Effective communication in another language comes from practice, practice, practice. This comprehensive guide and workbook covers all of the aspects of Japanese grammar that you need to master and then progresses to show how these building blocks connect to create complex sentences. Numerous realistic examples are then followed by dozens of varied exercises that will build your understanding of the Japanese language and allow you to put your language skills into use. This premium third edition is also accompanied by flashcards and audio recordings, available online and via app, that will provide a new dimension and flexibility to your study. This Book will Help you Master: An introduction to Japanese pronunciation and writing systems, Everyday Japanese presented in both japanese characters (hiragana, katakana, and kanji) and phonetic translation, Core grammar concepts and high-frequency vocabulary presented in context, Hundreds of exercises in a variety of formats, A review chapter with 52 exercises to test your understanding of all key concepts, Native-speaker recordings of answers to more than 80 exercises in the book, NEW: annotated maps of Japan's prefectures and Tokyo's central Yamanote line