YAHHO! First Japanese with Kimi

きょうは
ます
について はなします。

In this episode:
• polite Japanese verb forms
• how ます works
• Japanese vowel patterns
• う verbs and る verbs

We also practice useful verbs like:
• いきます
• たべます
• のみます
• みます

A casual beginner Japanese episode with simple English explanations and listening practice.

きょうは
あいうえお
について はなします。

In this episode:
• Japanese vowel sounds
• あいうえお patterns
• why ます form feels confusing sometimes
• how Japanese verb sounds change

We also talk about:
• かきくけこ patterns
• learning hiragana in order
• why chunk practice is important

A casual beginner Japanese episode with simple English explanations.

きょうは
にほんの コーヒーぶんか
について はなします。

In this episode:
• vending machines in Japan
• コンビニ coffee
• ブレンドコーヒー
• アメリカンコーヒー
• hot and cold canned coffee

We also talk about:
• black coffee in Japan
• ドリンクバー

A casual Japanese listening episode for beginner learners and Japan travelers.

きょうは
おつかれさまです
を しょうかい します。

おつかれさまです
is one of the most common Japanese phrases,
but it does not have a direct English translation.

Japanese people use it:
• at work
• when saying goodbye
• after hard work
• with friends and family

In this episode,
we talk about the meaning and feeling behind this very Japanese expression.

Perfect for:
• beginner Japanese learners
• understanding Japanese culture
• natural daily Japanese

きょうは
じゃないです
and
くないです
を れんしゅう します。

Examples:

アメリカじんじゃないです

げんきじゃないです

あつくないです

In this episode, we practice simple negative Japanese patterns for beginners.

We also talk about:
• な adjectives
• い adjectives
• learning Japanese naturally as chunks

Perfect for beginner Japanese learners and Japan travel.

Learn how to make simple Japanese questions using:

か？

In this episode, we practice:

• げんきですか？
• にほんじんですか？
• せんせいですか？

You’ll also learn:

• the difference between げんきですか？ and げんき？
• why Japanese people don’t use あなた very often
• how こんにちは is often used more naturally in daily greetings

Simple and practical Japanese for beginners!

Learn more Japanese with Kimi:
https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/6340545?lv=1

In this episode, I talk a little about my thoughts on language learning.

Why are YOU learning Japanese?

For travel?
For friends?
For work?
For anime or manga?
For JLPT?

I share why I think your study plan should match your real goal — not just follow a textbook from page one.

I also talk about:

• casual vs formal Japanese
• practical Japanese for travel
• studying for JLPT N5 / N4
• learning vocabulary connected to YOUR life
• my experience learning English in Australia as a chef

A little different from the usual episodes, but I hope it helps your Japanese journey.

Learn more Japanese with Kimi:
https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/6340545?lv=1

Learn one of the most important Japanese patterns:

です
and
でした

In this episode, we practice simple Japanese for introducing yourself and talking about everyday things.

Examples:

• にほんじんです
• にほんごの せんせいです
• まえは しぇふでした
• きょうは あついです
• わたしは げんきです

You’ll also learn:

• how Japanese people often skip わたしは
• how to use でした for past tense
• simple natural Japanese patterns

And try using です in the comments to tell me about yourself in Japanese!

Learn more Japanese with Kimi:

https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/6340545?lv=1

Learn useful Japanese for restaurants and food questions in Japan!

In this episode:

• これは なんですか？
• おにくは はいっていますか？
• さかなですか？
• やさいですか？
• わたしは こむぎ あれるぎーです

You’ll also learn:

• おにく = meat
• さかな = fish
• やさい = vegetables
• だし = Japanese soup stock

Very useful Japanese for restaurants, allergies, and vegetarian travelers in Japan.

And yay —

this is Episode 20!

Thank you for listening to this travel Japanese series with me.

Learn more Japanese with Kimi:

https://www.italki.com/teacher/6684139/japanese

Learn how to order food and drinks with sizes in Japanese!

In this episode:

• Lさいずの こーらを ひとつ おねがいします
• Mさいずの あめりかんこーひーを ひとつ おねがいします
• なみもりの ぎゅうどんを ひとつ おねがいします
• おおもりの らーめんを ひとつ おねがいします

You’ll also practice:

• Lさいずは ありますか？
• Mさいずは ありますか？
• Sさいずは ありますか？

Very useful Japanese for cafés, shopping, and restaurants in Japan.

Learn more Japanese with Kimi:

https://www.italki.com/teacher/6684139/japanese