Learn Japanese Pod

Podcast 21: Japanese conversation starters

In this podcast Ami and Alex teach you some really useful phrases and vocabulary to start conversations in Japanese.
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00:52:11 | Sat 25 Aug 2018

Podcast 21: Just the dialogues

This podcast episode is about various phrases you can use to start up a conversation in Japanese. It is important to remember that each conversation is unique and how you start one depends on who you…

00:02:59 | Sat 25 Aug 2018

Podcast 20: How to talk about your hobbies in Japanese

A great way to practice your Japanese speaking skills and to get to know people in Japan is to talk about free time and hobbies. In a casual setting you may be asked what you do in your free time by …

01:06:31 | Sat 14 Jul 2018

Podcast 20: Just the dialogues

A great way to practice your Japanese speaking skills and to get to know people in Japan is to talk about free time and hobbies. In a casual setting you may be asked what you do in your free time by …

00:03:05 | Sat 14 Jul 2018

Fun Friday 10: Japan Travel Tips

In this podcast Matthew and I talked about our favorite Japan travel tips, hacks and experiences. We discussed various topics including interesting places to visit, taking ferries in Japan, how to sa…

01:10:07 | Fri 22 Jun 2018

Podcast 19: How to eat Takoyaki

In this podcast Ami and Alex teach you absolutely everything you need to know about the delicious Japanese street snack Takoyaki!

01:06:41 | Sun 20 May 2018

Podcast 19: Just the dialogues

How to eat Takoyaki

Delicious Takoyaki with toppings

Food is one of our most popular subjects to talk about so in this podcast Ami sensei and I (Alex) introduce you to one of Kansai’s most love…

00:02:14 | Sun 20 May 2018

Podcast 18: How to say ‘must’ in Japanese

In this podcast, Ami and Alex teach you various ways to say ‘must’ in Japanese.
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00:38:12 | Sat 21 Apr 2018

Podcast 18: Just the dialogues

In this lesson you are going to learn how to say “must” in Japanese. Here’s the problem. There are a confusing number of ways to say it. Just look at this list of phrases which all mean the same thin…

00:01:56 | Sat 21 Apr 2018

Fun Friday 09: Why do Japanese People Wear Masks?

In the latest Fun Friday podcast Tomo Akiyama is back by popular demand. We mostly talked about various aspects of Japanese culture including the question “Why do Japanese people wear masks?”. This d…

01:07:51 | Sat 07 Apr 2018

Fun Friday 08: Japanese TV Shows

In this episode, Ami and I talk about our favorite Japanese TV shows. Watching Japanese TV shows regardless of you Japanese level is great way to improve your understanding of Japanese culture. It al…

00:45:37 | Fri 09 Mar 2018

Podcast 17: How to express your opinion in Japanese

In this lesson Ami and I teach you how to ask and give your opinions on various topics using the verb 思う Omou – To think. This is usually used to say “I think that…”.
思う is a very useful phrase you u…

00:36:16 | Wed 28 Feb 2018

Podcast 17: Just the dialogues

In this lesson Ami and I teach you how to ask and give your opinions on various topics using the verb 思う Omou – To think. This is usually used to say “I think that…”.
思う is a very useful phrase you u…

00:02:16 | Wed 28 Feb 2018

Fun Friday 07: Interview with Niko of Nihongo Shark #2

I hung out with Niko, the creator of Nihongo Shark for my latest Fun Friday podcast. We talked about how he started Nihongo Shark which is a website crammed full of resources for students of Japanese…

00:45:58 | Fri 09 Feb 2018

Podcast 16: What to do when you lose your wallet in Japan

In this podcast Ami and I talk about what to do if you lose your wallet or other personal items when in Japan. The good news is that Japanese people are generally very law abiding and honest. Therefo…

00:34:26 | Wed 31 Jan 2018

Podcast 16: Just the dialogues

In this podcast Ami and I talk about what to do if you lose your wallet or other personal items when in Japan. The good news is that Japanese people are generally very law abiding and honest. Therefo…

00:03:01 | Wed 31 Jan 2018

Fun Friday 06: Interview with Tomo Akiyama

In this Fun Friday edition of the Learn Japanese Pod podcast, I interviewed Tomo Akiyama who is a fascinating expert linguist and well known Twitter user from Japan. We discussed a wide range of topi…

00:49:26 | Fri 15 Dec 2017

Podcast 15: Talking about your favorite movies in Japanese

In this podcast, Ami and I (Alex) teach you how to talk about your favorite movies in Japanese. Listen to the podcasts and read the dialogs below to get an idea of what these phrases and dialogs mean…

00:43:55 | Fri 01 Dec 2017

Podcast 15: Just the dialogues