Hey guys! It’s been a while, but we are happy to be back with a new podcast and YouTube video. We’re talking about the Japanese culture of testing and how this influences English learning there….join us! This episode is available on video and as a podcast By the way, speaking of podcasts, you can find the English At Home Is Fun Podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher Radio! We hope you like this video…if you do, please take a minute and subscribe to our YouTube Channel!

Hey guys! It’s been a while, but we are happy to be back with a new podcast and YouTube video. Just chatting and catching up…join us! This episode is available on video and as a podcast By the way, speaking of podcasts, you can find the English At Home Is Fun Podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher Radio! We hope you like this video…if you do, please take a minute and subscribe to our YouTube Channel!

In this episode, Naho and Michael chat about Basic English Greetings and how we use “fine” in more of a sarcastic way! Check it out Hey guys, this is Naho👧🏻 This time, we’re going to be talking about The basic English greeting: “ how are you?” “ I am fine thank you. and you?” “ I am fine thank you.” What is the modern way of greeting someone? Are there other ways to greet someone politely? What is the hidden modern meaning of “fine”!? Watch this video to check it out!!😆 Check it out! This episode is available on video and as a podcast By the way, speaking of podcasts, you can find the English At Home Is Fun Podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher Radio! We hope you like this video…if you do, please take a minute and subscribe to our YouTube Channel!

Hey guys! For today’s episode, Naho is going to let us know about some interesting Mother’s Day traditions in Japan, especially those related to the flowers people give their mom…like carnations! Check it out! This episode is available on video and as a podcast By the way, speaking of podcasts, you can find the English At Home Is Fun Podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher Radio! We hope you like this video…if you do, please take a minute and subscribe to our YouTube Channel!

Today, we are taking a look at Gengo (元号) and the new era in Japan, which is known as the Reiwa Era (令和). Where does the gengo Reiwa come from? How is it used? How is it connected to the Emperor (天皇)? Learn the answers to these questions and more! This episode is available on video and as a podcast By the way, speaking of podcasts, you can find the English At Home Is Fun Podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher Radio! We hope you like this video…if you do, please take a minute and subscribe to our YouTube Channel!

Hey guys, this is Naho. This time, we’re going to be doing an interesting topic. Instead of me talking about the Japanese culture, I am going to interview Michael about the American culture of sarcasm. I figured out that a lot of Japanese are puzzled by this, and so are all the foreign country English learners. And Micheal is here to clear out all the questions you have about it. What do you think is the answer? Watch the video to find out!! This episode is available on video and as a podcast By the way, speaking of podcasts, you can find the English At Home Is Fun podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher Radio! We hope you like this video…if you do, please take a minute and subscribe to our YouTube Channel!

We have a special treat for you today. Noriko and Michael sit down with Aiko Hemingway, the founder of Schwagirl. Aiko is an American English pronunciation coach, based in Hawaii,  who works with English learners, particularly with those that are working and living in an English environment. She shares her thoughts and tips about the importance of improving your pronunciation, and we are so excited to have her join us today. You can find Aiko at any of the following places: Blog: http://schwagirl.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/schwagirl Services: http://hatsuonkyosei.com Aiko’s Pronunciation Course: American English Pronunciation For Japanese Speakers By the way, you can now find the English At Home Is Fun podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher Radio!

In today’s YouTube video, Michael and Naho talk about Tanabata, known in English as the Star Festival. This is an interesting Japanese festival which has its roots in Chinese mythology. We hope you like it. You can also get the audio as a podcast too!

Hey guys! We are so excited because the English at home is fun podcast is moving uptown to YouTube! This is our first YouTube video together and Naho and Michael are so excited to share their ideas about learning English with you! We hope you like it. You can also get the audio as a podcast too!

On July 30th, Noriko and Naho hosted the 2nd Annual English At Home Is Fun LIVE Meet-Up Event at Morikoro Park in Aichi, Japan. Over 100 kids, moms, and dads joined in on the fun and in this podcast episode, Naho and Noriko give let us know all about it. Check it out! By the way, you can find the English At Home Is Fun podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher Radio!