Do you struggle with あります and います? 
These words are tricky! 
Recently I received a few questions about these words, so I answered them! 

Episode 96: Tricky verbs "あります arimasu" and "います imasu"

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さむいですね！ It's cold!
Do you know how to say "temperature" in Japanese?
I will explain to you temperature-related words and phrases in Japanese!


You can watch the video version of this episode @spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/5MH9RH7MMc6eaJn0WzuHqR




Episode 104: How to say "temeperature" in Japanese?

Sometimes, basic verbs are difficult as they have several meanings. 
In this episode, I'll explain how to use "でます demasu (go out)." 

Episode 103: How to use the basic verb "でます demasu (go out)"

You may have heard this word already, but do you know how to use it? 
"そう soo" is a bit mysterious word. 
It is used in our daily life, and it can include many meanings. 
In this episode, I'll explain to you how to use "そう soo" in various situations. 
Listen to it and use it! 

Episode 102: How to use "そう soo" in Japanese

Do you know the difference between past tense and "た form + ことが　あります"? 
Both sentence structures refer to the past event. 
But the meaning is not the same.  


In this episode, I show you the difference between them. 
Listen to it, and you can use them confidently!


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https://open.spotify.com/show/5MH9RH7MMc6eaJn0WzuHqR




Episode 101: The difference between past tense and た form + ことが　あります in Japanese

Have you learned the "あります arimasu" sentence structure? 
It's very useful to mention "there is/are" sentences.  
But most learners struggle to add a place word in this sentence structure. 
In this episode, I will show you which particle you should use in this sentence structure and why.


You can watch the video version of this episode @spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/5MH9RH7MMc6eaJn0WzuHqR




Episode 96: Tricky verbs "あります arimasu" and "います imasu"

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