Learn Japanese Pod

Learn useful classroom Japanese phrases, meaning and usage of 'sensei', cultural nuances of asking questions, significance of food and rituals in Japanese culture, wastefulness and minimalism in Japanese language.

These are just the Japanese dialogues taken from podcast #06 “Useful Classroom Japanese Phrases” In this podcast, Asuka and I teach you some useful classroom Japanese phrases so you can interact with your teacher and understand more. We teach you how to ask questions about vocabulary and sentences. In fact, I wish I had known […]

The hosts of the podcast offer their top 10 tips for studying Japanese, highlighting the importance of motivation, setting goals, and learning expressions that provide insight into Japanese culture. They discuss various Japanese phrases, survival sentence patterns, and the 'Learn Japanese Pod method'. They also cover Japanese grammar structures like 'Dokodeska' and the use of adjectives. Practical tips for learning Japanese are shared, including using formal language, verb conjugations, and sentence-enders. The hosts conclude by encouraging listeners to subscribe and explore their free membership for access to show notes and future updates.

These 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 […]

In 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

These 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 […]

As 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) […]

Dive into the essence of politeness and patience in Japanese culture through engaging dialogues. Discover the art of apology and learn essential conversational phrases. Unpack the intricate norms that shape everyday interactions, revealing the subtleties of communication in Japan. Get ready to enhance your language skills while embracing the cultural nuances!

The hosts discuss the importance of self-introductions in Japanese, guess a listener's name and interests, explore phrases like 'ishokemme' and 'yoroshiku onegai itashimasu', teach how to express hobbies and interests, and provide advice on learning kanji and sentence structure.

In this podcast, they discuss multifaceted conversations in Japanese with cultural references, touching on travel plans, cultural observations, and Japanese writing tools like the Frixion pen.