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The AZ Japanese Service's original textbook is now on sale!

50 Keys to Opening the New World of Japanese

Price 2,835 yen (including sales tax)
ISBN978-4-9903767-1-0

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A greeting from the author

This text is written for English speakers
who are commencing their Japanese study; examples are in roma-ji.
This edition of 50 Keys is a fully revised and updated version of the textbook
that until now has only been available to students and teachers of AZ Japanese Service.
Even easier to use than previous versions, this edition has been warmly welcomed.
50 Key is suitable for use in class lessons, private lessons and self-study.

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Recommendation from readers


Mr. Jeffrey S. Bernier
Managing Director Japan, Northwest Airlines Inc. USA

I have been studying with AZ Japanese Service for over ten years
and have enjoyed learning practical Japanese,
a skill that has helped me in business and my personal life.
I highly recommend their method,
and this book will help the reader gain a better understanding
and appreciation of the Japanese language.

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Mr. John Andoh
Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation in Sunnyvale, California, USA

This book has the essential elements of Japanese Grammar.
I also like the way the topics were organized around daily conversations
that one may use to engage in a conversation effectively with a native Japanese.
The Grammar Index is very well organized. It is easy to use as a reference.
The Vocabulary List, Grammar Notes, Expressions and the Practical Examples
at the end of each Lesson are the best part of the text.
The Drills for each lesson also help to reinforce the material studied.
The book is with free download of spoken examples with friendly male and female voices
to make learning Japanese lots of fun.
The book will definitely open the "New World of Japanese" to you.

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Tim Sangawa
Student UK

50 Keys to Opening the New World of Japanese is a must-have book
for any Japanese language student.
It is simple and easy to use and the lesson plans flow in a logical order,
giving the user almost instant knowledge of basic Japanese within the first 5 lessons.
Packed with handy hints, everyday examples and simple drills,
the book offers primary knowledge and then follows up
with reinforcement of that knowledge, planting it in your memory.
The spoken examples (free download) is also a helpful aid
although I have found that the book is fantastic even on its own

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Anita Gesling Australia
Middle School Japanese Teacher
The American School in Japan

AZ Japanese Series 50 Key Ways to opening the New world of Japanese is a Romanized text well suited to the business person who is just beginning their language study and wants to develop their language conversation skills. The examples and lessons are immediately applicable to both the office and daily life in Tokyo. The situations are authentic, grammatical explanations are thorough and include cultural information where appropriate.
A feature of this text is that in the early lessons students are given a situation in English and asked what should be said in Japanese. This helps students to apply the learning in a variety of situations. As students language ability develops this becomes a translation exercise.

contents index
sample of Lesson1 (textbook)
sample of Lesson7 (textbook)

10 Reasons to buy 50 Keys to Opening the New World of Japanese

1) A fully contained beginners course that can be completed within 100 hours of tuition.

expected achievement level with this book

-In the case of two private lessons per week, the course will last approximately one year
-All material is provided in a single text. The course contents
include Japanese for everyday use and expressing your own views.

2) All materials required in one publication
(Grammar, vocabulary, exercises and listening practice)

-Instead of buying several books and CDs,
use 50 Keys for your complete beginners course ?
grammar explanations, example sentences, vocabulary lists, printed exercises
and spoken examples to improve listening comprehension and pronunciation.

Audio files (sentences with the CD mark in this book, with English translation) download

sample 1 (CD)
sample 2 (CD)
sample 3 (CD)

3) Japanese is explained from the perspective of English speakers.

-True comprehension of Japanese grammar is vital for the student and
50 Keys explains this grammar from the perspective of English speakers.

4) Plain and Polite language forms are introduced together

-A fundamental characteristic of Japanese is
the requirement to switch between plain and polite forms.
Throughout 50 Keys neither form is an afterthought
and students are fully prepared to use both forms.

5) Lists of Essential Vocabulary

-Essential vocabulary lists for everyday and business Japanese are included
(grouped as adjectives, verbs and adverbs).
Separately available flashcards are a very effective tool for rapid language acquisition.
The vocabulary level of these lists corresponds to that required for
the Japanese Language Proficiency Test level 4.

sample of vocablary list

6) Particles are named and explained

-Japanese particles, lacking equivalents in English, are often problematic for students.
50 Keys steps students through these particles with clear explanations
and names that correspond to the particle's function.

7) Comprehensive indices

-Comprehensive grammar and particle indices are included.
This is of particular use for students following a self-study program.

particle index

8) Reference charts of vocabulary

-A number of references charts
(e.g. How to refer to family members, parts of the Body, the Japanese system of numbers)
are provided in the index.

sample of vocablary chart

9) Japanese-English and English-Japanese glossaries.

-All words used in 50 keys, with cross-references to where they appear,
are provided as alphabetically sorted glossaries.
These glossaries can also serve as an introductory J-E and E-J dictionary.

10) Storyline based examples

-Newly introduced Japanese is brought to life using examples
from a storyline that develops through the study program.
These examples are illustrated with fun and memorable cartoons.

characters

1. Additional exercises available at no charge
- We have prepared a series of additional exercise drills for students
who want to tackle a greater range of exercises as part of their self-study.
These are available at no additional charge from our web site.

download additional exercise drill


2. Free audio download
- Sections in this textbook marked with [CD] have spoken exercises available as free downloads from here.


3. Flash Cards also available at a 10% discount.
- Course flash cards (picture cards and vocabulary cards)
are also available at a 20% discount. An example is available here.

picture card