The Usborne First Thousand Words in Japanese: With Easy Pronunciation Guide (English and Japanese Edition)
Usborne First Thousand Words Series
What’s inside...
This book has large, busy pictures for looking and talking, surrounded by small, labelled pictures of 1000 of the most familiar things, to build up the reader's Japanese vocabulary. This is backed up by a full alphabetical word list.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-12
Length
64 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What are some differences and similarities you notice between the Japanese words and the English words?
Can you think of a sentence using one of the new Japanese words you learned?
Why do you think it’s important to learn words in another language?
Which Japanese word was the most fun to learn and why?
How would you describe this Japanese word to a friend?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to speak the words out loud, helping them with pronunciation and boosting their confidence.
Use the book as a daily learning tool by asking your child to learn and use a new word in context each day.
Relate the words to familiar objects or activities in your child's life to make the learning process enjoyable and relevant.
Praise efforts and emphasize the fun in discovering new languages, making the learning process a positive experience.
Create a mini-language game where you both try to use as many words from the book in a conversation, making learning interactive and lively.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Cultural Appreciation
Explanation: The book introduces children to Japanese language and elements of its culture through everyday scenes and objects, promoting a broader understanding of the world.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by showing respect and interest towards different cultures they encounter, enhancing their social interactions and global awareness.
Example Lesson: Language Skills Development
Explanation: By presenting words in both English and Japanese, alongside colorful illustrations, the book aids in bilingual language acquisition and enhances vocabulary.
Real-World Application: This skill helps children communicate more effectively in a diverse world and could spark interest in learning additional languages as they grow.
Example Lesson: Memory Enhancement
Explanation: The repetitive and engaging nature of language learning in this book helps improve children's short and long-term memory abilities.
Real-World Application: Enhanced memory skills can lead to better academic performance and more efficient problem-solving skills in everyday tasks.
Example Lesson: Visual Learning Stimulation
Explanation: The book uses vivid illustrations to make language learning more engaging, stimulating visual learning and recognition skills.
Real-World Application: Improved visual learning abilities can help children in understanding and organizing information, aiding in subjects like science and mathematics.