17 episodes

Welcome to Meg's Diary !
This podcast is presented by a qualified Japanese teacher, Meg.
◇ This podcast is meant for beginners at JLPT N5 /CEFR A1.
◇ I use vocabulary and grammar covered in the GENKI 1 textbook.
◇ Words and phrases that aren't covered in GENKI 1 are introduced at the beginning of each episode.
◇ I read a story twice in every episode, first slowly and then a little faster.
◇ The transcripts with new vocabulary lists are available on my website : www.japanesewithmeg.com
◇ New episodes drop at 7am on Tuesdays and Fridays JST.
I hope you enjoy my podcast!

JLPT N5 : Japanese Podcast for Beginners - Meg's Diary Japanese with Meg

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    • 5.0 • 3 Ratings

Welcome to Meg's Diary !
This podcast is presented by a qualified Japanese teacher, Meg.
◇ This podcast is meant for beginners at JLPT N5 /CEFR A1.
◇ I use vocabulary and grammar covered in the GENKI 1 textbook.
◇ Words and phrases that aren't covered in GENKI 1 are introduced at the beginning of each episode.
◇ I read a story twice in every episode, first slowly and then a little faster.
◇ The transcripts with new vocabulary lists are available on my website : www.japanesewithmeg.com
◇ New episodes drop at 7am on Tuesdays and Fridays JST.
I hope you enjoy my podcast!

    Ep.16 Museum

    Ep.16 Museum

    In this episode, I'm talking about a museum I went to last weekend, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 9. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 level.) 

    ◆Slow version starts at 1:45.

    ◆Faster version starts at 3:50.

    ◆Transcript :
    https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/podcast/ep16-museum

    Enjoy listening !

    ☆ あたらしいことば☆

    びじゅつかん  museum

    いちねんじゅう all year round

    アーティスト  artist 

    てんらんかい  exhibition

    さんがい    the 3rd floor

    さくひん    artwork

    かいだん    stairs 

    どうが     video

    • 6 min
    Ep.15 Holidays in Japan

    Ep.15 Holidays in Japan

    In this episode, I'm talking about holidays in Japan, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 11. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 level.) 

    ◆Slow version starts at 1:38.

    ◆Faster version starts at 3:34.

    ◆Transcript : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/podcast/ep15-holidays-in-japan

    Enjoy listening !

    ☆ あたらしいことば☆



    りょうしん     parents

    ゴールデンウィーク a period of consecutive national holidays in May (called Golden Week)

    しゅくじつ     national holidays

    おはかまいり    visiting the graves of our ancestors

    おおい       a lot of

    • 6 min
    Ep.14 YouTube Workout

    Ep.14 YouTube Workout

    In this episode, I'm talking about YouTube workout, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 10. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 level.) 

    ◆Slow version starts at 1:51.

    ◆Faster version starts at 3:53.

    ◆Transcript : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/podcast/ep14-youtube-workout

    Enjoy listening !

    ☆ あたらしいことば☆

    ワークアウト    workout

    ユーチューブ    YouTube

    パンデミック    the Covid-19 pademic

    パンデミックのまえ before the pandemic 

    そのとき      at that time

    ビデオ       video

    ルーティーン    routine

    ならいます     I learn it (The dictionary form is ならう.)

    おいて       I place it (The dictionary form is おく.)

    • 6 min
    Ep.13 Matcha Sweets

    Ep.13 Matcha Sweets

    In this episode, I'm talking about matcha sweets, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 12. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 level.) 

    ◆Slow version starts at 1:44.

    ◆Faster version starts at 3:34.

    ◆Transcript : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/podcast/ep13-matcha-sweets

    Enjoy listening !

    ☆ あたらしいことば☆

    まっちゃ     matcha

    おもいだしました I remembered (The dictionary form is 思い出す.)

    ちかいっかい   first basement floor

    おきゃくさん   customers

    わたしのばん   my turn

    ぜんぶ      all

    しかたないです  it can’t be helped.

    たのしみです   I can’t wait.

    • 5 min
    Ep.12 House key

    Ep.12 House key

    In this episode, I'm talking about my house key, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson .12 (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 level.) 

    ◆Slow version starts at 1:53.

    ◆Faster version starts at 3:48.

    ◆Transcript :
    https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/podcast/ep12-house-key
    Enjoy listening !

    ☆ あたらしいことば☆

    かぎ         key

    そのひ        on that day

    かぎをかけました   I locked the door (The dictionary form is かける.)

    ベンチ        bench

    かばんにかぎをいれた I put the key in the bag (The dictionary form is いれる.)

    さがしました     I looked for it (The dictionary form is さがす.)

    スペアキー      spare key

    ガレージ       garage

    うれしい       glad

    • 6 min
    Ep.11 Spring days

    Ep.11 Spring days

    In this episode, I'm talking about spring days, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 11. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 level.) 

    ◆Slow version starts at 1:43.

    ◆Faster version starts at 3:20.

    ◆Transcript : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/podcast/ep11-spring-days

    Enjoy listening !

    ☆ あたらしいことば☆

    さくら       cherry blossom

    ストレッチをします I do stretches (The dictionary form is ストレッチをする.)

    もみじ       Japanese maple tree 

    ひ         daylight

    くらい       dark

    コート       coat

    ブーツ       boots

    ふく        clothes

    • 5 min

Customer Reviews

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3 Ratings

RockieMZ ,

Great listening practice for beginners!

Each episode has simple and easy to understand vocabulary that makes it great listening practice for beginners. I’m looking forward to hearing new episodes :)

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