Sing 'n Learn Japanese, Vol. 1 (Book & CD)
by Tazuko Inui, Thi Hop Nguyen, Selina Yoon
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Author: Selina Yoon, Tazuko Inui, Thi Hop NguyenEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1999-07
ISBN: 1888194227
Number of pages: 32
Publisher: Master Communications Inc
Book Reviews of Sing 'n Learn Japanese, Vol. 1 (Book & CD)
Book Review: Book is great even for grown-ups
Summary: 5 Stars
The reviewer/buyer with negative comments drew my attention. It stated that the singing generated migraine.
I had wanted to buy the book to enlarge my volcab, having studied Pimsleur level 1-3, with only 5 lessons left. The other reviewers raved about it, but more or less from young kids' point of view.
Having benefited from songs in my experience of learning foreign languages, i weighed carefully in my head the advantages and disadvantages. There were only a handful of reviews to begin with. Based on the review comments and the books' own details stating that there is english translation, romaji (phonetics) and the kanas, i decided to buy it.
It did not disappoint me.
The music and the singing can be categorized as plain, at the first play of the CD. I see why that reviewer did not like it. However, as i began my learning process with this book, the songs' charm gradually revealed itself.
This was, of course, after i learned the most well known two pieces, Twinkle Twinkle little star, and, Heand-and-shoulders-and-knees.
I did not strictly follow the order of the songs presented in the book. Rather, i picked those that i thought would generate the greatest reward : Getting the lyrics down pat. I chose songs with multiple verses (Let's clap hands; One chopstiks, two chopsticks) to begin with.
The strategy worked.
Before i mastered these songs, i did not know words such as, glasses, moustache, little birds. Nor verbs such as, became, let's clap, let's stomp, let's laugh, let's get angry, let's cry.
Sure, the melodies in these songs did not sound as dramatic as the two well known ones originally set in english, at the first glance. Moreover, the spartan accompaniment did not a whole lot of drama to it. But, if you listened carefully, you would hear the various accompaniement to the solo piano. They suited the lyrics (The Frog's Song, e.g.) very well.
Other aspects:
Cultural notes - - Excellent, because they either helped me choreograph movements to accompany the songs (Open your hands; Let's clap; One chopsticks), or helped me master the lyrics (Piglet, raccoon, fox, cat).
Illustration - - Straight forward, but animated drawing inspires me to buy crayons to color them.
Words - - Romaji and kanas stacked on top of each other in large fonts. Great for people like me with nearsightness. English translation at the end.
One reviewers who raved about the book pointed out that the translation might not be totally faithful. I kind of see that in the book. But at least, the translators did not make "piglets" in japanese into "cars" in english.
Where else would i be able to master the names of three animals in no time? Only here.
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