Ep. 2 ー Why Japan has so many vending machines · Beginners (Pre JLPT N5) Japanese Listening

Practice your beginner Japanese listening skills with one of Japan's most beautiful seasons -- autumn, and the 'koyo' (紅葉) leaves! In this super slow and simple listening episode, I talk about where to see the autumn colours, why the season lasts so long across Japan, and the seasonal foods I can't get enough of. You will pick up everyday vocabulary like あき (autumn), こうよう (autumn leaves), and けしき (scenery) -- all spoken at a super slow and simple pace with full English subtitles throughout. Perfect for absolute beginners and anyone studying Japanese from scratch! 📄 Free transcript for this episode → https://www.japademy.com/japanese-listening-beginners/autumn-leaves-season-in-japan-exploring-koyo --- LEVEL 🌱 Beginner Japanese — super slow and clear, full English subtitles throughout CHAPTERS 00:00:01 - Introduction (Hook) 00:00:34 - Why I Love Koyo 00:01:29 - Where to See the Koyo 00:02:52 - How Long the Koyo Season Lasts 00:03:51 - Cozy Autumn Weather 00:05:10 - Autumn Appetite: Sweet Potatoes, Chestnuts and Saury 00:06:18 - My Weekend Autumn Plans 00:07:15 - Listener Practice Moment 00:07:43 - Closing and CTA --- 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.

Practice your beginner Japanese listening skills with a real-life everyday topic -- shopping at a Japanese supermarket! In this super slow and simple listening episode, I talk about what you'll find inside, the famous evening discount hours, seasonal and limited-time snacks, bagging your own groceries, and why Japanese supermarkets are so beautifully organised. You will pick up everyday vocabulary like スーパー (supermarket), おべんとう (bento, a boxed meal), わりびき (discount), and きせつ (season) -- all spoken at a super slow and simple pace with full English subtitles throughout. Perfect for absolute beginners and anyone studying Japanese from scratch! 📄 Free transcript for this episode → https://www.japademy.com/japanese-listening-beginners/shopping-at-a-japanese-supermarket --- LEVEL 🌱 Beginner Japanese (Pre JLPT N5) — super slow and clear, full English subtitles throughout CHAPTERS 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:30 - What is a Japanese Supermarket? 00:01:28 - What is Inside? 00:03:25 - Evening Discounts 00:04:54 - Seasonal and Limited-Time Products 00:06:06 - Bagging Your Own Groceries 00:07:04 - Clean and Beautiful Displays 00:07:54 - Listener Practice Moment 00:08:39 - Closing --- 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.

Practice your beginner Japanese listening skills with a fun, real-life topic: the 2026 FIFA World Cup! In this slow and simple Japanese listening episode, I chat about watching the games at home with my husband, which teams we're cheering for, and our predictions for the winner. You'll pick up everyday vocabulary like おうえんする (to cheer for), しあい (match), and せんしゅ (player) — all spoken at super slow speed with full English subtitles throughout. Perfect for absolute beginners and anyone studying Japanese from scratch! 📄 Free transcript for this episode → https://www.japademy.com/japanese-listening-beginners/the-2026-fifa-world-cup --- LEVEL 🌱 Beginner Japanese (Pre JLPT N5) -- super slow and clear, full English subtitles throughout CHAPTERS 00:00:01 - Introduction 00:00:32 - The World Cup is special for me 00:01:42 - My husband and soccer 00:03:11 - 2018 and Kylian Mbappe 00:04:30 - Teams I am supporting 00:05:58 - Our predictions for the winner 00:06:58 - The opening and closing ceremonies 00:07:26 - Listener Practice Moment 00:08:32 - Closing --- 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.

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 --- LEVEL 🌱 Beginner Japanese (Pre JLPT N5) — 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 --- 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.