Japanese Reader Collection Volume 3: The Inch-High Samurai - Softcover

Boutwell, Clay; Boutwell, Yumi

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1490355138 ISBN 13: 9781490355139

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2013

Synopsis

Recommended for upper beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.NEWLY UPDATED WITH A BONUS STORY: Kaguya Hime (including MP3s of both stories)*****FREE PDF and MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading to develop listening comprehension, reading skills, and building vocabulary.*****THE STORIES:Inch-High Samurai: Read--in Japanese--how a tiny, yet very brave samurai manages to marry a princess. Kaguya Hime: An old man finds a girl in a bamboo stalk and raises her as his own. It turns out, she is out of this world.While beginners of Japanese can get a lot from this, hiragana knowledge is highly recommended. WHAT YOU GET:* All vocabulary is defined in English under each paragraph* The full story just in Japanese is also provided so you can practice reading without interruption* An English translation is provided (but not encouraged)* Extensive grammar notes for both stories* Best of all, download FREE MP3s of the story read by a native Japanese speech actress. (See the last page of the book for the link)

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1490355138
• ISBN 13: 9781490355139
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 129