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How to Sound Intelligent in Japanese: A Vocabulary Builder
Charles de Wolf
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Description for How to Sound Intelligent in Japanese: A Vocabulary Builder
Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 2GJ; CJBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 186 x 181 x 13. Weight in Grams: 264.
For every student, a time eventually comes when basic grammar is no longer the problem. You can say a few words about the weather, or the fact that, yes, you are feeling hungry, or explain that you are going out for the day - and actually be understood. Beyond that, however, the going gets tough. You cannot make pertinent comments about philosophy, politics, art, science, law, or business - simply because you lack the necessary vocabulary. In fact, you may not be able to say that you are interested in philosophy' at all, because you don't know the Japanese word ... Read more
For every student, a time eventually comes when basic grammar is no longer the problem. You can say a few words about the weather, or the fact that, yes, you are feeling hungry, or explain that you are going out for the day - and actually be understood. Beyond that, however, the going gets tough. You cannot make pertinent comments about philosophy, politics, art, science, law, or business - simply because you lack the necessary vocabulary. In fact, you may not be able to say that you are interested in philosophy' at all, because you don't know the Japanese word ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Kodansha USA
Condition
New
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9781568364186
SKU
V9781568364186
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About Charles de Wolf
CHARLES DE WOLF is a professor at Keio University, Tokyo. He is the translator of T-shirt Japanese Versus Necktie Japanese.
Reviews for How to Sound Intelligent in Japanese: A Vocabulary Builder
"... this small book offers a wealth of difficult vocabulary presented in an accessible, interesting format." —The Japan Times "The author's explanations of usage solve long-standing mysteries." —The Daily Yomiuri " ... an easy, interesting way of learning new words." —The Nikkei Weekly "A highly recommended reference work for the serious ... Read more