○Level: Elementary
○Genre: Grammar
○Language: English is used for grammar explanations and translations of example sentences.
○Example sentences are written in kanji/kana with romanized Japanese.


Overview

In addition to studying grammar, another key step toward learning a foreign language is to have a solid grasp of linguistic strategies. This reference work presents 130 grammar items, expressions and communication strategies needed at the beginning level. The entries are progressively arranged according to difficulty, and are explained in English.

This versatile resource can be used for purposes such as self-study by beginners, supplementing classroom textbooks, or review by intermediate learners.


Contents

Part 1: Preliminaries

1. Sound System

2. Writing System and Romanization

3. Characteristics of the Japanese Language

4. Simple and Complex Sentences

5. Variations of the Japanese Language

Part 2: Fundamentals (Entries 1-40)

Part 3: Core (Entries 41-100)

Part 4: Expansion (Entries 101-130)

Appendixes

Subject Index/Vocabulary Lists