Learn Japanese For Business

Produced on location in Japan by a cross-cultural team of American and Japanese businessman, this excellent introduction to "business Japanese" is sure to be a popular item for business video collections. Following the fictional character of George Thompson, an American businessman from the ABC Company, the video covers business greetings and introductions, asking business-related questions, parting words, and business calls. In skits, we see George going through the various tasks over the course of a business day, while an onscreen narrator reviews proper pronunciation and explains how a particular phrase is suitable for certain situations. A 64-page guide is included so that viewers may follow conversations between George and his Japanese business associates. An excellent program at a price that is reportedly about "one-third the cost of cab fare from Narita Airport to downtown Tokyo," this primer on learning business Japanese is highly recommended. (Available from most distributors.)