An accessible introduction to the rich language and culture of Japan, this tote-able Japanese language collection makes an artful addition to any library, as well as an ideal travel primer and companion for aspiring Japanese speakers. Pairing words and characters with whimsical illustrations, each section features examples of word pronunciation, the three main Japanese writing systems (kanji, hiragana, and katakana), and common Japanese elements. At once instructive and a joy to behold, Let's Learn Japanese is a go-to gift for the world traveler and language learner.

A little mouse has lost something precious, but can only speak Korean. Can you help Mr and Mrs Frog figure out what's gone missing. Laugh as you learn 50 Korean words with this fun, heartwarming story book that is a unique and charming way to introduce kids to Korean, or to build confidence of those already learning.

Lovingly illustrated bedtime story in two languages (English and Japanese) for children from 2-3 years. Accompanied by online audiobooks and videos in English (British as well as American) and Japanese. Lulu can't fall asleep. All her cuddly toys are dreaming already – the shark, the elephant, the little mouse, the dragon, the kangaroo, and the lion cub. Even the bear has trouble keeping his eyes open ... Hey bear, will you take me along into your dream? Thus begins a journey for Lulu that leads her through the dreams of her cuddly toys – and finally to her own most beautiful dream. ♫ Listen to the story read by native speakers! Within the book you'll find a link that gives you free access to audiobooks and videos in both languages. ► For Students of Japanese: We use a set of simple Kanji in the Japanese text of the book, beside Hiragana and Katakana. For beginners these Kanji are transcribed with Hiragana characters. Example: 見(み). In the appendix you will find the entire text of the book using the complete Kanji character set, as well as a latin transcription (Romaji) and a table of Hiragana and Katakana. Have fun with this wonderful language! ► With printable coloring pages! A download link in the book gives you free access to the pictures from the story to color in. バイリンガルの児童書 (英語 – 日本語), オンラインでオーディオとビデオを使って ルルは、ねむれません。ほかの ぬいぐるみたちは、みんなもう夢を見ています。サメやぞう、小ネズミ、ドラゴン、カンガルー、赤ちゃんライオン。くまの目ももうとじかかっています。 くまさん、夢の中へつれてってくれるの? そうして、ぬいぐるみたちの夢をめぐるたびは、はじまりました。――そしてさいごは、ルルのとびっきりすてきな夢の中へ。 ♫ 母語話者にお話を朗読してもらおう!書籍に表示されているリンクから、二言語のMP3ファイルを無料でダウンロードできます。 ► ぬり絵を、しましょう。このお話のぬり絵を、このリンクからダウンロードしましょう。

A little mouse has lost something precious but only speaks Dutch. Can you help Mr and Mrs Frog find out what's missing? Laugh as you learn 50 Dutch words with this fun, heartwarming Dutch English picture book.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • For anyone who wants to learn a foreign language, this is the method that will finally make the words stick. “A brilliant and thoroughly modern guide to learning new languages.”—Gary Marcus, cognitive psychologist and author of the New York Times bestseller Guitar Zero At thirty years old, Gabriel Wyner speaks six languages fluently. He didn’t learn them in school—who does? Rather, he learned them in the past few years, working on his own and practicing on the subway, using simple techniques and free online resources—and here he wants to show others what he’s discovered. Starting with pronunciation, you’ll learn how to rewire your ears and turn foreign sounds into familiar sounds. You’ll retrain your tongue to produce those sounds accurately, using tricks from opera singers and actors. Next, you’ll begin to tackle words, and connect sounds and spellings to imagery rather than translations, which will enable you to think in a foreign language. And with the help of sophisticated spaced-repetition techniques, you’ll be able to memorize hundreds of words a month in minutes every day. This is brain hacking at its most exciting, taking what we know about neuroscience and linguistics and using it to create the most efficient and enjoyable way to learn a foreign language in the spare minutes of your day.

In captivating text and illustrations, this beautiful multicultural children's book presents a collection of cherished fables, myths, legends and fairy tales from Thailand that have been passed down through generations of Thai families. The nine charming stories in this book feature clever princesses, warring gods and goddesses, foolish kings, and wily tigers, against a backdrop of traditional Thai village life. They deal with the universal values that parents everywhere want to teach their children, such as good versus evil, right versus wrong, and wisdom versus foolishness. Stories include "How The Thais Learned to Be Calm," when a small village argument escalates into a terrible war; "Princess Golden Flower and the Vulture King," in which a brave princess saves herself from an evil king; and "The Gold Harvest" in which a wise father-in-law tricks his lazy son-in-law into working hard for his family. Curated and narrated by Marion D. Toth and illustrated by Thai artist Patcharee Meesukhon, this collection will provide children with an insight into the traditional Thai culture, and the values and lifestyle of its people. This book will be enjoyed by children ages six to ten, as well as by their parents. Other Thai stories in this book include: How the Bay of Bangkok Came to Be Why Do We Have Thunder and Lightning? The Wisest Man in Siam There is No Such Thing As a Secret How the Tiger Got its Stripes The Footprint of the Buddha

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