Communicate and connect with the world. Build a foundation of fundamental vocabulary and essential language structure. Develop the Japanese language skills to enjoy social interactions such as travel and shopping and learn to share your ideas and opinions in Japanese. Inside the box, you'll find: * Version 3 for Level 1, 2 & 3 (Windows/Mac) * Audio Companion Japanese Learning Tips * Japanese is written with no spaces between words. * Learning to read hiragana and katakana is simplified by the fact that each character generally corresponds to a single syllable. * Japanese words change depending on the formality of the situation. Rosetta Stone teaches you to communicate in informal or formal Japanese, as appropriate for the situation. * Don’t be surprised if you see sentences without subjects. The Japanese language often does not specify the subject. The meaning of the subject is conveyed by the context. * Nouns in Japanese do not change in the plural form. Instead, a number or counter before the noun indicates the quantity. mORE iNFO: http://www.rosettastone.com/learn-japanese/level-1-2-3