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Fun Friday 15: Interview with Niko from NativShark

In this podcast I talk to Niko from NativShark, a comprehensive Japanese language training app. Check out the podcast here.

Podcast 35: Motivational Japanese Phrases

In this podcast, Ami Sensei and Alex teach you motivational phrases in Japanese to cheer up and encourage your friends. Check out the podcast here.

Podcast 34: Aizuchi

In this podcast lesson you’ll learn about 相槌 Aizuchi, which are words used to show interest during a conversation. Check out the podcast here.

Fun Friday 14: Interview with Katheryn Gronauer

In this podcast I interview Katheryn Gronauer of Thrive Tokyo. She is a cross cultural coach and trainer helping foreigners to improve their relationships and life in Japan. Check out the podcast here.

Podcast 33: Talking about your trip to Japan

In this podcast you’ll learn how to talk about a trip to Japan. Check out the podcast here.

Podcast 32: Making Dinner Plans with a Friend

Learn some useful phrases to make dinner plans with your friends in Japanese. Check out the podcast here.

Fun Friday 13: Coronavirus in Japan

In this podcast, Andy and Alex talk about life in Japan during the Coronavirus outbreak. Check out the podcast here. 

Podcast 31: Convenience Store Japanese

In this podcast Ami and Alex teach you some useful Japanese phrases to use in convenience stores in Japan. Check out the podcast here. 

Podcast 30: Talking about your plans for the new year

In this podcast Ami and Alex teach you how to talk about your plans for the coming year in Japanese. Check out the podcast here.

Podcast 29: Talking about your job in Japanese

In this podcast Ami and Alex teach you some useful phrases to talk about your job in fluent Japanese. Check out the podcast here.

Fun Friday: Interview with Miku Sensei

In this podcast I interview the talented, multi-lingual Miku Sensei about teaching languages and how to become more fluent in Japanese.  Click here for the full podcast

Podcast 28: How to talk about the weather in Japanese

In this podcast Ami Sensei and Alex teach you how to talk about the weather in natural Japanese  Click here for the full podcast
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Podcast 27: Talking about your preferences in Japanese

In this podcast Ami Sensei and Alex teach you how to talk about your preferences in Japanese  Click here for the full podcast
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Podcast 26: Japanese verbs for daily life

In this podcast Ami Sensei and Alex teach you about useful verbs that you can use to describe your daily routine.  Click here for the full podcast

Podcast 25: Japanese adverbs of frequency

Japanese adverbs of frequency are incredibly useful in daily conversation when you want to describe how often you do things. In this podcast, Ami and Alex will break down the grammar for you with fun casual Japanese conversation and explanations in English. Click here for the full podcast

Podcast 24: How to book a table at a Japanese restaurant

Being able to book a table t a Japanese restaurant is an essential skill for traveling and living in Japan. In this podcast Ami and Alex break down some useful phrases to help you reserve a seat at your favorite restaurant. Click here for the full podcast
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Podcast 23: How to speak Osaka Ben

In this episode, Ami and Alex teach you how to speak Osaka dialect, also known as Osaka Ben. Click here for the full podcast

Podcast 22: What does “Yappari” mean?

“Yappari” is a word that is often misunderstood and leaves students of Japanese scratching their head. Well, wonder no more, Ami sensei and Alex teach you three ways this word can be used in natural Japanese conversation.   Click here for the full podcast

Fun Friday 11: Ask us anything!

In this special Fun Friday Ask us anything podcast we answer your Japanese study questions with the help of the wonderful Ami sensei.   Click here for the full podcast.

Podcast 21: Japanese Conversation Starters

Ever wondered how to start a conversation naturally in Japanese? Well wonder know more as Ami and Alex teach you some useful phrases to strike up conversations with your friends.   Click here for the full podcast.
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Podcast 20: Talking about your hobbies in Japanese

Ami and Alex teach you how to hold a conversation in natural Japanese on the topic of your free time and hobbies. This is a great topic you can use to get to know people in Japan.  Click here for the full podcast.

Fun Friday 10: Japan Travel Tips 

In this podcast, my good friend Matthew and I talk about our experiences traveling around Japan. We also give you our top tips and tricks for making your trip to Japan go more smoothly.  Click here for the full podcast.

Podcast 19: How to eat Takoyaki

In this podcast, Ami and I talk about absolutely everything you need to know about Takoyaki. We talk about how to make and eat Takoyaki, it’s history and some of the best places in Osaka to try it for yourself.  Click here for the full podcast.
 

Podcast 18: How to say “must” in Japanese

There are a confusing number of ways to say you “must do something” in Japanese. But fear not, in this podcast Ami and Alex will teach you the most natural and commonly used phrase to express you have to so something.  Click here for the full podcast.
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Fun Friday 09: Why do Japanese people wear masks

In this podcast, Tomo and Alex discuss the eternal philosophical question “Why do Japanese people wear masks?”. To find out the definitive answer to that and other Japanese cultural related questions listen to the podcast . Click here for the full podcast.

Fun Friday 08: Japanese TV Shows

From the sublime to the cor-blimey, Japanese TV shows can be intense viewing. In this episode, Ami and I talk about our favourite Japanese TV shows. Click here for the full podcast.
 

Podcast 17: How to express your opinion in Japanese

In this podcast, Ami sensei and I talk about how to express your opinion using the verb 思う omou – which means to think. Get the full podcast here.

Fun Friday 07: Interview with Niko of Nihongo Shark II

Niko from Nihongo Shark is back and in this episode we talked about getting overwhelmed with your Japanese studies and the horrors or the English education system in Japan. Click here for the full podcast.
 

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

In this podcast, Ami and I talk about what to do when you lose your wallet in Japan. Listen to the dialogs to find out what phrases you can use to try and locate your lost items.  Click here for more details.

Fun Friday 06: Tomo Akiyama Interview

This week, I talk to Tomo Akiyama, Japanese teacher, expert linguist, well know Twitter user and Japan advocate. In this interview we talk about how to learn Japanese and common errors students make. Click here for more details.

Podcast 15: Talking about movies in Japanese

Want to learn how to talk about movies you saw in simple, natural Japanese? Then let Ami sensei and I teach you in this podcast. Click here for show notes and downloads.

Podcast 14: Talking on the phone in Japanese

In this podcast, Ami Sensei and Alex teach you how to hold a natural conversation in Japanese on the  phone. Check out the podcast to hear the dialogs and learn some useful phone phrases. Click here for podcast downloads and PDF show notes.
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Fun Friday 05: The Best and Worst of Life in Tokyo

In this podcast, Alex and Andy talk about their top 5 best and worst points of living in Tokyo. This should be of interest to you if you are planning to visit or live in Tokyo, or just curious about life here. Click here for podcast downloads.
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Podcast 13: Everything you need to know to speak Japanese fluently

Ami Sensei and I present you an epic podcast which teaches you absolutely everything you need to know about learning to speak fluent Japanese. Well, nearly everything, at least enough to get your started. Click here for more details.
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Fun Friday 04: Our Favourite Japanese Bands

In this podcast, Ami and I talk about our top 10 favourite Japanese bands. To find out more information on Japanese bands, albums and songs, and to download this podcast click here.
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Podcast 12: Describing personality in Japanese

In this podcast Ami sensei and I teach you some natural phrases for describing people’s personalities. We perform some dialogs to show you how native Japanese people do it. Click here for lesson notes and extra audio…
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Podcast 11: Japanese verbs 食べる Taberu – To Eat

In this podcast Ami sensei and I teach you how to use the plain form of the verb Taberu which means to eat. The plain form of the verb is used in casual conversation between friends. We’ll show you various ways to use the verb to sound natural when in speaking in Japanese. Click here for lesson notes and extra audio…

Podcast 10: The top 10 most common questions you will be asked when visiting Japan

In this episode, Ami sensei and I talk about the most common questions you will likely be asked when you visit Japan. We also discuss the cultural reasons behind those questions and how you can reply in flawless Japanese. Click here for downloads, lesson notes and more…

Fun Friday 03: Interview with Niko of Nihongoshark

In this episode I talked to my good friend Niko, the creator of Nihongoshark, a website that teaches you how to teach yourself Japanese. Click here for downloads and more information…

Podcast 09: How to order sushi at a Japanese restaurant

In this podcast, Yoshiko and Alex discuss the finer points of sushi dining in Japan. We go over useful phrases and vocabulary for ordering sushi as well as useful cultural points and tips to make the most out of your culinary experience. Go to the podcast here…

Fun Friday 02: Drinking etiquette in Japan

In this podcast, Yoshiko and Alex teach you some insider’s cultural knowledge for drinking and dining etiquette in Japan for Izakayas, Hanami and other party events. PDF Show notes and extra audio…

Podcast 08: Talking about your likes & dislikes in Japanese

In this podcast, Yoshiko and Alex teach you how to talk about your likes and dislikes in Japanese. PDF Show notes and extra audio…
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Fun Friday 01: 2016 Review in Japan

In this podcast, Yoshiko and Alex review 2016 and talk about major events in Japan over the last year. PDF Show notes and extra audio…
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Podcast 7: How to ask for help in Japanese

 

In this podcast, Alex and Asuka will teach you how to ask for help. We will teach you a really natural and colloquial phrase you can use with your friends and family. PDF show notes and extra audio…
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Podcast 6: Useful Classroom Japanese Phrases 

If you are planning to study Japanese in a classroom setting then this podcast is for you. Asuka and I will teach you some useful classroom Japanese so you can communicate with your Sensei better and learn Japanese more effectively. PDF Show notes and extra audio…
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Podcast 5: Top 10 tips for studying Japanese

If you are just starting your studies in Japanese or have been studying for a while and got stuck then this podcast is for you. Asuka and I will give you our top 10 tips for studying Japanese to help you progress more quickly. LISTEN
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Podcast 4: Talking about your hometown in Japanese

In this lesson Asuka and Alex will teach you how to ask and answer questions about people’s hometowns which is a great way to get to know people for the first time in Japan. PDF Show notes and extra audio…
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Podcast 3: How to apologize in Japanese

Perhaps one of the most important cultural skills you will learn in Japanese is the art of apologizing. Asuka and Alex will show you how! PDF Show notes and extra audio…
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Podcast 2: How to do a self introduction in Japanese 

If you are going to study Japanese for the first time at university, college or take private lessons, learning to introduce yourself to your classmates and teacher in Japanese is an essential skill. Alex and Asuka will teach you how. PDF Show notes and extra audio…
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Podcast 1: How to ask friends to hang out in Japanese

In this lesson Asuka and Alex will teach you how to ask your friends to hang out, go out for drinks, dinner and more. This is an easy lesson that even beginners can do. PDF Show notes and extra audio…

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I love your podcast guys!!  You all do an awesome job ~ I just started listening recently around episode 104, and I was wondering if there was a way for me to get the previous episodes so I can start from the beginning and enhance my learning.  I just feel a little left behind at the moment >.<

Do most of your podcast follow a similar format,  lots of  Japanese spoken about  a specific vocabulary word?

@jwkelley77 Most of our podcasts up until now have centered around a single vocabulary or grammar point. However, we are now working on a new series of free podcasts with a little wider format including dialogs, cultural points and travel tips. We’ll be coming out with that in March.

Hi Alex!
I’m a big fan of your podcasts, and would love to see more of them! Any updates on new shows?
-Justin (from San Francisco, CA, USA).

@justin1 Yes! We’ll be coming out with some new free podcasts in March. We’re busy recording a new Japanese travel course which will be out in the next month or so!

Hi, I’m wondering if there’s any way we can see a list of the topics covered on the podcasts? For example:
1. ??? 2. ??? 3. ??? . . . . . . 105. 情けない – various things such as pathetic, wretched or something generally in a bad state. 106.  しか…ない –  “just” or “only” 107.  せっかく – even though I took the trouble to do something 108. すればーするほど – the more you do the more something happens 109. なるべく – “preferably”, “if possible” or “as much as you can”. For an example in Korean, something like Talk To Me In Korean’s format:  http://www.talktomeinkorean.com/curriculum/

Hi, I’m wondering if there’s any way we can see a list of the topics covered on the podcasts? For example:
1. ??? 2. ??? 3. ??? . . . . . . 105. 情けない – various things such as pathetic, wretched or something generally in a bad state. 106.  しか…ない –  “just” or “only” 107.  せっかく – even though I took the trouble to do something 108. すればーするほど – the more you do the more something happens 109. なるべく – “preferably”, “if possible” or “as much as you can”. For an example in Korean, something like Talk To Me In Korean’s format:  http://www.talktomeinkorean.com/curriculum/

Dear Alex:I love this podcast so much, but I found that the latest podcast is 109 to 105.I was wondering how I can find the previous podcast
and then I found the answer is to become a premium member.sadly, I don’t know where can get more information about the premium memberso please tell me, thanks a lot

@learnjapanesepod  I’m also interested in listening to older podcasts. Can you send me information about premium as well?

@learnjapanesepod  @DanielLin1  Hello! I love your podcast, it’s really helping me to become a lot better at Japanese. Yet how could I access all the podcasts? I’d love to hear your early work. How much is it for a premium membership? And do I pay just once or do I have to pay monthly/yearly?

@CharlotteBuys  @DanielLin1 Hey there Charlotte, please send me an email to my personal email at alexbrooke[-at-]gmail.com and I’ll tell you about the new premium membership. It’s super easy and a lot cheaper than before.

@learnjapanesepod @glowhen
Yes, I’d like the info too. I enjoy listening, but I sure would like some text to go with the podcasts.

@HaroldHunny  @learnjapanesepod  @glowhen Hi there, if you join the premium membership you get over 200 pages of PDFs so you can read all the show notes, grammar and vocabulary at your leisure. Send me an email at alexbrooke-at-gmail-dot-com and I can give you more information

I’m interested in the premium membership. Can you e-mail me the details at scatteredpolaroids at gmail please?

Hi,Alex. I’m also interesting in being the premium membership for older podcasts. Could u mail to me about the details?  And one more question, are you still updating the latest podcasts? or have finished this series? 
Email: [email protected]

@peter001 Hi there. Thanks for your interest. I’ll email you the information for the premium right away. Also, it’s good you asked about the podcasts as we are planning a NEW series which should be coming out in a couple of months. So please check back here on this site regularly. I’ll email you when new podcasts are coming out.

Do we need to buy the premium membership to start the lessons from part 1? And do we start from the basics in lesson 1? Thank you. 
 
Can you email me the information? I can’t find the information on how to do this on this website. 
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@_RoIo_ Hi Rolo san,In answer to your question, yes, to get access to episodes 1-100 plus the show notes and other premium podcasts you can become a premium member. As for the level, the first few podcasts teach you the basics. However, after that, then tend to jump around a little in level. Most of them are around the intermediate level. The 10 free podcasts on the site here should give you an idea of what level most of the other ones are. I’ll email you more details on how to join up. Thanks for your interest.

@wendir Hi Wendi, I just emailed you. Just for your information here’s what you get with the Premium account: 1) Access to over 100 plus podcasts and the ability to download them and keep them for ever!
2) Premium only member podcasts
3) Over 200 pages of PDF shownotes with all the dialogs written out
4) Email access to me to ask me questions any time about Japanese so I can coach you with your Japanese5) A 30 minute walking tour and beer/sake with me in Tokyo if you can come out here. I love to meet the premium members in person and I also want to encourage them to come out here to Tokyo and try out their Japanese!Thanks for writing Wendi!

Hey, the podcasts are absolutely amazing. The stuff on other websites that I’ve found so far are either too easy or too hard but these podcasts are just right! Can I have an email about becoming a member please? :)

@learnjapanesepod  @_RoIo_ 
I would also like deets on how to get the first 100 episodes. I lived in Japan for 2 years and was fully immersed in the language and culture, but it has been 13 years. I like the level of the most recent podcasts. They are a bit on the easy side, but are still good. If the others are easier that might not be awesome.

Heyya! I’m self-studying Japanese; did classes for four years but took a break for two, now I need some new material to break myself out of the mid-level re-starter blues. Doing the whole immersion thing, slowly building up my Japanese iPod and starting to use Anki too, but I think this podcast could really help. Please email me at [email protected] for details of the premium membership! :) Thank you.

Hi, trying to gain some immersion in Japanese.  Been using several different podcasts, but I like the use of colloquial phrases in this one.  Email me at [email protected] for details on premium membership.  Thanks.

Hi i am interested in your premium membership. could you please email details my email is nikkibritt93gmail.com Thanks

Hey Alex. I think that the podcasts that you have uploaded onto itunes are fantastic! I would love to be able to hear your past episodes. My email is [email protected]. Please email me with any information regarding past episodes or premium memberships. Thanks!

I am new here. I was just wondering if there is an RSS feed android users can subscribe to for your podcasts?
Thank you

I’m so much interested in your podcasts cause it could help me to speak in a natural way. Could you send me the detail of your premium membership to this address : [email protected]. Thanks in advance

I’m interested in a Premium Member ship. Please email me the details at thanedp[at]gmail.com. Thanks you so much!

Hi

Your premium membership page appears to be bust.

i’m interested in getting hold of all the previous podcasts so i can start at step 1. Is there a way of signing up to these any more?

Cheers :)

why hello! I see in the comments a lot of questions about this magical premium membership and I want in, does the premium membership include the first few podcasts? If so I’d like to learn more. :) please email me here flamingarrow3-at-gmail.com

Hi Lucy, just wanted to say thanks so much for becoming a premium member! Hope it is all working out for you!

I hear a lot of good things about this podcast, and I’d like to start with episode 1! How expensive is a membership? What’s the new course you started? O-genki desu ka?

Hey Brian,

I have sent an email to you explaining the details of the premium membership.

Hey Guys,

Where has the forum gone? Granted it has been a very long time since I have ‘logged in’, so not completely sure that my account is up to date.

Luke

The forum was ended a few years ago but if there is interested in doing a new forum them I can set one up again.

Hi,

I’ve had a listen at a couple of the podcasts available for free and found them to be really quite brilliant!

I was wondering if you’d be able to send me details on how to join as a premium member so I can gain access to all the previous ones!

thanks

Hey Hadrik!

Thank you for your very kind comments! I’ll email you with details right away!

Hi I really enjoyed the free samples and I’m interested in hearing the earlier episodes with a premium membership. Please let me know how I can upgrade

Hi
I really love your podcast and I’m interested in hearing the earlier ones. Please let me know how I can upgrade my account.

how do i get access to the first podcasts?
i think i must be premium in that case, how do i get premium?

regards!

Hi. I just started listening to your podcast and I’m just learning Japanese. I would like to listen to your early podcast. Can you email how I can upgrade my account and listen to your past pods. Thank you!

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