Is there an online version of Genki?

Genki-Online for the 3rd edition is now open!

Are Genki textbooks worth it?

Genki is a great value for a one-off price. You do have to tack on a little bit for the work book (which I think is ABSOLUTELY necessary should you study with this series). It falls slightly higher on the price range as far as texbooks go. But you pay once and benefit many times over.

Is Genki free?

GENKI [2nd ed.] practice slides now available for free download! Click the following links to download the slides for free.

What is the latest version of Genki?

The Genki 2 Revised 3rd edition textbook and workbook were released in September 2020.

Is Genki good for absolute beginners?

Genki is for: Absolute beginners. Classroom learners. Really motivated self-learners. People who are intimidated by language learning.

Is Genki 1 and 2 worth it?

Genki 1 is better than Genki 2. Just because it’s practical doesn’t mean it’s going to come easily, at least not for all of us. The first book in Genki, Japan Times series is legendary because it can genuinely take a person from level zero to haven’t a pretty good conceptual understanding of how Japanese basics work.

Is Genki good for self learning?

Well, you can use Genki for self-study, but your learning can never be as quick, effective, and excellent as learning with help of a tutor. In other words, you can use this study material to learn and practice Japanese on your own.

How many Genki are there?

The textbook is divided into two volumes, containing 23 lessons focusing on Japanese grammar, vocabulary, and kanji. It is used in many universities throughout the English-speaking world and also is often used as a self-study text.

Can you learn Japanese without Genki?

Like other languages, you need to learn grammar when learning Japanese. In other words, what you will learn in the book will only be sufficient for a beginner. So, if you want to self-study as an intermediate or advanced learner, there is nothing to gain from using Genki.