The best books for learning Japanese

Japanese for beginners - Assimil

Japanese exercise book for beginners - Assimil

Ce manuel d'exercices, à la fois ludique et utile, a été élaboré spécifiquement pour ceux qui débutent en japonais. Il propose environ 160 activités progressivement organisées, ressemblant à des jeux, et fournit également les solutions. Chaque chapitre se termine par une possibilité d'autoévaluation de vos compétences linguistiques. Le livre couvre tous les aspects essentiels de la langue : grammar

Japanese for dummies

This comprehensive guide immerses you in the Japanese language. Perfect for manga fans, travellers to Japan, or those who work there, it covers everything you need: grammar, conjugation, kanji, pronunciation and vocabulary, with exercises to help you progress.

Japanese for dummies

Find out more :

• Ideograms and pronunciation
• Basic grammar
• Practical everyday Japanese
• Useful phrases for different situations
• Overview of Japanese culture
• Audio dialogues to improve pronunciation

"Japanese for Dummies is a complete and entertaining way to learn the language. Whatever your level, discover Japanese culture, vocabulary, grammar, spelling and conjugation easily. With games, exercises and dialogues, quickly master essential vocabulary, key kanji and grammar. Ideal for manga fans, Japanese history buffs or anyone wanting to learn a new language.

Nihongo ippo. Japanese step by step (A1-A2)

Nihongo ippo. Japanese step by step (A1-A2)

This progressive method, divided into 50 lessons, is ideal for beginners and false beginners, teenagers and adults, who want to learn or consolidate the basics of Japanese. Structured simply and effectively, the book provides the essential keys to grammar and practical vocabulary to get you off to a good start or to reinforce what you've already learnt. It also helps to improve comprehension and expression in everyday life.

Read and write Japanese in less than 21 days

Read and write Japanese in less than 21 days

This guide is designed for those who find it difficult to learn Japanese on their own, offering a simple and innovative method for mastering the language, even if you have no natural talent for languages. In just 25 minutes a day, the guide proposes learning the kana (Hiragana and Katakana) in less than 21 days through progressive reading, writing and revision exercises. The learning method, based on neuroscience, is simple, fun and effective. and effective, even for beginners.

The handbook includes the 3+1 memorization method, a daily learning calendar, practice sheets, revision exercises and sheets of graph paper for practising. With additional resources such as an annotated bibliography and exercise corrections, the book is ideal for those learning Japanese for pleasure, study or professional reasons. This book is an essential tool for beginners in Japanese, It will help you master the basics of kana before moving on to kanji and grammar.

Reading and writing Japanese - Paperback

Reading and writing Japanese - Paperback

The Lire et Écrire collection introduces you to Japanese writing in a progressive and enjoyable way. Using an original teaching method, it stimulates curiosity and the pleasure of learning. The programme includes activities with corrections and mini-tests to assess your progress, as well as a bilingual glossary and index for easy reference.

In just six weeks, you'll be able to recognise and write all the hiragana and katakana, master the writing and reading of over 150 kanji, and memorise over 38 kanji keys using mnemonic tricks. You will then be able to handle everyday situations such as reading names or signs. The programme also immerses you in Japan's unique cultural references.

Basic Japanese grammar - from theory to practice

Basic Japanese grammar - from theory to practice

In her first two books, Ms Shimamori took a systematic and detailed approach to Japanese grammar. In her new book, "Fundamental Japanese Grammar", she proposes a mainly practical approach. The book is enriched with progressive exercises, texts to understand and translate, thus encouraging active learning of Japanese, a language often considered complex by Westerners.

This manual has been designed with two specific aims in mind. Firstly, it aims to make it easier to understand and master the nuances of Japanese grammatical rules. Secondly, it aims to teach the communication codes specific to Japanese culture. Based on realistic conversations, it invites learners of Japanese to discover and appreciate the subtleties of the Japanese language and culture.

This method provides fundamental tools for an active understanding of the language, enabling learners to fully immerse themselves in the culture of the Rising Sun.

BUNPÔ Ippo. Japanese grammar book A1+ A2

This grammar book is designed for those who already have a basic knowledge of Japanese, although it is also accessible to beginners who can read hiragana and katakana. Organised into 50 lessons, this workbook provides a gradual review and reinforcement of the fundamentals of grammar, while deepening your knowledge.

BUNPÔ Ippo. Japanese grammar book A1+ A2

Each lesson includes :

• A contextualised dialogue with an associated audio file
• A detailed, organised explanation of the grammatical concept covered, illustrated by relevant examples
• A variety of exercises to practise and validate your knowledge. All the vocabulary you need is available at the end of the book, in two separate glossaries
• Assessments are offered every 10 lessons, enabling users to measure their progress

Additional benefits:

• Summary table of hiragana and katakana
• Translations of dialogues at the end of the book
• French-Japanese glossary (arranged alphabetically)
• French-Japanese glossary (arranged alphabetically)
• Audio files available to download free of charge from the Ellipses website.

"Japanese for Dummies is a complete and entertaining way to learn the language. Whatever your level, discover Japanese culture, vocabulary, grammar, spelling and conjugation easily. With games, exercises and dialogues, quickly master essential vocabulary, key kanji and grammar. Ideal for manga fans, Japanese history buffs or anyone wanting to learn a new language.

Japanese folk tales: 22 bilingual tales to improve your Japanese

Japanese folk tales: 22 bilingual tales to improve your Japanese

These Japanese Folk Tales, with their rich illustrations, bring together 22 traditional stories presented side by side in Japanese and French. Perfect for students of Japanese or Japanese culture, this book is a real treasure. The stories are arranged in ascending order of length and complexity. Each story is accompanied by a vocabulary list, cultural notes, a comprehension exercise and questions for further reflection. A useful summary of verb and adjective forms is included at the end of the book. Plus free audio recordings of all the stories, free audio recordings of all the stories are available online to improve listening comprehension and pronunciation.

Little Japanese stories: bilingual tales and short stories to help you improve your Japanese

Little Japanese stories: bilingual tales and short stories to help you improve your Japanese

This learning method, illustrated in the traditional Japanese style, presents five fascinating Japanese stories in the original language with their corresponding translations. translations. Each story is enriched with explanatory notes, vocabulary and grammar points, complemented by questions and exercises to reinforce understanding. The first two stories are renowned traditional Japanese tales, followed by three short stories written by eminent twentieth-century authors. For an immersive experience, the stories are also available as audio recordings, offering a cultural and linguistic journey designed to improve understanding of the Japanese language for students of all levels.

Japanese-French/French-Japanese dictionary - Librairie Youfeng

Japanese-French/French-Japanese dictionary - Librairie Youfeng

This innovative double dictionary contains over 29,000 entries in Japanese-French and over 7,000 in French-Japanese, making it considerably easier to learn Japanese for all students. Its two-colour layout and grammatical organisation aligned with Japanese alphabetical order make it easy to consult. The dictionary also includes the phonetics of foreign foreign terms adapted into Japanese. It also includes a detailed map of Japan, information on its administrative geography and history, and a wide selection of Japanese surnames, from the most common to the rarest. It concludes with a guide to the keys to ideograms, making it easier to understand and use kanji.

Japanese dictionary - Assimil

Japanese dictionary - Assimil

This 1280-page work is an essential Japanese dictionary to complement any learning method and perfect your knowledge. It contains 24,000 entries, 135,000 words, expressions and translations, as well as 35,000 examples to illustrate their use. Pronunciation is provided for every word and expression. Its two-colour design and alphabetical tabs make it quick and easy to use. quick and easy to use. A practical, detailed user guide is included in the introduction, and a table of geographical names is available in the appendix.

Maxi Pocket Plus Japanese dictionary - Larousse

Maxi Pocket Plus Japanese dictionary - Larousse

This is a modern, comprehensive dictionary containing 100,000 words, expressions and translations. It systematically includes romaji transcriptions, covering everyday and contemporary and contemporary vocabulary. Designed for teaching purposes, it provides numerous examples of usage, grammatical structures, idiomatic expressions, as well as abbreviations and acronyms. It also contains a section dedicated to geographical names.