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ABOUT THE
BOOK
This handy guidebook
offers an integrated,
communicative approach to writing and reading hiragana script, the
entry point to the Japanese language.
With step-by-step explanations of
46 basic characters and scores of derivatives, plus writing practice,
grammar lessons, flashcards, and quizzes to consolidate learning, the
Absolute Beginnerfs Guide is a great way to make headway on your own,
or to reinforce formal Japanese classes.
Find out for yourself just how
accessible the language can be.
ABOUT THE
AUTHOR
David
Petersen graduated from the University of Calgary with a B.Sc. in
psychology. After acquiring a TESL certificate, he spent nearly 10
years teaching English in Japan, Hungary, and South Korea. He obtained
a Ph.D. from the University of Malta in 2003, and then returned to
Japan to earn a Level I on the national Japanese proficiency test. He
currently works as a writer and freelance translator.
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