![]() You need a separate "translation book" in English to study properly. And we don't mean "there's no romaji," the entire book is in Japanese. If you're a complete beginner, Minna no Nihongo will present a significant challenge: it's all in Japanese. Studying with the main, all-Japanese textbook will force you to figure things out through context and use your brain a little more. The two book system isn't "bad," necessarily. Also, this means most of the terminology and dialogue is aimed at the college demographic.Īll in all, Genki is a fantastic series and going through both books will give you the foundation you need to start intermediate studies. Genki was designed for classrooms, so if you're a self-learner, keep in mind the material may need to be modified for your situation. The exercises, audio CDs, and workbook match the high quality of the textbook and reinforce what you're learning through variety and repetition. The difficulty of each lesson scaffolds gradually, so you won't feel the material is too far above your head. ![]() Genki is not only the favorite of Japanese classes the world over, it's one of our favorites too ( so much, we wrote a full review).Ī perfect starting point for beginners, Genki has an easy-to-follow lesson structure that begins with dialogues using target vocabulary and grammar, which are then taught more clearly in the succinct and easy-to-understand lessons. To get a decent handle on the structure of Japanese, you need a solid textbook (or the equivalent) to explain grammar concepts, provide practice exercises, and introduce material that's only +1 above your current ability level.īelow is a list of our favorite textbooks the ones we feel are the best books for beginners to learn Japanese. The Best Japanese Textbooks for Beginners ![]()
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