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LJP Newsletter November and December Updated: 2011-11-01 13:44:00 Description: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Learn Japanese Pod Lesson #109 Updated: 2011-10-06 06:18:26 Description: In this week's lesson, Asuka teaches us how to use the word なるべく narubeku. なるべく means "as much as possible" or "wherever practical". Check out the podcast to hear it being used in a natural conversation....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Learn Japanese Pod Lesson #108 Updated: 2011-09-07 05:54:00 Description: In this week's lesson we study すれば〜するほど sureba~suruhodo - The more you do something, the more something happens. This is JLPT level N2 grammar....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Learn Japanese Pod Magazine for September 2011 Updated: 2011-09-02 10:14:00 Description: This is the Learn Japanese Pod Magazine for September 2011. It is a free monthly digital magazine in PDF format on Japan and studying Japanese. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday with Asuka and Alex for 26th August 2011 Updated: 2011-08-26 05:01:35 Description: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Learn Japanese Pod Magazine August 2011 Updated: 2011-08-01 15:09:39 Description: Welcome to the August edition of the Learn Japanese Pod Magazine. This month features traveling in Kyoto, some Japanese lessons on Yojijukugo, Japanese food and events listsings for fireworks and music events. Dozo!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Learn Japanese Pod #107 Updated: 2011-07-13 04:00:00 Description: In this week's lesson, Asuka and Alex show you how to use the phrase Sekkaku which is featured in the N2 Japanese Language Proficiency Test...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Learn Japanese Pod Magazine July Updated: 2011-06-18 13:32:31 Description: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Learn Japanese Pod Show #106 Updated: 2011-06-17 05:01:04 Description: Alex and Asuka are back with show #106. In this lesson we study JLPT level 2 grammar SHIKA...NAI....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday - Quakebook Updated: 2011-04-15 04:00:00 Description: On this week’s Fun Friday, Sandra (@sandrajapandra) and I talked about Quakebook, a collection of essays, photos and art by those affected by the tsunami and earthquakes in Japan. Originally started by a tweet by a former British journalist @ou...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Learn Japanese Pod #105 Updated: 2011-04-13 04:00:00 Description: In this lesson we learn the phrase 情けない - Nasakenai - pathetic, uncool, wretched Listen to the podcast here: http://learnjapanesepod.com/learn-japanese-pod-105-nasakenai/ ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Japanese Slang 07 - Atama ni kuru Updated: 2011-04-11 04:00:00 Description: In this week's Slang from Japan we look at "Atama ni kuru". It is used to show that you are angry. Check out the video for more examples....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Japanese Slang 06 - Usan kusai Updated: 2011-03-28 04:00:00 Description: In this week's Slang From Japan we learn about the phrase "Usan kusai" which means suspicious, fishy or dodgy. For example: あの人の言うことは胡散臭いよね Ano hito no iu koto wa usan kusai yo ne What he says is suspicious (I wouldn't b...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday with Wes in Australia Updated: 2011-03-25 04:00:00 Description: This is the Fun Friday episode of Learn Japanese Pod recorded in Australia on March 16th....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Japanese Slang 05 - Dekichatta kekkon Updated: 2011-03-21 04:00:00 Description: This week's slang is 出来ちゃった結婚 - dekichatta kekkon A forced marriage due to an unplanned pregnancy 僕たち来ちゃった結婚しちゃいましたBokutachi dekichatta kekkon shichaimashita We had to get married (due to the baby)...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Japanese Slang 04 - Tennen Boke Updated: 2011-03-14 04:00:00 Description: This week's slang from Japan: 天然ボケ tennen boke - Naturally stupid / air head 彼女きれいだけど天然ボケだよね Kanojo kirei dakedo tennen boke da yo ne She's beautiful but she's an airhead isn't she?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Japanese Slang 03 - Samu! Updated: 2011-03-07 05:00:00 Description: This week's Japanese slang is: さむっ which refers to a terrible joke. あの冗談さむっ ano joudan samu That joke is terrible (so don't give up the day job) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Japanese Slang - Do Wasure Updated: 2011-02-27 02:58:00 Description: This week's slang lesson is: ど忘れ - dowasure - to completely forget 今日会議だった。ど忘れしてた Kyou, kaigi datta. Dowasure shiteta. There was a meeting today, I totally forgot....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Learn Japanese Pod iPhone and Android App Tutorial Updated: 2011-02-21 05:00:00 Description: This video is a mini tutorial to help you get the most out of the Learn Japanese Pod App. This is the most convenient and reliable way to access Learn Japanese Pod on your iPhone or iPod Touch. You’re always connected to the latest episode. Ins...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Japanese Slang 01 - Bakappuru Updated: 2011-02-19 18:07:00 Description: This is the first in a series of videos for teaching Japanese slang. The first is バカップル or Bakappuru which means a stupid couple. It is comprised of the kanji 馬鹿 meaning stupid and カップル which means couple....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Kanji Wordsearch iPhone app Competition results Updated: 2011-02-05 00:10:00 Description: A huge Thanks to everyone who entered the Kanji Wordsearch iPhone app Competition. The winners are: 1) David Watts2) Jessica Toney3) Dean Frampton 4) David Johnson5) William Copperwhite Congratulations to you! You'll be receiving an email soon with i...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD COMPETITION: Win the Kanji Wordsearch iPhone App Updated: 2011-01-31 15:38:00 Description: This is a final reminder for you to enter our competition to win a copy of the Kanji Wordsearch iPhone app. If you haven't already entered answer this question: What city is Beb from? Email your answers to info@learnjapanesepod.com and we...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Win an iPhone app Kanji Wordsearch Updated: 2011-01-22 08:57:42 Description: We are giving away 5 free copies of the Kanji Wordsearch iPhone app as featured in the video below. All you need to do is follow the instructions below. This competition is open from Friday 21st Jan 2011 to Friday 28th Jan 2011&n...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday at 67 Gyoza Updated: 2011-01-15 06:47:24 Description: This week's Learn Japanese Pod Fun Friday edition podcast was recorded at 67 Gyoza in Ebisu. I was joined by Asami and as we thought the food was really good we decided to record a podcast review about it. (You can check out our other restauran...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Learn Japanese Pod Show #104 Metta ni nai Updated: 2011-01-12 05:41:15 Description: In this podcast, Asuka teaches us how to use the phrase Metta ni nai which means hardly ever or not often. Check out the podcast to hear more info! ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday - Delicious Restaurants in Tokyo Updated: 2011-01-07 06:33:50 Description: In this episode, Karamoon and I talk about some of our favorite places to eat in Tokyo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD New Year's Eve Podcast Updated: 2010-12-31 09:26:00 Description: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Merry Christmas From Learn Japanese Pod Updated: 2010-12-24 01:27:00 Description: Merry Christmas from Learn Japanese Pod! ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Learn Japanese Pod #103 落ち着く Updated: 2010-11-25 15:37:41 Description: In this week's podcast Asuka teaches us how to use the phrase 落ち着く - ochitsuku. This has various meanings including to be calm or settled. Check out the podcast to hear how this is used in daily conversation in Japanese. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Learn Japanese Pod Show #102 - Baka ni suru na Updated: 2010-11-11 16:13:00 Description: In this week's lesson Asuka teaches us what baka ni suru means...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday: The Japanese Music Industry Updated: 2010-11-05 18:11:00 Description: It’s the Fun Friday edition of Learn Japanese Pod again and this week I was joined by Karamoon and Terri. Both are veterans of Japan and always have interesting tales to tell about their adventures here. The discussion this week...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Learn Japanese Pod lesson #101 - Gamushara Updated: 2010-11-03 07:31:53 Description: In this lesson we learn how to use the word Gamushara in Japanese with Asuka. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday: Matsuri in Sangenjaya Updated: 2010-10-15 04:00:00 Description: Today Asuka and myself checked out a local festival (Matsuri) in the trendy neighbourhood of Sangenjaya in west Tokyo. Check out http://learnjapanesepod.com for more details. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #100 Omedeto - Congratulations Updated: 2010-09-08 14:00:47 Description: Hooray! We've finally hit podcast #100 here on Learn Japanese Podcast. It's been a trip and thank you to all of you who have been listening all this time. In this week's podcast Asuka teaches us the word おめでとう - omedetou - which fitti...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Buy the Learn Japanese Pod show notes Updated: 2010-09-04 00:44:30 Description: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Learn Japanese Pod Summer Special News Update Updated: 2010-08-08 08:34:00 Description: Welcome to the Learn Japanese Pod summer special news update podcast with Alex and Karamoon. A big thank you to everyone who bought t-shirts. Please send us pictures of you in Learn Japanese Pod t-shirts and we will post it on the site. You can all v...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Newsletter Survey Updated: 2010-08-03 02:30:22 Description: Please take this newsletter survey so we can get your feedback and make improvements...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Newsletter survey Updated: 2010-08-03 01:57:21 Description: Please consider taking this survey so we can make the Learn Japanese Pod newsletter awesome!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Learn Japanese Pod Newsletter 02 Updated: 2010-07-28 14:33:28 Description: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD LJP Newsletter 01 Updated: 2010-07-18 03:11:45 Description: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #99 Butsu butsu iwanai - Don't complain Updated: 2010-07-17 16:00:00 Description: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday: Learning Hiragana and Katakana Updated: 2010-05-27 23:41:14 Description: In this Fun Friday, Rob from News from the other side tells us an interesting way to learn Hirgana and Katakana. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday for 21st May 2010 Updated: 2010-05-21 22:38:00 Description: In this podcast we talk about cycling in Japan...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #98 Zuruyasumi -Skipping work Updated: 2010-04-15 15:15:00 Description: In this lesson, Yuki and Daniel teach us the phrase "Zuruyasumi" which means skipping work. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #97 My Boom Updated: 2010-03-22 06:41:00 Description: <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Times New Roman"; panose-1:0 2 2 6 3 5 4 5 2 3; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:50331648 0 0 0 1 0;} @font-face {font-famil...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday for 19th March 2010 Updated: 2010-03-19 04:00:00 Description: Today's Fun Friday edition of Learn Japanese Pod was recorded at the A to Z cafe in Omotesando in Aoyama. I was joined by Jim and Sandra of Japandra fame. The walls of the A to Z cafe are adorned with drawings by the artist Yoshitomo Nara and they ev...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday for January 9th 2010: Climbing Mount Fuji Updated: 2010-01-09 05:00:00 Description: http://learnjapanesepod.comThis is a video interview with Adam and Hugo who climbed Mount Fuji. In this video they tell us about their experiences of climbing Fuji and also give some tips on what to do and what to avoid. This video was filmed at the ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday: Japanese Language Proficiency Test Updated: 2009-12-18 05:00:00 Description: Today Karamoon gives us some basic information on the Japanese Language Proficiency Test...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday: Yoyogi Park Updated: 2009-12-04 14:57:00 Description: Today's Fun Friday was recorded in Yoyogi park with Alex and Karamoon. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday: Absolutely Fabulous in Tokyo Updated: 2009-11-27 05:00:00 Description: Today's Fun Friday was recorded at Agave in Roppongi with the lovely Liz and Kelly, authors of the "Tokyo in Heels" blog which can be found at the Tokyo Weekender Website. The podcast was spiced up a little with a few frozen margaritas and ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #96 The Latest Craze From Japan Updated: 2009-10-14 16:29:00 Description: In this episode, Waka sensei teaches us the word "Hayari". It has various uses and meanings including "popular" or something that is in fashion. For more detailed show notes and explanations please visit the main site at http://le...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #95 Daijoubu? Updated: 2009-10-05 00:16:00 Description: Waka sensei and Alex are back after a long summer break to bring you the latest Learn Japanese Pod Lesson. This week's lesson is "Daijobu" which means OK or alright. Check out the main site for detailed show notes at http://learnjapanesepod...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday for 2nd October 2009 Updated: 2009-10-03 00:18:00 Description: Tonight's Fun Friday was held in The Pink Cow, a cool restaurant/bar/artists hub located in Shibuya. I was joined by Daniel, Yukki, Sandra and Jim who all injected some fun into the Fun Friday. Topics we covered included: The Japanese cultural night ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday for 24th September 2009 Updated: 2009-09-26 14:31:00 Description: This podcast was recorded at the Namaste India Festival held in Yoyogi on 25th and 25th September 2009. In this podcast you can hear the sounds of the festival and some interviews with people who came along to experience it. A big thanks to all those...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #94 Maji de - Seriously? Updated: 2009-07-22 08:38:00 Description: For more information on this episode, please visit the main site here: http://learnjapanesepod.com/94-maji-de/...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday for 3rd July 2009 Updated: 2009-07-04 15:44:00 Description: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #93 Mendokusai - What a hassle Updated: 2009-06-30 15:45:00 Description: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday for 26th June 2009 Updated: 2009-06-26 04:00:00 Description: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD fun friday for 19th June 2009 Updated: 2009-06-19 14:45:00 Description: For more info about this episode please visit this link:http://learnjapanesepod.com/fun-friday-for-19th-june-2009/...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #92 Japanese rainy season Updated: 2009-06-17 16:48:00 Description: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun friday for June 12th 2009 Updated: 2009-06-14 08:33:00 Description: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #91 Yori Updated: 2009-06-10 11:30:00 Description: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #90 Kureru Updated: 2009-06-04 03:54:00 Description: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Learn Japanese forum video tutorial Updated: 2009-05-31 09:40:00 Description: Some people have been having trouble posting videos in the Learn Japanese Pod Forums. So with the help of Coffeebot, Olly and a few 500ml cans of Kirin 一番搾り we made this little tutorial for you. Actually, it's pretty easy ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #89 To be in time Updated: 2009-05-28 12:24:00 Description: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday for 22nd May 2009: Tokyo Hacker Space Updated: 2009-05-22 17:24:00 Description: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #88: OKU Updated: 2009-05-21 12:47:00 Description: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday for 15th May 2009 Updated: 2009-05-15 04:00:00 Description: In this podcast I interviewed Stoneriver and Goldhorn who have completed a 1200km bike trip to Hokkaido. I met up with them after the finish line and asked them how they got on. Enjoy. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday for 8th May 2009 Updated: 2009-05-08 12:12:00 Description: I'm currently staying at the Earth Embassy, a cafe, organic farm and learning center for sustainable lifestyles in Yamanashi. I'm helping out with a project to make an all year green house from recycled materials inspired by Earthship technology. I'm...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #87: Desho Updated: 2009-05-07 16:12:00 Description: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #86: Whether or not Updated: 2009-04-29 10:39:00 Description: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #85: You should Updated: 2009-03-11 16:29:00 Description: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday: Making music in Japan Updated: 2009-03-07 05:13:00 Description: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #84: Panashi Updated: 2009-03-04 05:01:00 Description: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday: Learning Japanese for free Updated: 2009-02-13 12:23:00 Description: In this week's Fun Friday, Jasmin, Ben, Karamoon and myself talked about subjects including getting free (or very cheap) Japanese lessons at local community centers. It's a great way to get started in Japanese in Japan on a low or non existent budget...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Show #83: Stop it! Updated: 2009-01-28 05:00:00 Description: It's lesson #83 on Learn Japanese pod and Waka sensei teaches us the various uses of the verb やめる / Yameru / to stop or quit. Enjoy. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday: Obama rama! Updated: 2009-01-23 05:00:00 Description: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Show #82: Japanese verbs for wearing clothes Updated: 2009-01-22 18:26:00 Description: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday: Craft beer in Tokyo Updated: 2009-01-19 12:21:00 Description: Welcome to Fun Monday?! Yes I know I should have got this show up three days ago but trust me this show is a good one. I was invited by Stone River of the Learn Japanese Forums to a craft beer brewers new year party. I was lucky enough to bump into T...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Show #81: Bikkuri! Updated: 2008-12-18 16:59:00 Description: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday for 12th December 2008 Updated: 2008-12-13 04:44:00 Description: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Show #80: BUT! Updated: 2008-12-10 23:20:00 Description: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday for 5th December 2008 Updated: 2008-12-04 15:25:00 Description: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #79: It ain't necessarily so Updated: 2008-12-03 15:21:00 Description: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #78: It's not like that Updated: 2008-11-25 14:10:00 Description: Hosts: Yukki and AlexAudio Production: Daniel Edwards...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday: I like driving in my car Updated: 2008-11-21 18:01:00 Description: Naked old japanese men, Kaiten sushi, eating whale meat, moving to Japan from America, the JET program, electronics from Akihabara, bringing your laptop to Japan were just a few of the subjects Waka sensei, Sandra, Jim, Ben and myself talked about on...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #77: Naruhodo Updated: 2008-11-19 12:54:00 Description: Today's lesson is Naruhodo which means "I see" taught to us by the lovely Yukki sensei. Audio production: Daniel Edwards Hosts: Alex and Yukki sensei...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday: On and off-line study aids for Japanese Updated: 2008-11-07 16:41:00 Description: You can discuss this podcast and get links to the websites discussed here: http://learnjapanesepod.com/forum/index.php/topic,1070.msg11762.html#msg11762...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #76: It's been a long time baby Updated: 2008-10-22 13:45:00 Description: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday: Izakaya Taxi Updated: 2008-10-17 14:16:00 Description: To read more about Izakaya taxis, CLICKY HERE!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #75: I told you so! Updated: 2008-10-15 14:07:00 Description: -undefined-...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday: Akihabara Safari Updated: 2008-10-10 04:07:00 Description: As I am migrating this site to the main site more information can be found on this podcast below: Clicky...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday: Osaka castle with Beb and Waka Updated: 2008-09-19 15:43:00 Description: This video is a little late in coming but here it is at last. In August last month I went down to Osaka with Waka sensei to hang out with Beb. We made this movie in front of Osaka castle as we had done two years ago. Time certainly flies ! Check out...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #74: Basic Japanese phrases: Ittekimasu Updated: 2008-09-17 11:51:00 Description: A huge thank you to all of you who came out last Sunday to Yoyogi park and helped to record lesson #74. This wasn't our first outdoor recording but it did have the most people ever, you all know who you are. This week went back to basics with some ea...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Yoyogi get together Updated: 2008-08-30 13:07:00 Description: it's a little belated but here is the video of the Learn Japanese Pod get together in Yoyogi on 21st July 2008. Thanks again to everyone who showed up. Yoroshiku! ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #73: Giving presents Updated: 2008-08-27 04:01:00 Description: It's been quite a while but Beb was back this week to record this week's podcast together with Waka sensei and myself. We hung outside Osaka castle and I asked Waka sensei and Beb to teach me some useful phrases for giving presents in Japan. The id...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Beer and Sushi! Updated: 2008-07-30 04:00:00 Description: This show is a cross between a Fun Friday and a regular lesson. Waka sensei, a secret guest and myself got together for a delicious sushi party with some beer the forgotten condiment. In this video Waka sensei teaches us the names of various kinds of...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #72 Give me a break Updated: 2008-07-23 16:02:00 Description: In today's lesson, Waka sensei teaches us a very useful phrase "Kamben shite". This is used for excusing yourself from things you don't want to do, something you might find yourself doing a lot in Japan. We recorded today's podcast outside in the p...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #71: 弱肉強食 The law of the jungle Updated: 2008-07-08 16:00:00 Description: In this week's lesson Waka sensei teaches us the phrase 弱肉強食 jakuniku kyohshoku or "the law of the jungle".Show notes coming soon. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #70: Telephone Japanese Updated: 2008-06-26 16:34:00 Description: In this week's lesson, Waka sensei teaches Ben and I some useful basic Japanese for phoning a friend. Enjoy. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #69: What are you into? Updated: 2008-06-11 15:53:00 Description: In this week's lesson we study the verb はまる / hamaru. This has various meanings including something that you are really interested in. Enjoy. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #68: 気 ki Updated: 2008-06-04 14:01:00 Description: This week's lesson covered the various uses of the word 気 "KI". For example:気にしないで/ki ni shinai de / don't worry 気に入った/ki ni itta / I like it. 気をつけてね/ ki wo tsukete ne / take careWe covered five examples ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday: Nikko Updated: 2008-05-31 03:59:00 Description: Today's Fun Friday features a video of a trip Waka sensei and myself made to Toshogu in Nikko. More info coming soon...Fun Fridayは日光東照宮のヴィデオです。どうぞ見てください。 ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday: Hanging out with Daniel Edwards Updated: 2008-05-23 04:00:00 Description: This week I hung out with my good friend Daniel Edwards a music producer, composer and singer from the States. Amongst his many talents, he is also an excellent Japanese speaker. I asked him how he came to be in Japan and his tips for studying Japane...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #67 Sho ga nai / It can't be helped Updated: 2008-05-21 06:00:00 Description: If you come to Japan it is impossible to avoid the phrase "sho ga nai" which means "it can't be helped". This phrase along with it's more formal version "shikata ga nai" is used to express the concept of "c'est la v...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #66 Ordering beer Updated: 2008-05-15 16:56:00 Description: Today, Waka teaches us how to order a beer in Japan. She also teaches us how to stop your boss trying to get you drunk. KAMPAI!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday: Hanging out at the sushi restaurant Updated: 2008-05-10 03:59:00 Description: This week's fun Friday comes from the conveyor belt sushi restaurant or Kaitenzushi. We sat and talked about various topics while stuffing our faces with delicious sushi. Some ginger slices and cups of green tea made it a fantastic meal. Enjoy!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday: Hanging out in Odaiba Updated: 2008-05-01 15:34:00 Description: My brother Ben and I hung out on the man made beach in the port area of Odaiba in Tokyo. The weather was perfect as we watched the sun set and talked on subjects from magic karaoke pills to architecture in Japan and more. Here is a list of links on ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #65 Let's do lunch Updated: 2008-04-17 17:16:00 Description: Today Waka teaches us how to ask people to go out for lunch in Japanese. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #64 It's a lie! Updated: 2008-04-09 14:52:00 Description: This week we study the word "uso". It means "lie" and that's the truth. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #63 No way, that's outrageous Updated: 2008-04-03 14:07:00 Description: In this Learn Japanese podcast we look at the phrase "tondemonai" which has various meanings depending on the context including "outrageous", "unthinkable" and "impossible". Waka sensei was kind enough to resea...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #62 to lend something Updated: 2008-03-26 11:11:00 Description: In this podcast, Waka sensei teaches us the various uses of the verb "KASU" to lend. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #61: Borrowing stuff Updated: 2008-03-20 10:24:00 Description: <a href="http://www.socialmarker.com" >Social Bookmarking</a> Waka sensei was kind enough to teach me Japanese outside on her sunny flower filled wooden deck. This week we studied the verb "Kariru&q...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD White day Updated: 2008-03-15 16:33:00 Description: Social Bookmarking In this video, Beb tells us about the various intricacies of Valentine's day and White day in Japan. It's not just about buying a bunch of roses! Enjoy. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday: Hanging out in Chiba again Updated: 2008-03-14 09:09:00 Description: I hung out with Waka sensei again, sipped tea on her beautiful deck and talked our heads off. First off we discussed some news stories including whalers missing their targets thanks to the efforts of the Sea Shepard and other anti whaling group...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday: Hanging out in Chiba Updated: 2008-02-22 11:03:00 Description: Today, Waka sensei and myself hung out in Chiba and discussed various news topics including an incident involving a man in drag turning up at a high school and causing a small riot. Listen to hear more weird tales. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #60 It's obvious Updated: 2008-02-20 03:08:00 Description: Today Waka sensei teaches us about the word "??り??? (atarimae) which has a few meanings including, obvious, of course and to take something for granted. This is quite a useful phrase that you will hear in daily conversation to express that a f...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday in Osaka castle park Updated: 2008-02-17 12:56:00 Description: Yes, yes, I know it's not Friday but I wanted to get this video out as soon as possible. In this video Beb and I talk about Rob and Makiko's wedding, music and other various things. Enjoy...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday: Save the planet! Updated: 2008-02-16 02:05:00 Description: var addthis_pub = 'hunyaga'; Welcome to Fun Friday, a podcast where we put away our text books, relax and talk about issues on Japan and studying Japanese. This week, Waka sensei and myself talked about Genetically Modified organisms, whaling ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #59 It's Cold! Updated: 2008-02-07 11:32:00 Description: var addthis_pub = 'hunyaga'; Hello again everyone and Learn Japanese Pod is back with a new free Japanese lesson podcast for your entertainment and edification. In this lesson Beb and I discussed the use of the word "寒?/?む?/samui? or ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday: Japanese TV shows Updated: 2008-01-31 16:16:00 Description: var addthis_pub = 'hunyaga'; Welcome to Fun Friday, a chance for us to put away our text books and talk about all things Japanese. This week Waka sensei and myself talked about various finds on the internet and TV that I have found helpfu...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday: On the Shinkansen Updated: 2008-01-24 23:16:00 Description: var addthis_pub = 'hunyaga'; I made this video just for fun and as a reminder of the many hours I have spent looking out of the Shinkansen at the countryside gliding past. I must have used it ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Vlogs on Japan Updated: 2008-01-22 10:30:00 Description: If you want to know more about life in Japan, youtube is a good resource. There are more and more foreigners living in Japan and making some pretty entertaining and informational videos that are worth checking out. So I made a video showing three peo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 1 video Updated: 2007-12-01 10:26:00 Description: Three posts in one day? Is it a record? Well here is the last video for you for the level 1 Japanese Language Proficiency Test. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 2 video Updated: 2007-12-01 03:20:00 Description: Here is the level 2 Japanese Language Proficiency Test crammer video. Again, this is just for fun and to help you in a small way towards passing your test. Good luck! ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 3 video Updated: 2007-11-30 10:16:00 Description: The Japanese Language Proficiency Test is almost upon us so I thought I would do a fun video for you last minute crammers. The video contains 10 kanji that often appear in the level 3 JLPT and I have added a few example sentences so you know how to u...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lesson #58: Just cut it out will you? Updated: 2007-11-29 05:10:00 Description: I got together with Beb and studied how to tell someone to cut it out in Japanese. We had a look a standard and kansai dialects and learned a few more useful phrases along the way. Some of these phrases can be a little frank so be careful when using ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday with DJ Wes (Whaling and fingerprinting) Updated: 2007-11-23 07:46:00 Description: I caught up with DJ Wes and we talk about various things including whaling, fingerprinting and other Japan related topics. Enjoy...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #57 Self introductions in Japanese Updated: 2007-11-21 15:11:00 Description: After a long absence Beb is back to teach us how to give an extended self introduction in Japanese. These introductions can be used for introducing yourself to groups of people for example when starting a new job or beginning a Japanese class. #57 le...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday: Awa odori Updated: 2007-11-16 15:49:00 Description: This is a video of the Awa dance native to Tokushima prefecture. It is performed every summer at the same time as the Bon festival and it's roots go back to 1587 when the Daimyo of Awa province, Lord Hachisuka Iemasa opened Tokushima castle. The cele...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday with Wes Updated: 2007-11-09 05:00:00 Description: It's been a long time but I got in touch with D.J Wes who has just got out of hospital. Waka sensei and I talked to him about open heart surgery and hospitals in Japan and his upcoming Japanese Language Proficiency test amongst other things...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #56 Saving Energy Updated: 2007-11-08 10:03:00 Description: Holy energy saving lightbulbs ! It's lesson #56 with Waka sensei and myself Alex to give you a lesson in saving energy in Japan although it can't be said it happens much here. Maybe they are as bad as everyone else. But don't give up friends, the pol...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #55: Basic questions in Japanese Updated: 2007-10-31 07:49:00 Description: In this week's lesson we study some basic questions in Japanese. These are typical questions you might be asked when meeting someone for the first time in Japan. Therefore I hope you will find these very practical.Links: Lesson #55 lesson notes Al...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lesson #54 Self introductions Updated: 2007-10-23 23:03:00 Description: I wanted to get back to basics so I asked Waka to teach me some basic introductions in Japanese. I think this is a very useful structure you will use again and again. Enjoy !Show notes: http://learnjapanesepod.com.lessonnotes/show54.pdf...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday: Studying Japanese Updated: 2007-10-19 06:26:00 Description: Transcript for Fun Friday for 19th October 2007I recorded a conversation with Rob last week at L'Institut Franco-Japonaise Iidabashi in Tokyo. I was initially intending to talk about the focus of this podcast and how to organize it. Ironically we los...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #53: Using an electronic Japanese menu Updated: 2007-10-17 15:25:00 Description: Why bother to learn Kanji when you can just use pictures ? In more and more restaurants today in Japan you can order food using portable electronic menus. The menu is an A4 touch screen device that sits on a charger on the table and can also be detac...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday: How to eat an Onigiri Updated: 2007-10-11 14:49:00 Description: Rob and Alex show you how to open an Onigiri packet. The onigiri is a rice ball wrapped in seaweed which is very popular in Japan. It comes in a variety of flavours including plum, tuna, salmon to name a few. They are cheap and delicious but openi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #52: Ippai Updated: 2007-10-10 03:49:00 Description: In this week's lesson, Beb teaches us how to use the word "Ippai". Listen to the conversations and example sentences to get an idea of how to use this word.Don't forget to join the forumsAnd sign up for the newsletter here#52 Lesson notes A...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #51: Beb interviews Makikomo Updated: 2007-10-03 03:40:00 Description: This week we took a little departure from our usual lesson format and listened to Beb interview Makikomo about her her various creative exploits which include handmade soap. You can see them here at Makikomo.comBecause this was entirely in Japanese, ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lesson #50: Emphasizing adjectives in Japanese Updated: 2007-09-26 04:00:00 Description: In this week's podcast Rob, Makikomo and Beb teach us how to emphasize adjectives in casual conversations. Well we tried but the wine, ice cream and coffee didn't help. WARNING: one or two expletives. We also talked about people from Tokyo trying to ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday: The Nova scandal bunny Updated: 2007-09-21 12:21:00 Description: This week I hung out with Rob in Tokyo at his place in Kagurazaka. We talked about...1) Latest news and riding round the Yamanote line2) Overcoming hurdles in studying Japanese3) Japanese sentence patterns for effective communication4) Nova English L...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday from a secret location in Kanagawa Updated: 2007-09-07 04:00:00 Description: I'm all on my own this week's Fun Friday as Beb, Waka sensei and Rob are all scattered across the globe. The intro music is by Ulfuls from their album Banzai. Here are this week's topics... 1) Latest Japanese pod news 2) Learning Japanese with The A-...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday Pachinko Symphony Updated: 2007-08-31 07:06:00 Description: This is a video I took of a Pachinko and Video game center in Osaka near Beb's house. It was visual and aural stimulation on overload so I only lasted five minutes in there. Behold the madness !...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lessson #49 Natsubate Updated: 2007-08-28 10:03:00 Description: In this lesson, Waka sensei teaches us how to talk about Natsubate or feeling exhausted from the summer heat. Here is the transcript for the dialog below. A downloadable PDF file will be available soon. You might also want to check out lesson #42 whi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday: How to eat sushi Updated: 2007-08-23 13:16:00 Description: In today's episode, Waka sensei and myself talk about sushi etiquette. After doing some research on the subject I found out some interesting and surprising facts about how to eat sushi "properly". Don't worry, you shouldn't be arrested by t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday by the pool in Puerto Escondido Updated: 2007-06-21 23:28:00 Description: Waka sensei and myself sat by the pool and practiced our poor Spanish. We're terrible at the language but enjoying studying it and the locals have been very patient with us. Now, what was the Spanish for "Help! I think there's a scorpion in my r...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #48 Rainy season Updated: 2007-06-18 02:37:00 Description: Meccha hisashiburi ! We've been away for a while but we're back this time podcasting to you from Mexico. And why not ? With the power of the internet, anything is possible ! Here is today's rainy lesson;a) 日本?も?梅雨入り??? nihon wa moh ts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday for 26th May 2007 Updated: 2007-05-25 17:35:00 Description: Today, Rob, Makiko and myself talked about the following topics;1) Learnjapanesepod forums2) The top 10 most common Japanese names in Japan3) MixiWe recorded the show with me in Osaka and Rob and Makiko in Tokyo. Enjoy ! ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday (Saturday edition?!) Updated: 2007-05-19 14:52:00 Description: Apologies for the poor sound quality and recording this a day late, but hey, it's a good podcast. Some of the topics we covered today included Osaka VS Tokyo, baby dumping, Heidi, Ishihara's plan to destroy cedar trees and rude Japanese people preten...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Maiko Makeover Updated: 2007-05-12 14:41:00 Description: A Maiko is a woman under 20 who is training to be a Geiko (or Geisha) in Japan. Tourists can have a one day Maiko makeover in various make up studios around Kyoto. In this video, you can see the amazing make up and beautiful Kimonos worn by Maikos...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #47 What do you like to do ? Updated: 2007-05-09 12:36:00 Description: In today's Learn Japanese lesson we wanted to do a basic podcast on 好??(suki) a useful word to describe something you like. Today's key phrase is ????何（??）?る??好??（???）??? ? / Anata wa nani suru no ga suki desu ka ? / What do you like ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Samurai swords Updated: 2007-05-08 16:16:00 Description: On a trip to Kyoto, Waka sensei, my friend Naho and I stumbled on a shop that stocks swords and samurai armor called Tozando. It was a treasure trove that the makers of Kill Bill would be proud of. In fact, the craftsmen who made the armor stoc...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday Cocolo FM interview part 1 Updated: 2007-05-05 23:14:00 Description: Last week Rob from News from the other side and myself were interviewed at Cocolo FM, one of the major radio stations in the Osaka area. The DJs were Yui and Chiyako who are also known as Yaneka, a band we featured on this podcast previously. Our fri...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday Interview with Beb Updated: 2007-04-27 04:00:00 Description: It's the interview you've been waiting for ! 10 questions for Beb. Here they are in English. 1) Which do you like better, cats or dogs?2) What couldn't you live without on a desert island for a year?3) What is your favorite colour?4) What is your fav...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #46 Shouting at old ladies Updated: 2007-04-25 04:00:00 Description: This week you can learn how to shout angrily at those you love or hate in the Osaka dialect. Beb teaches us some fighting talk. So buckle up and get ready for some head on collisions. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #45 Chotto... Updated: 2007-04-18 04:00:00 Description: Show notes coming soon !...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday Karaoke time Updated: 2007-03-30 17:25:00 Description: Break out the microphones and cheesy 1980s subtitled videos, it Karaoke time with Beb and Alex...and a little help from Ben. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #44 Give it to me baby ! Updated: 2007-03-28 18:48:00 Description: Today's lesson: asking for things and different levels of politenessShow notes...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday Updated: 2007-03-23 18:28:00 Description: Today my brother and I went on a botanical adventure or perhaps a Kanji safari. Join us in our expedition into the beyond at a rather posh herb garden in Kobe. This is an enhanced podcast which means you can view photos along with the audio. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Buy Beb's new track! Updated: 2007-03-21 05:49:00 Description: If you like this podcast then why not show your appreciation by buying Beb's new sexy single ? It costs $3 and we will throw in an extra mysterious Karaoke track and the theme music to this podcast. So please buy her track so Beb can be a famous J Po...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Let's call the whole thing off "Dotakyan" Updated: 2007-03-19 13:55:00 Description: Don't you just hate it when you make an appointment with someone and they cancel at the last minute ? Well they have a word for that in Japanese and it is "Dotakyan". Beb explains... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #43 Ordering a pizza Updated: 2007-03-18 15:41:00 Description: This week's lesson: Ordering pizza...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NEWS ! Updated: 2007-03-04 14:15:00 Description: There's amazing new stuff ! Check it out in our mini news cast. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Too big for your boots ? Updated: 2007-03-03 05:00:00 Description: Finding big shoes in Japan can be hard. However, thanks to Beb's shopping radar, we managed to find some shoes big enough for my feet. And that's no small feat. Sorry for the pun. The shop in question is called Otto and you can find them here.OTTOA...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday "YABUISHA" Updated: 2007-03-02 05:00:00 Description: It's fun friday again. This week, why don't you listen in and find out what YABUISHA means...FUN...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #42 Hayfever Updated: 2007-02-28 05:00:00 Description: This week's show: Talking about hayfever...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday "Fermented beans and sex" Updated: 2007-02-23 05:00:00 Description: Love it or hate it, you've gotta hate it, NATTO. Actually, there are millios of strange people who like this weird food. Mind you, I like Marmite so I can't really complain. Waka sensei and I talk about this and sex education in Japan. enjoy...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #41 Valentines Updated: 2007-02-20 05:00:00 Description: This week's show: Valentine's day...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday Updated: 2007-02-16 10:40:00 Description: Ohisashiburi but WE'RE BACK. Beb and I have been super busy but we've been cooking up new ideas for you lovely listeners to make learning Japanese even more fun and interesting. Today's featured band is Bo-peep you can check them out on myspace here ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #40 Happy New Year ! Updated: 2007-01-10 06:30:00 Description: Happy New Year everyone ! We're back and fresh for 2007 coming at you with some cool new Japanese. This week Beb and I are talking about the New Year. A big shout out to The National Pool and their song "Japan" that is featured at the end o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #39 The Christmas cake incident Updated: 2006-12-20 05:00:00 Description: This week's lesson: Having an arguement over Christmas...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #38 More Kansai dialect Updated: 2006-12-13 05:00:00 Description: This week's show: Kansai dialect...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #37 Autumn leaves Updated: 2006-12-06 05:00:00 Description: This week's show: talking about autumn leaves...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #36 Going to the doctor Updated: 2006-11-29 05:00:00 Description: This week's show: Going to the doctor...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday Would you like a cup of tea ? Updated: 2006-11-24 10:20:00 Description: This week's Fun Friday episode focuses on the phrase "茶????？" ( Cha shibaku ) which means "would you like to go out and have a cup of tea?". A varient on that is "茶????ん？" (Cha shibakehen?). This phrase is used...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday, How to shout at your children Updated: 2006-11-03 00:40:00 Description: No children were harmed in the making of this episode, may only a little emotionally scarred. I joke of course. Learn some words to shout at naughty people in Japanese with Beb ! ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Halloween special ! Updated: 2006-10-31 15:53:00 Description: Welcome to this spooky edition of Learn Japanese. This week Beb and I talk about the Loop Line Halloween party that is held every year on the JR trains in Osaka. If you want to find out more about it try Bikeclubosaka.com for some interesting stories...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ken Gestures 3 Updated: 2006-10-14 01:24:00 Description: Here are a few more getures with Ken. Can you guess what he is trying to convey ?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Anytime by Beb Updated: 2006-10-06 05:00:00 Description: Here's another video for you guys and girls to check out. This video is called "Anytime" and was produced in the classic Beb style. Hope you enjoy it. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Gestures with ken 2 Updated: 2006-10-02 22:17:00 Description: Here is the 2nd video where Ken teaches us some new gestures. Can you guess what they mean ? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Rikaichan pop-up Kanji dictionary Updated: 2006-09-30 04:00:00 Description: I just found out about this new incredible tool for reading kanji on the web. It's called Rikaichan and gives you a pop-up hiragana reading and English translation of any kanji you roll your mouse pointer over. I think this will be of particular use ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday Beb's new video Updated: 2006-09-29 04:00:00 Description: Here is Beb's new video filmed in her unique style. If people are interested I can post lyrics. Hope you enjoy it ! ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #35 Personality counts Updated: 2006-09-06 09:37:00 Description: This week's show: talking about personality...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #34 Classroom Japanese Updated: 2006-08-23 04:00:00 Description: This week's show: , Beb sensei has her nerves tested by some "baka students". Learn some useful phrases to use in your Japanese class...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Gestures with Ken Updated: 2006-08-21 04:00:00 Description: For the next three weeks, Ken will be teaching us some interesting and useful everyday gestures. This week's gesture is...well, you'll just have to watch the video and see. Thanks for your help Ken ! ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun friday "Take anything you want" the mega mix Updated: 2006-08-18 04:00:00 Description: OK, this was inspired by a Japanese workout video which I posted up here. Anyway, I remixed the music and here is the new "Take anything you want" mega mix. Enjoy ! ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Know your sushi ! Updated: 2006-08-14 04:00:00 Description: You know you are in Japan when you can order Sushi from a touch panel screen that gives you an estimate of how many minutes your order will take to prepare. Beb and I experienced this technology the other day when we went out for Sushi in the Johtoh ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday TENJIN MATSURI Updated: 2006-08-11 04:00:00 Description: Here's a video of the Tenjin Matsuri I went to last month. The Tenjin Matsuri is one of the "Big three" festivals in Japan attracting somewhere in the region of half a million visitors every year. It was packed and boiling and the police we...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #33 "Sono mama de ii" (the edited version...GOMEN NASAI) Updated: 2006-08-10 08:37:00 Description: Well first off, yes, I am a complete idiot. Last Tuesday I put up the unedited version of show 33 for all of you to hear. After thousands of downloads I realised. Secondly GOMEN NASAI. Sorry. So here is the final edited version for you to enjoy...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Kanji Video Places Updated: 2006-08-10 04:00:00 Description: This week's Kanji video is about places. This video was produced by Stan Fairbank. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Kanji Video Time Updated: 2006-08-02 04:00:00 Description: This week's Kanji video is about time. This video was produced by Stan Fairbank. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #32 ii desu ! It's all good ?級 Updated: 2006-07-31 04:00:00 Description: Back to basics with a lesson on "ii". It's interesting that such a seemingly simple word has so many different uses and meanings including "it's good", "it's enough", "sure, go ahead" and it can also be used to express envy. This is a great little wo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday interview by Max Updated: 2006-07-28 04:00:00 Description: Fun Friday is back, this time with a great interview that Max sent in. Thanks a lot Max and if there is anyone else with their Japanese language audio or video files, send them in and we'll put them up for you. Thanks Max ! ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Kanji Video People Updated: 2006-07-26 04:00:00 Description: This week's Kanji video is about people. This video was produced by Stan Fairbank. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #31 Weather forcast 天気予報 (?級） Updated: 2006-07-24 04:00:00 Description: Today Beb and I escaped the Learn Japanese studio and went to Osaka castle to get blown around by the approaching typhoon. Oh the things we do for our dear listeners. Anyway this is a basic introduction into talking about the weather in Japanese. Hop...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday, Hanging out at Osaka castle Updated: 2006-07-14 08:56:00 Description: Ohisashiburi ! It's been a while since we did a Fun Friday post but here it is. Today Beb and I ventured outside into the swealtering heat and hung out at Osaka castle. We haven't posted much recently but that's because we have a whole new set of exc...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #30 What a waste ! もったいない。 Updated: 2006-06-27 14:59:00 Description: Waste not want not as they say. And in Japanese they would say "Mottainai na". This week Beb teaches us about this useful everyday Japanese phrase. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday "I like meat!" Updated: 2006-06-09 11:35:00 Description: I like this video by the famous El Gringo A.K.A Rob Holbrook. You get to hear some interesting Osaka dialect and see a typical Japanese yakiniku party. This video first made an appearnce on www.newsfromtheotherside.com however El Gringo has kindly le...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD KANJI VIDEO 3 NATURE Updated: 2006-06-06 04:00:00 Description: This week's video is about nature...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #29 The family Updated: 2006-05-31 04:00:00 Description: This week Beb teaches Rob and I about the members of the family in Japanese. I had a browse on the web for some resources for learning about the family. Check out this link for the family. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD KANJI VIDEO 2 COLOURS Updated: 2006-05-17 11:36:00 Description: It's video time again and this week we are studying numbers. This video was created by the multi talented Mr Stan Fairbank. If you liked this video then check out Kanji videos 1, Makiko's self intro, Drinking with Beb, What's your favorite word ? day...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Makiko Jikoshoukai Updated: 2006-05-12 04:00:00 Description: Find out about the wonderful Makiko in her own words for this week's installment of Friday Fun and Jikoshokai (self introduction). The transcript is here. We will be featuring more self introductions in the future on the Friday Fun segment. If you wa...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #28 BETA ! Updated: 2006-05-10 04:00:00 Description: This week we are looking at the word ベタ"BETA". It's a hard one to explain but Beb gives it a go. The lesson notes are here...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Drinking with Beb Updated: 2006-05-03 13:01:00 Description: It's Golden week in Japan and the Learn Japanese team are letting their hair down. On an invite by Rob we went to Maruchika, a nice little Tachinomiya (standing bar) near Nodahanshin in Osaka. Beb filmed and edited the video. She also sang and compos...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD KANJI VIDEO 1 NUMBERS Updated: 2006-04-26 04:00:00 Description: All credit goes to artist and designer Stan Fairbank who is collaborating with Learn Japanese to make these great videos for learning Kanji. You can check out his excellent website at www.endless.com This week we are studying numbers. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #27 酒 sake Updated: 2006-04-19 10:42:00 Description: Heaven help us, Rob and Alex have had a few too many and Beb is on the hard stuff...green tea. Listen to their mad ramblings and learn how to order a beer in Japan. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD COMPETITION RESULTS Updated: 2006-04-13 09:52:00 Description: CONGRATULATIONS TO JASON HENWOOD FOR WINNING THIS WEEK'S COMPETITION YEAH !...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #26 ZURUZURU BAN YA MON ! Updated: 2006-04-12 04:00:00 Description: This week you can hear tell us her tales of woe when she decided to take on a flight of stairs in JR Momodani station. SHOW NOTES...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #25 YAPPARI ! Updated: 2006-04-05 04:00:00 Description: I knew we'd have to study YAPPARI one day, yappari ne. SHOW NOTES ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #24 MECHAKUCHA ! Updated: 2006-03-31 15:03:00 Description: It's all MECHAKUCHA today. Beb tells us what this useful phrases means. SHOW NOTES ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #23 THE MATRIX Updated: 2006-03-22 05:00:00 Description: Learn how to kick ass Matrix style in Japanese with the help of Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne and Beb. SHOW NOTES...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #22 Dama is YABAI DE ! Updated: 2006-03-16 07:19:00 Description: This week Dama is back from his holiday in Mexico to teach us some Japanese street slang. Dama has been living in New York since last year and you can catch up with his latest exploits in his blog. Not only does he have some great photos but it's rea...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #21 Carnaval ! Updated: 2006-03-08 00:04:00 Description: Bon Dia ! The carnaval is over, but Beb and I are still partying with Roberto ! Check out this three person introduction. Show notes up soon. Vem estudar japones com a gente! 今日?３人?紹介???。ブラジル?ホベルト?ん????? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday with Wes Updated: 2006-02-17 05:00:00 Description: It's fun Friday and we have some news, emails and an interview with Wes. He gives us some useful info on taking the Japanese proficiency test. IIf you want to find out more about Wes's musical exploits check out another interview with him here....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #20b Hanging out with a flamboyant hair dresser Updated: 2006-02-15 05:00:00 Description: Get your G.I Jane buzz cuts here ! ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #20a More words Updated: 2006-02-13 05:00:00 Description: Here are some useful words for getting your hair cut. Study them for Wednesday's lesson...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD What's your favorite word ? Updated: 2006-02-10 05:00:00 Description: Find out the weird and wonderful words revolving around the brains of those wonderful Kansai people ! 一番好???言葉??ん??ょ?？??質?を関西?人???????。????...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #19b HAI ?! Updated: 2006-02-08 05:00:00 Description: Did you know that the word "HAI" can be translated as 1) yes, 2) what ? 3) Here you are 4) Oh whatever ! Well check this out ! ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD gestures Updated: 2006-02-06 13:57:00 Description: Can you guess what this gesture means ? Check out this video ! ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #19a TANGO ! Updated: 2006-02-06 05:00:00 Description: Check out these cool new words for Wednesday's lesson ! ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #18b Speading your wings Updated: 2006-02-01 05:00:00 Description: Here is a cool idiom lesson for you ! Why not spread your wings ?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #18a TANGO ! Updated: 2006-01-30 05:00:00 Description: Here are some new words for you to learn for Wednesday's podcast. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD COMPETITION RESULTS Updated: 2006-01-28 02:47:00 Description: COMPETITION RESULTS ! Thanks to everyone who sent in their answers. Sorry if you didn't win anything but there will be more chances to win soon ! ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #17b WAKARU ? Updated: 2006-01-27 05:00:00 Description: Do you understand ? I hope you do. Great free give away today ! ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #17 TANGO ! Updated: 2006-01-26 05:00:00 Description: Here is a vocabulary lesson for you to help with the following lesson. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #16 Movie Japanese Updated: 2006-01-18 05:00:00 Description: Hey guys ! Here's some cool Japanese for you to use at the movies. Lesson#16 Show notes ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #15 Wait a minute Mr Postman ! Updated: 2006-01-11 05:00:00 Description: Here is some useful Japanese for use at the post office. Lesson#15 ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #14 MUKATSUKU ! Updated: 2005-12-28 05:00:00 Description: Thanks to Dama for helping me out with this cast ! http://libsyn.com/media/japanese/SHOW_NOTES_FOR_SHOW_14.doc...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FUN FRIDAY with BEB Updated: 2005-12-23 05:00:00 Description: It's Fun Friday with Beb ! http://bebshooting.seesaa.net/...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #13 Taking a taxi Updated: 2005-12-21 05:00:00 Description: Here is show 13 and useful phrases when stuck in a taxi. Shout out to all those who have helped with this cast, you know who you are ! Check out these sites...Tim's amazing Japanese blog...http://ameblo.jp/tim/...and check out Heather's great blog ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #12 Sae sings for her supper Updated: 2005-12-12 14:32:00 Description: "WINE RED NO KOKORO" (Tamaki Koji) Exclusively performed for us by SAE (AMANADAMA) LYRICS IN ROMAJI: Motto katte ni koi shitari, motto Kiss o tanoshindari, wasureso na omoide o sotto daitte iru yori, wasurete shimaeba, ima ijo sore ijo ai sareru noni...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #11 Interview with Sae Updated: 2005-12-05 11:10:00 Description: This week's show: Interview with Sae ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #10 Miyazaki dialect Updated: 2005-11-28 10:34:00 Description: This week's lesson: Miyazaki dialect...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD ALT Rap Updated: 2005-11-25 05:00:00 Description: ALT RAP LYRICS: HOLBROOK & SANDERS MUSIC: ALEX BROOKE A Cafe Velo production This is a fun rap about teaching as an ALT ( assistant language Teacher ) on JET ( Japan Exchange Teaching program ) in Osaka. I tried submitting this to the online J...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #9 Eating out at a restaurant Updated: 2005-11-21 05:00:00 Description: Today's lesson: At a restaurant...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fun Friday Kansai dialect Updated: 2005-11-18 05:00:00 Description: Fun Friday: Kansai dialect...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Show notes: Fun Friday Kansai dialect Updated: 2005-11-18 05:00:00 Description: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #8 More counting ! Updated: 2005-11-14 05:00:00 Description: Today's lesson: Counting objects...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #7 Asking someone out-intermediate Updated: 2005-11-06 16:07:00 Description: This week's lesson: asking someone out (intermediate level)...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #6 Ordering a coffee Updated: 2005-10-31 13:41:00 Description: Today's lesson: Ordering coffee at a cafe ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #5 Asking someone out Updated: 2005-10-27 12:39:00 Description: Today's lesson: Asking someone out...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #4 Counting Updated: 2005-10-23 16:44:00 Description: Today's lesson: Counting...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #3 Days of the week (VIDEO) Updated: 2005-10-18 17:18:00 Description: VIDEO LESSON: Days of the week...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #2 Basic questions Updated: 2005-10-16 11:09:00 Description: Today's show: Basic questions...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD #1 "How are you ?" Updated: 2005-10-11 10:18:00 Description: This week's lesson: "How are you?" and other basic greetings...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD |
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