Title: A good stepping stone.
Review: I used this book in college and I was not thrilled with it. Everything is beyond crammed in the study book. The lab manual is too vague and does not enforce what the beyond crammed chapters are about. As a college graduate with my degree in Japanese, I would not recommend using this workbook for personal growth in the language. It is a good stepping stone to the Professor's lectures. I've learned more from my professors in class than from this composition book and study book. If this is being used in your college class 200'ish level, be prepared for a cram shock. The only way to truly learn this language is pay attention to your Prof and ask tons of questions like I did. Always make kanji and vocabulary cards too!
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