--- product_id: 58746161 title: "Minna No Nihongo: Beginner 1, 2nd Edition" price: "£30.38" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/58746161-minna-no-nihongo-beginner-1-2nd-edition store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Includes downloadable MP3 dialogues Classic Japanese textbook since 1998 Updated vocabulary & immersive exercises Minna No Nihongo: Beginner 1, 2nd Edition **Price:** £30.38 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎌 Unlock authentic Japanese fluency with the classic workbook that’s evolved for the modern learner! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Minna No Nihongo: Beginner 1, 2nd Edition - **How much does it cost?** £30.38 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/58746161-minna-no-nihongo-beginner-1-2nd-edition) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Immersive Audio Support:** Free downloadable MP3s bring authentic conversational practice right to your ears, anytime, anywhere. - • **Timeless Learning Essential:** A trusted bestseller with over 20 years of proven success in Japanese language education. - • **Contemporary Language Update:** Revised vocabulary and scenarios keep your Japanese fresh and relevant for today’s real-world use. - • **Focused Beginner Level Mastery:** Designed to bring learners confidently to JLPT N5 level with intensive workbook practice. - • **Perfect Supplement for Serious Learners:** Ideal companion for classroom use or self-study with a teacher, ensuring you don’t just memorize but truly internalize. ## Overview Minna no Nihongo: Beginner 1, 2nd Edition is a bestselling Japanese language workbook series, updated with modern vocabulary and conversational contexts. It includes downloadable MP3 dialogues and immersive exercises designed to bring learners to the JLPT N5 proficiency level. While it requires prior kana knowledge and a supplementary grammar guide, it remains a top choice for serious beginners seeking practical, real-world Japanese skills. ## Description Since it was first published in 1998, "Minna no Nihongo" has been a long-selling and classic textbook for both teachers and learners of Japanese alike. Now the series has been reborn in this second edition, with the vocabulary and conversational settings being revised (words that have gone out of usage have been replaced with new expressions frequently in use, and conversational settings have also been updated), and a CD of the dialogues and exercises included with the book. Illustrations for use in reviewing have also been increased. The grammar syllabus is basically the same, however, allowing for a smooth transition for teachers. While this book is not meant as a study aid for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, upon completing the book, the student is roughly at the N5 level of the Test. Review: LOVE IT! - Love the straight forward learning approach this book has to offer, along with the immersion and repetitive exercises, as this is the best way for me to learn and comprehend. The whole workbook is in Japanese, down to the instructions, so the accompanying Translation & Grammar notes Book is vital is you are introductory or beginner level….but I’d only recommend this book if you’re already familiar and have memorized the first 2 kana, as this book doesn’t teach you, or hold your hand in that regard. A CD also comes with the workbook which is nice, but I don’t have a CD player, so I can’t use it but you’re able to download the accompanying mp3 files on the publishers website for free, which is very helpful. I can see why this book is so popular. Review: Not a lesson book... this is a workbook series. - If you're going to use this as supplemental practice, great. If you're buying this thinking it is a replacement for a book like Genki 1... you're in for a rude awakening. This book presupposes a certain level of comprehension. It also doesn't explain grammar points. It just shows them, and without translation. So, if you're getting this... just know that you'll need to have a separate source for your grammar and vocab study. Use this book with a teacher to guide you OR as a supplemental workbook. Done that way, this book is great. Used as a primary lesson book... it's insufficient. ## Features - learning Japanese - Japanese textbook ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #54,508 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #12 in Japanese Language Instruction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 3,116 Reviews | ## Images ![Minna No Nihongo: Beginner 1, 2nd Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51R397uXFwL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ LOVE IT! *by D***Y on September 9, 2024* Love the straight forward learning approach this book has to offer, along with the immersion and repetitive exercises, as this is the best way for me to learn and comprehend. The whole workbook is in Japanese, down to the instructions, so the accompanying Translation & Grammar notes Book is vital is you are introductory or beginner level….but I’d only recommend this book if you’re already familiar and have memorized the first 2 kana, as this book doesn’t teach you, or hold your hand in that regard. A CD also comes with the workbook which is nice, but I don’t have a CD player, so I can’t use it but you’re able to download the accompanying mp3 files on the publishers website for free, which is very helpful. I can see why this book is so popular. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not a lesson book... this is a workbook series. *by L***Y on December 7, 2025* If you're going to use this as supplemental practice, great. If you're buying this thinking it is a replacement for a book like Genki 1... you're in for a rude awakening. This book presupposes a certain level of comprehension. It also doesn't explain grammar points. It just shows them, and without translation. So, if you're getting this... just know that you'll need to have a separate source for your grammar and vocab study. Use this book with a teacher to guide you OR as a supplemental workbook. Done that way, this book is great. Used as a primary lesson book... it's insufficient. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome! *by J***R on March 22, 2024* Shipping was super fast (it’s Amazon so of course it was) and this set comes with two books. I haven’t opened them, but I believe there’s also a CD for the listening exercises. The seller was also kind enough to toss in some of those quick study sheets (grammar, vocab, etc) which was cool! For example, the vocab sheets have the word in English and hiragana. Definitely a good price for everything you get 😄! ## Frequently Bought Together - Minna No Nihongo: Beginner 1, 2nd Edition (Japanese Edition) - Minna No Nihongo Second Edition (Japanese Edition) - Minna no Nihongo II Main Textbook - Second Edition (Japanese Edition) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/58746161-minna-no-nihongo-beginner-1-2nd-edition](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/58746161-minna-no-nihongo-beginner-1-2nd-edition) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-25*