Today we start off talking this week about verb conjugation and how that works. We start by talking about how I was recently in a video for this very thing and you can watch me barf into a toilet and purposefully mess up my Japanese for giggles. Here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/719580139/japanese-verb-conjugator Also we talk about the Mizenkei. What that does, what it means and how we currently use it to exclaim and how it used to be used for things that were yet fulfilled....
Feb 22, 2018•4 min
I'm back after my 10 day break with news, an update and super pumped for the things that are going to be happening. Mark this day on your calendar, From here on out the Manga Sensei Podcast is going to be x10 better. Get ready for the Manga Sensei Youtube channel, better interviews with some awesome people, and better quality recordings. music by Gizmo
Feb 22, 2018•4 min
Hey Manga Seitou's out there. I will be off for a week as I help the Discover Nihongo team get ready for their big launch and also get somethings together to improve the podcast. Which means that until the February 20th I will be MIA. Don't worry I will still be on twitter and, Facebook (Q&A) and Insta. So don't worry I won't completely disappear, but you should know that I won't be recording podcasts for that week. I'll make it up to you when I get back. Until then, Jya-ne! Check out what I'm h...
Feb 11, 2018•3 min
Sounds words, how they work and what the heck they even mean. This is a really fun episode that starts to beark down the sounds that Japanese people use and how these funny words work.
Feb 07, 2018•4 min
Continuing on this dry but good topic music by Gizmo manga-sensei.com
Feb 06, 2018•4 min
Today we talk CULTURE: We work to expand you brain and talk about a little more advanced type of Japanese. That is starting to talk about volition and who does what and why.
Feb 05, 2018•4 min
Roots, frames of reference, and pedagogy of Japanese katakana
Feb 05, 2018•5 min
John Sorenson is the #2 at Manga Sensei who has a crazy amount of Japanese experience. He has been an English School Principle, Japanese translator, volunteer in Japan in Sendai, business manager and a whole lot more. This master of all trades breaks down what it means to sound cool in Japanese and how sentence ending particles actually work. The master of Cool, you can find John on Instagram @ johnsorenson64
Feb 04, 2018•37 min
How do you study Kanji and where should you start? https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/719580139/japanese-kanji-posters?ref=user_menu music by Gizmo
Feb 03, 2018•4 min
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/719580139/japanese-kanji-posters?ref=user_menu Today we launch our POSTER KICKSTARTER! Become a part of the KICKSTARTER COMMUNITY!
Feb 02, 2018•3 min
Looking back on the 30-day challenge and where to go from there.
Feb 01, 2018•3 min
Congrats to everyone finishing up today. Let’s finish strong. Music by Gizmo Manga-sensei.com/30days
Jan 31, 2018•4 min
Congrats you now have a base in Japanese and can start killing the language that has so long tortured you with it’s pretty symbols and funky grammar. Today we go into a real grammar point. Using the tools you have can you ING with us? Manga-sensei.com/30days Music by Gizmo
Jan 29, 2018•4 min
Today we dive into a very interesting topic. Why the bases are there and what they meet by themselves. Heads up we will be going over this more in depth on our weekly Facebook Livestream. So if you aren’t quite getting it here, check us out over there. Manga-sensei.com Music by Gizmo
Jan 28, 2018•4 min
Today is the last day of particles on this year's challenge. Today we answer some questions too about yesterday's challenge and put things in perspective. music by Gizmo
Jan 27, 2018•4 min
This may be the one episode that you actually check out the website for. https://www.manga-sensei.com/single-post/2017/09/03/%E3%81%93-%E3%81%9D-%E3%81%82-%E3%81%A9 Today we talk about the Kodoaso the thing that gives direction to your Japanese, identifies important things and just about every other vague thing that I could say, Check it out. Music by Gizmo...
Jan 27, 2018•5 min
Changing Adjectives into Adverbs and stacking adjective all in under five minutes. I know don't be too impressed. manga-sensei.com/30days music by Gizmo
Jan 26, 2018•4 min
These adjectives are super easy to understand. Just put the Adjective + な + noun and there you go! magic Adjective Japanese fun that can make your life just that much easier. For more information on the 30 day challenge, and other awesome Japanese tools go to manga-sensei.com/30days music by Gizmo
Jan 25, 2018•4 min
Still hitting that 30 day challenge? Today we are rocking Adjectives because we know you are prolly sick of particles by now. Today we discuss what an adjective is, how to use it, how II adjectives work and I make some poor jokes. AI II UI OI manga-sensei.com/30days music by Gizmo
Jan 23, 2018•4 min
Today we break down two particles in less than 5 minutes, just because we are amazing like that. Manga-sensei.com/30days music by Gizmo
Jan 22, 2018•4 min
Today We dive deeper into how particles work, highlighting the different uses of で. This episode is great to listen to anytime to rehash some awesome things that make Japanese unique and simpler than you expected. For more info on De and the 30 day challenge check out out website at: manga-sensei.com/30days music by Gizmo
Jan 21, 2018•4 min
How close have you been paying attention?
Jan 21, 2018•4 min
Time and space are things we may never understand, much less be able to talk about in a another language. Good thing the Japanese particle に, makes thins a lot easier. Today we talk about how and how not to use this time marking particles, give some major tips, and make some more epic Japanese-y goodness. Manga-sensei.com/30days music by Gizmo
Jan 20, 2018•4 min
Today we take a little bit of a break with all the complicated meanings of Japanese particles and go over something to make your Japanese just one step better. That is the simple particle も. For more information on how to take the 30 day challenge check out our website at: manga-sensei.com music by Gizmo
Jan 19, 2018•4 min
Location of action... De. Music by Gizmo Manga-sensei.com/30days
Jan 18, 2018•4 min
Direct objects and the use of 'を' the other 'o'. Today we break down how to pronounce these two particles, what it means and start making some more complicated sentences. We also go over some cool rules that make Japanese a little more structured for those who need rules to be better speakers of the world's best language. (For those of you who think Chinese or some other inferior language is better than Japanese I dare you to prove that to me.) For more information on the Japanese 30 day challen...
Jan 17, 2018•5 min
When using particles, as opposed to English articles (the, if, by & and) Japanese has particles that express different meanings entirely. Today we talk about the meaning of に in giving direction and location.
Jan 16, 2018•4 min
Today we jump back to particles. Particularly the use of the question particle 'ka' or か. make sure to follow along with us on our 30 day challenge to learn Japanese in 30 days flat, at manga-sensei.com/30days music by Gizmo
Jan 15, 2018•4 min
This episode is to clear some things up about Iru and Aru two verbs that on the outset seem to mean the same thing. Have fun. 30 day challenge: manga-sensei.com Music by Gizmo
Jan 13, 2018•5 min
Tricky verbs are not super common, but there are three that you should watch out for. This episode we go over some tricky verb and talk talk about how to conjugate them. learn more about this at our webpage: manga-sensei.com/30days music by Gizmo
Jan 12, 2018•5 min
