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Podcast 50: How to refuse things in Japanese from 2023-11-10T15:10:29
In this lesson, you’ll learn how to refuse things in Japanese. This is an important skill to have, as you’ll often find yourself in situations where you need to say no to someone. You’ll also learn...
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Podcast 50: Just the dialogues from 2023-11-10T15:05:12
The Japanese-only audio drills for podcast 50 have moved to our new Patreon page. Please click the link below for access: Podcast 50 Japanese Audio Drill
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Podcast 50: Notes from 2023-11-10T15:00:16
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Fun Friday 24: Interview with Matthew Dons from 2023-08-25T01:00:27
In this podcast I interview Matthew Dons, a dear friend and long term resident of Japan. We talk about his experiences of doing a home stay when he first came to Japan. Matthew also gives his advic...
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Fun Friday 23: Things to see in Kyoto with Ben from 2023-08-11T01:03:44
If you are interested in visiting Kyoto then this podcast is for you. In this Fun Friday edition of the podcast I interview my long suffering brother Ben about his work as a tourguide in Kyoto. We ...
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Podcast 49: How to disagree with people in Japanese from 2023-04-30T12:37:14
In this lesson we will teach you useful phrases for disagreeing with people and how to use them in different situations. Different phrases and inflections in your voice can be interpreted in many w...
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Podcast 49: Just the dialogues from 2023-04-30T12:27:09
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Podcast 49: Notes from 2023-04-30T12:25:07
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Podcast 48: Levels of certainty in Japanese from 2023-03-05T12:06:07
In this lesson Ami Sensei and I will teach you how to express different levels of certainty in Japanese. You’ll learn how to express the probability you think something will happen through various ...
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Podcast 48: Just the dialogues from 2023-03-05T11:59:03
The Japanese-only audio drills for podcast 48 have moved to our new Patreon page. Please click the link below for access: Podcast 48 Japanese Audio Drill
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Podcast 48: Notes from 2023-03-05T11:56:49
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Podcast 47: Small Talk in Japanese from 2023-01-29T12:47:11
In this podcast, Ami Sensei and I talk about how to make small talk in Japanese. We talk about appropriate topics and ones to avoid. And we also teach you some useful vocabulary, phrases and gramma...
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Podcast 47: Just the dialogues from 2023-01-29T12:41:42
The Japanese-only audio drills for podcast 47 have moved to our new Patreon page. Please click the link below for access: Podcast 47 Japanese Audio Drill
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Podcast 47: Notes from 2023-01-29T12:37:31
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Fun Friday 22: 2022 Review from 2022-12-29T12:15:25
In this Fun Friday edition of the podcast, Alex, A-Chan and Andy talk about the major events that shaped Japan in 2022. For more Japan themed podcasts visit Learn Japanese Pod
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Podcast 46: Darui (Shorts) from 2022-12-19T14:17:31
In this podcast you will learn what Darui means and how to use it naturally in conversation in Japanese. This lesson includes the main podcast lesson, PDF show notes and an extra audio drill. You c...
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Podcast 46: Just the dialogues (Shorts) from 2022-12-19T14:14:33
In this lesson, you will learn what Darui means. Check out the example sentences and dialogues to learn how these phrases are naturally used by native Japanese speakers in conversation. Example 1: ...
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Podcast 46: Notes (Shorts) from 2022-12-19T14:11:16
These are the PDF show notes for podcast #46 ” Darui”. For more Japanese language learning podcasts, visit Learn Japanese Pod
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Podcast 45: How to agree with people in Japanese from 2022-11-25T15:10:21
In this lesson you will learn how to agree with people in Japanese. Check out the example sentences and dialogues to learn how these phrases are naturally used by native Japanese speakers in conver...
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Podcast 45: Just the dialogues from 2022-11-25T15:05:48
In this lesson you will learn how to agree with people in Japanese. Check out the example sentences and dialogues to learn how these phrases are naturally used by native Japanese speakers in conver...
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Podcast 45: Notes from 2022-11-25T15:00:28
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Podcast 44: What does “Hampa nai” mean? (Shorts) from 2022-07-30T15:10:40
In this podcast, Ami Alex tell you the meaning of 半端ない Hanpa nai and how to use it naturally in a conversation in Japanese. For more Japanese language learning podcasts visit Learn Japanese Pod
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Podcast 44: Just the dialogues (Shorts) from 2022-07-30T15:05:37
This post includes only Japanese dialogues and sentence examples from podcast #44 “Hanpa nai”. This lesson focuses on the phrase 半端ないhampa nai which means something like amazing, epic or unbelievab...
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Podcast 44: Notes (Shorts) from 2022-07-30T15:00:55
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Podcast 43: Receiving compliments in Japanese from 2022-07-15T15:10:48
This lesson focuses on how to receive compliments in Japanese. We’ll teach you some useful phrases you can use to respond to people who say nice things to you. We’ll also discuss Japanese attitudes...
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Podcast 43: Just the dialogues from 2022-07-15T15:05:19
These are just the Japanese dialogues and example sentences taken from podcast #43 “Receiving compliments in Japanese”. This lesson focuses on how to receive compliments in Japanese. We’ll teach yo...
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Podcast 43: Notes from 2022-07-15T15:00:17
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Podcast 42: What does Toriaezu mean? (Shorts) from 2022-06-30T15:10:27
In this podcast, Ami Sensei and Alex teach you the meaning of とりあえず Toriaezu and how to use it naturally in Japanese conversation. For more Japanese podcasts visit Learn Japanese Pod
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Podcast 42: Just the dialogues (Shorts) from 2022-06-30T15:05:08
This lesson focuses on the word Toriaezu, what it means and how to use it naturally in conversation in Japanese. What does Toriaezu mean? とりあえず Toriaezu roughly translates as “for the time being” o...
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Podcast 42: Notes (Shorts) from 2022-06-30T15:00:15
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Fun Friday 21: Peter Manthei from 2022-06-23T15:00:52
In this Fun Friday edition of the podcast I interviewed my good friend and fellow student of Japanese Peter Manthei. We talked about various topics including the challenges of studying Japanese out...
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Podcast 41: Cheering someone up in Japanese from 2022-06-16T15:10:25
In this podcast, Ami and Alex teach you some useful phrases to cheer someone up in Japanese. For more Japanese podcasts visit: Learn Japanese Pod
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Podcast 41: Just the dialogs from 2022-06-16T15:05:58
These are the dialogues for podcast 41 “Cheering someone up in Japanese”. In this podcast you will learn some useful phrases to cheer someone up in Japanese. Check out the dialogues below: Main Dia...
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Podcast 41: Notes from 2022-06-16T15:00:43
These are the PDF show notes for the Learn Japanese Pod podcast episode 41 “Cheering someone up in Japanese”. For more podcasts check out Learn Japanese Pod
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Fun Friday 20: Ben and A-Chan Interview from 2022-05-12T15:00:06
In this Fun Friday edition of the podcast, I sat down with Ben and A-Chan to talk about random things including green tea, ramen, life in Kyoto and more. For more podcasts visit Learn Japanese Pod
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Podcast 40: Daily Japanese Onomatopoeia from 2022-01-30T00:10:24
In this lesson you will learn all about Japanese onomatopoeia which are words that resemble sounds. Some examples in English are splash, bang, zap and beep and you will learn how similar words are ...
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Podcast 40: Just the dialogues from 2022-01-30T00:05:31
In this lesson you will learn all about Japanese onomatopoeia which are words that resemble sounds. Some examples in English are splash, bang, zap and beep and you will learn how similar words are ...
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Podcast 40: Notes from 2022-01-30T00:00:12
These are the PDF show notes for the Learn Japanese Pod podcast episode 40 “Daily Japanese Onomatopoeia”. For more podcasts check out Learn Japanese Pod
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Fun Friday 19: Japanese Buzzwords of 2021 from 2021-12-30T17:55:52
In this Fun Friday edition of the podcast, Andy and Alex sit down to talk about the Japanese buzzwords influenced by the major trends in Japan during 2021. For more podcasts visit Learn Japanese Pod
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Fun Friday 18: Our favorite Anime from 2021-10-08T00:00:28
In this Fun Friday edition of the podcast, Ami and I talk about some of our favorite Anime, the latest and most popular releases and some old classics that are famous in Japan but not so well known...
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Podcast 39: Calling an ambulance in Japanese from 2021-10-03T00:10:30
In this podcast Ami Sensei and Alex teach you useful phrases for calling an ambulance and talking to emergency services during a medical emergency. For more Japanese language learning podcasts, vis...
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Podcast 39: Just the Dialogues from 2021-10-03T00:05:46
In this lesson you will learn how to call for an ambulance during a medical emergency. You’ll also learn related phrases for describing people’s physical condition including injuries and illness. M...
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Podcast 39: Notes from 2021-10-03T00:00:17
These are the PDF show notes for the Learn Japanese Pod podcast episode 39 “Calling an ambulance in Japanese”. For more podcasts check out Learn Japanese Pod
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Podcast 38: Making a Suggestion in Japanese from 2021-07-25T00:10:31
In this podcast, Ami and Alex teach you how to make suggestions to your friends in natural, fluent Japanese. Check out the dialogues and show notes to practice and improve your Japanese. For more p...
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Podcast 38: Just the Dialogues from 2021-07-25T00:05:56
In this lesson you will learn how to make a suggestion to your friends in natural sounding Japanese. It’s better to be indirect with your language as being too pushy can make you come off as being ...
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Podcast 38: Notes from 2021-07-25T00:00:21
DOWNLOAD PDF SHOW NOTES These are the PDF show notes for the Learn Japanese Pod podcast episode 38 “Making a suggestion in Japanese”. For more podcasts check out Learn Japanese Pod
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Fun Friday 17: Ask us anything from 2021-07-09T00:00:27
In this Fun Friday edition of the podcast, Andy and Alex answer listener questions about living in Japan, its culture and tips on learning Japanese. For more Japanese language learning podcasts vis...
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Podcast 37: How to use the verb kureru in Japanese from 2021-06-16T00:10:35
In this podcast, Ami and Alex teach you how to use the verb Kureru naturally in Japanese conversation. Kureru is a verb you can use to ask people to do things for you. It’s used casually between fr...
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Podcast 37: Just the dialogues from 2021-06-16T00:05:04
In this lesson you’ll learn how to use the verb kureru. Kureru is a verb you use when asking someone to do something for you. It translates roughly as do something for me. Check out the main dialog...
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Podcast 37: Notes from 2021-06-16T00:00:10
These are the PDF show notes for podcast #37 “How to use the verb Kureru in Japanese”. For more Japanese learning podcasts check out Learn Japanese Pod
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Fun Friday 16: Interview with Andy from 2021-05-07T00:00
In this podcast, I talk to Andy, a good friend and veteran of Japan. We discuss how the Coronavirus, travel restrictions and curfews have effected Japan and how we think things will develop from he...
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Podcast 36: Describing people’s appearance in Japanese from 2021-04-24T00:10:26
In this podcast, Ami and Alex teach you some useful phrases to describe people’s appearance in Japanese. Listen to the example dialogue to hear how this is done in natural and fluent Japanese. For ...
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Podcast 36: Just the dialogues from 2021-04-24T00:05:49
These are just the Japanese dialogues from podcast #36 “Describing people’s appearance in Japanese”. Main Dialog 1 – Describing people’s appearance A: ね、私の家族の写真見る? B: 見る見る! A: これはおじいちゃん。背が高いんだよね...
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Podcast 36: Notes from 2021-04-24T00:00:26
These are the downloadable PDF show note for podcast #36 “Describing people’s appearance in Japanese.” For more Japanese language learning podcasts visit Learn Japanese Pod
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Fun Friday 15: Interview with Niko from NativShark from 2021-02-12T13:43:34
In this episode, I interview Niko from NativShark, a comprehensive Japanese language learning app. In this episode we talked about Niko’s journey to becoming fluent in Japanese, why a lot of Japane...
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Podcast 35: Motivational Japanese Phrases from 2021-01-28T00:10:54
In this podcast, Ami Sensei and Alex teach you useful motivational phrases in Japanese. For more Japanese language learning podcasts visit Learn Japanese Pod
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Podcast 35: Just the dialogues from 2021-01-28T00:05:43
In this lesson you’ll learn common useful Japanese phrases used to cheer up and motivate your friends. Everyone struggles from time to time and a word of encouragement can always mean a lot to some...
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Podcast 35: Notes from 2021-01-28T00:00:21
These are the downloadable PDF show notes for podcast 35 “Japanese motivational phrases”. For more Japanese learning podcasts visit Learn Japanese Pod
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Podcast 34: Aizuchi from 2020-09-30T00:10:36
In this podcast, Ami and Alex teach you about Aizuchi or phrases you can use to interject in conversation to show interest in the speaker. For more Japanese language learning podcasts visit Learn J...
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Podcast 34: Just the dialogues from 2020-09-30T00:05:56
In this podcast lesson you’ll learn about 相槌 Aizuchi, which are words used to show interest during a conversation. In English you might say things like “Uh-huh” and “really?” during a conversation ...
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Podcast 34: Notes from 2020-09-30T00:00:24
These are the downloadable PDF show notes for podcast 34 “Aizuchi”. For more Japanese learning podcasts visit Learn Japanese Pod
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Fun Friday #14: Interview with Katheryn Gronauer from 2020-09-04T02:00:19
In this podcast I interview Katheryn Gronauer who is a coach specializing in cross cultural communication for foreigners living in Japan. She is the author of Listen
Podcast 33: Talking about your trip to Japan from 2020-08-19T00:10:15
In this podcast, Ami and Alex teach you how to have a conversation with your friends about a past trip to Japan. For more Japanese language learning podcasts visit Learn Japanese Pod
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Podcast 33: Just the dialogues from 2020-08-19T00:05:49
These are the dialogues for podcast #33 “Talking about a trip to Japan. In this lesson you will learn how to talk about a past trip to Japan with your friends. Main Dialog (Japanese) A: ???????????...
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Podcast 33: Notes from 2020-08-19T00:00:14
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Podcast 32: Making dinner plans with a friend! from 2020-06-24T00:10:14
In this podcast Ami and Alex teach you how to make dinner plans with a friend. For more Japanese language learning podcasts visit Learn Japanese Pod
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Podcast 32: Just the dialogues from 2020-06-24T00:05:57
These are the dialogues for podcast #32 “Making dinner plans with a friend” In this lesson you will learn the following: How to make dinner plans with a friend How to talk about a restaurant you......
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Podcast 32: Notes from 2020-06-24T00:00:40
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Fun Friday #13: Coronavirus in Japan from 2020-05-22T02:00:14
This is the Fun Friday edition of Learn Japanese Pod. This is where we speak to cool people doing cool things in Japan. In this episode I talk to Japan veteran Andy about life in Japan during the C...
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Podcast 31: Convenience Store Japanese from 2020-05-06T00:10:21
In this podcast Ami and Alex teach you some useful Japanese phrases you can use when visiting a convenience store. For more podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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Podcast 31: Just the dialogues from 2020-05-06T00:05:44
These are the Japanese dialogues for podcast #31: Convenience Store Japanese. Introduction In this podcast you will learn useful Japanese phrases for shopping at a convenience store. Understanding...
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Podcast 31: Notes from 2020-05-06T00:00:37
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Podcast 30: Talking about your plans for the year from 2020-03-25T00:10:06
In this podcast Ami and Alex teach you some useful phrases and dialogues to talk about you plans for the year in natural, fluent Japanese. For more podcasts go to http://learnjapanesepod.com
Podcast 30: Just the dialogues from 2020-03-25T00:05:45
Talking about your plans for the year In this podcast you will learn how to talk about your New Year’s resolutions, your plans and goals for the coming year. Check out the main dialogue to learn......
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Podcast 30: Notes from 2020-03-25T00:00:17
These are the show notes for podcast #30 “Convenience store Japanese”. Download the PDF show notes to read about this lesson in more detail. For more podcasts video http://learnjapanesepod.com
Fun Friday: Interview with Miku Sensei from 2019-12-20T01:00:59
In this Fun Friday episode of Learn Japanese Pod, I interview Miku Sensei of Miku Real Japanese. Miku Sensei is a prolific creator of fun, educational Japanese language learning videos on Youtube a...
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Fun Friday 12: Interview with Miku Sensei from 2019-12-20T00:00:59
In this Fun Friday episode of Learn Japanese Pod, I interview Miku Sensei of Miku Real Japanese. Miku Sensei is a prolific creator of fun, educational Japanese language learning videos on Youtube a...
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Podcast 29: Talking about your job in Japanese from 2019-10-29T00:10:47
In this podcast, Ami and Alex teach you useful phrases and dialogues to help you talk about your job in natural Japanese. For more fun Japanese language podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
Podcast 29: Just the dialogues from 2019-10-26T00:05:22
Main Dialog 1 – Talking about your job (Japanese) A: ??????????? B: ?????????????????? A: ??????????? B: ???????????????????? A: ??????????????????????? B: 7???????? A: ????????????????????????? B:...
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Podcast 29: Notes from 2019-10-26T00:00:59
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Podcast 28: How to talk about the weather in Japanese from 2019-09-12T00:10:38
In this podcast, Ami and Alex teach you some useful phrases and dialogues for talking about the weather in natural, fluent Japanese. For more fun Japanese language podcasts visit...
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Podcast 28: Just the dialogues from 2019-09-12T00:05:23
If there is one thing Japanese love to talk about, it’s the weather. Apart from discussing the forecast, it’s quite common to mention the weather in small talk or when striking up a conversation wi...
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Podcast 28: Notes from 2019-09-12T00:00:19
These are the PDF show notes for podcast #28 “How to talk about the weather in Japanese” For more fun Japanese language podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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Podcast 27: Talking about your preferences in Japanese from 2019-07-20T00:10:40
In this podcast, Ami and Alex teach you how to talk about your preferences in Japanese. For more fun Japanese language podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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Podcast 27: Just the dialogues from 2019-07-20T00:05:40
In this podcast, Ami and Alex teach you how to talk about your preferences in Japanese. Main Podcast Dialogue (Japanese) A:?????????????????? B:?????????????????????? A:????????????? B:????????????...
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Podcast 27: Notes from 2019-07-20T00:00:38
These are the PDF show notes for podcast #27 “Talking about your preferences in Japanese” For more podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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Podcast 26: Japanese verbs for daily life from 2019-06-17T00:10:31
In this podcast you’re going to learn useful verbs to talk about your daily routine. These verbs are very commonly used in casual conversation throughout the day so they are well worth learning. Yo...
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Podcast 26: Just the dialogues from 2019-06-17T00:05:38
In this podcast you’re going to learn useful verbs to talk about your daily routine. These verbs are very commonly used in casual conversation throughout the day so they are well worth learning. Yo...
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Podcast 26: Notes from 2019-06-17T00:00:11
These are the PDF show notes for podcast #26 “Japanese verbs for daily life” For more fun Japanese language podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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Podcast 25: Japanese adverbs of frequency from 2019-05-01T00:10:06
In this podcast you’re going to learn about how to use adverbs of frequency in daily speech. In other words, you’ll learn how to ask and answer questions about how often you do things in Japanese.....
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Podcast 25: Just the dialogues from 2019-05-01T00:05:08
In this podcast you’re going to learn about how to use adverbs of frequency in daily speech. In other words, you’ll learn how to ask and answer questions about how often you do things in Japanese.....
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Podcast 25: Notes from 2019-05-01T00:00:53
These are the PDF show notes for podcast #25 “Japanese Adverbs of Frequency” For more fun Japanese language podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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Podcast 24: How to book a table at a Japanese restaurant from 2019-01-30T00:10:21
In this podcast you will learn how to book a table at a restaurant by phone in natural Japanese. These days it is easy to make bookings online and with mobiles apps. However, there are still many.....
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Podcast 24: Just the dialogues from 2019-01-30T00:05:38
In this podcast you will learn how to book a table at a restaurant by phone in natural Japanese. These days it is easy to make bookings online and with mobiles apps. However, there are still many.....
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Podcast 24: Notes from 2019-01-30T00:00:48
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Podcast 23: Osaka Ben from 2018-12-12T00:10:36
In this episode, Ami and Alex teach you how to speak Osaka dialect which is called Osaka Ben in Japanese. And for this lesson Ami sensei is our secret weapon as she is a native of Osaka city....
Podcast 23: Just the dialogues from 2018-12-12T00:05:40
In this episode, Ami and Alex teach you how to speak Osaka dialect which is called Osaka Ben in Japanese. And for this lesson Ami sensei is our secret weapon as she is a native of Osaka city....
Podcast 23: Notes from 2018-12-12T00:00:37
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Fun Friday: Ask us anything from 2018-09-14T02:00:29
In this podcast, Ami and Alex answer all your Japanese study related questions. If you would like to get your question answered on the podcast go to Listen
Fun Friday 11: Ask us anything from 2018-09-14T00:00:29
In this podcast, Ami and Alex answer all your Japanese study related questions. If you would like to get your question answered on the podcast go to http://learnjapanesepod.com/questions and fill i...
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Podcast 22: What does Yappari mean? from 2018-08-31T00:10:46
Have you been scratching your head trying to work out what “Yappari” means? Well, scratch your head no more! In this podcast Ami sensei and I (Alex) attempt to explain what Yappari means. We teach....
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Podcast 22: Just the dialogues from 2018-08-31T00:05:17
Have you been scratching your head trying to work out what “Yappari” means? Well, scratch your head no more! In this podcast Ami sensei and I (Alex) attempt to explain what Yappari means. We teach....
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Podcast 22: Notes from 2018-08-31T00:00:02
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Podcast 21: Japanese conversation starters from 2018-08-25T00:10:44
In this podcast Ami and Alex teach you some really useful phrases and vocabulary to start conversations in Japanese. For more fun Japanese language podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
Podcast 21: Just the dialogues from 2018-08-25T00:05:01
This podcast episode is about various phrases you can use to start up a conversation in Japanese. It is important to remember that each conversation is unique and how you start one depends on who y...
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Podcast 21: Notes from 2018-08-25T00:00
These are the PDF show notes for podcast #21 “Japanese conversation starters” For more fun Japanese language podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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Podcast 20: How to talk about your hobbies in Japanese from 2018-07-14T00:10:55
A great way to practice your Japanese speaking skills and to get to know people in Japan is to talk about free time and hobbies. In a casual setting you may be asked what you do in your free time b...
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Podcast 20: Just the dialogues from 2018-07-14T00:05:36
A great way to practice your Japanese speaking skills and to get to know people in Japan is to talk about free time and hobbies. In a casual setting you may be asked what you do in your free time b...
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Podcast 20: Notes from 2018-07-14T00:00:41
These are the PDF show notes for podcast #20 “Talking about your hobbies in Japanese” For more fun Japanese language podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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Fun Friday: Japan Travel Tips from 2018-06-22T02:00:04
In this podcast Matthew and I talked about our favorite Japan travel tips, hacks and experiences. We discussed various topics including interesting places to visit, taking ferries in Japan, how to ...
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Fun Friday 10: Japan Travel Tips from 2018-06-22T00:00:04
In this podcast Matthew and I talked about our favorite Japan travel tips, hacks and experiences. We discussed various topics including interesting places to visit, taking ferries in Japan, how to....
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Podcast 19: How to eat Takoyaki from 2018-05-20T00:10:50
In this podcast Ami and Alex teach you absolutely everything you need to know about the delicious Japanese street snack Takoyaki!
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Podcast 19: Just the dialogues from 2018-05-20T00:05:38
How to eat Takoyaki Delicious Takoyaki with toppings Food is one of our most popular subjects to talk about so in this podcast Ami sensei and I (Alex) introduce you to one of Kansai’s most loved......
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Podcast 19: Notes from 2018-05-20T00:00:06
These are the show notes for podcast #19 “How to eat Takoyaki”. For more podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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Podcast 18: How to say ‘must’ in Japanese from 2018-04-21T00:10:13
In this podcast, Ami and Alex teach you various ways to say ‘must’ in Japanese. For more podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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Podcast 18: Just the dialogues from 2018-04-21T00:05:28
In this lesson you are going to learn how to say “must” in Japanese. Here’s the problem. There are a confusing number of ways to say it. Just look at this list of phrases which all mean the same......
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Podcast 18: Notes from 2018-04-21T00:00:49
These are the PDF show notes for podcast #18 “How to say ‘must’ in Japanese” For more podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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Fun Friday: Why do Japanese People Wear Masks? from 2018-04-07T02:00:52
In the latest Fun Friday podcast Tomo Akiyama is back by popular demand. We mostly talked about various aspects of Japanese culture including the quest...
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Fun Friday 09: Why do Japanese People Wear Masks? from 2018-04-07T00:00:52
In the latest Fun Friday podcast Tomo Akiyama is back by popular demand. We mostly talked about various aspects of Japanese culture including the question “Why do Japanese people wear masks?”. This...
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Fun Friday: Japanese TV Shows from 2018-03-09T01:00:22
In this episode, Ami and I talk about our favorite Japanese TV shows. Watching Japanese TV shows regardless of you Japanese level is great way to improve your understanding of Japanese culture. It ...
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Fun Friday 08: Japanese TV Shows from 2018-03-09T00:00:22
In this episode, Ami and I talk about our favorite Japanese TV shows. Watching Japanese TV shows regardless of you Japanese level is great way to improve your understanding of Japanese culture. It....
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Podcast 17: How to express your opinion in Japanese from 2018-02-28T00:10:14
In this lesson Ami and I teach you how to ask and give your opinions on various topics using the verb ?? Omou – To think. This is usually used to say “I think that…”. ?? is a very useful phrase you...
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Podcast 17: Just the dialogues from 2018-02-28T00:05:44
In this lesson Ami and I teach you how to ask and give your opinions on various topics using the verb ?? Omou – To think. This is usually used to say “I think that…”. ?? is a very useful phrase you...
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Podcast 17: Notes from 2018-02-28T00:00:55
These are the PDF show notes for podcast #17 “How to express your opinion in Japanese”. For more podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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Fun Friday: Interview with Niko of Nihongo Shark #2 from 2018-02-09T01:00:27
I hung out with Niko, the creator of Nihongo Shark for my latest Fun Friday podcast. We talked about how he started Nihon...
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Fun Friday 07: Interview with Niko of Nihongo Shark #2 from 2018-02-09T00:00:27
I hung out with Niko, the creator of Nihongo Shark for my latest Fun Friday podcast. We talked about how he started Nihongo Shark which is a website crammed full of resources for students of Japane...
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Podcast 16: What to do when you lose your wallet in Japan from 2018-01-31T00:10:25
In this podcast Ami and I talk about what to do if you lose your wallet or other personal items when in Japan. The good news is that Japanese people are generally very law abiding and honest....
Podcast 16: Just the dialogues from 2018-01-31T00:05:32
In this podcast Ami and I talk about what to do if you lose your wallet or other personal items when in Japan. The good news is that Japanese people are generally very law abiding and honest....
Podcast 16: Notes from 2018-01-31T00:00:06
These are the PDF show notes for podcast “What to do when you lose your wallet in Japan” For more podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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Fun Friday: Interview with Tomo Akiyama from 2017-12-15T01:00:57
In this Fun Friday edition of the Learn Japanese Pod podcast, I interviewed Tomo Akiyama who is a fascinating expert linguist and well known Twitter user from Japan. We discussed a wide range of to...
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Fun Friday 06: Interview with Tomo Akiyama from 2017-12-15T00:00:57
In this Fun Friday edition of the Learn Japanese Pod podcast, I interviewed Tomo Akiyama who is a fascinating expert linguist and well known Twitter user from Japan. We discussed a wide range of......
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Podcast 15: Talking about your favorite movies in Japanese from 2017-12-01T00:10:26
In this podcast, Ami and I (Alex) teach you how to talk about your favorite movies in Japanese. Listen to the podcasts and read the dialogs below to get an idea of what these phrases and dialogs......
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Podcast 15: Just the dialogues from 2017-12-01T00:05:24
In this podcast, Ami and I (Alex) teach you how to talk about your favorite movies in Japanese. Listen to the podcasts and read the dialogs below to get an idea of what these phrases and dialogs......
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Podcast 15: Notes from 2017-12-01T00:00
These are the PDF show notes for podcast #15 “Talking about your favorite movies in Japanese” For more podcasts go to http://learnjapanesepod.com
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Podcast 14: Talking on the phone in Japanese from 2017-10-25T00:10:24
In this podcast, Ami and I, teach you some fun conversations you can have with your friends in Japanese. The first thing you need to know when speaking on the phone in Japanese is the word Moshi.....
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Podcast 14: Just the dialogues from 2017-10-25T00:05:47
In this podcast, Ami and I, teach you some fun conversations you can have with your friends in Japanese. The first thing you need to know when speaking on the phone in Japanese is the word Moshi.....
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Podcast 14: Notes from 2017-10-25T00:00:27
These are the PDF show notes for podcast #14 “Talking on the phone in Japanese” For more podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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Fun Friday: The Best and Worst of Life in Tokyo from 2017-09-29T02:00:33
In this podcast, I talk to Andy, a great friend of mine whom I have known for over 10 years here in Japan. As we are both long term residents of Tokyo, we wanted to record a podcast outlining the b...
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Fun Friday 05: The Best and Worst of Life in Tokyo from 2017-09-29T00:00:33
In this podcast, I talk to Andy, a great friend of mine whom I have known for over 10 years here in Japan. As we are both long term residents of Tokyo, we wanted to record a podcast outlining the.....
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Podcast 13: Everything you need to know to speak Japanese Fluently from 2017-09-06T00:10:15
In this podcast Ami and Alex discuss in detail everything you need to know about becoming fluent in Japanese. For more podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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Podcast 13: Just the dialogues from 2017-09-06T00:05:18
Everything You Need to Know to Speak Japanese Fluently My speaking fluent Japanese…sort of… One of the most common questions I get at Learn Japanese Pod is “How do I learn to speak Japanese...
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Podcast 13: Notes from 2017-09-06T00:00:43
These are the show notes for podcast #13 “Everything you need to know to speak Japanese Fluently” For more podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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Fun Friday 04: Our Favorite Japanese Bands from 2017-08-11T00:00:49
Learn Japanese Pod Fun Friday: Our Favourite Japanese Bands In our latest Fun Friday Podcast, Ami and I talked about our favourite Japanese bands and other recent news that has been happening in ou...
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Podcast 12: Describing people’s personalities in Japanese from 2017-07-26T00:10:45
In this podcast, Ami Sensei and I teach you how to describe people’s personalities in natural Japanese. For more podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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Podcast 12: Just the dialogues from 2017-07-26T00:05:13
Talking about Personality in Japanese In this podcast, Ami Sensei and I teach you how to describe people’s personalities in natural Japanese. Listen to the full podcast and the dialog only audio......
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Podcast 12: Notes from 2017-07-26T00:00:30
These are the PDF show notes for podcast #12 “Talking about personality in Japanese” For more podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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Podcast 11: Japanese Verbs – Taberu from 2017-05-31T00:10:11
In this podcast, Ami sensei and I teach you about using the verb ??? in the casual form which is used between people who know each other well in an informal situation. This is how you conjugate the...
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Podcast 11: Just the dialogues from 2017-05-31T00:05:40
In this podcast, Ami sensei and I teach you about using the verb ??? in the casual form which is used between people who know each other well in an informal situation. This is how you conjugate the...
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Podcast 11: Notes from 2017-05-31T00:00:49
These are the show notes tp podcast #11 “Japanese Verbs – Taberu”. For more Japanese learning podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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Podcast 10: The Top 10 Questions you will be asked in Japan from 2017-05-03T00:10:58
In this podcast Ami and Alex go through the top 10 most common questions you will be asked by Japanese people on your first visit to Japan. Enjoy! For more podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.co...
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Podcast 10: Just the dialogues from 2017-05-03T00:05:30
These are the dialogues from podcast #10 “The top 10 questions you will be asked in Japan” After living in Japan for over 20 years as a foreigner, I have noticed a clear pattern of questions I am.....
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Podcast 10: Notes from 2017-05-03T00:00:38
These are the downloadable PDF show notes for podcast #10 “The Top 10 Questions you will be asked in Japan”. For more Japanese language learning podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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Fun Friday: Interview with Niko of Nihongo Shark from 2017-04-20T02:00:59
In this week’s Fun Friday Podcast I talked with my good friend Niko ...
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Fun Friday 03: Interview with Niko of Nihongo Shark from 2017-04-20T00:00:59
In this week’s Fun Friday Podcast I talked with my good friend Niko who is the creator of Nihongo Shark, a website for learning Japanese. Niko is a Jedi master of online language self-study...
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Podcast 09: How to order Sushi at a Japanese Restaurant from 2017-04-12T00:10:02
In this week’s podcast Yoshiko and Alex discuss useful Japanese vocabulary and cultural points and advice for ordering sushi at a Japanese restaurant like a native. The good news is you don’t have ...
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Podcast 09: Just the dialogues from 2017-04-12T00:05:19
These are the dialogues for podcast #09 ““How to order Sushi at a Japanese Restaurant” In this week’s podcast Yoshiko and Alex discuss useful Japanese vocabulary and cultural points and advice for....
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Podcast 09: Notes from 2017-04-12T00:00:08
These are the downloadable PDF show notes for podcast #09 “How to order Sushi at a Japanese Restaurant” For more podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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Fun Friday 02: Drinking Etiquette in Japan from 2017-02-24T00:00:47
In this podcast, Yoshiko and I (Alex) talk about etiquette for eating out and drinking with friends at an Izakaya, Hanami party or similar events. If you listen to this podcast you will learn some....
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Podcast 08: Talking about your likes and dislikes in Japanese from 2017-02-01T00:10:45
In this podcast Yoshiko and I teach you how to talk about your likes and dislikes. Check out the PDF show notes and podcasts to see all the examples. For more Japanese language learning podcasts......
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Podcast 08: Just the dialogues from 2017-02-01T00:05:19
These are the dialogues for podcast #08: Talking about your likes and dislikes in Japanese Dialog 1 Yoshiko: ??????????????????? – Ne, tokoro de tabemono wa nani ga suki – Hey, by the way, what fo...
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Lesson 08: Notes from 2017-02-01T00:00:36
These are the download about PDf show notes for podcast #8 Talking about your likes and dislikes in Japanese. For more Japanese learning podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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Fun Friday 01: Sayonara 2016 from 2016-12-09T00:00:18
2016 in Japan in Review Fun Friday is back, Hoorah! And if you don’t know what Fun Friday is, it is a podcast where we temporarily put down our textbooks and talk about life, the universe and...
Podcast 07: How to ask for help in Japanese from 2016-11-05T00:10:48
This is podcast 07: How to ask for help in Japanese. Asuka and Alex will teach you lots of useful phrases on the topic of asking your friend to help you.
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Podcast 07: Just the dialogues from 2016-11-05T00:05:27
Today’s Key phrase If you only learn one thing from this podcast, learn today’s key phrase which is: ? ? ??? ???? Can you lend me a hand? TE O KASHITE KURERU This phrase literally translates as...<...
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Podcast 07: Notes from 2016-11-05T00:00:23
These are show notes for podcast #07 How to ask for help in Japanese.
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Podcast 06: Useful Classroom Japanese Phrases from 2016-09-01T00:10:02
In this podcast, Asuka and Alex will teach you some useful classroom Japanese phrases. These phrases will help you to interact with your teacher and ask and answer questions. For more Japanese...
Podcast 06: Just the dialogues from 2016-09-01T00:05:19
These are just the Japanese dialogues taken from podcast #06 “Useful Classroom Japanese Phrases” In this podcast, Asuka and I teach you some useful classroom Japanese phrases so you can interact wi...
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Podcast 06: Notes from 2016-09-01T00:00:26
These are the downloadable PDF show notes for podcast #06 “Useful Classroom Japanese Phrases” For more Japanese language learning podcasts go to http://learnjapanesepod.com
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Podcast 05: Top 10 tips for studying Japanese from 2016-03-01T00:10:22
In this podcast we reveal our top 10 tips for studying Japanese more efficiently. For more Japanese language learning podcasts go to http://learnjapanesepod.com
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Podcast 05: Just the dialogues from 2016-03-01T00:05:14
These are just the Japanese dialogues taken from podcast #05 “Top 10 tips for studying Japanese” Top 10 Tips for Studying Japanese One of the most common questions I get is “I want to study Japane...
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Podcast 05: Notes from 2016-03-01T00:00:46
These are the downloadable PDF show notes for podcast #05 “Top 10 tips for studying Japanese” For more Japanese language learning podcasts go to http://learnjapanesepod.com
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Podcast 04: How to talk about your home town in Japanese from 2015-11-24T00:10:22
In this podcast, Asuka and Alex teach you how to talk about your home town in Japanese. You will also learn how to ask and answer questions about where you are from. For more Japanese language...
Podcast 04: Just the dialogues from 2015-11-11T00:05:59
These are just the Japanese dialogues taken from podcast #04 “How to talk about your home town in Japanese” How to talk about your home town in Japanese I can guarantee you, if you are visiting or....
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Podcast 04: Notes from 2015-11-11T00:00:10
These are the downloadable PDF show notes for podcast #04 “How to talk about your home town in Japanese” For more Japanese language learning podcasts go to http://learnjapanesepod.com
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Podcast 03: How to apologize in Japanese from 2015-09-09T00:10:52
As discussed in Top 10 Etiquette Mistakes in Japan, there are two golden rules for apologising in Japanese: 1) If it’s your fault apologize. 2) If it’s not your fault, apologize. I’m half joking bu...
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Podcast 03: Just the dialogues from 2015-09-09T00:05:24
These are just the Japanese dialogues from podcast #03 “How to apologize in Japanese”
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Podcast 03: Notes from 2015-09-09T00:00:53
These are the PDF show notes for podcast #03 “How to apologise in Japanese”. You can either download the PDF from the podcast feed or click on the PDF icon below.
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Podcast 02: How to do a self introduction in Japanese from 2015-09-01T00:10:57
In this podcast, Asuka and Alex are back to teach you how to do a self introduction in Japanese to a group of people. For example, this might be useful for you on your first day of Japanese class a...
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Podcast 02: Just the dialogues from 2015-09-01T00:05:17
These are just the Japanese dialogues for podcast #02 “How to do a self introduction in Japanese. How to do a basic self introduction in Japanese Today’s podcast will teach you how to do a self...<...
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Podcast 02: Notes from 2015-09-01T00:00:08
These are the PDF show notes for podcast #02 “How to do a self introduction in Japanese”. You can access the show notes through the podcast feed or simply click the PDF icon below.
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Podcast 01: Lesson – How to ask your friends to hang out in Japanese from 2015-08-25T00:10:13
In this podcast, Alex and Asuka will teach you how to ask your friends to hang out with you in natural, fluent Japanese. Listen to dialogues spoken by a native speaker for various situations so you...
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Podcast 01: Just the dialogues from 2015-08-25T00:05:44
These are just the Japanese audio dialogues featured in podcast #01: How to ask your friends to hang out in Japanese. Us this to practice your listening and speaking skills. Here are the main...
Podcast 01: Notes from 2015-08-25T00:00:01
These are the PDF show notes for podcast #01 “How to ask your friends to hang out in Japanese”. You can either download the PDF from the podcast feed or click on the PDF icon below.
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