Life in 2 Languages

Life in 2 Languages

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  • Episode 41 - Dah Bois and Their Tops

    In today’s episode, we sittin’ down with dah bois talkin’ all business. No games and absolutely no tom-foolery. We don’t hold back when it comes to our tops. We talkin’ top comfort foods in Japan, Top noodle thicknesses, top aromatic herbs to smell, as well as our top challenges we face living in Japan... You name it? We probably didn’t talk about it, but it was in the back of our minds! Strap in cause it’s about to get intense! In a good way.  

    今年初めてのエピソードはボーイズオンリーの回です!仲良しの男子メンバーでいろんなジャンルのランキングについて語っています。日本の好きな食べ物や北米で大人気のルートビア、そして少し真面目なトピックなどいろんなトピック満載なのでみなさんも楽しみながら聴いてください~!

    Find Jeff →    @jeff_amoaka

    Find Mung → @mung_mung_mung

    Find Ryan →  @ryanlaguatan

    1 hr 9 min
  • Episode 40 - Don't Be Pushy with Yuka and Rocky

    Follow Rocky’s cafe at → @6_raccoon_

    Follow Yuka’s photography → @yukavan_photographyToday’s episode is going to be quite the treat because we finally got them! Introducing Rocky and Yuka! Two guests we have wanted on our podcast for a long time now. Listen in as we talk about their overly-mentioned story of how they met, Yuka’s secret tea society that is invite-only, the hot-ojisan-gossip spots around Miyazaki, as well as their tips and tricks about talking to new people. 

    Word of the day: Pushy — excessively or unpleasantly self-assertive.

    Example: Rocky was being a little pushy asking to buy Yuka a drink.

    今回のゲストには、ゆかとロッキーに参加してもらいました!二人とも宮崎でビジネスを行っているとっても素敵な日本人とカナダ人の夫婦です。二人がカナダでどうやって出会ったのか、それぞれカナダと日本での友達作りや人間関係、そして私たちも大好きなカフェ6 Raccoonの始まりまで、笑いあり真剣な話ありの楽しいエピソードになりました!

    1 hr 1 min
  • Episode 39 - Remember, “Road to N2”?

    The JLPT is almost here! Hize has been studying all year… or has he? Join us to see just how far he’s come. Spoiler alert: it’s… well, you’ll see. Also, see if you can get all of Saori’s Japanese questions right and let us know how much you got!


    もうすぐハイズはJLPT(日本語能力試験)のN2を受けます!今年の1月にテキストを3冊買って今までがんばって勉強してきました。そんなハイズがどうやって勉強してきたか、自信のほどはどうかを語っています!ハイズがんばれー!!!

    50 min
  • Episode 38 - JC's Grand Japan Adventure

    Get ready to listen in on (one of) the original voice(s) straight from our very opening song! That’s right! We got the ad-lib guy fresh from Canada, JC! Who could forget such a memorable voice! In today’s episode, enjoy the refreshing beats of casual conversation as we dive into the adventures of JC in Japan. Careful not to groove too hard! Life in 2 Languages is not responsible for any dance-related injuries.


    Find JC --> @villahermosa.official


    今回のゲストはなんとカナダから!!ハイズの良い友人でありこのポッドキャストのオープニング曲を作ってくれた2人のうちの1人であるJCが参加してくれました。日本に旅行にきてはるばる宮崎まで来てくれたので、ハイズとの出会いから彼の外国人旅行客としての視点など盛りだくさんの内容となりました!


    1 hr 6 min
  • Episode 37 - レッドフラッグと女子会 With Sayako and Kilala

    No Hize? No problem! Today’s episode is all girls as Saori, Sayako, and Kilala talk it up about red flags and dating experiences. 全てはもちろん、日本語で. Get ready to challenge your listening comprehension if you want in on that hot tea! 

    Find Kilala → @kilala_you_academy

    Find Sayako → @seren_design8

    今回はスペシャルなエピソードです!前にゲストで出てくれたさやこときららに参加してもらいガールズトークをしました!すべて日本語で主に外国人とのデーティングでのレッドフラッグ(危険信号)について色々語っています。みんな素晴らしいパートナーを持っていてその素敵なお話もお聞き逃しなく♪日本人女性必聴のエピソードです!

    1 hr 5 min
  • Episode 36 - Eudaimonic Wellbeing: Well Felt, Not Well Explained

    Welcome back to another episode! Today’s topic? You guessed it, a slightly confusing attempt to explain what we think is Eudaimonic wellbeing. Grab your dictionaries, because we definitely don’t use advanced vocabulary for this one. We also talk a little bit about ビリギャル and how that movie is nice! You should definitely give it a watch!

    今回のエピソードでは先日ハイズと見た『ビリギャル』の映画のことから、実際のモデルである小林さやかさんが研究している認知科学について話しました!うまいこと説明ができませんでしたが笑、ハイズが大きな影響をうけたことには間違いありません。興味が出た方はぜひ調べてみてください!


    45 min
  • Episode 35 - The Kyle Johnson Experience

    Introducing Kyle, not your average 190cm American ALT. No sir, this Kyle comes stacked with stories of his numerous life experiences from hitchhiking, farming, rapping, to stand-up. Before you listen in, here are some key words to elevate your listening experience:

    1. Hitchhiking: Standing on the side of the road, hoping a kind ojisan truck driver picks you up. Bonus points if he buys you coffee at the conbini.

    2. Slither: Moving on the ground like a snake. A strategic move when it comes to stand-up comedy.

    3. Deep-dish Pizza: A Chicago classic from what tourists can tell.

      Chuckle up for safety, it’s gonna be a ride.

    Find Kyle → @kylejohnsonxo

    Find Kyle’s podcast on spotify → Out Here Livin’ Kyle Johnson

    みなさんはスタンドアップコメディーを観たことはありますか?今回のエピソードはALTでもありコメディアンでもあるカイルに参加してもらいました!ヒッチハイクをしたりラップをしたり多才な彼のお話はとても面白かったのでみんなにぜひ聴いてもらいたいです!


    1 hr 12 min
  • Episode 34 - Just a year, Just an experience, Just Braden

    Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be just Braden in his first year in Japan? Well, you certainly stumbled onto the right podcast! Join us as we listen in to just Braden retelling his tales from scaring a Japanese family while working at a gift shop, to wrestling with body odor anxiety on the train. Lots of interesting stuff in this episode with Hize, Saori, and just Braden.

    今回もゲストに参加してもらいました!私たちのご近所さんでALT1年目のブレイデンです!初めて日本に来て教師としての生活を始めた感想や、アメリカでお土産屋さんで日本語を披露したエピソード、この夏行った大阪旅行での面白い思い出も全て楽しかったので皆さんもお聞き逃しなく♪


    58 min
  • Episode 33 - Parents, Osaka Expo, and 中(なか)ラーメン

    Get ready for them interesting stories of traveling with parents all in the supernova heat that is summer in Japan. Also get ready for some embarrassing moments of trying to order in Japanese and realizing how much your years of effort studying the language is ruined by one kanji. Japanese is very difficult, no matter where you go.

    先月ハイズの両親が日本に旅行に来てくれました!滞在中の前半は宮崎に来てくれて、その後京都と大阪にみんなで行きました。大阪万博の感想や、ハイズ一人で両親を色々と連れて行ったストーリーを話しています!そこでハイズに起こったちょっとしたハプニングもお聞き逃しなく!


    48 min
  • Episode 32 - Tyler the ALT: A Real Cool Guy

    Man, we are so lucky to have a plethora of friends who are not camera shy. One of them being, Tyler! A fresh 4th year JET ALT like one of the hosts in this podcast! I wonder who that may be... Apart from our very interesting lives, We thought it would be a refreshing experience for people to get to know how cool Tyler is. Spoiler alert, Tyler is a cool guy!

    今回のエピソードには私たちの友人のタイラーに来てもらいました!ハイズとおなじALT4年目の彼の長崎に住んでいた時と宮崎での生活の違いや、将来のことなど色々話してくれました。あと宮崎の心霊スポットの話なんかも、、、。タイラーのストーリーをぜひ楽しんでください!


    1 hr 1 min

About Life in 2 Languages

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Ever wondered what it's like to navigate life in Japan as a foreigner with limited Japanese skills, alongside a native speaker? Look no further. Get ready to enjoy this podcast in the background as you listen in on the awkward lives of two regular people living in Japan. Join hosts Hize and Saori as they share their perspectives on the various challenges of adjusting to uncomfortable situations, along with their own personal stories of attempting to navigate life in two languages.