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Japanese from Zero 1 Proven Techniques to Learn Japanese for Students and Professionals Volume 1
Last Updated: January 2, 2019 (Refresh Now)
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Ease of Use
76learn, easy to follow, japanese, language, easy to understand
+99%
-1%
" ... Grammar is explained in a simple, straightforward way. ... "
" ... The online help from the author that corresponds with this 1st book is incredibly helpful. ... "
" ... it is an easy study guide, esp. ... "
" ... it describes everything very well an makes is so much easier. ... "
" ... Fantastic approach to a complex language with emphasis on the semantics from the start. ... "
" ... Only about a quarter of the way through the book but so far it is very easy to follow and the paired with his youtube videos is quite excellent! ... "
" ... Easy to understand and very clearly laid out. ... I excited to go through it and the writing is friendly and easy to understand. ... "
" ... Japanese is very hard, but the JFZ teaching method makes it much easier to understand. ... "
Video Playback
50youtube, lesson, george, japanese, author
+100%
" ... Plus, George's youtube videos are a great resource and help bring it all together. ... "
" ... I love his video series on youtube that goes along with the book. ... "
" ... George also has Youtube videos that correspond with every lesson, so students can read through the lesson, get a good grasp, then watch the video to get some more insight into the lesson and what is being taught. ... "
" ... It’s almost exactly like taking a class online when you use the book and watch the YouTube videos. ... "
" ... I remember stumbling on a website called YesJapan and enjoyed watching videos featuring George and Keiko. ... Every morning I read a chapter and watch his Youtube video on that chapter, it's been a great way to start the day. ... I'm really looking forward to working through the other books and videos. ... "
" ... Recommend watching the youtube videos and the website to help correct pronunciation. ... "
" ... I also love his video's on U tube. ... "
" ... I watch the videos first and then have fun going over everything else in the lesson afterward. ... "
For Kids
25teaching, learning japanese, japanese, george, books
+100%
" ... I am in my 50's and feel that the book is fine for teenagers or adults of any age. ... "
" ... For the pace this goes at - again great for someone working or going to school all day - the method of teaching them where it's mixed with the English letters is a godsend that I never even considered a potential method. ... "
" ... In addition to the book series the author, George, also started a YouTube series specifically for his books as well. ... "
" ... It's a progressive style teaching book. ... "
" ... plus the creator is on youtube and gives free lessons. ... "
" ... Some say they are more fit for children and are a bit to slow for their liking and prefer the book "Genki" but if feel this book does a great job in holding the students hand and directly gets the point across with little confusion. ... "
" ... I'm actually taking a Japanese class for adults once a week and we're using the Genki book. ... "
" ... My teen son has been homeschooled since eighth grade. ... "
For Fun
23book, learn, studying, lot of fun, language
+100%
" ... I always had the desire to learn another language, but wanted something fun. ... "
" ... Lots of fun. ... "
" ... it's fun, time consuming, and rewarding. ... "
" ... I know it won't be easy, but this book is written with a fun style that's hard to find in other books. ... "
" ... I am studying for fun and my goal is to learn a chapter a week. ... "
" ... I had a lot of fun studying from this book. ... "
" ... The author is a good instructor and this workbook is a fun and simple way to start learning Japanese. ... "
" ... すごい!, Japanese from Zero!, is making Learning Japanese Quick, and VERY fun. ... "
Marketplace
13japanese from zero, yesjapan, thank you george, book, across
+100%
" ... Thank you to the folks at Japanese from Zero on youtube and yesjapan.com. ... "
" ... Thank you George! ... "
" ... Thank you to everyone who was part of the creation of this book. ... "
" ... Thank you~ Will be ordering the other parts to this. ... "
" ... Thank you George, and everyone else at YesJapan! ... "
" ... Thanks George and Team. ... "
" ... Thank you so much to the authors!! ... "
" ... For some reason I thought it would be thinner (should have looked at the photos available in the review section). ... "
Setup
12way, book, videos, simple, lessons
+100%
" ... It has useful ,easy to understand dialogue and instructions. ... "
" ... Simple to follow ... "
" ... It is easy to follow. ... "
" ... I'm really happy with the way this book was made easy to follow. ... "
" ... It, along with the videos, are extremely easy to follow and teach in such a way that the lessons build upon one another and offer a steady and interesting progression in learning the Japanese language and, in book one, Hiragana, as well. ... "
" ... Very well written and easy to follow. ... "
" ... Grammar is explained in a simple, straightforward way. ... "
" ... Already can't wait to start the next installation in the series. ... "
Apps
12apps, japanese, books, language, george
+100%
" ... There are also YouTube videos to help with the learning process which are completely free. ... "
" ... Learning a new language can be a daunting task, and it was for me. ... "
" ... If you want to learn Hiragana/Katakana, there are tons of free apps and even some relatively cheap apps (I highly recommend the Dr. Moku series). ... "
" ... This is the best language learning book I have ever read. ... "
" ... However, I would appreciate having extra examples or additional explanation of nuances like that you would find on the website / youtube version. ... I definitely think you get a good deal for this as compared to other language learning programs (way better and cheaper than Rosetta Stone if that is on your mind). ... "
" ... With that being said, this book does not get to katakana or kanji, which some books choose to integrate earlier. ... "
" ... In my opinion this is the best way to start learning the language. ... "
" ... Combining this book with the extensive YouTube content that the author posts makes this a phenomenal learning system. ... "
Product Reliability
10japanese, years ago, learned, japanese from zero, zero book
+90%
-10%
" ... With these books, I’ve learned more in six months than I ever thought I would. ... "
" ... I've quit looking for other books now. ... "
" ... I have only had this book for 2 months and the amount of Japanese I already know is really impressive considering. ... "
" ... I’ve been studying Japanese for several years and have been to Japan a few times. ... "
" ... 1 and it just - worked! ... "
" ... I found this out several years ago when I became friends with a lady from Japan. ... My Japanese has improved more in two years with this course than it did over the 25 years prior. ... "
" ... I have been self-studying Japanese for about two years now. ... "
" ... I've learned so much within the first couple pages. ... "
Build Quality
8considering, book, taught, easy to follow, dent
+75%
-25%
" ... This book made me feel like I built a foundation of the language and once I had that, new concepts were much easier to add on from there. ... "
" ... It is very easy to follow and going through the material doesn't seem like a grind. ... "
" ... Even for people just beyond the basics can utilize it as it can be great to review this material. ... "
" ... It has a unique and very clever way of introducing new material. ... "
" ... 5 gold stars! ... "
" ... It could use a more lay flat binding. ... "
Software Platform
7hiragana, book, japanese, memrise, learning
+100%
" ... Love you and hope you have more updates and video for us :) ... "
" ... I especially like how it begins to substitute Hiragana characters in the text as you learn each set. ... "
" ... Apps and flash cards work better for me, but this was a great introduction! ... "
" ... However, I would appreciate having extra examples or additional explanation of nuances like that you would find on the website / youtube version. ... "
" ... Just by skimming the pages, I can tell that this language is going to “stick”. ... "
" ... If you want to learn Hiragana/Katakana, there are tons of free apps and even some relatively cheap apps (I highly recommend the Dr. Moku series). ... "
" ... I highly recommend getting a hard copy though since their site is comprised according to Google so you can't make an account without risk. ... "
Design
7like, style, look, cute, fun
+86%
-14%
" ... I must admit the number one thing I like about this book is the Cute Anime girl on the cover. ... "
" ... I especially like the art style. ... "
" ... It looks like they nearly crush each other in there. ... "
" ... It's kinda fun and has the manga look. ... "
" ... Yukari Takenaka does the illustrations which are really cute and useful as vocabulary reinforcement. ... "
" ... I can't wait to finish this so I can get the next one! ... "
Comfort
7felt, way, learning, language, japan
+86%
-14%
" ... I had been trying to lean Japanese for a bit on my own but never felt I had a confident grasp on it as a whole. ... "
" ... Japanese from Zero Book 1 is easy to understand, and it is broken down in a way where I actually felt comfortable learning Japanese. ... "
" ... to being comfortable enough to converse with teens in Japan. ... "
" ... They have put thought into sounding natural and casual (for the right instances). ... "
" ... Easy clear to understand but doesn't hold your hand all the way through. ... "
" ... The "progressive" teaching really makes me feel like I'm learning and encourages me to keep it up. ... "
Overall performance
6book, speed, moves, goes, learn
+83%
-17%
" ... It helped me learn my hiragana fast and easy by repeatedly inputting it in the text nice and slow. ... "
" ... Neutral: Despite me explaining why the speed works for me, it may not work for everyone. ... "
" ... I still recommend this book if you want to learn fast. ... "
Sound Quality
5japanese, book, speaking, romaji, native
+100%
" ... If want to sound more formal ... But it sounds correct if you ... "
" ... George has made the process of reading and writing hiragana simple by introducing just a few sounds at a time and using them alongside romaji. ... "
" ... I could say real sentences that were conversationally correct and didn't make me sound like I was a foreign learner. ... "
" ... The truth is, listening and speaking is a skill that has to be developed over time. ... "
" ... However, I would recommend finding a reliable listening source(I use the application LingQ), and a kanji course such as Kodansha(I personally use), Hesig, or WaniKani along with this book. ... "
Pedometer
5learn, japanese, goes, book, teaches
+100%
" ... This is a great first step into Japanese. ... "
" ... JFZ 1 is a refreshingly manageable and even entertaining book that leads the learner by small steps to a good knowledge of the language and culture. ... "
" ... The book goes step by step with not rushing you to learn quickly it motivates you to go at your own pace. ... "
" ... It's easy to understand and it goes step by step on how to learn , pronounce, and write in japanese. ... "
Call quality
5speak, japanese, basic conversation, understood, sentences
+100%
" ... I lived in Okinawa for two years when I was in the military 15 years ago and was able to have a basic conversation. ... "
" ... I have learned so much and can hold a very basic conversation with people from Japan from this book alone. ... "
" ... It even has exercises that require a partner (which most people just do alone from what I hear). ... "
" ... Being able to speak in complete sentences instead of memorizing lists of words, but still feeling like I can't SPEAK because I know the word for window but I can't tell you to look out the window after two years kind of made me want to jump out the window. ... "
" ... Now I can speak with people in hello talk from Japan!!! ... "
For Travel
4japanese, planning, learning, japan, book
+100%
" ... Fast forward a few years to me and my husband planning a trip to Japan. ... "
" ... I'm planning to also supplement with a live class starting next month prior to a trip to japan but this is a great way to self study and I recommend to everyone starting from scratch! ... "
" ... I am learning basic Japanese for a trip to Japan. ... "
" ... Our daughter and I are having a great time learning Japanese for our future trip to Japan. ... "
Gaming
3games, site, online, help
+100%
" ... There's even games on the site you can do with the lessons. ... "
" ... The videos and games you can watch and play online help reinforce what you learn in the book. ... "
" ... I'm using this in addition to a Steam video game called "Learn Japanese To Survive - Hiragana Battle" for any sprite gamers out there. ... "
Price
3price, well, money, expensive, book
+100%
" ... It's definitely worth the money, especially when compared to Genki (which I have downloaded on a tablet) which is far more expensive but more confusing. ... "
" ... The printed book contains a “workbook” section that I feel is worth the price alone. ... "
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