Master Japanese Pronunciation (Single Book, No Cassette)

Author: Zhao Xiujuan
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: Based on an introduction to the basic knowledge of Japanese phonetics, this book provides extensive practice exercises with typical words and sentences. It is easy to understand and not only helps learners deepen their impression of Japanese phonetics but also gives them a strong foundation in learning Japanese pronunciation. Moreover, it summarizes the pronunciation rules of Japanese words, sentences, and foreign loanwords, and includes common readings of numbers, time expressions, proper names, and geographical locations in Japanese. This book is highly beneficial for beginners of Japanese. The Japanese tongue twisters, haikus, comics, and interesting facts included not only enhance learners' interest but also help prevent potential boredom during the learning process. Additionally, listening to the accompanying audio tapes further improves learners' pronunciation accuracy. It can serve as a guidebook for Japanese enthusiasts starting their Japanese studies and as a supplementary teaching material for educators. Each section includes exercises divided into three parts:
1. Lip and Tongue Exercises for Letter Pronunciation
2. Word Reading (approximately 25 words)
3. Sentence or Tongue Twister Reading (approximately 5)
Based on an introduction to the basic knowledge of Japanese phonetics, this book provides extensive practice exercises with typical words and sentences. It is easy to understand and not only helps learners deepen their impression of Japanese phonetics but also gives them a strong foundation in learning Japanese pronunciation. Moreover, it summarizes the pronunciation rules of Japanese words, sentences, and foreign loanwords, and includes common readings of numbers, time expressions, proper names, and geographical locations in Japanese. This book is highly beneficial for beginners of Japanese.