Japanese audio CDs
The best audio programs for learning Japanese
If you ever intend to converse in Japanese, you will need to practice listening and speaking. Self-paced audio programs are a stress-free, guided method of immersing yourself in Japanese sounds and developing your oral communication skills in Japanese. We have reviewed several audio-only Japanese programs and find those listed here to be among the most effective and easy to use audio language programs available.Japanese audio programs | 10 indispensable books for learning Japanese
1 Pimsleur Japanese Level I, II, & III
Pimsleur
Japanese Level I
Pimsleur
Japanese Level II
Pimsleur
Japanese Level III
These CD series offers a unique and painless way
to acquire a foundational working knowledge of Japanese. The Pimsleur
program uses a proven audio-only immersion method that eases learners
into basic conversation. Because it is an audio course, it requires
no books, no memorization of charts and tables and lengthy vocabulary
lists - just listen and repeat.
Each level provides 16 hours of instruction divided
into 30 lessons. You will quickly acquire basic Japanese vocabulary,
learn natural language patterns and correct grammar, and develop
proper pronunciation. The lessons progress logically and material
is repeated throughout the lessons to aid retention. The topics
covered are especially useful for those seeking functional ability
in conversational Japanese.
The Pimsleur Japanese series works especially well
for people who don't learn well from books and detailed grammar
explanations. But it also makes an excellent addition to any course
of study because it promotes conversational skills, an area that
is often lacking in most book-based learning materials.
At full retail price ($100s per level), the Pimsleur series is costly.
This doesn't have to be an obstacle, though, since you can usually
find it new or used at substantially reduced prices at Amazon.
As one of the best and most-respected audio-based language programs
on the market, the Pimsleur program is not likely to disappoint
you
2 Unforgettable Languages Japanese Level 1 Audio Course
The Unforgettable
Language Japanese audio course will have you building sentences
in Japanese within 30 minutes. The program uses a unique associative
memory aid system to build a basic vocabulary of 400 words -- a
memory aid system that you can use to expand your vocabulary long
after you have completed the CDs.
Audio is recorded by native speakers. Covered topics in the 10 lessons
include: home, family, travel, shopping, numbers, telling time,
food and drink, and more. The program also provides short grammar
lessons and interactive quizzes to test for mastery at each level.
The Unforgettable Languages Japanese
Audio Course is available on 6
audio CDs. | DEMO
AUDIO
The Audio Japanese Course is also available in an interactive CD-ROM
software version. | DEMO
CD-ROM
An abbreviated survival
Japanese course is available for immediate download as MP3.
3 Learn in Your Car Japanese: The Complete Language Course
Learn
in Your Car Japanese is a complete 3-level program that
teaches listeners Japanese pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar
without the need for a textbook. The 9 audio CDs make it convenient
to learn the language while driving, working out, walking, on the
bus, etc.
The program follows a straightforward and logical approach. In each
lesson, you will learn simple words and phrases, then discover how
to use them to create sentences and engage in real conversation.
Each compact lesson focuses on a particular theme. Level I emphasizes
basic travel needs, Level II focuses on situations from in daily
life, and Level III expands your abilities beyond the mere basics.
The 9 hours of instruction are self-paced and interactive. Recordings
are made by professional native speakers. The CD Set comes with
3 listening guides that include the recorded text and notes on grammar
that is incorporated within each lesson. The focus on real communication
makes this an excellent aid for those seeking to learn basic conversational
Japanese.
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