The Tower of Babbling Japan

The Tower of Babbling Japan

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The Tower of Babbling Japan episodes

  • How to start learning Japanese (from where you are) - Episode 5

    In this episode, Keith provides 4 pieces of advice he would give to his younger self when he started learning Japanese.

    With so many ways to learn Japanese available today, learners can easily become overwhelmed trying to choose the best method. Before you focus on what app to download or class to join, nail these 4 foundational skills to ensure your long term success with Japanese.

    Follow Keith on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KH_waytolang

    Are you ready to learn Kanji and begin reading real Japanese?

    Try Skritter Japanese today and receive a 10% discount off of your purchase with the link below!

    Try Skritter today

    Are you learning Japanese?

    Are you within the military community?

    Are you currently living in Okinawa, Japan?

    Then you are eligible to join my Japanese course, Groundwork Japanese!

    This course (aimed at beginners) is currently in development and will help you increase your proficiency and confidence, by helping yo create your own personalized study plan.

    Interested in improving your Japanese?

    Go to: https://tobhowtolearnjapanese.guide/ and hit "I'm ready to learn Japanese" to join the waitlist

    When you join you will receive the introduction to The Tower of Babbling book and access to the mini-course Tower of Babbling: Scaffold for free!

    You can also use this link to go directly to the sign up page. https://tobhowtolearnjapanese.guide/?page_id=6

    17 min
  • Notepad #1 - Japanese slang - Opposites with チッキてる (chikkiteru) and パリピ (paripi)

    In this new experimental short format, Keith shares insights from his own Japanese lessons by describing the meaning and origin of the Japanese slang チッキてる (chikkiteru) and パリピ (paripi).

    Ryoma's Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/studyjapanese.jp/

    Book a lesson with Ryoma:

    http://ryoma.noor.jp/


    Follow Keith on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KH_waytolang


    Are you learning Japanese?

    Are you within the military community?

    Are you currently living in Okinawa, Japan?

    Then you might eligible to be a guest on this podcast!

    Visit the website to fill out the form if you are interested.


    Website: https://tobhowtolearnjapanese.guide/


    Get the introduction to The Tower of Babbling book and access to the mini-course Tower of Babbling: Scaffold for free at: https://tobhowtolearnjapanese.guide/?page_id=6

    5 min
  • Episode 4 - Chloe Clougher Interview: Being A Good Guest in Japan

    In a Tower of Babbling Japan first, Keith welcomes Ms. Chloe Clougher to the podcast.

    An avid language learner who has studied Mandarin Chinese, Arabic, and now Japanese, Chloe shares her experiences from her international travel in China, Jordan, and in Japan.

    She also discusses the two reasons why after barely a month on island, she has dedicated herself to learning as much Japanese as she can during her time in Okinawa.

    Contact Chloe at:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cmclougher/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100007613238232

    Are you learning Japanese?

    Are you within the military community?

    Are you currently living in Okinawa, Japan?

    Then you might eligible to be a guest on this podcast!

    Visit the website to fill out the form if you are interested.


    Website: https://tobhowtolearnjapanese.guide/


    Get the introduction to The Tower of Babbling book and access to the mini-course Tower of Babbling: Scaffold for free at: https://tobhowtolearnjapanese.guide/?page_id=6


    41 min
  • Episode 3 - Two hard lessons I learned from my first trip to Japan

    Learning Japanese can be difficult for native English speakers.

    In this episode Keith explains how he made his Japanese language learning harder back in the day and two lessons he learned from the experience.

    Are you ready to learn Kanji?

    Try Skritter Japanese today and receive a 10% discount off of your purchase with the link below!

    Try Skritter today


    Are you learning Japanese? Are you within the military community? Are you currently living in Okinawa, Japan? Then you might eligible to be interviewed on this podcast!

    Visit the website to fill out the form if you are interested.

    Website: https://tobhowtolearnjapanese.guide/


    Get the introduction to The Tower of Babbling book and access to the mini-course Tower of Babbling: Scaffold: https://tobhowtolearnjapanese.guide/?page_id=6


    16 min
  • Episode 2 - Why do you learn Japanese?

    Do you have a reason why you are learning or want to learn Japanese?

    In this episode Keith invites you to think about your why, and offers an explanation for why having this foundation is vital to keeping you learning Japanese even after it gets hard.

    Website: https://tobhowtolearnjapanese.guide/

    Get the introduction to The Tower of Babbling and access to the mini-course Tower of Babbling: Scaffold: https://tobhowtolearnjapanese.guide/?page_id=6

    Are you learning Japanese? Are you within the military community? Are you currently living in Okinawa, Japan? Then you might eligible to be interviewed on this podcast!

    Email me at: [email protected] for more details

    17 min
  • Episode 1 - My governing language learning philosophy for Japanese

    ようこそ!(Welcome) to the Tower of Babbling Japan!

    Keith discusses the difference between fluency and literacy, and how it is critical to helping you go further with your Japanese.

    Get the 2021 Introduction to The Tower of Babbling and access to the mini course, Tower of Babbling: Scaffold by joining the email list here: I'm ready to learn Japanese · Tower of Babbling - Learn Japanese (tobhowtolearnjapanese.guide)



    15 min
  • UPDATE! - Introducing the Cereus & Limnic Podcast! - ToB Podcast
    Two months later...
     
    In this brief update, I talk about what in the world I've been doing for the past two months and introduce my second podcast, Cereus & Limnic Podcast!
     
    The podcast provides background information about the making of my debut science fiction/social commentary fiction novel titled Cereus & Limnic.
     
    After you've listened to this update, check out episode 1 of the Cereus & Limnic Podcast here!
     
    The Cereus & Limnic podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.
     
    For more information about Cereus & Limnic go to https://keithhayden.net/.
    8 min
  • The Tower of Babbling - Conclusion
    This is the final episode of the podcast!
    In this episode I say thank you and farewell. I also talk about what I learned while making this podcast, and briefly discuss what my next moves will be.
    Website: https://keithhayden.net/
    13 min

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Taking listeners from language curious to language confidence with Japanese!