English At Home Is Fun

By English At Home Is Fun: Michael DiGiacomo Noriko Kawamoto Naho Kawamoto

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What's English At Home Is Fun about?

Learn & Practice English at Home!

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English At Home Is Fun episodes:

08.15.2021
40 – The Japanese Culture of Testing
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...
03.06.2020
39 – Naho & Michael – Catching Up In 2020
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...
07.10.2019
38 – Naho & Michael – Fine! Fine? And English Greetings
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
05.13.2019
37 – Naho & Michael – Mother’s Day Traditions
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...
04.12.2019
36 – Naho & Michael Chat About GenGo – The New Japanese Era, Reiwa
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...
02.25.2019
35 – Irony vs. Sarcasm, Plus What Translates and What Doesn’t
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...
09.06.2018
34 – Guest Interview – Aiko Hemingway with Schwagirl
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...
08.19.2018
YouTube-02 – Naho and Michael Talk about Tanabata – The Star Festival
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...
08.10.2018
Our First YouTube Video!
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...
08.05.2018
31 – Naho, Noriko, & Michael Talk About The LIVE Meet Up at Morikoro Park
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,...
06.24.2018
30 – How To Learn Vocabulary
Naho has some excellent advice about how to learn vocabulary. We hope you find it helpful! Hey guys this is Naho.?? For today’s podcast, I will be telling you guys The secret of my English skill.? Of course, as you...
06.11.2018
29 – Our 1 Year Anniversary Show!
It’s our 1 Year Anniversary podcast! Hey guys!!!??? This time, we’re going to be doing a one-year anniversary podcast. We’re going to be talking about the first thing I did as a toddler, how we met Michael, how I learned...
06.04.2018
28 – Naho and Michael – The Results of the Sports Festival
For today’s Podcast, Naho and Michael chat about the results of the Sports Festival at Naho’s school. Check out the first part of this story in Episode 26. We hope you like it! Naho drew an illustration to help you...
05.27.2018
27 – Naho & Michael And The Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul
For today’s Podcast, Naho and Michael chat about Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul. What sort of adventure awaits the Heffley family as they take a summer vacation road trip? By the way, you can now find the...
05.19.2018
26 – Naho and Michael Chat About KIBASEN at the Sports Festival
It has been a long time since we have done a podcast!!!??? Seems like school is going to have a sports Festival this year too. Which most of the kids are really excited….. but not me.??? I’m in fifth grade...
03.26.2018
25 – Naho & Michael Chat About Easter
Spring is in the air and in Spring, many people all over the world celebrate Easter. Naho did some research for us and found out why Easter is celebrated with eggs and rabbits! We’re going to chat about that and...
03.15.2018
24 -Noriko & Michael – What To Look For In A Language School
Are you interested in finding a good language school for yourself or your kids? Well, today, we are going to give you some of our best tips about what to look for in a language school. Don’t worry, we are...
02.26.2018
23 – Naho & Michael Chat About Setsubun (Traditional Japanese Festival)
For today’s Podcast, Naho and Michael chat about Setsubun, the traditional festival in Japan that happens in February. It involves roasting and drying soybeans, then scattering them around the house and then…well, you’ll need to listen to catch the whole...
02.18.2018
22 – Naho & Michael Chat About Valentine’s Day Traditions!
This is an episode for friends and lovers…we’re talking about Valentines Day. Do you know the Valentine’s Day traditions in the USA and in Japan? They are quite different, actually! Naho also did some research and talks about the history...
02.08.2018
21 – Our Special Guest Erika Gives Her Advice and Insight About Using & Living With English
We have a special guest to day! Erika is the founder of Chamomile English Academy in Gifu, Japan and today, she shares her insights about learning English with Noriko. You can learn about her ideas on business English, learning culture...
02.02.2018
20 – Noriko & Michael – Be Proud of Your Accomplishments!
Today’s podcast is for everyone who is currently trying to learn a second language. We know it’s not easy to do. Noriko is still working on her English and Michael is still plugging away at learning Japanese. Our message is...
01.27.2018
19 – Naho & Michael Chat About Traditional Food Customs
In today’s Episode, Naho and Michael talk about traditional food in Japan. Did you know that a lot of ceremonial dishes have a deep meaning regarding what kind good fortune and luck you can have by eating them? Check it...
01.19.2018
18 – Noriko & Michael Chat About New Year’s Celebrations
In this Episode, Noriko and Michael talk about New Year’s celebrations and traditions. It’s very different when we compare Japan with the USA. And what about kissing at midnight? By the way, you can now find the English At Home...
01.12.2018
17 – Naho & Michael Chat About Christmas!
In this Episode, Naho and Michael chat about Naho’s favorite holiday of the year…Christmas (Ho Ho Ho!) Naho explains the history and background of the NORAD Santa tracing system, and then we learn about the most interesting present that Santa...
01.03.2018
16 – Naho & Michael Chat About Show & Tell and Mother Goose
In this Episode, Naho and Michael chat about Show and Tell in Japan. For Naho’s class project, she did some research on recycling in Germany. Pretty interesting system they have there. As well, Naho made up some original tune to...
11.28.2017
15 – Naho & Michael Chat about Halloween!
This week, Naho and Michael talk about Halloween. It’s kind of interesting how kids celebrate this in the USA and in Japan. We also share Naho’s original knock-knock joke. We hope you like it! 皆さんおはようございます。こちらは、娘とマイケル先生の最新のpodcastになります。今回は、ハロウィン?がテーマになりました。まずは、娘からの素朴な疑問。「なぜ映画の中で、吸血鬼?‍♂️は、” bluh...
11.16.2017
14 – Noriko & Michael – Reading Aloud To Practice Intonation
In this Episode, Noriko and Michael are talking about reading aloud. You can learn some tips about how reading English books using your voice can help you improve your English fluency and build confidence! We hope you like it! Also,...
11.08.2017
13 – Naho & Michael Talk About The Moon Festival In Japan
This week, Naho and Michael talk about the moon festival in Japan. It’s kind of interesting what people do on the full moon in the early fall. We also share a knock-knock joke and a tongue twister. We hope you...
10.13.2017
12 – Podcasts & TV Programs to Improve English Listening Skills
This week, Noriko and Michael continue their chat from last time about about podcasts and English listening. We’ll let you know why the news isn’t the best thing for your English and also introduce you to Michael’s podcast. We hope...
10.06.2017
11 – Building English Listening Skills With Podcasts
This week, Noriko and Michael talk about a question that a lot of people ask, which is “How can I use a podcast like this to improve my English listening skills.” That’s really a great question and we’l answer that...
09.29.2017
10 – Special Guest Riho! With Naho and MIchael
Riho is our special friend from Instagram. She’s 8, and loves learning English and practicing with her sister, Luna! Today, we talk about how she practices English, the It’s Bitsy Spider and so much more. We hope you like it!
09.20.2017
09a – Naho & Michael – Summer Homework, Knock-Knock Jokes, and a Tongue Twister!
Welcome! In this podcast, Naho and Michael chat about summer homework, knock-knock jokes and a tongue twister. Did you know that in the USA, most elementary school kids have over 8 weeks of summer vacation and…no homework to do. So...
09.07.2017
09 – Noriko & Michael Talk About The Live Event & Experiencing English At Home
In today’s episode, Noriko and Michael talk about the live event at Morikoro Park on August 21st and we want to send out a big thanks so much to everyone who joined us for that. We also talk about the...
08.25.2017
08 – Our Special Guest, Kanna!
This is exciting! In this episode, we have a chat with Kanna, a bright and cheerful six-year-old Japanese girl who has been learning English since she was 1! We are so happy that Kanna could join us for this chat...
08.17.2017
06a – Naho & Michael – Vocabulary, Teaching Your Parents, & a Tongue Twister!
Naho and Michael talk about vocabulary. Sometimes kid can teach their parents words! It’s an interesting vocabulary lesson, plus…there is a really gross tongue twister! Today’s Tongue Twister: Lisa Licked Leftover Lamb
07.28.2017
07 – Norio & Michael Talk About Licenses & Exams in Japan
In this podcast episode, Noriko and Michael talk about what drives the “exam-culture” in Japan. Why is it exactly that the exam and the license is so important and how this effects English learning and attitudes towards English learning. We...
07.23.2017
06 – Noriko & Michael – Naho’s Experience Taking English Tests
In today’s episode, Noriko tells us about Naho’s experience with standardized English tests in Japan. Naho and Michael talked about this topic in Episode 05a, so it may be interesting to get her mom’s take on this topic. We hope...
07.17.2017
05a – Naho and Michael – Naho’s English Life at Home & A Tongue Twister!
Naho and Michael chat about Naho’s English life at home. Naho shares the basic three things that she does at home using English! We also have a tongue twister for you which is all about critters and baby sitters Here...
07.14.2017
05 – Noriko & Michael: Mom’s English Level
Naho and Michael talk about mom’s English ability. A lot of mom’s and dad’s have a question about their own English like, “Is my English good enough to teach my child?” This is a great topic and you may be...
07.09.2017
04a – Naho & Michael: English Tests, a Corny, Joke & Peter Piper!
Naho and Michael talk about the STEP test (英検) and her experience taking it and “not” preparing for it. As well, we’ve got a corny joke and a tongue twister. Todays tongue twister is the world famous story of Mr....
07.06.2017
04 – Noriko & Michael – The Elephant In The Room
In this episode, Noriko and Michael talk about the elephant in the room. This idiom, “the elephant in the room,” means a topic that is something we should talk about but, nobody is willing to talk about, because they are...
07.02.2017
03a – Naho & Michael – Swallows, Tongue Twisters, and more!
Naho and Michael talk about birds! Swallows make nests in the eves of homes in Japan…do you know why? Naho explains this interesting Japanese cultural point. And of course, there’s a tongue twister! Check it out!
06.29.2017
03 – Songs, Rhymes, & Books
Noriko and Michael talk about how rhymes are an important part of English, especially in songs and children’s books, like Mother Goose. Rhymes are fun for kids to say and that’s why books like Mother Goose and Dr. Seuss are...
06.24.2017
02a – Naho & Michael – Tongue Twisters, Jokes, & Chat
Hi Everyone! Here is Naho and Michael’s second podcast! In this episode, we’re going to talk about the school sports festival, the tongue twister Betty Botter, and Michael’s corny joke!The tongue twister for today goes like this: Betty Botter bought...
06.23.2017
02 – How To Get Started With English At Home!
Welcome to Episode 2. Today, Noriko talks about how things got started with Naho and her adventure using and having fun with English at home. We learn that babies don’t care which language mommy is speaking, because the bond between...
06.16.2017
01a – Tongue Twisters, Jokes, & Chat
Hi Everyone! Here is the second type of podcast we are presenting. Each week we will present one podcast with Noriko and Michael who will talk about teaching & learning English at home. The second podcast, like this one, will...
06.15.2017
01 – Welcome to English At Home Is Fun
Welcome to our very first English at Home is Fun podcast. In this podcast, Michael and Noriko talk about how the met on Instagram and Noriko’s experience learning English including studying abroad, roommate troubles as an international student and Noriko’s...

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English At Home Is Fun episodes:

40 – The Japanese Culture of Testing

39 – Naho & Michael – Catching Up In 2020

38 – Naho & Michael – Fine! Fine? And English Greetings

37 – Naho & Michael – Mother’s Day Traditions

36 – Naho & Michael Chat About GenGo – The New Japanese Era, Reiwa

35 – Irony vs. Sarcasm, Plus What Translates and What Doesn’t

34 – Guest Interview – Aiko Hemingway with Schwagirl

YouTube-02 – Naho and Michael Talk about Tanabata – The Star Festival

Our First YouTube Video!

31 – Naho, Noriko, & Michael Talk About The LIVE Meet Up at Morikoro Park

30 – How To Learn Vocabulary

29 – Our 1 Year Anniversary Show!

28 – Naho and Michael – The Results of the Sports Festival

27 – Naho & Michael And The Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul

26 – Naho and Michael Chat About KIBASEN at the Sports Festival

25 – Naho & Michael Chat About Easter

24 -Noriko & Michael – What To Look For In A Language School

23 – Naho & Michael Chat About Setsubun (Traditional Japanese Festival)

22 – Naho & Michael Chat About Valentine’s Day Traditions!

21 – Our Special Guest Erika Gives Her Advice and Insight About Using & Living With English

20 – Noriko & Michael – Be Proud of Your Accomplishments!

19 – Naho & Michael Chat About Traditional Food Customs

18 – Noriko & Michael Chat About New Year’s Celebrations

17 – Naho & Michael Chat About Christmas!

16 – Naho & Michael Chat About Show & Tell and Mother Goose

15 – Naho & Michael Chat about Halloween!

14 – Noriko & Michael – Reading Aloud To Practice Intonation

13 – Naho & Michael Talk About The Moon Festival In Japan

12 – Podcasts & TV Programs to Improve English Listening Skills

11 – Building English Listening Skills With Podcasts

10 – Special Guest Riho! With Naho and MIchael

09a – Naho & Michael – Summer Homework, Knock-Knock Jokes, and a Tongue Twister!

09 – Noriko & Michael Talk About The Live Event & Experiencing English At Home

08 – Our Special Guest, Kanna!

06a – Naho & Michael – Vocabulary, Teaching Your Parents, & a Tongue Twister!

07 – Norio & Michael Talk About Licenses & Exams in Japan

06 – Noriko & Michael – Naho’s Experience Taking English Tests

05a – Naho and Michael – Naho’s English Life at Home & A Tongue Twister!

05 – Noriko & Michael: Mom’s English Level

04a – Naho & Michael: English Tests, a Corny, Joke & Peter Piper!

04 – Noriko & Michael – The Elephant In The Room

03a – Naho & Michael – Swallows, Tongue Twisters, and more!

03 – Songs, Rhymes, & Books

02a – Naho & Michael – Tongue Twisters, Jokes, & Chat

02 – How To Get Started With English At Home!

01a – Tongue Twisters, Jokes, & Chat

01 – Welcome to English At Home Is Fun