: All Kanji and even Katakana (up to Level 3) include Furigana (reading aids) to assist with pronunciation.
By downloading or purchasing Level 0 Vol. 1, you train your brain to stop translating Japanese back into English. Instead, you map the Japanese characters directly to concepts and images. Digitizing Your Study: The Search for Level 0 Vol. 1 PDFs
You don't just "read" a graded reader. You mine it. Here is the 4-step method for using effectively.
If Level 0 feels overwhelming, pause and spend a few more days solidifying your Hiragana and Katakana. Final Verdict
To get the most out of Level 0 Volume 1, you must practice ( Tadoku ). The goal of Tadoku is to read a large volume of easy material quickly, rather than analyzing a difficult text for hours. Follow these four golden rules of Tadoku: