Given Japan seems to be the hot desto for all Aussies at the moment, and given I too will be joining that stat in February, I saw this deal over on HUKD and figured it could be of some use to us all!
I know alternative options like DuoLingo or Rosetta Stone are always free, but still.
Want to speak Japanese but don't know where to start? This textbook is for you! Speak Japanese in 90 Days is a comprehensive 90 lesson instructional course that uses an innovative, tested, and proven theoretical framework to teach students not only what to study, but more importantly, howto study.
Many textbooks only help you practice written grammar exercises. With Speak Japanese in 90 Days, you will learn how to speak! You will learn how to effectively study, and become a successful self-study learner for life. All of the prep work is done for you. Each daily lesson contains easy to understand grammar explanations as well as ten vocabulary words chosen from the most common 1000, each with their own example sentence.
With this textbook you will quickly master the basics of elementary Japanese grammar, and learn everything you need to pass the JLPT N5 (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) as well as most of the grammar needed for the JLPT N4. You will learn everything you need to achieve conversational fluency.
Enjoy!
Hmmm thanks Hammy!