Writing Japanese Katakana - 2nd Edition by Jim Gleeson (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Mastering written Japanese begins with consistent practice, and Writing Japanese Katakana is an engaging workbook designed to get students started with confidence.

This workbook focuses on katakana, one of the essential syllabaries of Japanese writing, used primarily for foreign words, names, and expressive sounds. With a carefully designed layout, it provides a straightforward approach to learning and mastering the 46 basic katakana characters--an essential foundation for anyone learning Japanese.

Each character is presented with brushed, handwritten, and typed examples, enhancing recognition and helping students grasp the correct form. The workbook's spacious layout allows for extensive practice to support memorization and accurate character formation. Entertaining illustrations and fun examples of related words written in katakana add an enjoyable element to the learning process.

Ideal for both young learners and adults new to Japanese, Writing Japanese Katakana includes:

• Grayed-out, trace-over characters for guided practice
• Practice sentences to reinforce retention
• Brief insights into each character's origins, helping foster visual recall

This workbook offers an effective, hands-on introduction to katakana, making it a valuable tool for beginners of all ages.

Review Quotes

"Writing Japanese Katakana: An Introductory Japanese Language Workbook is a good book for those who wish to learn Japanese. When studying Japanese, you should start by learning to read and write hiragana, and then, you should study katakana next. Not only will it help you to be able to read signs, menus, etc in Japan, but knowing and using katakana will help you to pronounce foreign words and onomatopoeia in the way that Japanese people understand them." --Tokyo Five blog

"Each character is introduced with brushed, handwritten, and typed samples which enhance character recognition. Extensive writing space allows for maximum practice to facilitate memorization and ensure proper character formation. Entertaining illustrations and amusing examples of onomatopoeic usage of hiragana in Japanese writings further reinforce memorization in a fun way." --Just One Cookbook blog

"One of the keys to learning Japanese is stroke order and drilling until each stroke is second nature. Jim Gleeson put together a wonderful workbook that lets you do just that." --Japan Powered blog

About the Author

Jim Gleeson, a native of Sydney, Australia, holds an honors degree in the History of Science from the University of New South Wales. He has written for various Australian newspapers as well as many major corporations both in Japan and Australia.