Yukari in Germany and Her Favorite German

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This podcast is a German language learning programme where Yukari from Japan and Patrick from Germany talk about life in Germany and the cultural differences between Germany and Japan, with Yukari speaking in English and Patrick speaking in German.

  1. 11/18/2025

    2 years ago today I came to Germany!🇩🇪🇯🇵 [015 ]

    Our discussion points: 1. How do we feel today? 2. How was the first year? 3. How was the second year? 4. Compare 2 years ago and today 5. How is the 3rd year going to be? [ Word of the Day ] die Gruppendynamik (group dynamics) = how people behave and interact within a group e.g.Die Gruppendynamik beeinflusst, wie effektiv Menschen zusammenarbeiten.(Group dynamics influence how effectively people work together.)

    40 min

  2. 10/20/2025

    How I Changed After Moving to Germany🇩🇪🇯🇵 [014 ]

    FoodLiving abroad made me appreciate Japanese food even more. LanguageI catch myself saying things like „nicht schlecht“ (“not bad”) and complaining more often — just like many Germans do. FashionIn Japan, I used to wear colorful clothes, but now my style is simpler and more practical. [ Word of the Day ] trist (adj.) — gloomy, dull, or depressing e.g.Das Wetter ist heute trist.The weather is gloomy today.

    37 min

  3. 10/13/2025

    Moved to Düsseldorf!🇩🇪 Our New Life in Germany as an International Couple🇩🇪🇯🇵 [013]

    From a Mid-Sized Town to Düsseldorf ・Why we decided to move ・How the moving process went Comparing Our New City and the Old One ・Pros and cons of living in a smaller town ・Pros and cons of living in a big city Looking Ahead: Our Future Life in Germany ・How we want to live from now on [ Word of the Day ] die Lebenshaltungskosten (living costs / cost of living)= the total amount of money needed to cover basic expenses such as housing, food, transportation, and other everyday needs e.g.Die Lebenshaltungskosten in Großstädten sind oft deutlich höher als auf dem Land.(The cost of living in big cities is often significantly higher than in the countryside.)

    40 min

  4. 06/01/2025

    012: German🇩🇪 vs. Japanese🇯🇵 – Learning Each Other's Language

    Our discussion points: 1: Our Progress with Learning German/Japanese 2: Which Language is Harder: German or Japanese? 3: Pronunciation and Accent Challenges 5: How to Stay Motivated 6: Future Goals [ Word of the Day ] das Piktogramm (pictogram) = a symbol that conveys meaning through a simple image e.g. Piktogramme werden verwendet, um ohne Worte zu kommunizieren. (Pictograms are used to communicate without words.)

    38 min

  5. 05/11/2025

    Just Married in Germany💍🇩🇪: Reflections, Next Steps, and Our Future Together

    Our discussion points: 1: Wedding Day Reflections 2: Post-Wedding Administrative Tasks 3: Life as a Married International Couple in Germany 4: Future Plans: Living Between Japan and Germany [ Word of the Day ] die gesetzliche Krankenversicherung public health insurance e.g. Ich habe eine gesetzliche Krankenversicherung.(I have public health insurance.)

    33 min

  6. 04/30/2025

    Germany🇩🇪 vs. Japan🇯🇵: Where’s Better to Live? An International Couple’s Honest Take

    Our discussion points: 1: Food 2: Work Culture & Life Balance 3: People & Social Norms 4: Weather & Nature 5: Politics, Healthcare [ Word of the Day ] introvertiert (introverted) adjective describes a person who is inward-turning, reserved, or focused on internal thoughts and feelings rather than external stimulation. e.g. Maria ist eher introvertiert und zieht es vor, ihre Freizeit mit einem guten Buch zu verbringen. (Maria is rather introverted and prefers to spend her free time with a good book.)

    44 min

  7. 04/14/2025

    We're Getting Married This Month! | Marriage as an International Couple🇩🇪🇯🇵💍

    [ Word of the Day ] der Trauzeuge / die Trauzeugin (witness to a marriage) 📝 Episode Outline Marriage Procedures in Germany  - documents we needed in Japan  - procedure we needed to do in Germany Differences between marriage procedures in Japan and Germany  - comparisons with Japanese procedures Preparation for our marriage ceremony  - dress, flowers, music and so on…

    33 min

  8. 04/07/2025

    German and Japanese Couple in London: A 5-Day Cultural Adventure

    [ Word of the Day ] die Rivalität (rivalry) competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field e.g. Es gibt eine Rivalität zwischen Deutschland und Frankreich (There is a rivalry between Germany and France) Purpose of the Trip ・What we did in London ・Food / Restaurant New Discoveries in London ・London drinking culture ・People in London ・I love big cities ・English jokes Comparing Cultures: London vs. Germany & Japan ・American person we met ・German stare

    28 min
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This podcast is a German language learning programme where Yukari from Japan and Patrick from Germany talk about life in Germany and the cultural differences between Germany and Japan, with Yukari speaking in English and Patrick speaking in German.

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