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Genki outlines in 23 structured lessons all the fundamentals of the Japanese language. Abundantly illustrated and containing a wide variety of exercises, Genki is sure to bring vigor to your classroom! Though primarily meant for use in college-level classes, it is also a good guide for independent learners and is a nice resource book for teachers of Japanese. Genki's autho...more
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Jun 14, 2014Taro rated it really liked it · review of another edition Shelves: read-in-2014, japanese, non-fiction, authrix
An exciting tale of exchange student Mary Hart from Arizona who goes to Sakura University in Tokyo.
She meets up with the handsome Takeshi Kimura and they hit off the most epic romance in the history of textbook romances. She also meets new best friend Sue Kim from Korea, and Robert Smith from England, Michiko Yamakawa, Ken, Mr. Yamashita, a whole host of friends.
Share your panic with Mary as she thinks Takeshi abandons her on their first date... {spoiler} he thought she said Mo's Burger, when Ma...more
She meets up with the handsome Takeshi Kimura and they hit off the most epic romance in the history of textbook romances. She also meets new best friend Sue Kim from Korea, and Robert Smith from England, Michiko Yamakawa, Ken, Mr. Yamashita, a whole host of friends.
Share your panic with Mary as she thinks Takeshi abandons her on their first date... {spoiler} he thought she said Mo's Burger, when Ma...more
Jul 13, 2015yh rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Sorry! It’s been a while. After reading at a decent clip the first half of the year, I haven’t read a book in about six months. Given that I famously do not have much going on in my life, it may be a mystery as to what the hell I’ve been doing with myself. I haven’t gotten a life, nor have I started exercising or eating better or anything else people might do. I’ve instead started learning Japanese, and this textbook, which came highly recommended across the internet, was part of how I did that....more
Oct 26, 2015Karmologyclinic rated it really liked it
Just some notes for people shopping for Japanese learning material.
I think Genki is the best textbook-workbook for self learners of Japanese. I started both Genki and Minna no Nihongo to see which one I would stick with and it ended up being Genki. It has a lot of both writing and listening exercises, also reading and listening comprehension practice that is really helpful. Especially the listening.
Having said that I would say that the serious disadvantage of this book is the way it approaches...more
I think Genki is the best textbook-workbook for self learners of Japanese. I started both Genki and Minna no Nihongo to see which one I would stick with and it ended up being Genki. It has a lot of both writing and listening exercises, also reading and listening comprehension practice that is really helpful. Especially the listening.
Having said that I would say that the serious disadvantage of this book is the way it approaches...more
Oct 17, 2016Bine rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Endlich komplett durch mit dem ersten Textbuch!
Japanisch lernen macht mit diesem Buch wirklich Spaß, nicht zuletzt, weil die Charaktere der Dialoge und Aufgaben eine nette Geschichte erzählen, was einen gerne weiter lernen lässt. Das Buch ist sehr logisch aufgebaut mit einem Dialog, den neuen Vokabeln, einer Grammatiksektion, Übungen und hilfreichen Ausdrücken. Sicherlich auch für das Selbststudium gut geeignet, zumal man die Dialoge mit der beigelegten CD auch hören kann.
Selten stößt man aber a...more
Jun 18, 2012sorina rated it really liked it · review of another editionJapanisch lernen macht mit diesem Buch wirklich Spaß, nicht zuletzt, weil die Charaktere der Dialoge und Aufgaben eine nette Geschichte erzählen, was einen gerne weiter lernen lässt. Das Buch ist sehr logisch aufgebaut mit einem Dialog, den neuen Vokabeln, einer Grammatiksektion, Übungen und hilfreichen Ausdrücken. Sicherlich auch für das Selbststudium gut geeignet, zumal man die Dialoge mit der beigelegten CD auch hören kann.
Selten stößt man aber a...more
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The Genki 1 textbook was a wonderful introduction to the Japanese language. The material is presented in a clear and succinct manner, and I find the explanations generally easy to understand. The textbook presents to you all the necessary information to learn a particular grammar point, but it also includes extra information for those seeking it. I felt that the vocabulary words introduced in each chapter were appropriate and generally useful.
The only part of the textbook I thought was lacking w...more
The only part of the textbook I thought was lacking w...more
May 09, 2012Brett rated it it was ok
I used this text when I taught Japanese in the University of Minnesota's Japanese department. I thought it was an okay book/system. Here are some thoughts:
There was a bit much focus on handwriting.
There was little focus on showing how grammar principles relate to one another. Rather, each principle was a standalone concept.
Many examples related to drinking and partying. I know the intended audience is university students, but do we have to assume that they are studying Japanese in order to enric...more
There was a bit much focus on handwriting.
There was little focus on showing how grammar principles relate to one another. Rather, each principle was a standalone concept.
Many examples related to drinking and partying. I know the intended audience is university students, but do we have to assume that they are studying Japanese in order to enric...more
May 20, 2008Jessica rated it really liked it
It taught me Japanese. Also the bane of my existence, at times.
May 15, 2016Angelina rated it really liked it · review of another edition
I am currently self-learning Japanese. However, I have a regular 9-6 job so finding time to squeeze studying in can be difficult. I am using a good variety of books tools for study - including Japanese From Zero! 1, GENKI: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese Workbook I, and two online resources that I absolutely love: Japanese-lesson.com NHK World | Easy Japanese. In addition to these, I also listen to some Japanese music watch anime in Japanese.
Genki is a formal textbook meant for the c...more
Genki is a formal textbook meant for the c...more
I've owned a lot of Japanese textbooks but I have to say that the Genki series (I an II) are the best that are out there. Each lesson is broken down into useful vocabulary, a couple of conversation with the grammar point included, an easy to understand explanation of the grammar point(s) with lots of good examples, some exercises to help you practice and then some oral conversation activities to practice in groups or pairs. There is also a matching kanji lesson for each lesson although I did not...more
This book is ok (I read the second edition). So far it is one of the better ones I have read when it comes to learning Japanese. One of the main problems I have with this book is the vocabulary they have you learn. Some of the words in the book you will not use that much. The audio cd is really helpful when it comes to how to pronounce the vocabulary in the book. This is a good book if you want to teach your self Japanese. But if your using this book for a class be really careful because dependi...more
I have seen your pages so many times in the last 10 years. Sweet, sweet, Genki 1.
Good but the translations are occasionally unclear/poorly worded. Would be easy for an independent studier to use (as opposed to, say, minna no nihongo)
Jul 10, 2017Brendan Coster rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Not exactly sure how you rate a book you've basically lived with for over a year.
The first textbook I was working with did a better job getting you reading upfront - but was light on everythign else. This one was much more comprehensive but a slower burn in terms of 'feeling' successful. It really wasn't' until the end until I kind of realized I could read entire letters and stories.
Granting I could take as much time at any point as I wanted - I probably did better with this textbook then any I...more
The first textbook I was working with did a better job getting you reading upfront - but was light on everythign else. This one was much more comprehensive but a slower burn in terms of 'feeling' successful. It really wasn't' until the end until I kind of realized I could read entire letters and stories.
Granting I could take as much time at any point as I wanted - I probably did better with this textbook then any I...more
This is a really solid book for learning Japanese. Every chapter kicks off with a dialogue, followed by vocabulary, grammar, listening and practice activities. The back of the book contain Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji practice and on the whole, I found this book more visually appealing and practical than some other books I have looked at.
My issue is that the answer book doesn't come with it and therefore I had to order that online. That was annoying. i am working my way through the workbook now...more
My issue is that the answer book doesn't come with it and therefore I had to order that online. That was annoying. i am working my way through the workbook now...more
Mar 30, 2017Diana Ashkanani rated it it was amazing
Highly recommend this book for learning Japanese! Very clear and easy to understand.
This is the book used in Genki JACS school in Shinjuku, Japan.
This is the book used in Genki JACS school in Shinjuku, Japan.
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Sep 03, 2017mekkaouii_ marked it as dnf-2017 · review of another edition
I'm being discouraged very easily, but I'll just wait until I'm in a better place & can collect my thoughts properly.
I found this text helpful for picking up this language again, as I started studying decades ago but put it down until college. The text I own is the revised second edition. It contains 12 chapters, a cd in mp3 format, notes on Japanese culture and life (that the original edition did not have) in all chapters, vocabulary and expressions to reflect each chapter, and practice for grammar, reading, and communication. Additionally, users have the option to download the Genki Vocab app for Android. In...more
This is the textbook used in a majority of college courses, and is generally considered to be the gold standard for Japanese at this level. After finishing it, I can see why that would be. The structure of the lessons is well put together, giving you sufficient practice on each grammar point before moving onto the next. It's not just a one trick pony grammar book either, you'll also be working on your listening, reading and writing. As well as walk away with a (small) handful of useful vocab and...more
After a year of Yookoso-based Japanese language study, I came to Japan on an exchange, and went into an intensive-style class using Genki II - which was completely confusing, because Genki I taught so many practical grammar and vocab that my Yookoso-based studies left out (by both reading Yookoso and using a text made by my Japanese department that was based on Yookoso). Just say no to Yookoso.
Feb 03, 2013Cindhi Cintokowati rated it it was amazing
if you are a real beginner in Japanese, and you want to study it in a simple and easy way.. this book is the perfect guide for you! it provides you with new key vocabs at each chapter which is frequently used in daily conversation. In no time, you'll find yourself familiar in simple Japanese conversation and are able to actively involved in it. Love this book!
Nov 18, 2013Eirini Robin rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Yayyyy!! We made it through the first part of elementary japanese *without any losses haha* :D
I'm so happy, and Genki was a very very helpful book -wish it had more informal dialogues in it though!-
Anyways, so excited for the good beginning we made *yikees!*
I'm so happy, and Genki was a very very helpful book -wish it had more informal dialogues in it though!-
Anyways, so excited for the good beginning we made *yikees!*
Oct 10, 2014Mary rated it really liked it · review of another edition
AMAZING help! Really worth the money, time and effort if you are learning Japanese.
May 07, 2013Annie rated it liked it Shelves: linguistics-and-foreign-language, asian-studies
Not as thorough or clear as other language books but this one is fun. Fun is one of the most important aspects in learning a new language.
Sep 06, 2018Sam rated it it was amazing
4.5/5 for the book, but a bonus .5 (total: 5/5) due to this book blowing my mind when I first read it in college, haha.
tl;dr Get it if you can! One of the best textbooks out there and highly recommended by many for a reason! (Just be sure to get the latest version!) A free and also great alternative (or addition, if you wanna use both) is Tae Kim's Grammar Guide. (Google is your friend!)
Not tl;dr:
Definitely a fantastic starting point for Japanese learners. It covers a lot, has some nice examples...more
tl;dr Get it if you can! One of the best textbooks out there and highly recommended by many for a reason! (Just be sure to get the latest version!) A free and also great alternative (or addition, if you wanna use both) is Tae Kim's Grammar Guide. (Google is your friend!)
Not tl;dr:
Definitely a fantastic starting point for Japanese learners. It covers a lot, has some nice examples...more
I have mixed feelings on this book. It's a beginner's Japanese book that gets used in many colleges. It's the #1 go-to recommended book in online forums asking for what book to buy. I, however, having read this and several other Japanese books, do not think that it is the best first book for a beginninger. I would only buy this book as a 'second look' at Japanese material you've already learned else-where.
First, the good stuff:
Genki is a very comprehensive book. For beginning Japanese, there is...more
First, the good stuff:
Genki is a very comprehensive book. For beginning Japanese, there is...more
Dec 16, 2017Dario rated it liked it · review of another edition
The grammar explanations and pace of progression are not bad. The vocabulary choice is decent, as well as the (not many) dialogues and the reading sections.
What I did not like, especially compared to language learning books of other languages, especially European (take Themen Aktuell as an example, in this case for German), is that the exercise sections (both of the coursebook and the workbook) are not effective. They mainly consist of grammar drill repetition where an example is shown and all...more
What I did not like, especially compared to language learning books of other languages, especially European (take Themen Aktuell as an example, in this case for German), is that the exercise sections (both of the coursebook and the workbook) are not effective. They mainly consist of grammar drill repetition where an example is shown and all...more
Jun 28, 2018Emilie rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Genki is great for self-studying. The explanations are in English, so grammar is clear. There are plenty of example sentences with key features and changes highlighted (for example, when teaching short forms, they are put next to long forms and the different endings are underlined). You can find most of the dialogues and audio online (if you bought used/didn't buy the audio CD). I really benefited from the second section of the book which provided kanji practice, reading practice, and verb chart...more
Sep 04, 2018Belal Al Droubi rated it it was amazing
This book took me about 4 months to read and it was really enjoyable..
it teaches all the basics of Japanese and now I think I am pretty good..
You can expect to be able to read children-levels manga after finishing this (such as yotubato..which is excellent practice in my opinion) And um by the way the method I used is to approach this book was to first study all the book's vocabulary from an app called memrise And then after a couple of months after finishing the vocabulary and memorizing it off...more
it teaches all the basics of Japanese and now I think I am pretty good..
You can expect to be able to read children-levels manga after finishing this (such as yotubato..which is excellent practice in my opinion) And um by the way the method I used is to approach this book was to first study all the book's vocabulary from an app called memrise And then after a couple of months after finishing the vocabulary and memorizing it off...more
This really is a great resource to recommend. I started Japanese for Busy People and this for reviewing anything I missed in the lower levels. Going through this, I see that they give you hiragana at the start and the explanations are well done. Also the pages are more pleasing to look at. I think this is better than Japanese for Busy People so far, romaji would really hold you back and I did not like that when I was using Japanese for Busy People.
Also they introduce te-form quite early, this te...more
Also they introduce te-form quite early, this te...more
'In short, Japanese is one of the more difficult languages for a native English speaker to learn. It takes much dedication and time. Learning the kana and how to pronounce the syllables is relatively easy, the grammar is about in the middle between easy and difficult, and the kanji is very hard.'
This book will turn the quote above upside down. Through the chapters, every bit of knowledge has been organized in such an order that makes learning Japanese so much easier. If you are a beginner in Jap...more
This book will turn the quote above upside down. Through the chapters, every bit of knowledge has been organized in such an order that makes learning Japanese so much easier. If you are a beginner in Jap...more
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