Kanami Sensei の Nihongo: Beginners

Kanami Sensei
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Free Japanese listening practice for absolute beginners, hosted by Kanami, a certified Japanese teacher with over 7 years of experience. Each episode features a short conversation or story in natural, simple Japanese — covering everyday situations you'd actually encounter in Japan. No textbook stiffness. Just real Japanese at the right level for you. Free episode transcripts at japademy.com/japanese-listening-practice.

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    Japanese Listening for Beginners: Shopping at a Japanese Supermarket | Ep. 4

    Practice your beginner Japanese listening skills with a real-life everyday topic -- shopping at a Japanese supermarket! In this super slow and simple listening episode, I talk about what you'll find inside, the famous evening discount hours, seasonal and limited-time snacks, bagging your own groceries, and why Japanese supermarkets are so beautifully organised. You will pick up everyday vocabulary like スーパー (supermarket), おべんとう (bento, a boxed meal), わりびき (discount), and きせつ (season) -- all spoken at a super slow and simple pace with full English subtitles throughout. Perfect for absolute beginners and anyone studying Japanese from scratch! 📄 Free transcript for this episode → https://www.japademy.com/japanese-listening-practice --- LEVEL🌱 Beginner Japanese — super slow and clear, full English subtitles throughout CHAPTERS00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:30 - What is a Japanese Supermarket?00:01:28 - What is Inside?00:03:25 - Evening Discounts00:04:54 - Seasonal and Limited-Time Products00:06:06 - Bagging Your Own Groceries00:07:04 - Clean and Beautiful Displays00:07:54 - Listener Practice Moment00:08:39 - Closing --- KEEP LEARNING WITH A LIVE TEACHERI co-founded Japademy to give Japanese learners access to the kind of teaching that actually gets results — small classes, certified native teachers, and a structured path from beginner to JLPT ready. 👉 10-Week Online Courses: https://www.japademy.com/online-courses👉 JLPT Prep Courses: https://www.japademy.com/jlpt-online-courses👉 Private Lessons: https://www.japademy.com/private-lessons Rated 4.67/5 by 700+ students worldwide.

  2. Jul 3

    Japanese Listening for Beginners: Watching the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Home | Ep. 3

    Practice your beginner Japanese listening skills with a fun, real-life topic: the 2026 FIFA World Cup! In this slow and simple Japanese listening episode, I chat about watching the games at home with my husband, which teams we're cheering for, and our predictions for the winner. You'll pick up everyday vocabulary like おうえんする (to cheer for), しあい (match), and せんしゅ (player) — all spoken at super slow speed with full English subtitles throughout. Perfect for absolute beginners and anyone studying Japanese from scratch! 📄 Free transcript for this episode → https://www.japademy.com/japanese-listening-beginners/the-2026-fifa-world-cup --- LEVEL🌱 Beginner Japanese -- super slow and clear, full English subtitles throughout CHAPTERS00:00:01 - Introduction00:00:32 - The World Cup is special for me00:01:42 - My husband and soccer00:03:11 - 2018 and Kylian Mbappe00:04:30 - Teams I am supporting00:05:58 - Our predictions for the winner00:06:58 - The opening and closing ceremonies00:07:26 - Listener Practice Moment00:08:32 - Closing --- KEEP LEARNING WITH A LIVE TEACHERI co-founded Japademy to give Japanese learners access to the kind of teaching that actually gets results -- small classes, certified native teachers, and a structured path from beginner to JLPT ready. 👉 10-Week Online Courses: https://www.japademy.com/online-courses👉 JLPT Prep Courses: https://www.japademy.com/jlpt-online-courses👉 Private Lessons: https://www.japademy.com/private-lessons Rated 4.67/5 by 700+ students worldwide.

  3. Jun 11

    Japanese Listening for Beginners: Vending Machines in Japan | Ep. 2

    In Japan, vending machines are everywhere -- and they sell a lot more than just drinks! In this super slow and simple listening episode, I talk about Japanese vending machines in natural Japanese with full English subtitles. Perfect for true beginners! 📄 Free transcript for this episode → https://www.japademy.com/japanese-listening-beginners/vending-machines-in-japan --- LEVEL🌱 Beginner Japanese — super slow and clear, full English subtitles throughout CHAPTERS00:00:02 - Introduction00:00:12 - What is a vending machine?00:00:58 - They are everywhere in Japan00:01:51 - What can you buy?00:02:43 - Hot drinks and cold drinks00:03:43 - Safe and easy to use00:04:34 - Listener Practice Moment00:05:20 - Closing --- KEEP LEARNING WITH A LIVE TEACHERI co-founded Japademy to give Japanese learners access to the kind of teaching that actually gets results — small classes, certified native teachers, and a structured path from beginner to JLPT-ready. 👉 10-Week Online Courses: https://www.japademy.com/online-courses👉 JLPT Prep Courses: https://www.japademy.com/jlpt-online-courses👉 Private Lessons: https://www.japademy.com/private-lessons Rated 4.67/5 by 700+ students worldwide.

  4. May 30

    Japanese Listening for Beginners: My Morning Routine | Ep. 1

    What does a Japanese teacher's morning look like? In this super slow and simple listening episode, I walk you through my daily morning routine — from my 7:30am alarm all the way to cooking lunch. Perfect for true beginners! 📄 Free transcript for this episode → https://www.japademy.com/japanese-listening-beginners/my-morning-routine --- LEVEL🌱 Beginner Japanese — super slow and clear, full English subtitles throughout CHAPTERS00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:18 - Waking up00:00:52 - Morning drinks00:01:35 - Getting ready00:01:52 - My work morning00:02:48 - Lunch time00:03:08 - Weekends are different!00:03:59 - Listener Practice Moment00:04:52 - Learning with certified teachers00:05:41 - Closing --- KEEP LEARNING WITH A LIVE TEACHERI co-founded Japademy to give Japanese learners access to the kind of teaching that actually gets results — small classes, certified native teachers, and a structured path from beginner to JLPT-ready. 👉 10-Week Online Courses: https://www.japademy.com/online-courses👉 JLPT Prep Courses: https://www.japademy.com/jlpt-online-courses👉 Private Lessons: https://www.japademy.com/private-lessons Rated 4.67/5 by 700+ students worldwide.

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Free Japanese listening practice for absolute beginners, hosted by Kanami, a certified Japanese teacher with over 7 years of experience. Each episode features a short conversation or story in natural, simple Japanese — covering everyday situations you'd actually encounter in Japan. No textbook stiffness. Just real Japanese at the right level for you. Free episode transcripts at japademy.com/japanese-listening-practice.

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