Episodi

  • Tanbata 七夕 the star festival

    Tanbata 七夕 the star festival
    Jul 8 2023
    Learn everything you need to know about this wonderfully romantic summer festival here in Japan. - The background story - How to celebrate - Vocabulary (art by me) You want the vocabulary list? Drop me a message on twitter https://twitter.com/JapaneseSkele
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    12 min
  • Happy birthday to you

    Happy birthday to you
    Jun 25 2023
    今日(きょう)は私(わたし)の誕生日(たんじょうび)です。 お誕生日(たんじょうび)おめでとうございます！ 素敵(すてき)な一日(いちにち)を過(す)ごしてね。 素敵(すてき)な一年(いちねん)になりますように 美味(おい)しいケーキを沢山食(たくさんた)べてね。 誕生日(たんじょうび)ケーキ バースデーケーキ 生(う)む 生(う)まれる 先生(せんせい) 六月(ろくがつ)に生(う)まれました。 年(とし)を取(と)る 何歳(なんさい)ですか。何才(なんさい) おいくつですか。 一歳(いっさい)です。 二歳(にさい)です。 三歳(さんさい) 四歳(よんさい) 五歳(ごさい) 六歳(ろくさい) 七歳(ななさい) 八歳(はちさい) 九歳(きゅうさい) 十歳(じゅうさい) 二十歳(はたち) 三十歳(さんじゅうさい) 誕生日(たんじょうび)に何(なに)をしますか。 蝋燭(ろうそく)の火(ひ)を息(いき)でふうと消(け)します。 パーティーをします。 友達(ともだち)を誘(さそ)います。 友達(ともだち)と一緒(いっしょ)にカラオケでアニメの歌(うた)を歌(うた)います。 ケーキを作(つく)ります。ケーキを焼(や)きます。 ケーキを買(か)います。 飲(の)みに行(い)きます。 飲(の)み会(かい)をします。 ピザを注文(ちゅうもん)します。 お持(も)ち帰(かえ)りが出来(でき)ます。 Lyrics birthday song: 嬉(うれ)しいな今日(きょう)は。 Ureshii na kyou wa 楽(たの)しいな今日(きょう)は。 Tanoshii na kyou wa 誕生日(たんじょうび)おめでとう。 Tanjoubi omedetou お歌(うた)を歌(うた)いましょう。 O-uta wo utaimashou
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    28 min
  • Rainy season in Japan

    Rainy season in Japan
    Jun 19 2023
    The rainy season has started in Japan - perfect timing to learn suitable grammar, vocabulary and everything about this hot and humid time you want to know. Tune in for correct pronunciation and easily understandable explanations :)
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    22 min
  • How to start studying Japanese

    How to start studying Japanese
    Sep 29 2022
    Most books suggest starting out with Hiragana and Katakana, two basic parts of the Japanese writing system. But is this really the way to go? In this episode I explain what really works when you are a complete beginner who doesn't have any idea yet what to do first. Do you want to take part at my 3 day challenge for beginners and learn to build and understand first sentences by using basic grammar? Simply sign up here (Mailchimp sign-up list): http://eepurl.com/iaaIH9
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    16 min
  • san, sama, kun, chan, sensei and the likes

    san, sama, kun, chan, sensei and the likes
    Sep 21 2022
    Most probably you have heard kun or chan when watching anime. But do you really know how to use these and other important honorifics correctly? In this episode we well repeat what we learned in the last episode and extend our vocabulary and understanding of the Japanese culture. Have a go at the example sentence :) repeat, take notes, listen once, twice, three times, for example when you do the laundry, take care of dirty dishes, cook, drive a car, commute to work/school etc. If you have questions, do not hesitate and shoot me a line on twitter: https://twitter.com/JapaneseSkele Cover Art: itsR4bb1t - https://twitter.com/itsR4bb1t
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    25 min
  • How everything began and how that helps you to study Japanese

    How everything began and how that helps you to study Japanese
    Sep 16 2022
    I realized that this podcast does not have a trailer episode, so I had to change that. In this episode I talk about how and why this podcast came into existence, how I started to study Japanese (and where I had problems and how I overcame them) and everything in between. In case you have already started studying Japanese but everything seems overwhelming: I feel you - I have been there to. Don't give up and stay determined - you WILL get there! And maybe I can help you with this episode by telling you that I struggled too :D In case you want to connect with me and would like my help with studying Japanese - do not hesitate to contact me. I am always happy to hear from fellow UT fans. Simply contact me on twitter - I don't bite - I promise: https://twitter.com/JapaneseSkele Please do share my podcast if you like what I do :) PS: the cover picture is the pic I drew for my son's birthday
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    9 min
  • Japanese writing system and basic Japanese sentence structure

    Japanese writing system and basic Japanese sentence structure
    Sep 15 2022
    Thank you so much everybody for listening to episode one! On to episode two! This episode focuses on the Japanese writing system AND basic Japanese sentence structure. It's way longer than episode one - so plan for around 40 minutes listening time. Here some tips from your teacher Blueberry. (He is really trying his best - take a look at his face in concentration - he hasn't realized that he accidentaly got a mark from the marker he is holding in his hand.): For best learning results I'd recommend you to take notes and try to repeat after me. Let me know if you liked this episode and do not hesitate to give content suggestions for next episodes. In case you want to study Japanese directly with me, drop me a line on twitter: https://twitter.com/JapaneseSkele (c) cover art: itsR4bb1t at https://twitter.com/itsR4bb1t
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    42 min
  • How to introduce yourself in Japanese

    How to introduce yourself in Japanese
    Sep 14 2022
    In this first episode you will learn how to introduce yourself in Japanese. We also talk about the cultural background of this important step. Try to repeat after me for a correct pronunciation. Have fun and stay determined! You want to study Japanese with me? Contact me here: https://twitter.com/JapaneseSkele (c) cover art: itsR4bb1t at https://twitter.com/itsR4bb1t
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    7 min