This completely practical, portable learning system lets you set your own pace and skip around to explore topics that interest. Three one-hour CDs introduce the basics of Japanese, get you familiar with the languages structure, and prepare you to use the language in real-world situations. You can play them on any car or home stereo, copy them to your computer, and load the pre-converted files onto your mp3 to play them wherever and whenever you want. A 96-page compact guide helps you find your way around the CDs and handy Japanese/English dictionary for quick reference on the go. You'll discover how to:

• Begin communicating in Japanese on a basic level
• Handle greetings and introductions
• Ask questions and understand the answers
• Build your vocabulary
• Talk about numbers, time, and the calendar
• Ask for directions
• Order a meal at a restaurant
• Understand Japanese parts of speech
• Form complete sentences and converse in Japanese

If you're ready to start speaking Japanese, Japanese For Dummies Audio Set is the most effective, convenient, and friendliest tool you can use.