Today I interview my friend Zach Westhoff about studying in Japan and how to learn Japanese as a high school student. Zach is full of helpful advice and really know what it feels like to take advantage of being in Japan and learning Japanese while in the country. We talk about how he studied while abroad in Tokyo and Kobe, what mistakes he has made, and the language tipping point, plus the difference between conversations and interactions. Please enjoy this interiew, I know I did. -John Sensei...
Oct 15, 2017•29 min
Today's lesson is the last of the "because" group. Learn how to use Okagede here and check us out on our website for more information. Manga-sensei.com.
Oct 13, 2017•4 min
The second in the せい group. In this episode, we learn how to use the more neutral version implying reason or fault. Check out more at our website: manga-sensei.com
Oct 13, 2017•4 min
Continuing with our reason series, today we are talking about せい (で)with is used to express an unfortunate result of something. Enjoy this awesome episode. manga-sensei.com
Oct 12, 2017•4 min
Today we go over the final use of Kara and how it is used! This Kara is our reason Kara, expressing cause. This version of Kara may be the most common use of 'because' in Japanese so listen closely! manga-sensei.com
Oct 10, 2017•4 min
Learn the other way you can use kara and how it is used to designate time. For more information check out our website manga-sensei.com
Oct 09, 2017•4 min
I get asked all the time how to use Anime and Manga to learn Japanese. In today's Sunday episode I wanted to give some answers.
Oct 09, 2017•10 min
We've been so excited to finally get to release this interview! Parker Andrus is a Japanese speaking extraordinaire. Parker has done it all. From teaching Japanese, studying Japanese at University, Working in Japan for a company, and He is currently doing his MBA at Thunderbird in Arizona and has in one capacity or another been using Japanese for about 10 years. Moreover, he was John Sensei's Japanese Teacher over 7 years ago! He was the man who inspired John Sensei to study Japanese and created...
Oct 08, 2017•30 min
*the first of three episode explaining all the various meanings of Kara. For more information on Kara or to find other great Japanese language materials, check out our website: manga-sensei.com!
Oct 06, 2017•4 min
The first of our 'Because' podcasts. Node is the most simple and straightforward of the reason particles. Check back tomorrow for more ways to give reason/cause in Japanese every day this week and next week to become just that much better! manga-sensei.com (we have Kanji posters)
Oct 06, 2017•4 min
How to use tsutsu and tsutsu ni aru. Plus you get to hear John-Sensei's smooth voice. (FREE!)
Oct 05, 2017•4 min
This episode will help you distinguish the differences between nagara (mo) and nagara. Check it out! For more information on Nagara visit our website at manga-sensei.com.
Oct 03, 2017•4 min
Using Tokoro/ところ: 1. Location N+(の)ところ 2. The time that it takes to get to a location Nは Nから Time (minutes, hours, days)+の ところだ clarification and happiness in the form of grammar: manga-sensei.com manga-sensei.com
Oct 03, 2017•4 min
How should you refer to Japanese People? Sama 様 Dono どの Sensei 先生 San さん Chan ちゃん Kun 君 or Tan たん
Oct 02, 2017•11 min
In this episode, I interview my friend Sam Wilson Who gets to use Japanese at his job. We go in-depth about how to make mistakes and use them when learning Japanese. We also make plenty of mistakes as we speak in our 15min Japanese conversation. Sam gives us a ton of insight into how to talk to native speakers and how to connect with them to learn Japanese. I really enjoyed this interview and I hope you do as well. Manga-seitou-tachi May I introduce Sam Wilson. https://www.meetup.com/ https://ww...
Sep 30, 2017•22 min
How to use counters, and what they even are! For a comprehensive list, check us out at: manga-sensei.com
Sep 30, 2017•5 min
Thank you to everyone who makes manga-sensei possible! To anyone who mentions out 50 podcast celebration gets 25% off anything in the store as a thank you for listening. Just send us a quick give us a 'like' on Facebook and shoot us a message and we will send you that coupon! (Ends 10/9/17)
Sep 29, 2017•4 min
末(に)indicates the end of an arduous period of time. The main nuance between this end/after is the hard word and effort that does into the thing that is being modified by the 末(に). The に can be omitted leaving the same meaning. However, the 末に together indicate an exact time, while 末 also indicates the end of the period.
Sep 28, 2017•4 min
Learn how to Use ところ (だ) for an instance or state of doing something! We are here for your Japanese learning 365 days a year! 100% Free! manga-sensei.com (because we like you that much)
Sep 27, 2017•4 min
How does Uchi ni differ from B2 Nagara, and Aida? Remember after that Past tense cannot be used with Base Ta. Manga-sensei.com
Sep 26, 2017•5 min
Cool Online Resources: www.tofugu.com/ www.linguee.com/ www.manga-sensei.com/ nihongodera.com/tools/furigana-maker www.jisho.org Others: http://maggiesensei.com/ http://nihongo.monash.edu/cgi-bin/wwwjdic?1C...
Sep 24, 2017•12 min
Coulter Christensen is an Actor and Student that has just been accepted into Waseda, a prestigious university in Tokyo for one year to intensively study Japanese. He is a really fun guy with a lot of passion for the Japanese Language and culture. We wanted to catch up with him before he heads off on his adventure to Japan. If you want to get in contact with Coulter make sure to check out his Vlog: http://fundforeducationabroad.org/journals/first-impressions-2/ Enjoy this awesome interview and ot...
Sep 23, 2017•17 min
Join us as we learn about how to use Nagara/ながら today! A new podcast every day. Also Check out our other language materials at manga-sensei.com.
Sep 22, 2017•4 min
Today we are going to review the modifier "aida/間" for time and location. Don't forget to check out our other language materials at manga-sensei.com.
Sep 21, 2017•4 min
Bた後で あと 後 Learn how to use Ato for after! For even more Japanese Wonderful Fantastically stuff check us out at: manga-sensei.com
Sep 21, 2017•3 min
Today we talk about 前 and how it is used in location/direction and time. for more info check us out at manga-sensei.com
Sep 20, 2017•4 min
*Sorry for the late upload, manga-sensei experienced some technical difficulties with our internet connection. We look forward to bringing you 2 podcasts today!* This week we hash out how to use time! As always, for more great language materials, visit us at: manga-sensei.com
Sep 19, 2017•4 min
New Sunday format! We talk about how to make mistakes, How to get over them and WHY we need them. 10,000 mistakes is no formula for perfection, but permission to make mistakes can make all the difference. We dive into why this is so important and why it is our motto.
Sep 18, 2017•10 min
The first in our interview is my friend Aaron James. He is a Proud Idahoan and lover of learning. He has lived in both Japan and China, and has found great interest in both languages. Fluent in Japanese, conversational in Chinese. Currently, he is studying Visual Communications in college. He has helped communities of people learning Japanese, via clubs and associations. He has even contributed to creating language learning materials. Follow him on Instagram @aarondjames
Sep 17, 2017•31 min
Learn how to be more polite when using Ageru, Kureru and Morau. For more wonderful Japanese-y goodness there is always our website at manga-sensei.com
Sep 16, 2017•6 min
