Episodes
Japanese Language has a lot of Onomatopoeias. You can broaden your range of expression if you master Onomatopoeias! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message
Published 03/10/24
This episode is about reading aloud which is essential part of my learning style. Language learning is more physical training than just brain work. So we need to move our muscles to speak and say aloud. And the best part about reading aloud is that it's fun! Enjoy reading! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message
Published 02/29/24
This episode is about the relationships between "Forms" and "Personalities". We use some vocabulary of the forms, such as round and sharp, as metaphors of the personalities in Japanese. Metaphor is actually very interesting! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message
Published 02/19/24
In this episode, I introduce some phrases using "head" and "face". (頭と顔) Japanese have many metaphorical phrases using our body parts, so if you learn those, you can expand the range of expression. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message
Published 01/21/24
The topic of this time's episode is "Cleaning". In Japan we usually do spring cleaning in the end of the year. So let's learn some expressions relating to cleaning. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message
Published 01/14/24
This episode features "Positive words". 2024 has just started so I hope that this year will be fantastic for you with these positive words! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message
Published 01/06/24
This time, the topic is the job. How was your work this year? Let's learn Japanese looking back on this year's business! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message
Published 12/17/23
In this episode I talk about our feelings and emotions. We have a lot of complicated emotions which are sometimes very difficult to explain in words. But I believe that emotions and language are closely tied and related. So let's think about our emotions and at the same time learn Japanese! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message
Published 11/11/23
In this episode I talked about rice which is Japanese staple food. Enjoy Japanese food and language learning at the same time! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message
Published 10/22/23
In this episode I talk about "nervousness or tense". How do you overcome the nervousness? Do you have any tips to deal with anxiety situation? If we know the way to handle those situations, maybe we can enjoy our lives more! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message
Published 07/01/23
In this episode, I talk about nature. Let's learn Japanese enjoying the nature! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message
Published 05/20/23
I think language learning has many benefits to us. In this episode, I talk about why language learning is so great. I believe that this will motivate you to keep learning Japanese! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message
Published 05/13/23
In this episode I talk about our personalities, Introvert or Extravert. Sometimes, it`s difficult to put oursonalities into words because in many cases they are ambiguous and ambivalent. But let's practice describing them! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message
Published 05/04/23
Hi, everyone! In this episode I talk about our chronotype. I am a morning person so I am more active in the morning than in the night. How about you? 皆さんは朝と夜、午前と午後、どちらが活動的で生産的になれますか? Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hiro-japanese/message
Published 03/06/23
In this episode, I talk about the weather. I introduced some vocabulary which might be new for the listeners! This episode was recorded in January which is in the middle of winter in Tokyo. So I talk about winter a lot, but now the season is changing to Spring here. Enjoy!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hiro-japanese/message
Published 02/17/23
This time I talk about Music and instruments. You can learn important vocabulary and expressions related to music! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hiro-japanese/message
Published 02/10/23
In this episode, I recommend some sight-seeing spots in and around Tokyo. Tokyo is not only a big city but still have beautiful nature and traditional culture. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hiro-japanese/message
Published 01/19/23
In this episode, I talk about this year's new years resolution. What kind of new year's resolution do you have? Let's write down the goals of the year and achieve them! 新年の抱負を日本語で書いて、実現させましょう! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hiro-japanese/message
Published 01/12/23
In this episode, I talk about Sports in Japan. Let's learn vocabulary related to sports and enjoy it! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hiro-japanese/message
Published 01/05/23
In this episode, we talked about spending the Golde Week, a Japanese holiday week. We went to Wakayama and Nara and had a fun time! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hiro-japanese/message
Published 05/28/22
In this episode, I introduce the expression of comparison. Which do you like coffee or tea? Is it better to go to the shop by car? There are many ways to compare in Japanese. So let's compare our favorite things together! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hiro-japanese/message
Published 05/03/22
つい、やりすぎてしまうことってありますよね。 今回はそんな時の表現を学びましょう In this episode, I talk about how to express when you overdo something or if something is too much. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hiro-japanese/message
Published 04/19/22
外国語を学び始める時、どこから手をつければいいのか、迷いますよね? 人それぞれ、学び方はあると思いますが、僕の学び方の一部を紹介したいと思います。 In this episode, I talk about my approach to a new language. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hiro-japanese/message
Published 03/19/22
生徒へのインタビュー、後編です。 お楽しみください! This is the student interview part2. The interview continues from the last episode. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hiro-japanese/message
Published 01/30/22