Lazy Fluency - Japanese Podcast | 英会話
Joey & Ayami
Two passionate yet lazy learners of English and Japanese have casual conversations about culture, language, life, and more. If you find listening to fellow learners rant about miscellaneous topics entertaining, then you're in the right place. Find us wherever you listen to podcasts, and check out the video version of the podcast on YouTube.
やる気はあるけど、ちょっとLazyなアメリカ人と日本人がFluencyを目指す旅
日本語と英語を入れ替えながら繰り広げる雑談トークショー！
Podcastプラットフォームならどこでも視聴できます👂
YouTubeの動画版もお楽しみください
support on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency
やる気はあるけど、ちょっとLazyなアメリカ人と日本人がFluencyを目指す旅
日本語と英語を入れ替えながら繰り広げる雑談トークショー！
Podcastプラットフォームならどこでも視聴できます👂
YouTubeの動画版もお楽しみください
support on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency
Episodes
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Jul 24, 2023 • 55min
Studio Ghibli's Hayao Miyazaki's Final Film is Out (and why you haven't heard about it) - LF #75
Hayao Miyazaki's Final Film, Pikmin 4 and Offline Co-op, Mascots, Bleach, and more! 宮崎駿の最後の作品 、ピクミン4とオフラインマルチ、ブリーチ千年血戦篇など!' Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-8_djC5_aV4Mi3o3fuLPLA/featured Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com
Jul 17, 2023 • 55min
The Mascots of Japan (and why they exist) - LF #74
Japanese Mascots, Summer Anime, Dunning-Kruger, Our Last Meal, and more! 都道府県のゆるキャラ、 夏のアニメ、ダニング＝クルーガー効果、最後の食事など!' Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-8_djC5_aV4Mi3o3fuLPLA/featured Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com
Jul 10, 2023 • 55min
Is Japanese Food Healthy? - LF #73
Japanese Diet, Youtube, Pediatrics, Learning Slumps and more! 日本の食生活、ユーチューブ、小児科、勉強スランプなど!' Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-8_djC5_aV4Mi3o3fuLPLA/featured Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com
Jul 3, 2023 • 54min
How to Overcome Language Learning Slumps - LF #72
This discussion dives into overcoming language learning slumps, tackling the intricate dynamics of language exposure and emotional challenges. Personal stories highlight the ups and downs of navigating Japanese, bridging formal and informal speech. The conversation takes a turn to engage with popular culture, including novels and anime, while reflecting on reader struggles. Finally, it addresses Japan's cultural expressions and grievances, sparking conversation about societal issues and even exploring the mystery of white holes in a lighthearted speculative tone.
Jun 26, 2023 • 56min
How Japan Views American Culture Wars - LF #71
Culture Wars, Team Rocket Motto, Sugar Controversy, Immigration, and more! カルチャーウォーズ、ロケット団の決め台詞、砂糖の論争、移民など!' Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com
Jun 19, 2023 • 1h
Should You Learn Japanese if You Move to Japan? - LF #70
Cultural Assimilation, The Little Mermaid, Icks, And more! 文化的同化、リトル・マーメイド、イックなど!' Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-8_djC5_aV4Mi3o3fuLPLA/featured Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com
Jun 12, 2023 • 54min
Why is the "ick" Trending in Japan? (Frog Transformation Phenomenon) - LF #69
The "ick", Think Clearly, Boredom, Bad advice, and more! 蛙化現象、「Think Clearly」、倦怠感、頼らないアドバイスなど!' Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-8_djC5_aV4Mi3o3fuLPLA/featured Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com
Jun 5, 2023 • 47min
The Hidden Dangers of Multitasking - LF #68
Hustle Culture, Loud Cars, Dud Wallets, and more! ハッスルカルチャー、うるさい車、偽財布など!' Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-8_djC5_aV4Mi3o3fuLPLA/featured Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com
May 29, 2023 • 58min
How to Blend in in Japan (and the US)？ - LF #67
Blending in, Orthopedics, language goals, and more! 社会に溶け込むには、整形外科、言語目標など!' Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-8_djC5_aV4Mi3o3fuLPLA/featured Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com
May 22, 2023 • 56min
Are Non-Native Speakers Better Teachers? - LF #66
Native vs Non-Native Teachers, Self Help Book, Childhood Ramblings, Keyboard Question, and more! ネイティブvsノンネイティブ教授、自己啓発本、子供時代雑談、キーボード質問など!' Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com
