--- product_id: 47893276 title: "Japanese from Zero! 1: Proven Methods to Learn Japanese with Integrated Workbook and Online Support" brand: "mr. george trombley, ms. yukari takenaka" price: "€ 67.01" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/47893276-japanese-from-zero-1-proven-methods-to-learn-japanese-integrated store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Japanese from Zero! 1: Proven Methods to Learn Japanese with Integrated Workbook and Online Support **Brand:** mr. george trombley, ms. yukari takenaka **Price:** € 67.01 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Japanese from Zero! 1: Proven Methods to Learn Japanese with Integrated Workbook and Online Support by mr. george trombley, ms. yukari takenaka - **How much does it cost?** € 67.01 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/47893276-japanese-from-zero-1-proven-methods-to-learn-japanese-integrated) ## Best For - mr. george trombley, ms. yukari takenaka enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted mr. george trombley, ms. yukari takenaka brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description 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. In Book 1 of the Japanese From Zero! series, readers are taught new grammar concepts, over 800 new words and expressions, and also learn the hiragana writing system. 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! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Book 1 Of 5 | Japanese From Zero! | | Dimensions | 18.9 x 2.16 x 24.61 cm | | Edition | 5th Edition | | Isbn 10 | 0976998122 | | Isbn 13 | 978-0976998129 | | Item Weight | 544 g | | Language | English, Japanese | | Print Length | 376 pages | | Publication Date | 22 Aug. 2014 | | Publisher | Learn From Zero | ## Images ![Japanese from Zero! 1: Proven Methods to Learn Japanese with Integrated Workbook and Online Support - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71jE8Y+OQgL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Japanese from Zero 1 *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 28 September 2019* I have studied Japanese on and off for many years, but when I decided to 'get serious' with studying this wonderful language, this is the book I chose to study from. The accompanying videos on YouTube were a huge consideration for me.This is extremely clear to work from and the explanations make it easy to grasp the concepts of forming sentences and using the language you learn. It even manages to explain quite complex ideas in a clear way and for the first time I fully understand how to conjugate verbs and can now do so with Japanese verbs. This felt like a HUGE win for me. This starts off with simple concepts and builds upon them to give you confidence and useful knowledge.This book has a workbook built into it, with reading and writing exercises (with an answer guide in the back) and these exercises really help you grasp and solidify what you have learnt in that chapter.This books also teaches you Hiragana and I love the way that as you progress through the book the words are gradually built up with each Hiragana you learn, until by the end everything is written in Hiragana and you can read and understand written Japanese. Of course there is Katakana (which is covered in book 2) and Kanji which comes in book 3 onwards. The author has also written a book called Kanji from zero, which covers Kanji a little more. But learning Hiragana so quickly and effortlessly is a huge win and will impress native Japanese and will also enrich your experience when you travel in Japan.This isn't necessarily a book that'll teach you lots of phrases you can use on your holidays, right off the bat, but instead builds a solid language framework and introduces vocab, so you can build your own sentences and actually understand the language. This is much better than simply learning by rote.I also like how the author teaches a style of Japanese that is actually used and which is useful when in the country. Some courses will teach very formal and stilted Japanese, and whilst the author does teach you polite forms, he also teaches langauage that sounds more natural. A simple example of this is 'ja arimasen', compared to 'junai'. They both mean 'not' but one is more stuffy and the other will make you sound more natural (I'll let you read the book to find out which!). As someone who wishes to use Japanese when I am in the country, this is essential for me and will hopefully open up another side of Japan that I may not have seen.My personal way to use this book was to read through each chapter to familiarise myself with the material, then watch the accompanying YouTube video for that lesson to get a clearer idea of pronounciation and any tough parts. Then I'd go back and work though the chapter in a slower, more methodical way, answering the exercies and making notes.I used the Ankidroid app to make up flashcards for all the words and phrases from each chapter, so I could study and test myself when out and about. And I also used a notebook to write up mind maps and mneumonic techniques for the more 'non-sticky' words.In conjunction with this course I also listened to Michel Thomas cd's in the car and used an excellent Particles dictionary (which I have also reviewed on Amazon). Using all these techniques together has really helped the info in this course sink in and start to build a decent framework to build upon.This course is great to work from. You quickly grasp difficult concepts, feel as if you actually understand the way the language is formed and the accompanying videos are light hearted and a wonderful additional media to aid your study.I can't recommend this book enough and if you wish to seriously learn Japanese and unlock your full potential, then give this a try and see what it can do for you. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Japanese Learning Book *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 4 October 2025* This is a book that does exactly what it says. It teaches you Japanese from zero. I am going to give you a detailed explanation as to why this is the best book, in my opinion, to start learning the Japanese language.After some time, I have to say that this is the best book for people with zero knowledge in Japanese. It is for anyone who wants to study the Japanese language on a deeper and serious level without spending money on a teacher or course. I’ve studied the books 1-3 and left it for a few years.I have now decided to take the Japanese language test and following some instructions, I started reading Genki Vol. 1 (as it was recommended by teachers for people who want to take the JLT N5) but had I not previously finished Japanese from Zero, it would have been nearly impossible to learn anything about the Language.English is my second language and Japanese is going to be my fourth. Having ADHD requires for me to be and be kept interested and also to primarily understand why something is the way it is and Japanese from Zero! has given me that and have personally found it the best place to start learning.I highly recommend this book to anyone new in Japanese language and culture. Study the books in conjunction with George’s YouTube videos and the website. Use everything at your disposal. Also the community is very welcoming and nice, so I urge you to also join the discord community. FYI I also used Duolingo and other sites but that’s just me, I wanted to learn more.I cannot stress enough how much I appreciate the work being put into this series of educational books and thank George for this.Do not hesitate to start with this book series as it will take you long way. Genki, despite being made by Japanese educators and being recommended by everyone, (I really don’t know why) is nowhere near as detailed and helpful as Japanese from Zero!.The structure in Japanese from Zero! makes sense. It introduces you slowly into each theme and knowledge you need to acquire and gives you the right tools to learn. In comparison Genki gives you only what they assume you’ll need but at the same time, not enough to help you grow or understand. When it should be detailed is not and when it should hold back it gives you more than you need to know about something. Also, the structure is all over the place. Genki is a book that should be taught in a classroom and should be accompanied by other materials whereas Japanese from Zero! makes that need redundant.I hope that this helps anyone starting now. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great series from a great sensei *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 4 August 2017* As a learner of Japanese I've been studying mainly from Genki, but following the rule of "never learn from one source" I wanted a supplementary course book.I chose the JFZ series on the merit of the author George Trombleys YouTube channel and website, which is packed with useful, informative lessons and ask a teacher sessions.JFZ has served as an excellent supplement. George's method of teaching is friendly, often humourous, and cuts a lot of linguistic jargon, keeping explanations clean and easy to understand. Less time looking up linguistic terms is a real benefit and his time living and growing up in Japan is a benefit to those he teaches, leading him to he lean towards a naturalised way of speaking rather than the textbook style you can find in many books.Also, the vocabulary he offers is more relevant to real life, books such as Genki offer a university centred vocabulary (why do I need to know medical terms?). On this JFZ is much more useful.I do have a few complaints, but they are fairly trivial.Firstly, I knew the Kana before purchasing JFZ, so his progressive approach in the first two books (which may be useful to those who are just starting out) is something I'd choose to avoid. However, this doesn't detract from the quality of the lessons themselves. As a result it puts Kanji off a little, not a massive deal but I think Kanji should be introduced off the bat.While the books lack audio supplements, the YouTube channel more than makes up for it.In terms of pace, JFZ books are offered in more, smaller volumes - each two volumes of JFZ cover about the same content as each volume of Genki, taking you to around an intermediate level.So, if you were to buy all of the JFZ books (1-4/5) then you'll cover the same level as Genki I and Genki II but save yourself a few bucks in the process (Genki still works out more expensive).I highly recommend George's books, they'll serve you well and recommend following his YouTube Channel and website. ## Frequently Bought Together - Japanese from Zero! 1: Proven Techniques to Learn Japanese for Students and Professionals - Japanese from Zero! 2: Proven Techniques to Learn Japanese for Students and Professionals (Japanese Edition) - Japanese From Zero! 3: Proven Techniques to Learn Japanese for Students and Professionals --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/47893276-japanese-from-zero-1-proven-methods-to-learn-japanese-integrated](https://www.desertcart.be/products/47893276-japanese-from-zero-1-proven-methods-to-learn-japanese-integrated) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-09-22*