Start learning basic Japanese
Japanese Level 1 with Audio Companion™
What do I get?
Build a foundation of basic vocabulary and learn key elements of the Japanese language. Develop the confidence to start reading, writing and speaking Japanese. Gain skills vital for meeting new people, shopping, answering questions and so much more.
What’s in the box:
- Version 3 Personal Edition CD-ROM program for Level 1 (Windows/Mac)
- Headset with microphone
- User manual
- Audio Companion, a multi-CD package to play or download and transfer to your iPod or portable MP3 player
Japanese Learning Tips
Japanese Learning Tips
- Written Japanese contains no spaces between words.
- Reading hiragana and katakana is made easier due to each character generally relating to a single syllable.
- Japanese words alter to reflect the formality of a situation. Rosetta Stone helps you learn the proper context for informal or formal communication in Japanese.
- Sometimes you may notice the subject has been omitted from a sentence. The Japanese language does not always identify the subject. The subject is conveyed by the context.
- There is no distinction between singular and plural forms of nouns in Japanese. As an alternative, a number or counter before the noun indicates the quantity.
What will I learn?
You will learn to:
- Expand your Japanese vocabulary and language skills
- Read and write Japanese correctly
- Speak Japanese with confidence
- Retain what you’ve learnt
- Interpret and comprehend Japanese
Example subjects covered:
- Age, family relations, household objects
- Meeting and greeting
- Calendar terms, times of day
- Buying and selling
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