Guide to Learning Hiragana & Katakana: First Steps to Reading and Writing Japanese (repost)

Includes the following useful features:

* Systematic and comprehensive coverage of the two Kana systems needed to read and write Japanese
* Ample provision for practice, review, and self-testing at several levels
* Detailed reference section explaining the origin and function of kana, and the various kana combinations
* Helpful additional information for language students accustomed to romanized Japanese
* Pronunciation guidance for all basic sounds
* Vocabulary selected for usefulness and cultural relevance