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Is Minna no Nihongo for Beginners?
The intermediates series Minna no Nihongo Chukyu is aimed at those learners at the upper beginner or lower intermediate level who want to cultivate their talking, listening reading and writing skills in a practical manner.
Are Genki books good for self-study?
Another reason Genki may be good for self-study is that it has various notes that can help you to learn on your own. These include expression notes and culture notes. The expression notes aid how to express yourself in Japanese whereas cultural notes cover things you need to know about Japan, Japanese culture, etc.
What level is Genki 2?
Based on the curriculum of the JLPT levels, Genki 2 is for JLPT N4. Overall, Genki 2 comes with around 1,700 vocabulary words and over 300 kanji characters. On the other hand, you need around 1,500 vocabulary words and 300 kanji to pass the JLPT N4.
Is Genki 1 enough for N4?
For N4 to be at a suitable passing level Genki I and II should cover N4. You could still pass it with just one book, but chances are, it will be harder. If you are studying to pass the N4, you should get N4 test prep books and actually mock the test.
Is there an online version of Genki?
Genki-Online [3rd Edition] is OPEN! GENKI Vol. 1 [3rd Edition] Now available! Notice on the Launch of The Japan Times Publishing, Ltd.
Are Genki textbooks worth it?
Is Genki worth it? Genki is an extremely well written textbook, but it might not be worth it if you’re studying solo. If, however, you have the opportunity to speak to or interact with a Japanese tutor on a regular basis then It’s probably worth the investment (time and money).
Is Genki free?
Genki is easily findable in its entirety in pdf online, for free.
What is the difference between the Genki and Minna no Nihongo textbooks?
Although the overall structure is very similar for both series, one of the main differences for the textbooks is that the instructions are given in English for Genki while there is no English featured in the main textbook for Minna no Nihongo (the translation can be found in a separate workbook).
What is Minna no Nihongo grammar lesson 43 all about?
Minna no Nihongo grammar lesson 43 today talks about two main grammar points: one is about [そうです], and the other is the verb form て+ きます. [そうです] here does not mean the same as we have learned before, it means a whole new meaning with certain rules attached.
Is there a Genki kanji app?
Press release 2021.06.02 The GENKI Kanji app for Android is now in the Google Play store! Press release 2021.03.19 English pages are open. Self-study Room is available now. New books 2021.03.04 The GENKI kanji app for 3rd Ed. is available! Audio recordings have been newly added.
Is Genki a good way to start learning?
If both series target the same level, Genki is a steady beginner-friendly series: it will be harder to give up studying with Genki because the study environment is in English and it is easy to follow the flow of the lessons. The series also features both an app and online resources for self-studying so that’s another big plus here.