Learn Japanese with Stories Volume 1 (Hikoichi): The Easy Way to Read, Listen, and Learn from Japanese Folklore, Tales, and Stories
Graded reader
volume 1 of Learn Japanese with Stories
Specs
Where to find
https://www.thejapanshop.com/products/complete-japanese-reader-collection(Author's website, available as a bundle)
Reviews
(3.67/5)April 12, 2021
March 10, 2021
Graded readers are the best way to transition from reading textbooks to reading native material. This series is particularly good since it comes with audio recordings of the stories so you can practice listening along with reading. I like that each story comes in three versions: a version with full furigana and liner notes defining all the vocabulary, a version without furigana so you can practice reading kanji, and an English translation to check your understanding. The stories themselves are w
April 15, 2022
Not a Graded Reader
This book promises that it is easy to read and understand, which makes it sound like it's a graded reader. Unfortunately, this is not the case. The stories contain all sorts of difficult grammar, up to JLPT N1, and also difficult vocabulary. They seem to be easy to understand because there are lots of vocabulary hints in English and also full translations of the stories. But if you really want to use these stories to study Japanese grammar, and if you want to fully understand what's going on in
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Gradings
Why can't I grade this item?
This book works best together with the free audiobook that comes with it.
First, the narrator slowly reads the story in Japanese. After that, the narrator explains the vocabulary you need. Then, the story is repeated at normal speed in Japanese.
This is perfect for learners who can't yet listen to Japanese audiobooks.