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Laid-back Japanese Yokai: Easy-to-miss Japanese cultureYour host Ty talks about yokai in Japan, what they are, and the common ones that most people will know about. Knowing some basic yokai is really helpful for your ability to pick up references to them with your friends and in media! You can check out the NativShark lesson about them here: https://app.nativshark.com/lessons/yao-guai-japanese-monsters What yokai do you think are really interesting or just plain scary? Come tell us in the NativShark community: https://www.nativshark.com/community Show notes: https://laidbackjapanese.com/lbjp_shownotes/youkai YouTube for lots of yokai pics: ...

2023-10-0114 min

Not-so Laid-back Japanese こんなのも妖怪だった？？このエピソードでは知恵が妖怪の話をするので、やっとかっぱの話ができました！怖い妖怪と言ったら何が思い浮かぶ？ NativSharkのディスコードかコメント欄で聞かせて： https://www.nativshark.com/community Show notes: https://laidbackjapanese.com/nslbjp_shownotes/they-are-yokai-too YouTubeこっち！ https://youtu.be/2S7L5NZetAg NativSharkでなら日常で普通に使える、ナチュラルな日本語が身につくよ！無料体験期間１４日間あるので是非試してみてください＾＾ https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp 例文もオディオも全部日本語ネイティブな人達が書いて、録音してるから、安心してどんどん自分が上達していくのを実感できる。習う単語や文法もそれまでに習ってきたとこを上手く繰り入れながら次の新しいとこを習うように進むから経験値をどんどん蓄積していく感覚で勉強できる！

2023-10-0114 min

Laid-back Japanese Chopsticks in Japan (& being rude without realizing)Your host Chie talks about using chopsticks in Japan, and things you should watch out for. There's more than you think!! Do you use any cool chopsticks? (And are they the right size??) Come show us in the NativShark community: https://www.nativshark.com/community Show notes: https://laidbackjapanese.com/lbjp_shownotes/ Youtube version here: https://youtu.be/M1v1PJwk-p4 Want to learn Japanese and how people actually use it in real life? Try NativShark~ Click this link for a 14 day free trial, no credit card info needed upfront: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp The NativShark...

2023-09-0117 min

Not-so Laid-back Japanese 日本でお箸のだめな使い方と言ったら？？（めっちゃ意外ｗ）このエピソードでは、知恵がお箸の話をします。意外といろいろなNGなお箸の使い方あった！他にお箸のNGな使い方知ってる？ NativSharkのディスコードで聞かせて： https://www.nativshark.com/community Show notes: https://laidbackjapanese.com/nslbjp_shownotes/ Youtube: https://youtu.be/gePHDyHUuA8 NativSharkでなら日常で普通に使える、ナチュラルな日本語が身につくよ！無料体験期間１４日間あるので是非試してみてください＾＾ https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp 例文もオディオも全部日本語ネイティブな人達が書いて、録音してるから、安心してどんどん自分が上達していくのを実感できる。習う単語や文法もそれまでに習ってきたとこを上手く繰り入れながら次の新しいとこを習うように進むから経験値をどんどん蓄積していく感覚で勉強できる！

2023-09-0109 min

Laid-back Japanese Japanese barcode hair??Your host Chie talks about hairstyles and how they're referred to in Japanese^^ What's your favorite hairstyle called in Japanese? Come tell us in the NativShark community: https://www.nativshark.com/community Show notes: https://laidbackjapanese.com/lbjp_shownotes/ Video version available here: https://youtu.be/LIokxWxTTpA Go check out the Japanese-only version as well! https://youtu.be/fZNLLQMAlSo Know how to navigate Japan and what weather language to watch out for by studying with NativShark^^ Click this link for a 14 day free trial, no credit card info...

2023-08-0111 min

Not-so Laid-back Japanese こんな髪型もあった？？このエピソードでは、知恵が髪型の話をします。意外といろんなヘアスタイルあるよね。最近知ったのが何個かあるんだけど、ツーブロックとか、プリンとか。今気に入ってるヘアスタイルとかある？ NativSharkのディスコードで聞かせて： https://www.nativshark.com/community Show notes: https://laidbackjapanese.com/nslbjp_shownotes/ ユーチューブはこっち！ https://youtu.be/fZNLLQMAlSo 英語のエピソード: https://youtu.be/LIokxWxTTpA NativSharkでなら日常で普通に使える、ナチュラルな日本語が身につくよ！無料体験期間１４日間あるので是非試してみてください＾＾ https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp 例文もオディオも全部日本語ネイティブな人達が書いて、録音してるから、安心してどんどん自分が上達していくのを実感できる。習う単語や文法もそれまでに習ってきたとこを上手く繰り入れながら次の新しいとこを習うように進むから経験値をどんどん蓄積していく感覚で勉強できる！

2023-08-0114 min

Laid-back Japanese Getting through typhoon season in Japan?Your host Chie talks about the rainy and typhoon season in Japan, and what you should do whether you live here or are just visiting. What's your go-to for staying dry during the rain? Or do you hole up and avoid going outside at all? Come tell us in the NativShark community: https://www.nativshark.com/community Show notes: https://laidbackjapanese.com/lbjp_shownotes/ YouTube version here: https://youtu.be/SjzfZ-7C-3w Know how to navigate Japan and what weather language to watch out for by studying with NativShark^^ Cick this link for a 14 day free trial, no...

2023-07-0126 min

Not-so Laid-back Japanese 雨の季節ってどうやって乗り越える？知恵が梅雨と台風の話をします。お気に入りの傘ありますか？雨の日って外行かない派？それともガッツリ外に行って遊ぶ派？コメントとかあったらNativSharkのディスコードで聞かせて： https://www.nativshark.com/community Show notes: https://laidbackjapanese.com/nslbjp_shownotes/ Youtube: https://youtu.be/Q8rmJC50GTw NativSharkでなら日常で普通に使える、ナチュラルな日本語が身につくよ！無料体験期間１４日間あるので是非試してみてください＾＾ https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp 例文もオディオも全部日本語ネイティブな人達が書いて、録音してるから、安心してどんどん自分が上達していくのを実感できる。習う単語や文法もそれまでに習ってきたとこを上手く繰り入れながら次の新しいとこを習うように進むから経験値をどんどん蓄積していく感覚で勉強できる！

2023-07-0105 min

Laid-back Japanese Japanese fish paste balls??Your host Chie talks about nerimono, or Japanese paste products, usually fish paste products. I promise they're better than they sound! LBJP is a podcast for Japanese learners aimed to provide a laid-back environment to casually learn Japanese as well as get exposed to cultural things or interesting tid-bits you might run into in your studies or while in Japan^^ Have you had some of these nerimono? Come share your stories with nerimono in the community! https://www.nativshark.com/community Show notes: https://laidbackjapanese.com/lbjp_shownotes/japanese-fish-paste-balls See the video version here: https...

2023-06-0115 min

Not-so Laid-back Japanese 練り物ってこんなに多かったっけ？？知恵が練り物の話をします。練り物って何が一番すき？かまぼこ板って九州では意外と大事って知ってた？どの魚がどの練り物にってるのか気になったから調べてみたよ。 https://www.kibun.co.jp/knowledge/neri/basics/genryou/index.html Show notes: https://laidbackjapanese.com/nslbjp_shownotes/nerimono コメントとかあったらNativSharkのディスコードで聞かせて： https://www.nativshark.com/community ユーチューブ！ https://youtu.be/DQvPg3nycBs NativSharkでなら日常で普通に使える、ナチュラルな日本語が身につくよ！例文もオディオも全部日本語ネイティブな人達が書いて、録音してるから、安心してどんどん自分が上達していくのを実感できる。習う単語や文法もそれまでに習ってきたとこを上手く繰り入れながら次の新しいとこを習うように進むから経験値をどんどん蓄積していく感覚で勉強できる！無料体験期間１４日間あるので是非試してみてください＾＾ https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp

2023-06-0105 min

Laid-back Japanese When you drink coffee in JapanYour Host Chie invites Caleb and Ty to go on a journey through coffee in Japan, and all the best places to get it both the good stuff and the.... convenient stuff. What’s the best coffee in Japan? What do you get if you’re a tourist in Japan? And perhaps most importantly, what’s ベルガモット and why was Ty so wrong about what I thought it was? Youtube: https://youtu.be/ofkFpdp95xE Show notes: https://laidbackjapanese.com/lbjp_shownotes/ https://www.nativshark.com/community

2023-05-1028 min

Not-so Laid-back Japanese アメリカンコーヒーはアメリカーノじゃないの？知恵とゲスト二人のケレブとたいがコーヒーの話をします。珈琲はね、焙煎屋で豆のまま買って自分で引いて入れるとめちゃくちゃ美味しいよ。あ、あとベルガモットって何か知ってる？てっきり根っこっぽい物だと思ってたけど違ったんだねw コーヒーの焙煎度選ぶとなるとどのくらいが一番好き？ Youtube: https://youtu.be/6ZVFFZhzXdA Show notes: https://laidbackjapanese.com/nslbjp_shownotes コメントとかあったらNativSharkのディスコードで聞かせて： https://www.nativshark.com/community

2023-05-1010 min

Not-so Laid-back Japanese 日本の散歩最高じゃんニコと知恵が散歩の話をします。アメリカでの散歩とけっこう違うっぽいね。散歩するのに徒歩か自転車選ぶんだったらどっちがいい？ノット・ソー・レイドバック・ジャパニーズは日本語を勉強している方々に、教科書や参考オデオなどとは一味違う、自然で毎日使える日本語を楽しく聴けるポッドキャストです。勉強してない方や、日本の方もカジュアルなポッドキャストなので是非聴いてみてください＾＾ Youtube: https://youtu.be/mKeQC7B8NGM Show notes: https://laidbackjapanese.com/nslbjp_shownotes コメントとかあったらNativSharkのディスコードで聞かせて： https://www.nativshark.com/community

2023-04-0108 min

Laid-back Japanese Why walks in Japan hit differentYour hosts Niko and Chie talk about walks in Japan and how they're pretty different from the US while showing off their favorite routes. Turns out bicycling is also quite different as well! Also available on Youtube: https://youtu.be/XvILPx5lmpk What's the best walk you've been on in Japan? Let us know in the NativShark community discord! https://www.nativshark.com/community Show notes: https://laidbackjapanese.com LBJP is a podcast for Japanese learners aimed to provide a laid-back environment to casually learn Japanese as well as get expo...

2023-04-0129 min

Not-so Laid-back Japanese 日本のアイス　こんな味まである？？ニコと知恵が日本のアイスの話をします。みんなの一番好きなアイスは？聞きながら食べてみたいなって思ったアイスある？魚の味するアイスってあり？？ Show notes: https://laidbackjapanese.com/nslbjp_shownotes/ice-cream コメントとかあったらNativSharkのディスコードで聞かせて： https://www.nativshark.com/community

2023-03-0110 min

Laid-back Japanese Japanese ice cream - the best conbini ice cream?Join Chie and Niko as they discuss Japanese ice cream, most available in your nearest conbini. Not-so Laid-back Japanese: https://open.spotify.com/show/5T8pGEBOI8nABp7J2YbDOT Would you eat fish-flavored ice cream? Let us know in the NativShark community discord! https://www.nativshark.com/community Show notes: https://laidbackjapanese.com/lbjp_shownotes/japanese-ice-cream-the-best-conbini-ice-cream

2023-03-0129 min

Laid-back Japanese Japanese Trains - What's a Romance Car??Join Chie and Niko in their journey (confusion?) about romance cars, and as they discuss their favorite trains across Japan. Not-so Laid-back Japanese: https://open.spotify.com/show/5T8pGEBOI8nABp7J2YbDOT What's the coolest train in Japan? Share what you think in the NativShark community discord! https://www.nativshark.com/community Show notes: https://laidbackjapanese.com/shownotes/japanese-trains

2023-01-2831 min

Laid-back Japanese Japanese Bookstores are a Magical PlaceChie and Niko talk about the wonders of bookstores in Japan, along with some off their favorite books they've found in them. Just how are US bookstores different from Japanese ones? Not-so Laid-back Japanese: https://open.spotify.com/show/5T8pGEBOI8nABp7J2YbDOT Show notes: https://laidbackjapanese.com/shownotes/bookstores-in-japan Questions or comments about the episode? Come discuss in the NativShark community: https://www.nativshark.com/community

2023-01-2830 min

Not-so Laid-back Japanese 電車の話でこんなに盛り上がれるなんて知恵とニコが電車の話をするとこんなに盛り上がれるんだねw Show notes: https://laidbackjapanese.com/shownotes/train-talk コメントとかあったらNativSharkのディスコードで聞かせて： https://www.nativshark.com/community

2023-01-2809 min

Not-so Laid-back Japanese 日本の本屋さんと言ったらこれ！知恵とニコが日本の本屋さんのすごさの話をするエピソードです。アメリカのと結構違うとこあるみたいだね Show notes: https://laidbackjapanese.com/shownotes/honyasan コメントとかあったらNativSharkのディスコードで聞かせて： https://www.nativshark.com/community

2023-01-2810 min

Laid-back Japanese The Ty send-off episodeThere are some changes coming to the Laid-back Japanese podcast, one of them being Ty stepping off the podcast. Let's go over Chie and Ty's favorite episodes and have a laid-back chat about it one last time before the new changes kick in! Join the conversation: https://discord.com/invite/ARuA8R7Qeq Get started on your Japanese journey at Nativshark: Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-sendoff

2022-02-1719 min

Laid-back Japanese How I self studied N1We often talk about learning, but what about how to learn? Chie interviews Ty about his Japanese learning journey and they talk about advice based on his journey and on interactions with so many students in the community. How should I study kanji? What do I do when I feel demotivated? When and what should I study? Join the conversation: https://discord.com/invite/ARuA8R7Qeq Listening to this episode and clicking this link are the answers to your questions: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-tys-journey

2022-02-1028 min

Laid-back Japanese Japanese honorifics: さん, くん, and... ちゃま??Honorifics are a huge part of Japanese and can be the difference of you being formal or polite to someone, or accidentally being rude. Chie and Ty go over them and share their experiences with when and why to use them, and with who. Join the conversation: https://discord.com/invite/ARuA8R7Qeq Get a deeper feeling of this with natural situations and examples: Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-honorifics

2022-02-0327 min

Laid-back Japanese Japanese onomatopoeia: zoo soundsWe've gone over the sounds common house animals might say, but how about the ones you see in zoos? Also can you guess where Ty fits in the pun this episode? It has to do with giraffes（笑） Let's talk about all these sounds and more with Chie and Ty. Join the conversation: https://discord.com/invite/ARuA8R7Qeq Never stop learning onomatopoeia with NativShark: Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-zoo-onomatopoeia

2022-01-2727 min

Laid-back Japanese Japanese kitchens part 2: onomatopoeiaChie and Ty continue their two part journey into kitchens with common tools and things to do in the kitchen, along with all the onomatopoeia associated with them. What was your favorite onomatopoeia? Come let us know in the community: https://discord.com/invite/ARuA8R7Qeq Learn even more onomatopoeia in natural situations at NativShark: Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-kitchen-pt2

2022-01-2030 min

Laid-back Japanese Things in a Japanese kitchen (part 1)There's a lot of cool things that tend to be in Japanese kitchens, so let's talk about them with Chie and Ty. Did you know the word that caused Ty a lot of pain for not knowing? If not, save yourself the pain when you start cooking in Japan! Join the conversation: https://discord.com/invite/ARuA8R7Qeq It's always nice to round out the kitchen language with natural practice: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-kitchen-pt1

2022-01-1324 min

Laid-back Japanese The one-year anniversary episodeThe Laid-back Japanese podcast has been going for one year now! In this episode, Chie and Ty take a look back on the year and talk about the goals they set and the new ones they're setting for this year, both with Laid-back Japanese and their own lives. Thanks for enjoying our podcast and 今年もよろしくお願いします。 Join the conversation: https://discord.com/invite/ARuA8R7Qeq Learn Japanese and get some extra free trial time: Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-kinenbi

2022-01-0626 min

Laid-back Japanese Talking about tea in JapaneseTea is pretty high on the list of things Japan is famous for, but what types are there and how do we talk about them in Japanese? How is tea in Japan different from the US? Sit back, 淹れる yourself some 煎茶, and let's talk about it with Chie and Ty. Learn natural Japanese at: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp Join the conversation: https://discord.com/invite/ARuA8R7Qeq Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-ocha

2021-12-3032 min

Laid-back Japanese Talking about family and strangersFamily can be complicated no matter what language you're speaking, but fear not as Chie and Ty break down the Japanese with you and add in how to use some of these words to refer to strangers as well. Get more context with NativShark: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp Join the conversation: https://discord.com/invite/ARuA8R7Qeq Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-family

2021-12-2327 min

Laid-back Japanese The real differences of Japanese male and female speechWhen watching most Japanese media, there are some big differences in the ways that females speak Japanese vs how males do. The problem is, people don't really speak like that in real life very often. In this episode, Chie and Ty take a dive into the real differences of male and female speech, which can be hard to notice unless you're paying attention. Get used to these differences with sentences people actually say at: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp Join the conversation: https://discord.gg/ARuA8R7Qeq Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-gendered-speech

2021-12-1634 min

Laid-back Japanese Should I say 私 watashi, 僕 boku, or 俺 ore?Knowing which word for "I" to use can surprisingly be one of the most confusing aspects of Japanese for some learners, and Ty was no exception. Join Chie and Ty as they talk about their experience and get yourself a better grasp on which one to use when you speak Japanese as well. Stop sounding like a textbook and experience all the pronouns used naturally in NativShark: Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-pronouns

2021-12-0930 min

Laid-back Japanese なぞなぞ: Impress your Japanese friendsなぞなぞ nazonazo, or riddles, often have a lot to do with puns in Japanese. Chie and Ty take a look at some of them and Ty breaks his brain trying to guess them. Knowing one or two of these could probably impress your Japanese friends, so let's dive in. Expand your ability to make puns and solve riddles with more vocabulary by signing up with NativShark: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-nazonazo

2021-12-0127 min

Language Chats Unwrapped! Christmas Gift Ideas for Language LoversIt’s getting to that time of year… It’s almost Christmas! Are you thinking about what language-related goodies you’d like to find (or put) under the Christmas tree, or which ones you can gift to a language lover who lives further away? In this episode of Language Chats, we’re talking about what we’d like Santa to bring us (*hint hint* friends/family/significant others) as well as gift ideas for language lovers like us, whether they are near or far. What language-themed gifts would you like to give or receive this festive season? Let us know...

2021-11-2935 min

Laid-back Japanese The worst and best things in Japanese mailboxesChie and Ty talk about all types of things that will find their way into your mailbox in Japan whether you like it or not. This includes countless チラシ, or flyers, and other things like magnets and bills. There are also good things, like 年賀状 nengajou, (New Year's Cards) too though! Don't wait for the NativShark チラシ and sign up with this link instead to get learning Japanese: Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-chirashi

2021-11-2426 min

Laid-back Japanese The games the cool kids play in JapanWhat up again, my fellow kids. Today Chie and Ty talk about games that kids in Japan play along with some common games that stay alive even when people are in adulthood. It's pretty interesting to see middle-aged men in business suits playing some of them, honestly. Get more insight on Japanese culture and language thanks to NativShark lessons: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-kodomo-no-asobi

2021-11-1832 min

Laid-back Japanese 早口 hayakuchi, or how to impress your Japanese friends早口言葉 hayakuchi kotoba, or tongue twisters, are fun in no matter what language they're in. Let's look at some common Japanese ones so you can practice and impress your native friends in oddly specific situations. Chie and Ty also break down the meanings and give some pronunciation tips as well. Shadowing native audio is a great way to improve speaking accuracy and speed, do so here: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-hayakuchi

2021-11-1133 min

Laid-back Japanese Kanji: what you need to knowFor many learners, kanji is a scary word. But it doesn't have to be! Chie and Ty talk about how they both learned kanji as a native and as a second language learner, and give advice on what is helpful and what just isn't. Get over any kanji fears with the help of NativShark: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-kanji

2021-11-0432 min

The Konnichiwa Podcast - Conversations in English and Japanese NativsharkOn this week's episode we chat with Caleb from Nativshark. To get a 21-day free trial, sign up using this link: nativshark.com/konipo or use the code konipo at signup. enjoy! 今週のエピソードではオンラインで日本語が学べるNativSharkのCEOがゲストで来ています！

2021-11-0423 min

Laid-back Japanese Shrines and temples: what do I do??One of the coolest parts about visiting Japan is checking out all the shrines and temples that you can find just everywhere. But if you're anything like Ty, sometimes you're a bit nervous that you might be being rude. Fear shrine and temple visits no longer as Chie and Ty discuss the dos and dont's! One of the easiest ways to understand shrines and temples is to understand the language as well: Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-jinjya

2021-10-2928 min

Laid-back Japanese Using video games to learn JapaneseOne of the best ways to learn Japanese is doing something that keeps your motivation high. Playing video games along with going through your core studies is an excellent way to improve your Japanese while maintaining motivation. In fact, most of Ty's Japanese exposure for the first 4 years or so was through video games. Chie and Ty talk about how to learn from video games, answer common questions, and give some points to look out for. Video games are great but they truly shine when combined with core studies: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com...

2021-10-2227 min

Laid-back Japanese Just what is a Japanese police box?Whether you're living or traveling in Japan, knowing how to reach the police in the case of an emergency is always important. In this episode, Chie and Ty talk about 交番, kouban, or police boxes, which are smaller police hubs that make it easy for you to find or reach the police if you need them. NativShark also has a lesson on asking people to call the police or an ambulance: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-koban

2021-10-1524 min

Laid-back Japanese The countless ways to use がり gariがり gari is a great word with lots of uses. It also is used in some grammar points and onomatopoeia. Get a thorough understanding of this word with Chie and Ty because we know you are 知りたがるing. Want to study more Japanese? Sign up and get extra time on your trial with this link: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-gari

2021-10-0831 min

Laid-back Japanese ご縁 goen and relationships in JapaneseEvery language has its different ways to talk about relationships, but why does Japanese have this extra word for them called ご縁 goen? What's the difference of this word and the normal word for relationships, 関係 kankei? Chie gives us her 知恵 (chie, wisdom) and Ty tries to tie his brain around this word that doesn't quite exist in English. Understanding a wide variety of concepts is very helpful to fully understanding others, so let's get our understanding of Japanese by signing up with NativShark: Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-en

2021-10-0124 min

Laid-back Japanese Getting the COVID vaccine in JapanOne thing that definitely has stayed in our minds for the past almost two years now is COVID, and more recently, the vaccine. What is some language we might see when getting the vaccine or visiting a doctor? How about common side effects? Chie and Ty talk about their experiences getting the vaccine in both Japan and the US. Learn how to describe what you feel with NativShark: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp Show notes with a full picture of the questions they ask you: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-covid-vaccine

2021-09-2429 min

Laid-back Japanese Japanese slangWhat up, my fellow kids? In today's LBJP lesson Chie and Ty will be talking about all the hip slang you hear the cool people using nowadays. Sometimes words we use commonly are actually quite casual or slangy without us even realizing it, so come and join us as we explore these and talk about when would be the best time to use phrases like ドン引き and むねきゅん! Stop talking like a textbook and learn how people actually say things in Japanese: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-slang

2021-09-1731 min

Laid-back Japanese Japan‘s different views on blood typesIn Japan, basically everybody knows their blood type. And they'll even assign certain personality traits to having certain blood types. What's the difference of Japan and America regarding blood type? Is it similar to horoscopes? Join Chie and Ty as we explore this topic (and also side track and rant about the food we've been making recently). Get a deeper look into Japan's culture and tendencies by learning the language with NativShark: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-ketsuekigata

2021-09-1029 min

Laid-back Japanese Japan‘s 5th season: 梅雨 tsuyuOne thing you'll find yourself dealing with if you're in Japan during the summer is 梅雨 tsuyu, or the rainy season. Just what is this season and what should we keep an eye out for if we're over here during it? Chie and Ty talk about some tips and language useful for this wonderful (but sometimes dangerous) season. Fear no weather reports in Japanese by getting an extra week on your free trial: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-tsuyu

2021-09-0334 min

Laid-back Japanese Japanese formality levelsOne thing that should not be ignored when learning Japanese is formality levels. That being said, do not fear! Getting a full understanding of these will come naturally with time... and with getting a foundation with Chie and Ty in this episode. Master all the formality levels with help of formality markers on every sentence by signing up with NativShark at: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-keigo

2021-08-2738 min

Laid-back Japanese Bakeries in JapanBakeries, or パン屋さん pannyasan, are a wonderful experience that you should not miss out on when you come to Japan. What wonders are they filled with? How are they different from other places like America? Chie and Ty explore this and talk about some Japanese you might run into while enjoying one. Get an extra week to the start of your Japanese studies and fear no パン屋さん interaction by signing up to NativShark with this link: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-bakery

2021-08-2036 min

Laid-back Japanese How to say laid-back in JapaneseChie and Ty fix the issue of not having an episode about relaxing in Japanese despite the podcast being called Laid-back Japanese. Let's relax extra today and explore this language... but not too much because we'll also talk about how to say we couldn't relax as well. Need to calm down with your Japanese studies? Keep up your progression and get rid of the stress by signing up with NativShark: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-relaxu

2021-08-1329 min

Laid-back Japanese ふわふわー！ Fuwafuwa! Onomatopoeia for fluffy thingsOne thing a learner of Japanese can never look too much at is onomatopoeia, so Chie and Ty bring you another episode of just that. Let's sit back, relax, and talk about Japanese onomatopoeia for fluffy things and then check out some language we can say when talking about hard things as well. Master using onomatopoeia naturally (and get yourself extra time on a free trial) by signing up with NativShark at: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-fuwafuwa

2021-08-0626 min

Laid-back Japanese Trash talk in JapanLet's talk trash. Not that kind of trash talk, I mean Japan's sometimes confusing trash system. The amount of rules can be a bit overwhelming if it's your first time in Japan, so come relax with Chie and Ty as they attempt to dispel the confusion about this topic. Learn other cultural and general rule differences at: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-trash

2021-07-3031 min

Laid-back Japanese Japanese pronunciation: The R sound, pitch accent, and common mistakesThere's a lot to talk about in regards to Japanese pronunciation. What is the Japanese R and N sound? What's pitch accent? Should I worry about it? Whether you're new to Japanese or have been studying for a few years, it's usually not a bad idea to go over this topic every now and then and keep in it the back of our minds as we continue to progress through our studies. Join Chie and Ty as they go over some common pronunciation mistakes and talk about what to look out for. Learning pronunciation starts with native and natural audio...

2021-07-2338 min

Laid-back Japanese Using しっかり shikkari like a nativeしっかり shikkari is a highly useful and common word that isn't always the easiest to translate into English at times. Why isn't is easy to bring into English? How can I use it and sound like a native when speaking Japanese? Come relax with Chie and Ty and get a nice しっかり understanding of the word しっかり. Don't forget to しっかり continue your studies and get an extra week on your free trial at: Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-shikkari

2021-07-1628 min

Laid-back Japanese What's the difference between 一生 isshou and 二度と nidoto?一生 isshou and 二度と nidoto are great when talking about once in a lifetime opportunities and things you'll never do again. How exactly can we use both of these naturally? What are some points to be careful about? Chie and Ty break it down and talk about their own once in a lifetime chances as well. Share your once in a lifetime chances in our community at https://www.nativshark.com/community and be sure to sign up for an extra week on your free trial to learn Japanese at https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp! Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nati...

2021-07-0931 min

Laid-back Japanese Using ～ばいい -baii and ～ばよかった -ba yokatta to say "should"～ばいい and ～ばよかった are a great way to say "should" in Japanese. Chie and Ty explore this N3 grammar point and Ty talks a bit about his experience with the N1 using this language as well. Want to learn Japanese? NativSharkに登録すればいいよ。(You should sign up for NativShark): https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp Show notes here: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-ba-ii

2021-07-0229 min

Laid-back Japanese Pets Part Two: Onomatopoeia and commands for petsWe covered counters and owning pets in part one, but there's so much more to talk about. Here in part two, Chie and Ty talk about commands you can give your pets along with our oh so beloved Japanese onomatopoeia related to pets, and how we can use them elsewhere as well. Get used to onomatopoeia from the start with NativShark: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-pets2

2021-06-2529 min

Laid-back Japanese Pets Part One: Counting and caring for them (in Japanese)Pets are always a great topic to get to know people with, so what is some useful Japanese we can use when talking about them? Japanese counters are definitely on the list, along with some language for what pets you want to own or have owned before. Sign up for NativShark and don't be afraid to practice speaking Japanese to your dog: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-pets1

2021-06-1833 min

Laid-back Japanese Japanese ピザ pizza just isn't the same (it's better)Pizza is tasty no matter where you go, but in Japan it's probably very different from what you're expecting. Come relax with Chie and Ty and let's talk about how it's different and share some delicious stories while we're at it. Struggle through no food orders in Japan by learning with NativShark: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-pizza

2021-06-1133 min

Laid-back Japanese Using くせに "kuse ni" to say "despite the fact"A great way to express something is spite of the fact of something else is to use くせに kuse ni. It's similar to のに but also different in a few key ways. Join Chie and Ty as they explore this further, and ask us questions in the community discord at https://www.nativshark.com/community. Build the habit of studying Japanese that's actually used by people: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-kuseni

2021-06-0432 min

Laid-back Japanese Going to カラオケ "karaoke" in JapanOne experience to not miss out on when in Japan is going to カラオケ karaoke. But what is some useful language for going to カラオケ? Chie and Ty explore this listener-requested topic and talk about some times they went to カラオケ as well. Practice your reading abilities with NativShark so you can make sure to keep up with the Japanese lyrics on screen: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp Show notes here: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-karaoke

2021-05-2833 min

Laid-back Japanese っぽい "ppoi" is really usefulっぽい! The grammar point that doesn't belong in JLPT N2It seems like Chie and Ty are taking a look at the grammar pointっぽい. っぽい ppoi is an extremely useful grammar point and we think it being in the JLPT N2 category is quite unfair for something so useful. So let's kick back, relax, and learn just how useful this really is. 日本語勉強したいっぽいですね！ (It seems like you want to study Japanese^^): https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-ppoi

2021-05-2126 min

Laid-back Japanese Japanese movie theaters and describing movies in JapaneseA great way to supplement your Japanese learning is by watching movies. There can definitely be some exclusive movies in Japan, so Chie and Ty talk about Japanese movie theatres so you know what to expect and how to tell your friends what you thought about the movie afterwards. Grab your soy sauce popcorn and enjoy learning at: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-movies

2021-05-1432 min

Laid-back Japanese 海行こう umi ikou! Going to the beach in JapanJapan beaches are great. If you find yourself in Fukuoka, you should definitely check one out! While you're there, what is some language we can use? How about some onomatopoeia that us learners love so much? Chie and Ty talk about their recent beach trip and dive into that language. Prepare for your beach trip in Japan by signing up with NativShark: Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-beach

2021-05-0730 min

Laid-back Japanese What's the difference of 寝る neru and 眠る nemuru? Sleeping and bedtime routines in JapaneseWhat's the difference of 寝る and 眠る? What are some other useful words for bedtime routines and comfy futon-filled onsen trips? Chie and Ty explore the language around these topics and add their experiences in Japan. Don't forget to study before you go to bed: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/sleep

2021-04-3030 min

Laid-back Japanese Navigating the 新幹線 shinkansen / bullet train in JapaneseOne of the most fun ways to travel around Japan is via 新幹線, shinkansen, or bullet train. What is some common language you'll see when riding on one? How about some things to watch out for and some ways to save money when using one? Be sure to check out the travel lessons for your next Japan trip at: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-shinkansen

2021-04-2329 min

Laid-back Japanese お引越し！ Ohikkoshi. Moving, Japanese apartments, and share housesTy is moving to his new Japanese apartment soon so Chie and Ty talk about how what is unique about Japanese apartments and how much they've been moving around recently while bringing up some useful moving related vocabulary. Want to move to Japan? Knowing the language will make your life so much easier: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-moving

2021-04-1632 min

Laid-back Japanese How to cook and prepare food in Japanese (肉じゃが nikujaga part 2)Fear no Japanese recipe after exploring common food cooking and preparation terms while looking at a 肉じゃが nikujaga recipe with Chie and Ty. Be sure to have a nice handle on ingredients as well, which you can get from the previous episode (肉じゃが part 1). Learn how to live your life in Japanese by signing up with NativShark: http://nativshark.com/lbjp Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-ingredients2

2021-04-0925 min

NativShark Podcast Getting back on track, not dumbing down language for learners - Entry 15Caleb and Nicholas are back from a short break in episodes to discuss "touchstones," development updates, language being dumbed down for learners, and why Phase Two lessons are a bit different from Phase One lessons. Learn Japanese as it's actually spoken by signing up with NativShark: https://www.nativshark.com/

2021-04-081h 05

Laid-back Japanese 肉じゃが nikujaga and Japanese cooking ingredients, part 1Whenever you start cooking for yourself in a new country, you may find yourself running into a lot of unfamiliar ingredients and words. Chie and Ty take a look at some of these while referencing a recipe for 肉じゃが nikujaga. Part 2 will be how to cook it once we have our ingredients gathered. Learn how to live your life in Japanese by signing up with NativShark: Show notes here: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-ingredients

2021-04-0226 min

Laid-back Japanese It's on the... service?? How is サービス saabisu different from service in English?Service! It's got a bit of a different nuance in Japanese versus the same word in English. What are these differences? If you get サービス saabisu in Japan, what can you expect from it? Join Chie and Ty as they explore this and share their experiences. Study Japanese and get an extra week on your free trial as サービス on us at: Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-service

2021-03-2630 min

Laid-back Japanese Is walking and biking in Japan convenient? 徒歩 toho and 自転車 jitenshaWhether you come to Japan for work or vacation, getting around is definitely something on your mind. How convenient is walking and biking here? Chie and Ty explore and go over helpful words you might hear related to this. While you're on your walk, take advantage of Shadow Loops at NativShark: http://nativshark.com/lbjp Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-walking

2021-03-1937 min

NativShark Podcast Japanese textbooks, one-handed studies, and life changing decisions - Entry 14Caleb and Niko discuss small decisions leading to vast life changes, why Japanese textbooks aren't good for learning Japanese, and what "learning Japanese" even means to begin with. Make a potentially life changing decision today by learning Japanese at: https://www.nativshark.com/

2021-03-1858 min

Laid-back Japanese Wait, did the ground just shake? Understanding 地震 jishin earthquakes in JapaneseEarthquakes are a very real thing in Japan, so what are some things that a learner of Japanese should keep an ear out for when they're being talked about? Chie and Ty explore this, some basic safety tips, and more. Stay safe and don't let the rest of the language scare you either by signing up with NativShark: http://nativshark.com/lbjp Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-earthquakes

2021-03-1244 min

NativShark Podcast Learning with "mistakes" in both Japanese and business - Entry 13Nicholas and Caleb talk about the month of February for NativShark, life updates, and the value of making mistakes and learning from them. Sign up for NativShark and feel the weight lifted off of your metaphorical study shoulders: https://www.nativshark.com/

2021-03-111h 14

Laid-back Japanese お土産 omiyage and Japanese gifting culture when travellingChie and Ty talk about お土産 omiyage, gifting culture in Japan, and when you might be expected to give something. Learn from Ty's mistakes and don't embarrass yourself by not having an お土産 with you! Learn about other cultural and language nuances by signing up with NativShark: Want to see what Chie and Ty say written out? Show notes here: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-omiyage

2021-03-0539 min

Laid-back Japanese Learning Japanese with anime?? まさか！ Masaka!Can I learn Japanese from anime? What are some things to keep in mind if I choose to do so? Will it make me sound unnatural? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Chie and Ty explore learning Japanese with anime. Sign up with NativShark and avoid sounding like an anime character without realizing it: Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/masaka-masaka-we-wouldnt-do-an-anime-episode

2021-02-2659 min

NativShark Podcast Studying Japanese mindsets and journeys interview with Ty! - Entry 12Caleb brings a guest on the podcast: Ty! He's been studying Japanese for more than 5 and a half years now with NativShark (NihongoShark at the time) as his primary resource and now works as the NativShark Community Manager. Start your journey to Japanese proficiency for free at https://www.nativshark.com/

2021-02-261h 14

Laid-back Japanese When the weather outside is... ポカポカ pokapoka! Japanese weather onomatopoeiaNever be lost trying to describe weather with onomatopoeia again after taking a look at it with Chie and Ty. Onomatopoeia is used much more in Japanese than it is in English, so taking the time to go over them is very helpful for students! Explore more onomatopoeia and situations you can use them in with NativShark: https://www.nativshark.com/laidbackjapanese Join the NativShark community and discuss this episode at: https://www.nativshark.com/community Show notes for those who want some written support: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/weather-onomatopoeia

2021-02-1959 min

NativShark Podcast New NativShark Units out now, learning languages from Japanese - Entry 11Nicholas and Caleb talk about new Units being released on NativShark, learning other languages after and from Japanese, and how curse words are a part of culture in many places. Reach your fluency goals and follow consistent content releases at: https://www.nativshark.com/

2021-02-151h 04

Learn Japanese Pod Fun Friday 15: Interview with Niko from NativSharkIn 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 Japanese study materials suck and the art of making flash cards and other topics. If you are interested in trying out the NativShark app for yourself check out this link for a free 2 week trial. NativShark Free Trial For more podcasts on Japan and learning Japanese go to: Learn Japanese Pod

2021-02-121h 06

Learn Japanese Pod Fun Friday 15: Interview with Niko from NativSharkIn 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 Japanese study materials suck and the art of making flash cards and other topics.If you are interested in trying out the NativShark app for yourself check out this link for a free 2 week trial.NativShark Free TrialFor more podcasts on Japan and learning Japanese go to: Learn Japanese Pod

2021-02-121h 06

Laid-back Japanese ハッピーバレンタイン！ Happii Barentain! Valentine's Day is different in Japan?Chie and Ty talk about Valentine's Day and how different (and maybe even more complicated!) it is in Japan compared to America. Also, there's more than one way to say "I love you" in Japanese? And I need to be careful about which one I use?? Fall in love with learning Japanese by signing up with NativShark!

2021-02-1244 min

NativShark Podcast NativShark Phases, study motivation, Laid-back Japanese Podcast - Entry 10Nicholas and Caleb discuss making feasible timelines, how NativShark divides its Phases and how it'll be placing students into them, and talk about NativShark's new Laid-back Japanese podcast. Start your journey to Japanese proficiency for free at https://www.nativshark.com/ Check out the Laid-back Japanese podcast on any major platform: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2mglw4BD9KzZ4BeWx3eE2x Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/laid-back-japanese/id1547713252 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2xhaWRiYWNramFwYW5lc2UvZmVlZC54bWw?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwiQ46...

2021-02-091h 18

Laid-back Japanese お誕生日おめでとう！ Otanjoubi omedetou! Understanding birthdays in JapaneseChie and Ty talk about useful Japanese vocabulary involving birthdays, making wishes, and how to say what you want for your birthday. Talk a nice walk through a park and think about what you want for your birthday while listening! Solidify your Japanese knowledge and get an extended free trial by signing up at this link: https://www.nativshark.com/laidbackjapanese

2021-02-0540 min

NativShark Podcast Entry 9 - The Full Vision of NativShark, Problems with the Pace SliderNicholas and Caleb discuss the full vision of NativShark and where they want to take it while also talking about some current problems they're solving in the system. They also examine the current ways learning in general is approached, not just learning Japanese. Also, community VR and Minecraft server soon?? Take the weight of this discussion off of your shoulders by hitting the Study Now button today at: https://www.nativshark.com/

2021-02-021h 25

Laid-back Japanese The endless ways to say "to wear" in JapaneseOkay, so we かぶる kaburu a hat? And 着る kiru a shirt? But we 履く pants? And はめる gloves? All of these words mean "to wear"?? Ty and Chie explore the meanings of these words and how they all differ in their own unique ways. Grab some tea and let's have a conversation about it! We even talk about things like earrings and contacts. Learn more nuances of the Japanese language by signing up at: https://www.nativshark.com/ Reference sheet for the Japanese used in this episode.

2021-01-2952 min

NativShark Podcast Entry 8 - Productivity, Content Production ProcessesNicholas and Caleb discuss how onomatopoeia is usually taught (or not taught) in learning resources, what they do to stay productive, and some long-term goals with productivity in mind. They also discuss content production processes and how they're being built to support not only an ever-evolving language, but expanding into other languages as well. Fear no onomatopoeia when you sign up at: https://www.nativshark.com/

2021-01-291h 12

Laid-back Japanese らっしゃーせー！Rasshaasee! Navigating your way through Japanese restaurantsChie and Ty talk about some useful vocabulary to help get you through restaurants in Japan, and what to expect when you're in one. What questions and words should you be listening for? It may change per restaurant, so be careful! Prepare for your restaurant encounters and more in Japan by starting your study journey today at: https://www.nativshark.com/

2021-01-2233 min

NativShark Podcast Entry 7 - Coming back to studies after a break, referal/affiliate programCaleb and Nicholas talk about their New Year's breaks, Shadow Loops and pronouncing unfamiliar sounds in different languages, how to come back to studying after a break + getting through flashcard pileup, and the NativShark referral and affiliate program. Get started familiarizing yourself with new sounds for free at: https://www.nativshark.com/ Recorded on January 6, 2021.

2021-01-211h 04

Laid-back Japanese かわいい kawaii doesn't mean cute? Did you just say 怖い kowai?If there's two words that Ty mixes up the pronunciation on just a little too often, it would have to be かわいい kawaii, "cute," and 怖い kowai, "scary." Chie helps with pronunciation and they also explore how かわいい has a little bit different of a feel than the English word "cute." Use Shadow Loops to help improve your pronunciation with NativShark here: https://www.nativshark.com/

2021-01-151h 00

Laid-back Japanese Shall I warm this up? Using あたためる atatameru and its variantsIf you find yourself in a conbini (convenience store) in Japan, a question you'll hear if you buy a meal will likely be: "Shall I warm this up?" or in Japanese, あたためますか？ Chie and Ty explore things you can get warmed up in a conbini and talk about some variations you may hear so you can be sure to nail that interaction when you come across it. Warm up some tea, grab a blanket, and reach your Japanese fluency goals by signing up with NativShark here: https://www.nativshark.com/

2021-01-1541 min

Laid-back Japanese It's cold! 寒い vs 冷たい - samui vs tsumetaiIt shouldn't be this cold in Fukuoka right now but since it is, Chie and Ty find themselves saying 寒い samui and 冷たい tsumetai a lot at the moment. Both of these words mean cold, but just how are they different? Understand the in-depth nuances of words like this by learning Japanese with NativShark: https://www.nativshark.com/

2021-01-1537 min

Laid-back Japanese What is the Laid-back Japanese podcast?Welcome to the Laid-back Japanese podcast! This episode goes over some things you can expect from the podcast, introduces our hosts, Chie and Ty, and goes over how you can listen in any order your heart desires. Is your goal to reach a certain level of fluency in Japanese? Join NativShark in our in-depth look into natural Japanese: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp

2021-01-0706 min

NativShark Podcast Entry 6 - Japan Visas, International Travel, and ShokupanNicholas and Caleb discuss visas, international travel, and perhaps mostly importantly, shokupan. They also delve into some thought experiments on how to create many lessons in a short period of time. Sign up for NativShark and begin your studies today with a 7 day free trial at: https://www.nativshark.com/ Recorded on December 16th, 2020.

2020-12-282h 12

NativShark Podcast Entry 5 - Business, Routines, and Life UpdatesCaleb and Nicholas talk about their normal routines, habit stacking, and reflect on the past year with NativShark and their lives in general. Pick your favorite habit and add pressing NativShark's "Study Now" button onto it for some great results. Sign up and get a free 7 day trial here: https://www.nativshark.com/ Recorded on December 3rd, 2020.

2020-12-251h 44

NativShark Podcast Entry 4 - Life in Japan, Studying Vocab as Set Groups, FreelancersCaleb and Nicholas talk about training freelancers for content production, their thoughts on studying vocab as set groups, life in Japan, and more. Want to prepare for your life in Japan? Maybe you simply want to enjoy your favorite media in the language it was written in? Sign up with NativShark and get your 7-day free trial today: https://www.nativshark.com/ Recorded on November 25th, 2020.

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NativShark Podcast Entry 3 - Review-only Days, Content Production, Teaching More LanguagesNiko and Caleb talk about content production, doing review-only days, and NativShark expanding to teach other languages. Get your 7-day free trial and start studying today at: https://www.nativshark.com/ Recorded on November 18th, 2020.

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NativShark Podcast Entry 2 - NativShark Insights, Community Q&ANiko and Caleb discussing some insights on NativShark as well as answering questions from the community. Start studying today at: https://nativshark.com Recorded on November 11th, 2020.

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NativShark Podcast Entry 1 - Learning Kanji Doesn't Matter, Structuring Content for ScalabilityCaleb and Nicholas from NativShark discuss with the community live what its like behind the scenes building NativShark, and education platform. We talk about language education, life in Japan and running a startup. Recorded on November 4th, 2020.

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