- A thorough overview of the Japanese writing system, explaining when and how Katakana is used
- Handwriting and stroke-order tips along with extensive writing practice sheets
- Online audio recordings speed up the process by reinforcing the pronunciation of the letters through a wide variety of listening and writing exercises
- Mnemonic illustrations for every character
- Printable flashcards available online for download
The Japanese writing system combines three types of letters: hiragana, katakana, and kanji. Katakana is used for transcription of foreign language words into Japanese; in the writing of loan words; for emphasis; to represent onomatopoeia; for technical and scientific terms; for names of plants, animals, minerals and often Japanese companies.