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！
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Aug 19, 2024 • 52min

Should Japanese People Learn English? - LF #131 (Japanese Listening)

Exploring the significance of English learning in Japan unveils perceptions of foreign influences and cultural attitudes. The hosts critique Japan's education system and stress the need for reform for greater global readiness. Personal goals, including a balanced approach to leisure amidst exam pressures, get a shout-out. The challenges of night shifts in healthcare and the complexities of Japanese real estate for foreigners add depth. Finally, the discussion touches on the relationship between wealth, citizenship, and the myths surrounding financial freedom.

Aug 12, 2024 • 1h

Mega Earthquakes: How Japan Could Lose 70% of its Annual Budget - LF #130 (Japanese Listening)

Mega Earthquakes, Back in America, Summer Attire, and more! 巨大地震、アメリカ帰り、夏服など！ Support on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-8_djC5_aV4Mi3o3fuLPLA/featured Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com 巨大地震注意の発表に訪日外国人ら戸惑い「情報が少なく、何に注意したらいいかわからない」 https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/72579366ac5551438528fbdd8142f55997cc6d6c 南海トラフ地震臨時情報に関する情報まとめ https://news.yahoo.co.jp/cached-pages/20240808a?cpt_n=20240808a&cpt_m=pctoplink&cpt_s=ytop 日本における地震対策への取り組みとは？ https://www.daiken.jp/columnbaw/earthquakecountermeasures/

Aug 5, 2024 • 59min

The Strange Ways Japanese People Beat the Heat - LF #129 (Japanese Listening)

Weird Japanese Summer Countermeasures, Okinawa Thoughts, Shimi Festival, and more! 日本の夏対策道具、沖縄の感想、清明祭（シーミー）など！【コラム】流行のハンディファン、10代後半の3人に2人が利用！ https://gri.furyu.jp/0000000148 Support on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-8_djC5_aV4Mi3o3fuLPLA/featured Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com

Jul 29, 2024 • 47min

How Okinawa Differs from Mainland Japan - LF #128 (Japanese Listening)

Okinawa, Summer Festival, Water Drinking Problem, and more! 沖縄、初めての夏休み、水が飲めない問題など！水が飲めない子どもが増えている衝撃「味がしないから苦手」クラスに2、3人もいる： https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/25482653b15e0b8773a2c8b7deea598dee177273 Support on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-8_djC5_aV4Mi3o3fuLPLA/featured Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com

Jul 22, 2024 • 53min

Can Japanese People Understand Traditional Theater? - LF #127 (Japanese Listening)

Kabuki, Gown Vs. Kimono, Single Mothers, and more! 歌舞伎、ガウン対着物、シングルマザーなど！ Support on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-8_djC5_aV4Mi3o3fuLPLA/featured Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com

Jul 15, 2024 • 1h 2min

Why Most Japanese Single Mothers Want to Shorten Summer Vacation - LF #126 (Japanese Listening)

Summer Vacation Ban, Airsoft, Chuck Norris, Job Interviews, and more! 夏休み廃止、サバゲ、チャック・ノリス、面接など！ 6割が夏休み「短縮・廃止」を希望夏休みを前に保護者の悩みと現実困窮子育て世帯の調査で： https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/958afbbf1ffe409003224d365e52291e9e891f29 日本の「夏休みの宿題」は世界では非常識!? 欧米、北欧、東南アジア諸国の多くが夏休みに宿題がないという事実。(2021.8.7更新)： https://manapri.net/nohomework_sv/ Support on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-8_djC5_aV4Mi3o3fuLPLA/featured Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com

Jul 8, 2024 • 57min

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