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Sep 30, 2014 • 8min
Advanced Lesson #1 - Top 10 Japanese Authors: Natsume Sōseki
Natsume Sōseki, a celebrated Japanese author in the Meiji era, is the focus of this podcast. Dive into his life, writings, and influence on Japanese literature. Learn about his background, unique writing style, and notable works in this intriguing discussion.
Sep 29, 2014 • 19min
Lower Intermediate Lesson #3 - If You Watch Late-Night Japanese TV, You Might Get a Deal!
Explore the world of Japanese televised home shopping, learn about electronic dictionaries and shopping vocabulary, delve into Japanese tax rates and conditional grammar structures, and practice using conjunctions to express intentions and permissions in Japanese.
Sep 28, 2014 • 20min
Lower Intermediate Lesson #2 - Study This Japanese Lesson & Things Will Fall into Place!
The podcast explores blood type personality books popular in Japan, discusses language usage nuances, delves into Japanese vocabulary like 'strange' and 'temperamental', and teaches Japanese apology skills for effective communication.
Sep 27, 2014 • 21min
Lower Intermediate Lesson #1 - What Does Your Blood Type Say About You?
Exploring the significance of blood types in Japanese culture, including personality traits and dating compatibility. Discussing conditional phrases in Japanese and online search terms related to relationships. Delving into the tara conjunction for expressing future desires and exploring hypothetical scenarios like winning the lottery and becoming fluent in Japanese.
Sep 26, 2014 • 15min
Beginner Lesson #3 - What's the Japanese Diagnosis?
Learn how to discuss health issues in Japanese within a company setting, explore cultural norms related to sickness in Japan, learn vocabulary for physical conditions and explanations, and understand Japanese sentence structure and implications.
Sep 25, 2014 • 18min
Beginner Lesson #2 - What Does Your Future Look Like in Japan?
The podcast explores future plans, relationships, and language use in Japan. From marriage to life in Tokyo, the hosts discuss various scenarios. They also delve into adverbial forms, time intervals, and vocabulary for expressing intentions and scheduled events.
Sep 24, 2014 • 18min
Beginner Lesson #1 - It's Always Sunny in Japan
Learn expressions used in a weather forecast, counting in Japanese, the weather in Tokyo, the concept of 'otenki onesan' in Japan, the meaning and usage of 'Gambadu', new sentence-ending expressions for predictions in Japanese
Sep 23, 2014 • 7min
Absolute Beginner Lesson #3 - Show Your Appreciation in Japanese
Sep 22, 2014 • 8min
Absolute Beginner Lesson #2 - Introducing Yourself in Japanese
Sep 21, 2014 • 8min
