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. You will also study a little grammar related to plain form verbs and -TE form verbs which are the most common type […]
Jun 17, 2019•43 min
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. You will also study a little grammar related to plain form verbs and -TE form verbs which are the most common type […]
Jun 17, 2019•2 min
These are the PDF show notes for podcast #26 “Japanese verbs for daily life” For more fun Japanese language podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
Jun 17, 2019
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. You’ll learn how to ask questions such as “How often do you…”. You’ll also be able to reply that […]
May 01, 2019•47 min
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. You’ll learn how to ask questions such as “How often do you…”. You’ll also be able to reply that […]
May 01, 2019•3 min
These are the PDF show notes for podcast #25 “Japanese Adverbs of Frequency” For more fun Japanese language podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
May 01, 2019
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 restaurants in Japan which don’t have online booking facilities. Also, in crowded cities like Osaka and Tokyo, it […]
Jan 30, 2019•48 min
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 restaurants in Japan which don’t have online booking facilities. Also, in crowded cities like Osaka and Tokyo, it […]
Jan 30, 2019•3 min
These are the PDF show notes for podcast #24 “How to book a table at a Japanese restaurant” For more fun Japanese language podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
Jan 30, 2019
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. Sometimes this is referred to as Kansai Ben however, Kansai is the larger region located in central Japanese that […]
Dec 12, 2018•1 hr 5 min
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. Sometimes this is referred to as Kansai Ben however, Kansai is the larger region located in central Japanese that […]
Dec 12, 2018•3 min
These are the PDF show notes for podcast #23 “Osaka Ben”. For more fun Japanese language podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
Dec 12, 2018
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 in the form. It’s super quick and easy! Once you submit your question, we will try to answer it in the following “Ask us anything” podcast.
Sep 14, 2018•58 min
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 you the three main meanings of Yappari and how to use it naturally and fluently in conversation with your Japanese […]
Aug 31, 2018•39 min
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 you the three main meanings of Yappari and how to use it naturally and fluently in conversation with your Japanese […]
Aug 31, 2018•2 min
These are the PDF show note for podcast #22 “What does Yappari mean?” For more fun Japanese language podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
Aug 31, 2018
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
Aug 25, 2018•52 min
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 you are talking to and the situation. However, in this episode you will hear some of the most common phrases […]
Aug 25, 2018•3 min
These are the PDF show notes for podcast #21 “Japanese conversation starters” For more fun Japanese language podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
Aug 25, 2018
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 by Japanese people. So this lesson will teach you the basics of how to ask […]
Jul 14, 2018•1 hr 7 min
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 by Japanese people. So this lesson will teach you the basics of how to ask […]
Jul 14, 2018•3 min
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
Jul 14, 2018
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 save money and the recent issues with AirBnb. Also, if you enjoyed this podcast, please consider making a donation to Matthew’s go Fun Me campaign to […]
Jun 22, 2018•1 hr 10 min
In this podcast Ami and Alex teach you absolutely everything you need to know about the delicious Japanese street snack Takoyaki!
May 20, 2018•1 hr 7 min
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 street snacks, the honorable Takoyaki. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to order and prepare takoyaki yourself with the […]
May 20, 2018•2 min
These are the show notes for podcast #19 “How to eat Takoyaki”. For more podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
May 20, 2018
In this podcast, Ami and Alex teach you various ways to say ‘must’ in Japanese. For more podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
Apr 21, 2018•38 min
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 thing: しなければなりません Shinakereba narimasen しなければいけません Shinakereba ikemasen しなくてはいけません Shinakute wa ikemasen しなくちゃいけません Shinakucha ikemasen しなきゃいけません Shinakya ikemasen しないといけません Shinai to ikemasen しなくちゃ Shinakucha […]
Apr 21, 2018•2 min
These are the PDF show notes for podcast #18 “How to say ‘must’ in Japanese” For more podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
Apr 21, 2018
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 discussion came up through the questions people most commonly ask about Japan on Google. Therefore we took a stab at answering this popular query. We […]
Apr 07, 2018•1 hr 8 min