Learn Japanese Pod

Everything You Need to Know to Speak Japanese Fluently My speaking fluent Japanese…sort of… One of the most common questions I get at Learn Japanese Pod is “How do I learn to speak Japanese fluently?”. The usual problem I hear is that although students study lots of vocabulary and grammar, they can’t seem to put it […]

Learn Japanese Pod Fun Friday: Our Favourite Japanese Bands In our latest Fun Friday Podcast, Ami and I talked about our favourite Japanese bands and other recent news that has been happening in our lives Welcome to Learn Japanese Pod and the Fun Friday episode where we temporarily put down our Japanese textbooks and talk […]

In this podcast, Ami Sensei and I teach you how to describe people’s personalities in natural Japanese. For more podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com

Topics include describing personalities in Japanese, discussing nationalities and age, and highlighting similarities among different individuals

Learn about using the casual form of the verb 'taberu' meaning 'to eat' in Japanese. Discover how to order coffee in Japanese and join the Learn Japanese Pod forum. Explore different forms of the verb 'taberu' and learn about 'kuki yomene' and 'ky' in Japanese culture.

In this podcast, Ami sensei and I teach you about using the verb 食べる in the casual form which is used between people who know each other well in an informal situation. This is how you conjugate the verb taberu in plain form or “dictionary form”. Plain form verb – Taberu Positive Negative Present 食べる Taberu (To […]

In 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

These 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 […]

Niko, creator of Nihongo Shark, shares tips for learning Japanese and discusses obtaining a Green Card in the US. They talk about different study methods, improving pronunciation, and debating 'hikoshi' vs 'hikosu'. Closing with an endorsement for their website and wishing good luck with their move.

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. […]