{"product_id":"japanese-phrases-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Japanese Phrases for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEriko Sato\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA quick easy reference to pick up and reinforce key Japanese phrases\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Japanese is the fifth most studied language in the U.S., with over 40,000 college students enrolled in Japanese courses every year, and Japan ranks as the eighth most popular international destination for American travelers. Focusing on real-world language skills that people can put to use right away-from asking directions to talking numbers-this phrasebook is a must for travelers and students.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eEriko Sato, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003e is a native Japanese speaker and Professor of Japanese at SUNY Stony Brook.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHundreds of useful phrases at your fingertips \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpeak Japanese - instantly!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShopping. Ordering dinner. Chatting about the weather. Talking about your family. Dealing with emergencies. Whether you're a traveler or student, this handy Japanese phrase book makes everyday communication a breeze!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscover how to: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet directions, shop, and eat out\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTalk numbers, dates, time, and money\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChat about family and work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscuss sports and the weather\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeal with problems and emergencies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEriko Sato\u003c\/b\u003e is a lecturer of Japanese language at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, where she received her PhD degree in linguistics. She also is the Founding Director of the Pre-College Japanese Language Program as well as the Executive Director of the Japan Center at the same university. When she started her graduate work in 1988, she decided to devote her career to Japanese-language education and research. She studied Japanese and English linguistics and foreign languages, including Chinese, French, and Korean, to prepare herself to be a teacher and researcher who understands students' linguistic backgrounds and difficulties. She has written many articles for linguistic and education journals, and she has written three books on Japanese language: a textbook for young children, a textbook for college students, and a manual for Japanese\/English translators.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 204\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.51 x 7.42 x 4.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 06, 2004\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51761447371040,"sku":"9780764572050","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/4fc6d1b714e1ace648b94b495c3c614b.webp?v=1780207794","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/japanese-phrases-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}