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Learn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 60: Talking about cleaning and household chores in JapaneseWelcome to another episode of Learn Japanese Pod! This time, we’re diving into a topic that’s more than just daily vocabulary—it’s a cultural deep dive into cleanliness, chores, and the Japanese mindset around keeping things tidy. In this episode, Alex and Ami Sensei explore how to talk about household chores in natural, conversational Japanese. You’ll pick up useful words and phrases for cleaning, washing, tidying up, and more—perfect for everyday situations in Japan. But that’s just the start. We also go beyond the grammar and vocab to look at why...
2025-06-0727 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodFun Friday 29: Setting up a business in JapanIn this podcast, Alex and Andy talk about their experience setting up a company in Japan, why they did it and how! In this episode of Learn Japanese Pod, Andy and I dive into the world of starting a small business in Japan. We share our personal journeys of setting up our own company , the lessons we learned, and the surprises we encountered along the way. If you’re a foreigner living in Japan—or planning to move here—and you’ve ever thought about launching your own business, this episode is packed with useful insights...
2025-05-3100 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodFun Friday 22: 2022 ReviewIn 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
2022-12-2958 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodFun Friday 22: 2022 ReviewIn 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
2022-12-2958 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 44: What does “Hampa nai” mean? (Shorts)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
2022-07-3012 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 44: What does “Hampa nai” mean? (Shorts)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
2022-07-3012 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 42: What does Toriaezu mean? (Shorts)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
2022-06-3009 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 42: What does Toriaezu mean? (Shorts)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
2022-06-3009 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 41: Cheering someone up in JapaneseIn this podcast, Ami and Alex teach you some useful phrases to cheer someone up in Japanese. For more Japanese podcasts visit: Learn Japanese Pod
2022-06-1633 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 41: Cheering someone up in JapaneseIn this podcast, Ami and Alex teach you some useful phrases to cheer someone up in Japanese. For more Japanese podcasts visit: Learn Japanese Pod
2022-06-1633 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodFun Friday 19: Japanese Buzzwords of 2021In 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
2021-12-3050 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodFun Friday 19: Japanese Buzzwords of 2021In 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
2021-12-3049 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 39: Calling an ambulance in JapaneseIn 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, visit Learn Japanese Pod
2021-10-0341 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 39: Calling an ambulance in JapaneseIn 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, visit Learn Japanese Pod
2021-10-0341 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 38: Making a Suggestion in JapaneseIn 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 podcasts visit Learn Japanese Pod
2021-07-2536 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 38: Making a Suggestion in JapaneseIn 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 podcasts visit Learn Japanese Pod
2021-07-2536 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 38: Making a Suggestion in JapaneseIn 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 podcasts visit Learn Japanese Pod
2021-07-2536 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodFun Friday 17: Ask us anythingIn 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 visit Learn Japanese Pod  
2021-07-091h 11Learn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodFun Friday 17: Ask us anythingIn 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 visit Learn Japanese Pod
2021-07-091h 11Learn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodFun Friday 17: Ask us anythingIn 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 visit Learn Japanese Pod
2021-07-091h 11Learn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 37: How to use the verb kureru in JapaneseIn 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 friends and family and very common in everyday conversation. Check out the podcast and show notes to learn how to use it naturally in conversation. For more Japanese learning podcasts check out Learn Japanese Pod
2021-06-1639 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 37: How to use the verb kureru in JapaneseIn 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 friends and family and very common in everyday conversation. Check out the podcast and show notes to learn how to use it naturally in conversation.For more Japanese learning podcasts check out Learn Japanese Pod
2021-06-1639 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 37: How to use the verb kureru in JapaneseIn 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 friends and family and very common in everyday conversation. Check out the podcast and show notes to learn […]
2021-06-1639 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 36: Describing people’s appearance in JapaneseIn 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 more Japanese podcasts visit Learn Japanese Pod
2021-04-2451 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 36: Describing people’s appearance in JapaneseIn 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 more Japanese podcasts visit Learn Japanese Pod
2021-04-2451 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 35: Motivational Japanese PhrasesIn this podcast, Ami Sensei and Alex teach you useful motivational phrases in Japanese. For more Japanese language learning podcasts visit Learn Japanese Pod
2021-01-2842 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 35: Motivational Japanese PhrasesIn this podcast, Ami Sensei and Alex teach you useful motivational phrases in Japanese. For more Japanese language learning podcasts visit Learn Japanese Pod
2021-01-2842 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 35: Motivational Japanese PhrasesIn this podcast, Ami Sensei and Alex teach you useful motivational phrases in Japanese.For more Japanese language learning podcasts visit Learn Japanese Pod
2021-01-2842 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 34: AizuchiIn 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 Japanese Pod
2020-09-3040 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 34: AizuchiIn 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 Japanese Pod
2020-09-3040 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 34: AizuchiIn 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 Japanese Pod
2020-09-3040 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 33: Talking about your trip to JapanIn 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
2020-08-1944 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 33: Talking about your trip to JapanIn 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
2020-08-1944 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 32: Making dinner plans with a friend!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
2020-06-2442 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 32: Making dinner plans with a friend!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
2020-06-2442 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 32: Making dinner plans with a friend!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  
2020-06-2442 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 32: Just the dialoguesThese 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 regularly frequentIntroductionIn this podcast you will learn how to make dinner plans at a restaurant you regularly frequent. You’ll learn some natural phrases for making plans that native speakers commonly use. Check out the dialogue and grammar notes below for a detailed explanation.Main Dialog (Japanese)A: もしもしB: もしもしアレックス、明日夜ご飯食べに行かない？A: ごめん、明日はちょっと無理なんだ。土曜日なら行けるよ。B: じゃあ土曜日の７時にいつものお寿司屋さんで！A: あみは本当にお寿司飽きないねー！Main Dialog (Pronunciation)A: Moshi moshiB: Moshi moshi, Arekkusu, ashita yoru gohan tabe ni ikanai?A: Gom...
2020-06-2402 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 32: Just the dialoguesThese 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 regularly frequent Introduction In this podcast you will learn how to make dinner plans at a restaurant you regularly frequent. You’ll learn some natural phrases for making plans that native speakers commonly use. Check out the dialogue and grammar notes below for a detailed explanation. Main Dialog (Japanese) A: もしもし B: もしもしアレックス、明日夜ご飯食べに行かない？ A: ごめん、明日はちょっと無理なんだ。土曜日なら行けるよ。 B: じゃあ土曜日の７時にいつものお...
2020-06-2402 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 31: Convenience Store JapaneseIn this podcast Ami and Alex teach you some useful Japanese phrases for going shopping at a convenience store in Japan.
2020-05-0651 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 31: Convenience Store JapaneseIn 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  
2020-05-0651 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 31: Convenience Store JapaneseIn 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
2020-05-0651 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 30: Talking about your plans for the yearIn 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
2020-03-2545 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 30: Talking about your plans for the yearIn 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
2020-03-2545 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 29: Talking about your job in JapaneseIn 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
2019-10-2953 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 29: Talking about your job in JapaneseIn 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
2019-10-2953 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 28: How to talk about the weather in JapaneseIn 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 http://learnjapanesepod.com
2019-09-121h 00Learn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 27: Talking about your preferences in JapaneseIn 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
2019-07-2049 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 27: Talking about your preferences in JapaneseIn 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
2019-07-2049 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 27: Just the dialoguesIn this podcast, Ami and Alex teach you how to talk about your preferences in Japanese. Main Podcast Dialogue (Japanese) A:　ね、お寿司とたこ焼きどっちが好き？ B:　そうだね。やっぱり、お寿司の方が好きかな。 A:　なるほどね。でもなんで？ B:　味が好きだから。あみは？ A:　もちろんたこ焼きの方が好き。 B:　あみは典型的な大阪人だよね。 A:　せやで！ Main Podcast Dialogue (Pronunciation) A:　Ne, osushi to takoyaki, dochi ga suki? B:　Sou da ne, yappari osushi no hou ga suki kana. A:　Naruhodo. Demo nande? B:　Aji ga suki dakara. […]
2019-07-2001 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 27: Just the dialoguesIn this podcast, Ami and Alex teach you how to talk about your preferences in Japanese. Main Podcast Dialogue (Japanese) A:　ね、お寿司とたこ焼きどっちが好き？ B:　そうだね。やっぱり、お寿司の方が好きかな。 A:　なるほどね。でもなんで？ B:　味が好きだから。あみは？ A:　もちろんたこ焼きの方が好き。 B:　あみは典型的な大阪人だよね。 A:　せやで！ Main Podcast Dialogue (Pronunciation) A:　Ne, osushi to takoyaki, dochi ga suki? B:　Sou da ne, yappari osushi no hou ga suki kana. A:　Naruhodo. Demo nande? B:　Aji ga suki dakara. Ami wa? A:　Mochiron, takoyaki ga suki. B:　Ami wa tenkeitekina osaka jin da yo ne. A:　Se ya de！ Main Podcast Dialogue (English) A:　Hey, which do you prefer, sushi or takoyaki? B:　Well, I guess I prefer sushi. A:　I see…but
2019-07-2001 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 25: Just the dialoguesIn 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 you do something never, occasionally, sometimes, often and always. This kind of grammar and vocabulary comes up often in daily conversation as well as the Japanese Language Proficiency Exam so it’s well worth learning. First of all, have a l...
2019-05-0103 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 24: Just the dialoguesIn 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 can be hard to get a seat, especially during Fridays and weekends. Therefore being able to book seats in Japanese by phone is a useful skill. Another thing you will learn is the polite language commonly used by restaurant and service st...
2019-01-3002 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 23: Osaka BenIn 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 […]
2018-12-121h 04Learn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 23: Osaka BenIn 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 includes Osaka city, Kyoto, Nara, Wakayama, Shiga, Mie and Hyogo. And in turn, each of those areas have their own dialects. However, Ami sensei is from Osaka, and Osaka Ben is the dominant dialect that influences all the surrounding areas. Th...
2018-12-121h 04Learn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 23: Just the dialoguesIn 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 […]
2018-12-1203 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 23: Just the dialoguesIn 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 includes Osaka city, Kyoto, Nara, Wakayama, Shiga, Mie and Hyogo. And in turn, each of those areas have their own dialects. However, Ami sensei is from Osaka, and Osaka Ben is the dominant dialect that influences all the surrounding areas. Th...
2018-12-1203 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodFun Friday 11: Ask us anythingIn 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.
2018-09-1458 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodFun Friday 11: Ask us anythingIn 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.
2018-09-1458 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 22: What does Yappari mean?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 […]
2018-08-3139 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 22: What does Yappari mean?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 friends. For more information keep reading, listen to the podcast and download the show notes.
2018-08-3139 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 22: Just the dialoguesHave 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 […]
2018-08-3102 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 22: Just the dialoguesHave 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 friends. For more information keep reading, listen to the podcast and download the show notes. What does Yappari mean? 1. Yappari – I knew it! One common use of yappari expresses the fact that your assumptions or predictions were proved to be co...
2018-08-3102 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 21: Japanese conversation startersIn 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
2018-08-2552 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 21: Japanese conversation startersIn 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
2018-08-2552 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 19: How to eat TakoyakiIn this podcast Ami and Alex teach you absolutely everything you need to know about the delicious Japanese street snack Takoyaki!
2018-05-201h 06Learn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 19: Just the dialoguesHow 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 […]
2018-05-2002 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 19: Just the dialoguesHow 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 correct ingredients and utensils. We also talk about the history of takoyaki, why it became so famous plus our recommendations for the best Takoyaki restaurants in Japan. So get ready for a takoyaki extr...
2018-05-2002 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 18: How to say ‘must’ in JapaneseIn this podcast, Ami and Alex teach you various ways to say ‘must’ in Japanese. For more podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
2018-04-2138 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 18: How to say ‘must’ in JapaneseIn this podcast, Ami and Alex teach you various ways to say ‘must’ in Japanese. For more podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
2018-04-2138 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 15: Talking about your favorite movies in JapaneseIn 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 mean. You can also download the PDFs too! Enjoy!
2017-12-0143 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 15: Talking about your favorite movies in JapaneseIn 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 mean. You can also download the PDFs too! Enjoy!
2017-12-0143 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 15: Just the dialoguesIn 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 mean. You can also download the PDFs too! Enjoy! Dialog 01 Japanese Pronunciation English A: 「君の名は」見た？ “Kimi no […]
2017-12-0101 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 15: Just the dialoguesIn 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 mean. You can also download the PDFs too! Enjoy! Dialog 01 Japanese Pronunciation English A: 「君の名は」見た？ “Kimi no na wa” mita? Did you see “Kimi no na wa”? B: 見たよ！ Mita yo! I saw it! A: どうだった？面白かった？ Dō datta. Omoshirokatta? How was it? Was it interesting? B: うん、すごく面白かったよ。 Un, omoshirokatta yo. Uh huh, it was interesting. A: 私も見ようかな？ Watashi mo miyō kana I guess I s...
2017-12-0101 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 13: Everything you need to know to speak Japanese FluentlyIn 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
2017-09-0630 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 13: Everything you need to know to speak Japanese FluentlyIn 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
2017-09-0630 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 10: The Top 10 Questions you will be asked in JapanIn 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.com
2017-05-0322 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 10: The Top 10 Questions you will be asked in JapanIn 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.com
2017-05-0322 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 10: Just the dialoguesThese 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 often asked. As well as being very hospitable, the Japanese are inquisitive people who are genuinely interested in why people visit or live in their country. Therefore students of Japanese who are planning a trip to Japan will find it extremely useful to study those questions and how to answer them in Japanese. In this podcast, Ami Sensei and I go through the...
2017-05-0301 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 09: How to order Sushi at a Japanese RestaurantIn 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 to learn a huge amount of vocabulary to order your your favorite dishes if you learn just a few useful key phrases. […]
2017-04-1218 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 09: How to order Sushi at a Japanese RestaurantIn 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 to learn a huge amount of vocabulary to order your your favorite dishes if you learn just a few useful key phrases. For more podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
2017-04-1200 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 09: Just the dialoguesThese 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 ordering sushi at a Japanese restaurant like a native. The good news is you don’t have to learn a huge amount of vocabulary to order your your favorite dishes if you learn just a few useful key phrases. Sushi Vocabulary 大将 Taishō – (Sushi) chef サーモン Saamon – Salmon マグロ Maguro – Tuna たまご Tamago – Egg 雲丹 Uni – Sea urchin いくら Ikura – Salmon roe 貫 Kan – Counter for sushi 一貫 Ikkan...
2017-04-1218 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodFun Friday 02: Drinking Etiquette in JapanIn 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 insider cultural knowledge which will help you to give you your black belt in partying with your Japanese friends. For more podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
2017-02-2414 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodFun Friday 02: Drinking Etiquette in JapanIn 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 insider cultural knowledge which will help you to give you your black belt in partying with your Japanese friends. For […]
2017-02-2414 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 08: Just the dialoguesThese are the dialogues for podcast #08: Talking about your likes and dislikes in Japanese Dialog 1 Yoshiko: ねぇ、ところで食べ物は何が好き?  – Ne, tokoro de tabemono wa nani ga suki – Hey, by the way, what food do  you like? Alex: そうだな、やっぱりお寿司かな? –  Sō da na, yappari osushi kana – Hmm, let me see…well for me I  guess it is Sushi. Yoshiko: 何のネタが一番好き? – Nan no neta ga ichiban suki –  What topping do you like? Alex: 鮪が一番好きかも – Maguro ga ichiban suki kamo – I suppose it’s tuna. Dialog 2 Yoshiko: ねぇ、ところでスポーツは何が好き? –  Ne, tokoro de supōtsu wa nani – Hey, by the way, what sport do  ga suki you like? Alex: そうだな、やっぱり野球かな? – Sō da na, yappari yakyuu kana – Hmm, let me see…well for me I  guess it is baseball. Yoshik...
2017-02-0101 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 08: Just the dialoguesThese are the dialogues for podcast #08: Talking about your likes and dislikes in Japanese Dialog 1 Yoshiko: ねぇ、ところで食べ物は何が好き?  – Ne, tokoro de tabemono wa nani ga suki – Hey, by the way, what food do  you like? Alex: そうだな、やっぱりお寿司かな? –  Sō da na, yappari osushi kana – Hmm, let me see…well for me I  […]
2017-02-0101 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 07: How to ask for help in JapaneseThis 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.
2016-11-0523 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 07: How to ask for help in JapaneseThis 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.
2016-11-0523 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 07: Just the dialoguesToday’s Key phrase If you only learn one thing from this podcast, learn today’s key phrase which is: て を 貸して くれる？ Can you lend me a hand? TE O KASHITE KURERU This phrase literally translates as “Could you lend me a hand?” and it has the same meaning. This is a casual level phrase used between people of similar social standing. It’s fine to use this at work with your coworkers but you might not want to use this with your boss. Even if you are a beginner in Japanese and don’t understand everything in the f...
2016-11-0501 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 06: Useful Classroom Japanese PhrasesIn 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 language learning podcasts go to http://learnjapanesepod.com
2016-09-0123 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 06: Useful Classroom Japanese PhrasesIn 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 language learning podcasts go to http://learnjapanesepod.com
2016-09-0123 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 05: Just the dialoguesThese 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 Japanese but where should I start?”. The next most common question is “I’ve hit a wall with my Japanese and don’t seem to be improving, what should I do?”. So, if you are a beginner, or have already started studying Japanese but got stuck, this podcast is for YOU! Asuka and I put our heads together and came up with our top 10 t...
2016-03-0100 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 04: How to talk about your home town in JapaneseIn 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 learning podcasts go to http://learnjapanesepod.com    
2015-11-2401 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 04: How to talk about your home town in JapaneseIn 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 learning podcasts go to http://learnjapanesepod.com
2015-11-2416 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 04: Just the dialoguesThese 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 living in Japan as a foreigner, you will undoubtedly be asked 出身はどこですか – shusshin wa doko desu ka – where you are from? So Asuka and I (Alex) thought we would make this podcast to teach you how to talk about your home town with someone you have just met in Japan. This is a great way to get a conversation going and w...
2015-11-1116 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 03: How to apologize in JapaneseAs 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 but Japanese people tend to apologize more frequently than westerners. As they say in Japan: とりあえず謝る – toriaezu ayamaru (Whatever happens) just apologize In this podcast, Asuka and Alex go through the basics of apologizing in Japanese in different situations and contexts. This is perhaps one of the most important skills you will learn when studying Japanese....
2015-09-0921 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 02: How to do a self introduction in JapaneseIn 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 at university, college or school. We cover how to say your name, where you are from and what your hobbies and interests are. If you learn the set phrases in this podcast you should be able to do your own self introduction easily. For more Japanese language tutorial podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com  
2015-09-0100 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 02: How to do a self introduction in JapaneseIn 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 at university, college or school. We cover how to say your name, where you are from […]
2015-09-0129 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 01: Lesson - How to ask your friends to hang out in JapaneseIn 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 can improve your listening and speaking skills. You can also download the free PDF show notes to study the grammar and vocabulary in more detail. Get involved with the Learn Japanese Pod Community Website: http://learnjapanesepod.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/japanesepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LearnJapanesePod
2015-08-2523 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 01: Lesson – How to ask your friends to hang out in JapaneseIn 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 can improve your listening and speaking skills. You can also download the free PDF show notes to study the […]
2015-08-2523 minLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese PodPodcast 01: Just the dialoguesThese 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 dialogues used in today’s lesson: Dialogue 01 A: ね,アレックスお寿司好き B: 好き、好き A: じゃあ、明日一緒にお寿司食べに行かない B: いいね、楽しみ A: Ne, arekkusu, osushi suki B: Suki suki A: Jaa, ashita issho ni osushi tabe ni ikanai ii ne. tanoshimi A: Hey Alex, do you like sushi? B: Yeah, I love it. A: OK, so do you want to get some sushi with me tomorrow? B: Sounds great, I’m looking forward to it! Dialog...
2015-08-2500 min