This is the Newest Edition! Updated in 2023 Japanese From Zero! is an innovative and integrated approach to learning Japanese developed by professional Japanese interpreter George Trombley and co-writer Yukari Takenaka. The lessons and techniques used in this series have been taught successfully for over ten years in classrooms throughout the world. Using up-to-date and easy-to-grasp grammar Japanese From Zero! is the perfect course for current students of Japanese as well as absolute beginners. Features of Book 1: Integrated Workbook with Answer Key Over 800 New Words and Expressions Learn to Read and Write Hiragana Easy-to-Understand Example Dialogues Culture Points about Japan Bilingual Glossaries with Kana and Romaji and much more!