Episodes

  • Japanese Listening for Beginners: Vending Machines in Japan | Ep. 2

    Japanese Listening for Beginners: Vending Machines in Japan | Ep. 2
    Jun 11 2026

    In Japan, vending machines are everywhere -- and they sell a lot more than just drinks!

    In this super slow and simple listening episode, I talk about Japanese vending machines in natural Japanese with full English subtitles.

    Perfect for true beginners!

    📄 Free transcript for this episode → https://www.japademy.com/japanese-listening-beginners/vending-machines-in-japan

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    LEVEL
    🌱 Beginner Japanese — super slow and clear, full English subtitles throughout

    CHAPTERS
    00:00:02 - Introduction
    00:00:12 - What is a vending machine?
    00:00:58 - They are everywhere in Japan
    00:01:51 - What can you buy?
    00:02:43 - Hot drinks and cold drinks
    00:03:43 - Safe and easy to use
    00:04:34 - Listener Practice Moment
    00:05:20 - Closing

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    7 mins
  • Japanese Listening for Beginners: My Morning Routine | Ep. 1

    Japanese Listening for Beginners: My Morning Routine | Ep. 1
    May 30 2026

    What does a Japanese teacher's morning look like?

    In this super slow and simple listening episode, I walk you through my daily morning routine — from my 7:30am alarm all the way to cooking lunch. Perfect for true beginners!

    📄 Free transcript for this episode → https://www.japademy.com/japanese-listening-beginners/my-morning-routine

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    LEVEL
    🌱 Beginner Japanese — super slow and clear, full English subtitles throughout

    CHAPTERS
    00:00:00 - Introduction
    00:00:18 - Waking up
    00:00:52 - Morning drinks
    00:01:35 - Getting ready
    00:01:52 - My work morning
    00:02:48 - Lunch time
    00:03:08 - Weekends are different!
    00:03:59 - Listener Practice Moment
    00:04:52 - Learning with certified teachers
    00:05:41 - Closing

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    KEEP LEARNING WITH A LIVE TEACHER
    I co-founded Japademy to give Japanese learners access to the kind of teaching that actually gets results — small classes, certified native teachers, and a structured path from beginner to JLPT-ready.

    👉 10-Week Online Courses: https://www.japademy.com/online-courses
    👉 JLPT Prep Courses: https://www.japademy.com/jlpt-online-courses
    👉 Private Lessons: https://www.japademy.com/private-lessons

    Rated 4.67/5 by 700+ students worldwide.
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    6 mins