This week on the KoreKara Podcast we’re talking to AJATTer Jamal who also goes by Phantom Madman online. He’s being learning Japanese for just over 3 years using the AJATT method, and has just recently finished a year long study abroad at Keio University. In this episode we talk about his approach to learning Japanese, some of the highs and lows of his time at Keio, and what his plans are with Japanese in the future. Like always if can support the podcast please check out our Patreon for bonus clips, hope you guys enjoy the episode! 0:33 Jamal Intro 1:41 Intro to Japanese 3:12 Learning English Before Japanese 5:48 Motivation to Learn Japanese 8:04 Getting the MEXT Scholarship and going to Keio University 14:43 Japanese Level before Arriving in Japan 15:44 Jamal’s Japanese Learning Approach 20:16 Meeting Interesting Japanese People on HelloTalk 22:33 Favorite Immersion Sources 24:41 Meeting Matt Vs. Japan 28:28 Meeting other Japanese Learners 33:20 Experience of Keio University Classes 40:43 Highs and Lows of Studying Abroad 42:33 2020 Situation in Japan 47:27 Favorite Traveling Memories in Japan 52:20 Future Plans with Japan and Japanese 56:45 Advice for Japanese Learners 59:04 Message to KoreKara Listeners 1:00:35 Outro

This week on the KoreKara Podcast we speak to itsPiNKII (Natalia Natchan), a Japanese Youtuber and ex-Jpop idol gone rapper. She spent 4 years in Japan right out of high school, and her time there has been a large influence on her music career. We talk about her experiences abroad working various jobs, crazy stories, as well as how she learned Japanese. If you like the podcast please consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel or following us on Spotify/Apple Podcasts! Hope you guys enjoy the podcast. itsPiNKII's Links: ► Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NataliaNatchannel/featured  ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/itspinkii/  ► Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itspinkii  ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itspinkii/   Our Links:  ► Join our Discord and talk to us anytime: https://discord.gg/Cp2Fdhh  ► Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Korepoddo  ► Buy us a cup of Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/korekara  ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/korepoddo  ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korepoddo/  ► Visit our Website: https://korepoddo.com/  ► Other Platforms: https://anchor.fm/korepoddo

This week on the KoreKara Podcast we talk to Radrey, who is a YouTuber and host of the Why Come Japan Podcast, where he talks to creatives about their work related to Japan. He’s been in Japan for nearly 12 years now, and we get to catch up with his entire journey with Japan so far. If you like the podcast please consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel! Hope you guys enjoy the podcast.

In this weeks episode we talk to MobileMally, a very dedicated Japanese learner and YouTuber we met through the legendary KoreKara Discord. We had a great time speaking to him about his journey with the Japanese language including his struggles with motivation, how he immerses, and some tips he's learned along the way. We also talk to him about his experiences visiting Japan and his passion of making AMVs which actually helped him develop skills to land a job. Hope you all enjoy! Mally's Links:  ► Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MobileMally ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/mobilemally  ► AMV: https://www.youtube.com/user/Malster3 Our Links:  ► Join our Discord and talk to us anytime: https://discord.gg/Cp2Fdhh  ► Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Korepoddo  ► Buy us a cup of Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/korekara  ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/korepoddo  ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korepoddo/  ► Visit our Website: https://korepoddo.com/  ► Other Platforms: https://anchor.fm/korepoddo

On this week's episode we talk to BenAJATT again, who shares a more about his current Japanese progress, some more stories of his time in Japan, and why he's not pursuing Japanese anymore. Make sure to check out part 1 if you haven't already! 

In this episode we chat with Bobby Judo who you may know from his popular YouTube channel or his amazing podcast Japan by River Cruise. Maybe you've had some laughs through his standup comedy. You could have even seen him on Japanese TV. Bobby's been everywhere really. Except for the KoreKara Podcast until now. Expect laughs and a journey through Bobby's history with Japan, working on Japanese TV, getting into stand up comedy, and a whole lot else. Hope you guys enjoy the show! Bobby's Links: ► Japan by River Cruise: https://japanbyrivercruise.com/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/BobbyJudo ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/bobbyjudo Our Links: ► Join our Discord and talk to us anytime: https://discord.gg/Cp2Fdhh ► Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Korepoddo ► Buy us a cup of Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/korekara ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/korepoddo ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korepoddo/ ► Visit our Website: https://korepoddo.com/ ► Other Platforms: https://anchor.fm/korepoddo

In this episode we talk to Ananya, who has been studying Japanese for over 7 years and is a student at UC Berkeley, studying Business. Her Japanese is really phenomenal and in this episode we get into her approaches to learning Japanese, her funny experience making Japanese friends in real life and online, as well as her first and only time going to Japan. Hope you guys enjoy the podcast! 

On this week's episode of the KoreKara Podcast we speak to Ken Cannon who you may know from his YouTube Channel under the same name or his online Japanese course called Japanese Through Anime. We go and hear the full story behind some of the controversy in Ken's past, listen to his full journey with the Japanese language, as well as learn more about his path in the business world with his online course. Hope you guys enjoy the podcast!  Ken's Links:  ► Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KenKyanon  ► Book: https://www.kencannonbook.com/book1 Our Links:  ► Join our Discord and talk to us anytime: https://discord.gg/Cp2Fdhh  ► Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Korepoddo  ► Buy us a cup of Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/korekara  ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/korepoddo  ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korepoddo/  ► Visit our Website: https://korepoddo.com/  ► Other Platforms: https://anchor.fm/korepoddo

This week on the KoreKara Podcast, we talk to Marie Iida, who is a professional Japanese/English Interpreter. You might have seen her on her appearances with Marie Kondo on the Late Night Show, the Ellen Show, or even Marie Kondo's Netflix Special. On the podcast we hear about her path into becoming a professional translator, her advice to those who are studying Japanese or translation, and what it takes to become a great translator. Hope you guys enjoy the podcast!

This week on the KoreKara Podcast we talk to Harry, who has achieved N1 level of proficiency in Japanese in only around 9 months. He's also an up and coming MMA fighter aspiring to fight in the Rizen Fighting Federation in Japan and has a YouTube Channel called オージマン where he creates hilarious skits and even goes undercover on HelloTalk. We talk to him about his method of learning Japanese, some of his crazy stories from his trip to Japan, and future plans. Hope you enjoy! Harry's Links:  ► Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn2JVPlgYxw0zIhiKl_tSDQ ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/languagegainz ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harryhruzjudo/  Our Links:  ► Join our Discord and talk to us anytime: https://discord.gg/Cp2Fdhh ► Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Korepoddo ► Buy us a cup of Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/korekara ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/korepoddo ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korepoddo/ ► Visit our Website: https://korepoddo.com/ ► Other Platforms: https://anchor.fm/korepoddo