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Hossfeld'S Japanese Grammar, Comprising A Manual Of The Spoken Language In The Roman Character, Together With Dialogues On Several Subjects And Two Vo

Hossfeld'S Japanese Grammar, Comprising A Manual Of The Spoken Language In The Roman Character, Together With Dialogues On Several Subjects And Two Vo

J. Weintz, Henry

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JapaneseRussianGeneral United States

ISBN10: 9354185827
ISBN13: 9789354185823
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Oct 26 2020
Pages: 166
Weight: 0.55
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A direct, old-fashioned guide that still speaks to travellers and learners. Romanized speech for immediate use. Hossfeld's Japanese Grammar, Volume II, compiled by J. Weintz, is a hands-on romanized japanese manual focused on the spoken language; concise grammatical notes accompany conversational japanese dialogues on several subjects, while two compact vocabularies supply immediately useful words and forms. The emphasis is on spoken japanese phrases and swift practicable use rather than theoretical exposition. That makes the work both a practical japanese language grammar guide and a compact japanese vocabulary builder: clear, repeatable examples suit classroom drills, one-to-one tuition and students of japanese pursuing confident oral practice. Accessible Roman characters remove an early barrier for self-directed learners and anyone using the book as a self-study language resource. It supports practical language learning through repeated imitation and timed practice. Rules are pared to essentials and each dialogue doubles as a model for imitation, so learners can practise aloud, internalise rhythm and intonation, and carry a slim reference when abroad. Its portability and focus on usable phrases make it a smart aid for japan travel preparation. More than a primer, Volume II offers historical perspective on early 20th century language pedagogy: its economy and insistence on speech reveal how teachers once prepared learners for real conversation. Casual learners and travellers will find the dialogues immediately serviceable for japan travel preparation; philologists and collectors will prize the textbook as part of the Hossfeld language series and among classic japanese textbooks for its period style and pedagogic clarity. For casual readers it opens a plainspoken window onto an earlier approach to everyday speech; for practitioners it remains a useful reference for drilling and phrase-building. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

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