A trip to Japan is fascinating. Its rich culture and ancient traditions
are elegant and enchanting. Whether you're on vacation or traveling on
business, you'll want the local language in your pocket and JAPANESE
a language map is the answer! This unique guide will cover all your
language needs. There's even a section for the essential Japanese signs
you'll see during your travels, making it easy to find your way around.
With the Japanese language at your fingertips, you'll be comfortable
making reservations and dining out. Being polite by saying "please"
(kudasai) and "hello" (konnichiwa) will be easy and fun.
Now with a new section, "Phone, Mail & Internet", you'll have the words
for laptop, tablet, SIM card and more. You won't miss a beat sharing
your stories online with friends and family. Finding an internet café,
free wifi, or an adapter for your mobile devices will be so much easier
with JAPANESE a language map in your bag. Light-weight and
durable, take this Language Map everywhere you roam--from the
bustling Ginza in Tokyo to the beautiful Snow Festival in Sapporo.
Hundreds of words and phrases you'll need most.
Divided into key categories such as Asking Questions, Dining Out,
Meeting People, Shopping, Telephone, Internet, Sightseeing,
Transportation and much more.
Unique snap-open and fold design.
Pronunciation is easy with simple phonetics.
Ultra-thin (barely 1/8" thick) and light-weight (under two ounces).
Laminated for durability.
Folds up like a map to slip easily into your pocket or bag.
Full color, original artwork.
*Text/Link Kristine K. Kershul blends her experience as a teacher,
world traveler and language scholar to create a playful, innovative way
to learn and use a new language.
Teacher: As an expert linguist, Kristine spent ten years teaching German
at universities in the United States and in Europe.
World Traveler: An adventurous spirit, Kristine has explored more than
100 countries, from Bhutan to Zimbabwe, and almost every exotic locale
in between. She understands the problems that all travelers encounter,
regardless of which country they are visiting. She knows first-hand how
languages can open doors to new adventures, new friends and different
cultures.
Language Scholar: Kristine completed her undergraduate and graduate
studies while living in Heidelberg, Germany. She then received a second
Master's Degree from the University of California in Santa Barbara and
subsequently, did her Doctoral studies in Medieval German Languages and
Literature. In addition to German, she also speaks a number of other
languages ranging from Arabic to Swahili.
A Colorful Background: Kristine's fascination for languages began as a
child growing up in a tri-lingual household in Oregon, where Croatian,
Danish and English were spoken.
Kristine's natural gift for languages opened doors outside the academic
world. She worked as a bilingual travel guide in Europe and later, as a
translator at the U.S. Embassy in Germany.
On A Personal Note: Kristine's passion for travel, foreign languages and
new cultures continues to take her around the world. One never knows
where she'll venture to next - Namibia, Laos or Guyana. Kristine is a
licensed pilot, a certified diver and an avid downhill skier. She enjoys
competitive horseback riding and playing the piano. She makes her home
in both Seattle, Washington and in Cape Town, South Africa.
