I have a surprise for you all... HAF! 📩Question? Request? DM me on Instagram @japanesespeakingclub or email me at [email protected]

You might think Japanese people just grunt a lot, but actually we are reaffirming that we hear you. Listen in on how we make sure our listeners know they are being heard 📩Question? Request? DM me on Instagram @japanesespeakingclub or email me at [email protected]

This week I interviewed one of the quickest Japanese learners I've ever met. Evaline shared her study tips and tricks. Here is what I asked:

1.What method of study do you think is most efficient and helpful? Jason C  2.Why do you need/use/want to learn Japanese? Even B  3.When did they start learning Japanese ? Have they lived in Japan ? What different study methods do they use ? Jonathan G  4.What are some ways to make the connection from Japanese textbooks to media/content? Marc R  5.What are some good listening resources for beginner - intermediate level? Marc R 📩Question? Request? DM me on Instagram @japanesespeakingclub or email me at [email protected]

Americans love to say, "I love you." But, in Japan, we express love in different ways without saying it. Listen to hear how parents tell children they love them and how you can sound like a native Japanese speaker when you want to express the feeling 📩Question? Request? DM me on Instagram @japanesespeakingclub or email me at [email protected]

Sometimes things get awkward (insert long silence here); especially after you have picked up new habits in the country you have been living in. Listen to how I created a cultural faux pas with one of my oldest friends 📩Question? Request? DM me on Instagram @japanesespeakingclub or email me at [email protected]

Listen to how a simple mistake turned into a horrifyingly embarrassing episode at a restaurant. But, learning the hard way is sometimes the best way to level up. I know it worked for me! 📩Question? Request? DM me on Instagram @japanesespeakingclub or email me at [email protected]

Love is a universal language. But, we all have different ways of expressing the same things. Listen to how we celebrate V-Day in Japan and learn about all of the calories consumed and love letters sent...😳 📩Question? Request? DM me on Instagram @japanesespeakingclub or email me at [email protected]

Americans do this at the office, walking down the street, drinking coffee. It happens everywhere and it really took some getting used to after my initial surprise. At first I thought I was the only one that it happened to...but, I have found out that it is widespread! 📩Question? Request? DM me on Instagram @japanesespeakingclub or email me at [email protected]

How are you going to improve your Japanese quickly and easily? Here are 5 tips to do input so you can have an immersive Japanese experience even if you don't live there 📩Question? Request? DM me on Instagram @japanesespeakingclub or email me at [email protected]

People say that Tokyo is crazy expensive, but is it really? This week I talk about what it really costs and how it compares to the USA 📩Question? Request? DM me on Instagram @japanesespeakingclub or email me at [email protected]