# Japanese for Young People I: Student Book 1

Japanese for Young People I: Student Book 1 is a beginner Japanese course aimed at young learners. The listing describes lessons built around key sentences, dialogues and exercises, combining grammar foundations with verbal communication practice.

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- Price: 21.15 GBP
- Previous price: 28.00 GBP
- Discount: 24%
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- Rating: 4.5 / 5
- Reviews: 125

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## At a glance

- Part of a three-level Japanese course designed for junior high and high school students.
- Uses key sentences, dialogues and exercises to combine grammar study with verbal communication.
- The listing describes English-language instruction and a focus on young learners.

## Pros

- The youth-oriented course structure may suit learners who find adult-focused textbooks less engaging.
- Grammar, example sentences, dialogue and exercises give learners several ways to work through the material.
- Customer feedback describes the book as easy to understand and helpful for building vocabulary.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Edition: Student
- Language: English
- Print length: 256 pages
- Publisher: Kodansha America, Inc
- Publication date: 15 Oct. 2012
- ISBN-10: 1568364237
- ISBN-13: 978-1568364230
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 788 g
- Dimensions: 18.2 x 2 x 25.7 cm

## A good fit for

- Young beginners studying Japanese in an English-speaking setting.
- Parents or teachers looking for a structured course for junior high or high school students.

## Less suited to

- Learners seeking a standalone kana workbook or an advanced Japanese text.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback describes the book as easy to understand, more engaging than adult versions and useful as a foundation for young beginners, including vocabulary. That makes the reported readability relevant for younger learners using its sentence, dialogue and exercise-based course, though opinions do not establish how every learner will respond.
- Positive themes: Customers describe the material as easy to understand and suitable for young beginners.
- Positive themes: Feedback highlights the educational content and readability, with mention of a useful vocabulary foundation.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is this book intended for?
The listing presents the series as a three-level course for junior high and high school students, with a separate optional starter level for elementary students.
### What does the course use to teach Japanese?
The description says it develops grammar and verbal communication through key sentences, dialogues and exercises.
### Is this a workbook?
The listed item is the Student Book. The listing does not establish that a workbook is included.

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