Flash cards have always been an ideal study tool to help students commit facts to memory. This kit, <I>Japanese Kanji Flash Cards Kit Volume 1</I>, is the ideal study tool for students to use to take on the task of memorizing the difficult kanji characters used to read and write Japanese. Not only does this set include 200 flash cards with accompanying study booklet and audio disc that provides everything you need to quickly learn the 200 basic Japanese kanji characters, but it also encompasses the first half of all characters for the Advanced Placement exam, and all of the N5 level and many N4 level kanji for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test given by the Japanese government to foreigners who wish to work in Japan.<P>Frequent review is the key to committing the kanji to active long-term memory, and when sorted into smaller sets, the cards can be carried around conveniently, tucked into a pocket or purse, which makes for greater opportunities for a quick review session anytime and anywhere.<P>Each card is expertly-designed, offering core information about the character, provides example words and phrases showing how each character is used, with all the words given in Japanese script and romanized form, with English translation, and so much more! Entirely comprehensive, packed with learning features, and fully customizable to fit your individual learning needs, with this portable flash card kit you'll watch as your knowledge of Japanese grows day by day!<P>Further features include:<P><UL><LI> 200 hole-punched flash cards feature the most commonly-used kanji</LI><LI> Memorable phrases and drawings to help you remember the kanji</LI><LI> Native speaker audio recordings of over 1,200 key words and sentences, giving correct pronunciations of words and phrases</LI><LI> A 32-page study booklet gives sorting indexes and practice tips</LI><LI> Sorting indexes and practice tips that help to establish and meet basic study goals</UL>