotlight: Osaka
Etymology: Ikura
Anime Phrase of the Day
Haiku
Kanji Spotlight
Grammar Time!
Japanese Readers: Japanese Pronunciation: kowai and kawaii (beginner) +
Japanese Earthquakes (Intermediate)
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Sightseeing in Japan BUNDLE [DIGITAL DOWNLOAD]
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Read, Listen, and Learn Japanese with Essays on Tourism in Japan
By choosing short essays, the intimidation factor is greatly reduced. Not only that, but we divide the stories into tiny, easy-to-swallow segments with complete explanations to give you confidence as you read real Japanese page by page.
We hope these essays will be of interest and value for anyone wanting to visit Japan. This series will go well beyond simply improving your language skills. It will help you understand Japanese geography and culture as well.
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This book is equipped with special codes that when scanned by your phone's camera will instantly allow you to hear that page's audio file. Now you can read on your computer or tablet and easily listen to the audio on your phone.
Of course, you will also get the MP3 sound files with your order. You will have the option to listen to the MP3s on your computer or stream on demand using the QR codes.
Currently, this bundle includes:
Mount Fuji and the Beckoning Cat
Japanese Onsen and Jigokudani Monkey Park
Sakura, Washington D.C. Cherry Blossoms, and Locations for Hanami
Best of all, as we add more to this series, you will be able to get free updates. Buy now while the price is low!
Formats found in this bundle:
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We do not recommend this bundle for true beginners. If you are just starting out, please consider our beginner's bundle here.
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Beri- Beri- Shoshinsha per principianti assoluti della lingua Giapponese [formato Digitale per download]
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Traduzione dall’Inglese di Andrea Calò
Stai affrontando l'hiragana? Conosci già tutti i kana ma hai bisogno di migliorare la comprensione nella lettura? Il nostro pacchetto di libri e risorse digitali per principianti Beri- Beri- Shoshinsha non solo ti aiuterà con quelli, ma anche con la grammatica giapponese, il vocabolario, i kanji e la comprensione orale.Se non hai mai studiato giapponese prima d’ora, tutto questo è per te. Se ti senti un "eterno principiante", tutto questo è per te. Se stai studiando per il Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N5, anche in questo caso questo pacchetto è per te.Paghi una sola volta e ricevi tutti gli aggiornamenti gratuiti e i nuovi ebook man mano che li aggiungiamo. COSA INCLUDE?
Introduzione alla lingua Giapponese
Hiragana [Attualmente include solo il PDF. Aggiungeremo presto ePub e MOBI.]
Katakana
101 Frasi Giapponesi e parole chiave
Yonde Miyo- Storie Giapponesi brevi
Tutti i titoli includono i rispettivi file audio in formato MP3!Per i principianti della lingua Giapponese, anche (e soprattutto) per chi ha appena iniziato.
Beginning Japanese Phrases and Stories for Beginners [Digital Download]
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➡️ How to read the eBooks in your bundle? You may need to follow the steps outlined in our eBook guide
If you are a beginner looking for useful material to read, this is for you.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Beginners who have learned hiragana.
The level of this bundle is somewhere between our (total beginner-level) Beri- Beri- Shoshinsha and our more advance readers such as Learn Japanese with Stories.
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We are launching this new bundle with only a few books, but it will eventually have ten volumes. Pay once and get lifetime updates including updates and supplementary material.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
Learn Japanese with Stories: Mike's Diary
Beginning Japanese Phrases Book 1: Podcast episodes 1-30
Beginning Japanese Phrases Book 2: Podcast episodes 31-60
Beginning Japanese Phrases Book 2: Podcast episodes 61-90
All titles include sound files!
ABOUT THE TITLES
Learn Japanese with Stories: Mike's Diary
If you have learned hiragana and you understand (very) basic Japanese sentence structure, you are ready for this series.
Instead of learning isolated vocabulary (no fun!), reading real Japanese is a great way to learn vocabulary and kanji in context. For the beginner, however, native reading material is too much of a challenge. Our Learn Japanese with Stories for Beginners series enables even beginners to truly enjoy reading natural Japanese.
The early stories use basic vocabulary, beginner-level grammar, and simplified Japanese sentence structures. As you progress, earlier concepts build into more complex grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structures.
Each story is presented in several ways.1. The story with spaces and complete vocabulary and explanation2. The story in full Japanese (without spaces, but with furigana—the small hiragana—over kanji)3. The story in English to cement understanding
This is followed by five important kanji found in the story. There are only five kanji here, so spend some time familiarizing yourself with them.
Beginning Japanese Phrases Book 1 - 3
This series is based on a weekly podcast we produce called (unimaginatively) Beginning Japanese Phrases. See here: https://thejapanesepage.com/beginning-japanese-phrases-podcast-and-videos/
As we do in the podcast, we'll introduce one useful Japanese word, phrase, or grammatical function. Then we'll breakdown an example sentence using that word within a common context.Each example sentence will include a literal and more natural translation as well as all the vocabulary and grammar defined and explained.
We are including ro-maji at the end, but we highly recommend avoiding that and work through the Japanese instead.
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Japanese Names - A Crash Course on Learning Japanese First and Last Names [Paperback]
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Thoroughly learn the top 100 family and over a hundred given names (male and female) through kanji studies, worksheets, and Anki flashcard decks.
This is the paperback version, but it also includes the eBook ePub, Anki flashcard, PDF worksheets, and MP3 sound files as a download for no extra charge. You'll receive the download link immediately after purchase and the physical paperback will mailed to you.
If you would like just the eBook version, please purchase our Japanese Culture Bundle by clicking here.
Japanese names are difficult.
Challenging kanji, atypical pronunciations, and lengthy syllable sequences can make Japanese names a hurdle for English-speaking students of the language.
If you are serious about learning Japanese, Japanese names is a subject you simply can't ignore.
Want to make Japanese friends? Having a thorough understanding of names will help. Want to enjoy Japanese movies, TV, or novels? If this fits your description, this book is for you.
And with a little concentrated study, you can learn the most common family and given names.
In this book, we'll thoroughly study the top 100 family and over a hundred given names (male and female) through kanji studies, worksheets, and Anki flashcard decks.
152 Pages
Learn the most common 100 family names today
Over a hundred given names (male and female)
Master the most common kanji and the most common readings found in Japanese names
Download Anki decks, sound files, and worksheets for no extra charge.
Imagine being introduced to Mr. Saitou. After going through this book, you ask him, "Is that a Saitou with a 斉 or a 斎?" Mr. Saitou (whether 斉藤 or 斎藤) will truly be impressed.
This book is based on a much more in-depth online course at Makoto+. If you want extra practice plus hundreds of famous names (historical, actors, actresses, musicians, singers, and more), please check out the course here:
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