Katakana Practice Notebook by Noboru Shimomura

This practice notebook is specifically designed for learning katakana using the “Shimomura Method of Verbalisation,” a proven method for learning characters featured in many books, including Kanji no Hon and Kanji Practice Notebook (published by Kaiseisha). The “Shimomura Method of Verbalisation” is a fun way to learn characters by using not only the eyes and hands but also the mouth, ears, and sometimes even the whole body simultaneously. The practice begins by verbally reciting the writing method while paying close attention to the unique features of each character’s shape. The Shimomura Method of Verbalisation for katakana includes not only the stroke order but also important aspects of penmanship, such as where to stop and how to apply sweeping strokes. By using this practice notebook, you will not only memorise the stroke order but also develop the ability to write beautiful, well-formed katakana. Enjoying the process of learning katakana through this practice notebook will boost your confidence in writing characters, which will undoubtedly be helpful for future kanji studies.

30cm x 21cm 120 pages