If you’re ready to read, speak, and sound like a Japanese local, then brace yourself for a fun, engaging, and informative way to learn the Japanese language FAST and EASY! Tired of your slow progress in your Japanese lessons? Do you find that most Japanese books are boring and only tackle the technicalities? Do you wish there was a faster and more fun route to learning Japanese like a native? You’re in for a treat! “ Short Stories for Japanese Learners (You Can Read Japanese Level 2, The Red Candle) ” offers beginner-friendly, fun, and engaging stories to help you easily read kanji and more! Japanese language learners often struggle with reading Japanese on a native level because most books in the market provide very formal options that don’t really get into the heart of what a local speaker should sound or speak like. But that’s all about to change! In this comprehensive guide, you will: Enjoy 10 Japanese short stories in different genres : Every story has English translations to help learners enjoy and immerse themselves without struggling with vocabulary and grammar - Get a complete vocabulary set : From questions to answers and their translations, every story is laid out to maximize your learning and enrich your experience — unlike all the other books in the market - Understand and appreciate Japanese culture better : With stories in casual settings and dialogues, you will get an immersive and informative experience without burning yourself out - Leverage Japanese vocabulary the right way : All Kanji and Katakana have "furigana" so that you can focus on the story, while words on the vocabulary list come with "romaji" so you can practice proper pronunciation And so much more! This guide is the first installment to a series of books that meet Level 2 speakers where they are at. With every story maximized not just for optimal learning but also for fun and cultural immersion! Don’t believe us? Here’s what readers have to say: “ As a beginner, this approach appealed to me more as a reader and made learning more engaging. Having the furigana above the kanji and katakana characters also hit a really strong point in getting me as a reader to read more consistently and follow the story without worrying too much about figuring out a character because seeing the hiragana version helped me remember kanji I'd seen earlier in the story. I really like the stories and the lessons behind them, it makes reading and learning enjoyable. ” “ Stories are good and have а hidden message at the end, which leaves readers to think about. The kanji difficulty is suitable for readers N5/N4 level. ” “ I feel that this is the sort of resource I have always wanted as I look for ways to learn Japanese through reading. ” So, what are you waiting for? Scroll up, Click on “ Buy Now with 1-Click ”, and Grab a Copy Today! Q. Why do you recommend extensive reading? Extensive reading is a highly beneficial method for language learners and has been widely researched worldwide. Textbooks like Genki and J apanese from Zero only teach the basics of grammar. However, they are not fully applicable in real-life situations. They lack the large amount of input necessary to improve communication skills. I highly advise the reader to interact with a wide variety of Japanese language media sources. This includes everything from books to web articles to anime and manga. You don't have to read anything you find boring. It's important to learn in a way that's fun and interesting for you. You will be able to pick up the nuances of a vocabulary word. This will not only improve your reading skills but your speaking and writing skills as well, in a natural way. Q. What is your methodology for making books? My methodology is based on the research of Pauline Gibbons. She puts forth eight criteria that books for learners of second languages must cover. We aim to cover all eight criteria in the books we publish. Q. What was your impetus for creating this series? My impetus is that I myself am an English language learner. I enjoyed English-language Graded Readers with their vocabulary and grammar restrictions, and I wanted to make a Japanese version of them. I know firsthand that trying to read a book unsuitable for your language-learning level is an arduous task. But, I also know the joy of feeling like I'm leveling up in a language. Q. How does this series of books differ from other books out there? Three characteristics make this book unique: A team of Japanese-language professionals developed it. - It was designed to function as a Graded Readers series. - The price is affordable. The "You Can Read Japanese!" series employs a wide variety of genres and writing styles popular with writers in Japan today. It was made in tandem with Japanese language professors. They are not merely English stories translated into Japanese. You will be able to experience Japanese thought and enjoy the living language for yourself. Furthermore, "Graded Readers" with re