Learn how all the pieces come together to make the language work, starting with the essentials. Quickly memorize all the sounds for pronouncing Japanese from zero knowledge, and also how to never forget them! I'll also show you how to write each character correctly, with perfect stroke order. Not only will you master the Hiragana and Katakana scripts and your pronunciation - but on reaching Chapter 5, you will learn how Japanese Kanji work and begin unlocking all Japanese vocabulary. You can read lots of Japanese with just a fraction of the knowledge usually required for literacy. With dedicated and detailed study pages for over 100+ frequently-used kanji and their vocabulary, you will learn about all the kanji typically required for the first Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT N5) ! Some bonus topics along the way using numbers, dates and times, adjectives, colors, and more! In addition to how kanji are made and work, what they mean, and how to read or write them, I have compiled comprehensive beginner's guides to Japanese verbs, particles, and conjugation patterns that can be applied very quickly. This book will introduce you to aspects of Japanese culture that also affect how you use the language. Extra study templates towards the end of the book will ensure you reach your goals quickly - copy or cut out hundreds of flashcards, extra writing sheets, and a purpose-made Kanji study template!