Your First 100 Sentences in Japanese

If you’re a language learner or preparing for a Japanese language proficiency exam, Your First 100 Sentences in Japanese delivers incredible value. This book stands out as an exceptional resource for anyone looking to study Japanese, whether you're just starting out or strengthening your foundation. What makes it truly special is its structured and focused approach which makes self study a lot easier. By centering on 100 essential sentences, the book not only simplifies the learning process but also accelerates your ability to use the language in practical situations. The writing exercises and over 1,000 practice questions are fantastic. These activities provide an engaging way to apply what you're learning, solidifying your understanding of grammar, structure, and vocabulary. They make the process more interactive and ensure you're retaining what you study. Personally, as writer and amateur linguist who studies language for fun, this book has been a game-changer. Its carefully designed lessons have not only boosted my confidence in speaking and writing Japanese but also made my preparation for the Japanese language proficiency tests more effective. The content is clear, approachable, and, most importantly, motivating to work through. Your First 100 Sentences in Japanese is ideal for self-study enthusiasts, exam takers, or anyone eager to explore Japanese. It’s not just a book; it’s a comprehensive tool that fosters mastery through practice and structure. Highly recommended!

Great book. Very easy to read. It was very helpful for the beginner like me. It feels like you really learning a grammar in depth without second guessing. Every topic and every sentence has great commentary to it explaining every detail.

I have been using Duolingo for the last year to prepare for a trip to Japan coming up this April. Duolingo is great because it keeps you engaged but it really doesn't teach you anything. I did know a little bit of Japanese from a class I took in college but once I got past the basics in Duolingo, I was lost with the use of the particles and grammar. This book is perfect to fill in those gaps. Duolingo is great for vocabulary but when you start getting deeper into sentence structures and conjugation, it doesn't help. This book is laid out well and is easy to read and understand. Now the grammar rules make sense and my understanding is increasing exponentially. Highly recommended.

I'm just an average person trying to learn Japanese. I was printing pages from my computer to help me learn the characters and some words, but I'm going to buy these textbooks from now on. It's so much easier to have everything broken down with hiragana, romaji, kanji, etc., that you can always re-read. The book is larger than I expected, and there's so many pages full of sentences you'll need in everyday life. Personally, I'd pair it with the 840 word book. The font is easy to read, and there's tons of space to practice your writing skills. It's very straightforward but user-friendly. I'm still on chapter 1, but I'll have to make an update when I totally finish it :) You can tell the author really put themselves in the shoes of someone starting from scratch. Oh, and don't forget the QR code to access the quizlet online! There's flash cards and other tools. Again, very pleased :)

Helping my daughter write/speak Japanese.

This book has been very helpful in better understanding the Japanese language. It makes each topic easy to understand and follow. A must buy.

This is great book on Japanese grammar. It taught me things I never learned on Duolingo. It goes through real life examples of grammar concepts and explains in a clear and simple way, without sounding like you are in elementary school. The author briefly mentions other books that he wrote about vocabulary and writing practice.

I am brand new to Japanese so this book was immensely helpful in explaining sentence structure, grammar, and some of the linguistic tips for learning this language. It has clear instruction and guides for how to think about learning the language as a beginner and provides references and other resources for people who need more support. The practice sections for writing are super helpful and I appreciate the breakdown of the sentences in multiple different ways to try and help grasp language, vocab, and grammar all at once.

Great for beginners such as myself. It was even approved by one of my Japanese friends, who is a native Japanese speaker and teaches Japanese too.

Well worth the money. I love this textbook and find it really useful for my studies.

Book is great but, I ordered the book on the 12th because Amazon promised 1 day delivery, the book didn’t actually arrive until 7pm on the 14th !

This book is first class, particularly when linked to the online application for vocabulary and grammar learning. The learning material is very well thought through and very clear, particularly impressive given the difficulty of the subject matter.

What a great book! I have been working through it and it’s helped me grasp the grammar aspect of Japanese. I feel it’s a great value for money and there is quality in the learning material. Highly recommend adding this book to your learning journey.