Beginning Conversations: Learn Japanese through Dialogues

By Clay Boutwell and Yumi Boutwell

Finally, a fun and easy way to learn REAL conversational Japanese!

Crafted especially for beginners, this book offers a dynamic way to learn conversational Japanese through engaging, real-life dialogues. Each dialogue is designed to enhance your understanding of everyday Japanese, making this an ideal resource for learners aiming to achieve fluency.
We are including, at no extra charge, sound files for all the dialogues found in this book. Listen on demand with the QR codes found in the book or download the files to your computer. Also, download an Anki flashcard deck with all the lines. The download link is found on the last page.

Why Choose This Book?

Listen and Learn: Each dialogue is accompanied by high-quality audio files. Access these through easy-to-scan QR codes within the book or download them from a link provided on the last page.

Interactive Learning Tools: Boost your learning with a free Anki flashcard deck for each dialogue line, aiding in effective memorization and recall.

Rich Content: Includes seven dialogues set in various everyday scenarios that will prepare you to face real-world conversations with confidence.

Features:

Authentic Dialogues: Experience natural pacing in conversations, which might seem fast at first but are designed to enhance your listening skills as you revisit them.

Cultural and Grammatical Insights: Each dialogue comes with detailed notes on vocabulary, grammar, and cultural contexts, helping you understand the nuances of the language.

Comprehensive Approach: From introducing yourself to eating out, the book covers a wide range of practical situations.

Bonus content

Download sound files for all dialogues

QR Codes to scan and instantly hear just that dialogue

Free Anki flashcard deck of each line

Seven dialogues in various beginning conversation settings

The dialogues are presented naturally and all in Japanese. This may be too fast for you at first but try listening to it a few times to attune your ears.
As you master the vocabulary and understand the grammatical points mentioned in the book, you may find what was difficult upon first hearing is easy the second (or tenth!) time around.
The bonus files also include a free Anki flashcard deck with the phrases found in this book.
The book itself contains the dialogue with the English translation, but it also adds cultural and grammatical notes to help you understand the dialogue in context.

Contents:

Dialogue One in Japanese: Jane Introduces Herself to a Coworker

Dialogue Two in Japanese: Jane Meets Her New Boss

Dialogue Three in Japanese: Jane Introduces Herself

Dialogue Four in Japanese: Jane Meets Her Neighbor

Dialogue Five in Japanese: Jane has a Headache

Dialogue Six in Japanese: Jane and Neighbor Tanaka

Dialogue Seven in Japanese: Eating Out

Embark on your journey to fluency with "Learn Japanese through Dialogues: Beginning Conversations" and discover a fun, effective way to enhance your Japanese speaking skills!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Kotoba Inc
• Release date: May 4, 2022
• ISBN: 1533406901

Book preview

Learn Japanese through Dialogues: Volume 1

Beginning Conversations

Listen. Repeat. Associate.

Clay & Yumi Boutwell

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ISBN: 1533406901

ISBN-13: 978-1533406903

INTRODUCTION

Finally, a fun and easy way to learn REAL conversational Japanese!

We are including, at no extra charge, sound files for all the dialogues found in this book. Listen on demand with the QR codes in the book or download the files to your computer. The download link is on the last page.

The dialogue is presented naturally and entirely in Japanese. It may seem too fast initially, but try listening several times to attune your ears.

As you master the vocabulary and grasp the grammatical points mentioned in the book, you may find that what was challenging at first becomes easier with each listening.

Included as a bonus are free Anki flashcards with phrases from this book. Download the free Anki software here: https://apps.ankiweb.net/

Use the Anki deck to practice translating phrases or shadowing the speaker—the sound file will automatically play on the back of each card.

The book contains the dialogue with English translations and adds cultural and grammatical notes to help you understand the context.

Even if you are a beginner, as long as you know hiragana and very basic Japanese sentence structure, this book is for you. Every kanji has furigana (small hiragana) over it to aid reading. However, if you do not yet know hiragana, please check out our Hiragana, the Basics of Japanese eBook and paperback or visit our free site: https://www.TheJapanesePage.com/hiragana

Let's get started!

Clay & Yumi Boutwell

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http://www.TheJapanShop.com/bundles

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P.S. Have you heard of our monthly Makoto magazine? It is for beginning to intermediate students of Japanese. Check it out at https://www.MakotoPlus.com



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Contents

INTRODUCTION

Dialogue One

Dialogue One in Japanese: Jane Introduces Herself to a Coworker

Dialogue One: in English

In Japanese continued

In English continued

Dialogue One: Line-by-Line

はじめまして。

田中です。どちらの出身ですか？

A Few Common Japanese Last Names:

アメリカから来ました。

あ、アメリカですか。いつ、来ましたか？

先週、来ました。

日本はどうですか？

大好きです。

食べ物は、何が好きですか？

すしが好きです。

私もです。じゃあ、今度いっしょに食べに行きましょう。

はい、ぜひ行きましょう。

Dialogue Two

Dialogue Two in Japanese: Jane Meets Her New Boss

Dialogue Two: in English

In Japanese continued

In