Episodios

  • Ep.91 Japanese Grapefruit (N5 Level)
    Sep 15 2025

    ◆ In this episode, I am talking about various kinds of seasonal fruit in Japan, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)

    ◆ This story was originally released as Ep.31 in 2024. I just re-recorded it and created a listening comprehension exercise, answer key, vocabulary list and transcript for it for Patreon members, which was not available when it was first released.

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    - Full version of the podcast audio - Vocabulary lists with English translation - Transcripts - Listening comprehension exercises (These are all in Kanji with Furigana.) - Answer keys for the exercises - Photos related to the episodes with captions

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    3 m
  • Ep.90 Shigaraki Ware Racoons (N5 Level)
    Sep 1 2025

    ◆ In this episode, I am talking about one of the most ancient six kilns in Japan using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)

    ◆ This story was originally released as Ep.34 in 2024. I just re-recorded it and created a listening comprehension exercise, answer key, vocabulary list and transcript for it for Patreon members, which was not available when it was first released.

    ◆ Patreon monthly membership

    Here are the benefits for my Patreon paid members :

    - Full version of the podcast audio - Vocabulary lists with English translation - Transcripts - Listening comprehension exercises (These are all in Kanji with Furigana.) - Answer keys for the exercises - Photos related to the episodes with captions

    Check out my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg

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    3 m
  • Ep.89 Pigeon-Shaped-Cookies (N5 Level)
    Aug 18 2025

    ◆ In this episode, I am talking about famous traditional sweets from different regions of Japan, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)

    ◆ This story was originally released as Ep.26 in 2024. I just re-recorded it and created a listening comprehension exercise, answer key, vocabulary list and transcript for it for Patreon members, which was not available when it was first released.

    ◆ Patreon monthly membership

    Here are the benefits for my Patreon paid members :

    - Full version of the podcast audio - Vocabulary lists with English translation - Transcripts - Listening comprehension exercises (These are all in Kanji with Furigana.) - Answer keys for the exercises - Photos related to the episodes with captions

    Check out my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg

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    3 m
  • Ep.88 The Great Buddha of Kamakura (N5 Level)
    Aug 11 2025

    ◆ In this episode, I am talking about two Great Buddhas in Japan, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)

    ◆ This story was originally released as Ep.25 in 2024. I just re-recorded it and created a listening comprehension exercise, answer key, vocabulary list and transcript for it for Patreon members, which was not available when it was first released.

    ◆ Patreon monthly membership

    Here are the benefits for my Patreon paid members :

    - Full version of the podcast audio - Vocabulary lists with English translation - Transcripts - Listening comprehension exercises (These are all in Kanji with Furigana.) - Answer keys for the exercises - Photos related to the episodes with captions

    Check out my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg

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    3 m
  • Ep.87 Kamakura - The First Capital of the Shogunate
    Aug 4 2025

    ◆ In this episode, I am talking about a historical city called Kamakura, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)

    ◆ This story was originally released as Ep.24 in May, 2024. I just re-recorded it and created a listening comprehension exercise, answer key, vocabulary list and transcript for it for Patreon members, which was not available when it was first released.

    ◆ Patreon monthly membership

    Here are the benefits for my Patreon paid members :

    - Full version of the podcast audio - Vocabulary lists with English translation - Transcripts - Listening comprehension exercises (These are all in Kanji with Furigana.) - Answer keys for the exercises - Photos related to the episodes with captions

    Check out my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg

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    3 m
  • Ep.86 The Oldest Hot Spring in Japan (N5 Level)
    Jul 21 2025

    ◆ In this episode, I am talking about hot springs in Japan including the oldest one, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)

    ◆ This story was originally released as Ep.20 on May the 21st, 2024. I just re-recorded it and created a listening comprehension exercise, answer key, vocabulary list and transcript for it for Patreon members, which was not available when it was first released.

    ◆ Patreon monthly membership

    Here are the benefits for my Patreon paid members :

    - Full version of the podcast audio - Vocabulary lists with English translation - Transcripts - Listening comprehension exercises (These are all in Kanji with Furigana.) - Answer keys for the exercises - Photos related to the episodes with captions

    Check out my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg

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    3 m
  • Ep.85 Warabi-mochi Sandae (N5 Level)
    Jul 14 2025

    ◆ In this episode, I am talking about a sandae with Japanese sweets I had in Kyoto, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)

    ◆ This story was originally released as Ep.19 on May the 17th, 2024. I just re-recorded it and created a listening comprehension exercise, answer key, vocabulary list and transcript for it for Patreon members, which was not available when it was first released.

    ◆ Patreon monthly membership

    Here are the benefits for my Patreon paid members :

    - Full version of the podcast audio - Vocabulary lists with English translation - Transcripts - Listening comprehension exercises (These are all in Kanji with Furigana.) - Answer keys for the exercises - Photos related to the episodes with captions

    Check out my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg

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    2 m
  • Ep.84 Traditional Wooden Townhouse Cafe (N5 Level)
    Jul 7 2025

    ◆ In this episode, I am talking about a traditional wooden townhouse cafe in Kyoto, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)

    ◆ This story was originally released as Ep.18 on May the 14th, 2024. I just re-recorded it and created a listening comprehension exercise, answer key, vocabulary list and transcript for it for Patreon members, which was not available when it was first released.

    ◆ Patreon monthly membership

    Here are the benefits for my Patreon paid members :

    - Full version of the podcast audio - Vocabulary lists with English translation - Transcripts - Listening comprehension exercises (These are all in Kanji with Furigana.) - Answer keys for the exercises - Photos related to the episodes with captions

    Check out my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg

    ◆ You are cordially invited to...

    - leave me a review on Apple Podcast

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    3 m