Japanese From Zero! 5 is the advanced beginner–to–intermediate volume of the Japanese From Zero! series, designed to help learners deepen their command of Japanese grammar, vocabulary, and kanji. Building on the foundations of the previous books, this volume introduces over 110 new grammar and usage concepts, expands students’ ability to form complex sentences, and teaches additional kanj…
Japanese From Zero! 4 continues the structured, intuitive approach of the series, guiding learners from high‑beginner to early‑intermediate Japanese. This volume introduces over 750 new vocabulary items, advanced grammar concepts, and teaches students how to read and write the next 80 kanji, building on the foundations of hiragana, katakana, and earlier kanji learned in previous books.
Japanese From Zero! 3 continues the structured, learner‑friendly approach of the series, guiding students from beginner to early‑intermediate Japanese. This volume introduces over 1,000 new vocabulary items, expands essential grammar structures, and teaches learners how to read and write the first 80 kanji, building on the hiragana and katakana foundations from earlier books.
Japanese From Zero! 2 builds on the foundation established in Book 1, guiding learners through the next stage of beginner Japanese. The book introduces over 800 new words and expressions, expands essential grammar structures, and teaches students how to read and write katakana, one of Japan’s core writing systems.
Japanese From Zero! 1 is a highly accessible beginner’s textbook that introduces learners to the fundamentals of the Japanese language through a clear, incremental approach. Developed by interpreter George Trombley and educator Yukari Takenaka, the book combines step‑by‑step grammar explanations, over 800 new vocabulary items, and practical example dialogues to build confidence from the v…
Metaphors We Live By revolutionizes the study of language by arguing that metaphor is not merely a literary device but a fundamental structure of human thought. Lakoff and Johnson show that everyday expressions—such as “argument is war,” “time is money,” or “ideas are food”—reveal deep conceptual frameworks that shape how people perceive, reason, and act.