Japanese for Dummies

Complete coverage of all Japanese language essentials including grammar, usage and vocabulary will have readers speaking Japanese in no time. Audio CD demonstrates conversations presented in the book build listening comprehension and illustrate correct pronunciation.Tons of real world examples give readers language skills they can use immediately.ABOUT THE AUDIENCEBusinesses are increasingly seeking applicants who can speak Japanese and the number of people studying Japanese both formally and at home continues to rise. From travelers, to workers seeking advancement, to students fulfilling a graduation requirement, the number of people needing to learn Japanese rises every year.Why this topic is hot: Japanese is the fifth most studied language in the US. How many people participate: The number of students who study Japanese increases every year. From 1990 to 1994, enrollment in high school Japanese classes rose 68 . (Digest of Education Statistics, 1998-US Department of Education) Over 40, 000 college students enroll in Japanese classes every year. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.