Learn Japanese with Audio Books

Japanese language - Beautiful and exotic

If your knowledge of the Japanese language is limited to what's available on your local sushi menu, you are missing out. The beauty and exoticism of the Japanese language reflect the allure of that country. Spoken Japanese is an interesting language that contains sounds that English speakers will find familiar. Whether you plan to visit or just need to learn a new language, consider taking up Japanese. It is easier than ever with the advent of internet, you can learn Japanese online or you can download audio books to help you learn the language.

Spoken Japanese is easy to learn

The Japanese language is not really as complicated as you might think. Unlike the written language, the spoken form is pretty straightforward. There are five vowels, the nouns aren't tied to number or gender as in other languages and verbs aren't conjugated based on the subject. There are only two tenses-past and present. The language also contains sounds very similar to those in the English language.

Japanese culture forms part of the language

Learning a lot of Japanese words is not enough though. Cultural etiquette is crucially important and there is an established system of politeness. Tone, body language, volume all impact your conversation with a Japanese person. This is why learning to speak Japanese with audio books is a good idea. You can repeat the phrases exactly as you hear them.

Pimsleur Japanese course - a fast way to learn Japanese with ease!

One very respected method was developed by Pimsleur. It is a scientific system based on the idea that adults can learn Japanese much the same way as children. Students learn a core vocabulary of the most commonly used words and at the same time learn grammar and pronunciation. Through immersion in conversation, students learn the syntax and structure of the Japanese language. Because Pimsleur believed that people learned better with their ears than through other formats, this is an audio-based system.

Online Japanese

You can also learn to speak Japanese online with all the different tools available. Some even allow you to learn Japanese for free. The beauty of these tools is that you are able to learn at your own speed since you are not tied to a classroom full of other students. You can truly master each lesson before you move on.

Speaking Japanese in only a weeks days is possible

Learning to speak Japanese doesn't have to be a major ordeal. The spoken language is not nearly as difficult as the written version and the sounds are familiar to English speakers. Whether you are learning as a requirement of your job or because you are planning a dream vacation, learning Japanese is a good idea. Learning to speak this beautiful language through audio books or online are both great ways to master Japanese. Before you know it you'll be ordering sushi like you were born in Tokyo.

40-Minute Japanese

By using the Search function in the top left corner you can find other Pimsleur language courses available from this site.

Back to Audio Books 101