genki text book
I feel like I am being dense but I don't understand how the genki textbook for Japanese is supposed to work. It reads with no discernable logic to me.

I have not pulled out the CD but I dont feel like I should have to listen to audio to use the book.

What am I doing wrong? from other people who have Used genki is there a way to learn that is proscribed that I am missing? I read the preface and the introduction several times to try and discern what was wrong with me.

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genki text book
I feel like I am being dense but I don't understand how the genki textbook for Japanese is supposed to work. It reads with no discernable logic to me.

I have not pulled out the CD but I dont feel like I should have to listen to audio to use the book.

What am I doing wrong? from other people who have Used genki is there a way to learn that is proscribed that I am missing? I read the preface and the introduction several times to try and discern what was wrong with me.

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I have used Genki, thought it was okay...though not enough on its own. I have since found that the Nakama series has a more focused approach and more information. You'll also find many more exercises to practice with in each chapter. I recommend it!

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yeah so far the best psuedo text book I could find is an app called Human Japanese on android store. Does anyone have any recommendations on good japanese textbooks for self study?

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I have been using Genki as a textbook for a class.  Personally I don't like it that much.  If you are not in a class or have a Japanese instructor it is not the best.

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