English Grammar for Students of Japanese: The Study Guide for Those Learning Japanese (O&H Study Guides) (English Grammar Series) (English and Japanese Edition)

Need help learning Japanese? Is grammar a problem? Thousands of students like you have found the solution in the clear, simple text of English Grammar for Students of Japanese . This easy-to-use handbook is specifically designed to teach you the English grammar you need in order to learn Japanese grammar more quickly and efficiently. Look at the features of what you'll find in a typical section: an explanation of a concept as it applies to English a presentation of the same concept as it applies to Japanese the similarities and differences between the two languages, stressing common pitfalls for English speakers step-by-step instructions on how to select the correct form review exercises with answer key This book teaches about Japanese grammar by comparing it to English grammar. It explains grammar fundamentals easily and enjoyably. A popular self-study guide for students of Japanese. Each chapter covers a grammar i.e., a part of speech (noun, verb, preposition), a word's function in a sentence (subject, direct object, indirect object), a grammatical term (tense, polite vs. plain form, topic). Each chapter is divided into two sections. 1. In grammar is explained as it relates to English, anticipating concepts necessary for Japanese. 2. In grammar is explained as it relates to Japanese; examples in romanized Japanese, with word-for-word meaning and grammatical identification. Points out similarities, differences, and alerts students to pitfalls. This self-study guide is part of the O&H Study Guide series for students of foreign languages. Experience has shown that students using the O&H Japanese Study Guide improve their performance in Japanese grammar thanks to a better understanding of English grammar. Teachers can devote more class time to developing communicative skills. An easy to use format: Step by step instructions Examples in English and romanized Japanese with word to word correlation Review exercises with answer key Explains the basic terminology and concepts of English grammar, focusing on material which will most benefit students of Japanese