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Japanese listening practice for all levels ( N5 - N2 ) hosted by a private tutor based in N16, London. I provide easy stories for beginners and natural talks for advanced learners. Find the perfect episode for your level!

Episodes

  1. Jun 14

    When do you use そうです • ようです• みたい • らしい ? - そうです • ようです • みたい • らしい はいつ使う？| JLPT N4 - N3 level

    What’s the difference between そうです, ようです, みたい, and らしい? In this episode, I’ll talk about how Japanese people use these expressions in everyday conversation. You can find more detailed explanations for each example in the accompanying the note article. https://note.com/crisp_gerbil878/n/n4db786ab0bf2?sub_rt=share_sb

    6 min

  2. May 27

    Is Japanese a ‘fast’ Language!? | Japanese listening JLPT N3-

    Do you find Japanese fast or slow? Researchers say Japanese is actually one of the fastest languages in the world! In this episode, we explore why Japanese sounds the way it does, how syllables work, and what makes Japanese a surprisingly “busy” language. You can find the script and vocabulary list on note : https://note.com/crisp_gerbil878/n/nc2502b6a4798?sub_rt=share_pw

    5 min

  3. May 12

    Did you decide it yourself? Or Did someone else decide it? 「〜ことにしました」「〜ことになりました」| JLPT N4 level

    What is the difference between 「〜ことにしました」and 「〜ことになりました」? Both expressions can be translated as ‘ decided’ but they sound quite different in Japanese. In this episode, we look at how Japanese speakers use these two grammar patterns in real life. 📝 Read the full transcript, vocabulary list and English translation on note : https://note.com/crisp_gerbil878/n/n2936ea0955fc?sub_rt=share_pw

    5 min
  4. “Which ‘Finish’ Do You Mean?” 終わります・終えます・終わらせます（N4–N3）

    Apr 27

    “Which ‘Finish’ Do You Mean?” 終わります・終えます・終わらせます（N4–N3）

    **Japanese learners (N4–N3), this episode explains the difference between 「終わります」「終えます」「終わらせます」 in a simple and clear way. Learn when to use each verb naturally in daily conversation. Read the full notes (Japanese text, vocabulary list, and English translation) here: https://note.com/crisp_gerbil878/n/nb688ca8ddf59

    7 min

  5. Mar 14

    Are Japanese people comfortable with silence? | Japanese listening JLPT N2 level

    Today, I will talk about silence in Japanese conversations. Vocabularies https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1V3cLanEgFvWsFVh9IhbPR59LT9946QlgWvPlAKzIVz0/edit?usp=sharing Script https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CNrsqzAM2bq7bWALNwOutJjkWZo983sPj1aAxL9wDug/edit?usp=sharing

    4 min

  6. Mar 6

    Job hunting | Japanese listening JLPT N4-N3

    Today. I’m talking about words related to job hunting culture and some interesting words such as Naitei blue, Haizoku gacha and Oyakaku. You can check the vocabulary list and the script by clicking the links below. This podcast is designed for intermediate learners ( JLPT N4 +) who want to improve listening skills while learning about Japanese society. Vocabulary list https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1f1tlJ6DP22-FFOBsxnQe3EWJaE8dz3Qz-xbKXQQBkbg/edit?usp=sharing Script https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1f1tlJ6DP22-FFOBsxnQe3EWJaE8dz3Qz-xbKXQQBkbg/edit?usp=sharing

    6 min

  7. Feb 25

    Japanese people and fortune telling | N4 listening

    Today I will talk about Japanese people and fortune telling. You can find a vocabulary list and a script by clicking the links below. Vocabulary https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VxJio7d7rzQzJI-LymSiUxs0xtsom_Mjq4J0JwhOGHM/edit?usp=sharing Script https://docs.google.com/document/d/122xEEGS24VcxO_WqpdWynfFnc3MM4J_Tq-9-o1o3_FE/edit?usp=sharing

    6 min

  8. Feb 18

    Samurai exhibition | N4 listening

    Today I will talk about SAMURAI exhibition in London. You can find the vocabulary list and the script by clicking the links below. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AvZp7umY8fYUL6_32raWLC08uQdcp8JEnrwB1zmPtW0/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KlZKwKpGWa5-XGwNpKGB4kNRhBozopqH1c4jx0BuMEI/edit?usp=sharing

    6 min

  9. Feb 11

    Japanese election | N4 JLPT Listening

    In this episode, I talk about the election held in Japan on 8 February 2026. Because there are some new words, I speak a little more slowly than in the last episode. You can find a vocabulary list and a script by clicking the links below. Vocabulary list https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-8EaVVfaRV6bZFeL5dxyrEoRB9O6-noDa7LdPkGZeuc/edit?usp=sharing Script https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_n7dYVkr8_BwtbcnjJGDw7yRfyzWZ2tg78AIa55VKMA/edit?usp=sharing

    4 min

  10. Feb 2

    Japanese school | JLPT N4 Listening

    This is a test listening episode for JLPT N4 learners, talking about Japanese schools. The audio is spoken slowly for listening practice. A script is available here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bk8xgneAiAsZTxPfZF3T3oEWFvQaErgNmUnbEciwudw/edit?usp=sharing

    7 min
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Japanese listening practice for all levels ( N5 - N2 ) hosted by a private tutor based in N16, London. I provide easy stories for beginners and natural talks for advanced learners. Find the perfect episode for your level!

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