In episode 13 of my new podcast for beginner/intermediate students of Japanese I decided to take a break from grammar and talk about the advantages and disadvantages of studying Japanese as a foreign language, something I’ve seen much discussion about online. While I want to get back to grammar in the next episode, please let me know if you want more episodes like this talking about non-grammar topics.

At the end I also talk about a few ways to ask someone to wait for you.

You can also hear this episode on Spotify here (along with the previous episodes). 

I’m always open to feedback and requests for things to cover. You can email me at “selftaughtjapanese [at] gmail.com”.

In episode 12 of my new podcast for beginner/intermediate students of Japanese I go over the following:

• An introduction to “ne”, a particle that imparts a sense of friendliness and connection with another person
• Introduction of a few new words and mini-quizzes to test your knowledge
• A few ways to say goodbye

You can also hear this episode on Spotify here (along with the previous episodes). 

I’m always open to feedback and requests for things to cover. You can email me at “selftaughtjapanese [at] gmail.com”.

• Introduction to the “te” form (one of the most important forms in the language)
  • Conjugation rules for each verb type
  • A few ways the “te” form can be used (including to make a polite request)
• Four expressions for apologizing (in various levels of politeness)

You can also hear this episode on Spotify here (along with the previous episodes). 

I’m always open to feedback and requests for things to cover. You can email me at “selftaughtjapanese [at] gmail.com”.

• Introduction to i-adjectives (how to use them in a sentence, and conjugation)
• Learn a few i-adjectives (small, large, etc.)
• An expression for saying you hope something happens (which can be a mild suggestion).

You can also hear this episode on Spotify here (along with the previous episodes). 

I’m always open to feedback and requests for things to cover. You can email me at “selftaughtjapanese [at] gmail.com”.

• The “mo” particle (and some particle combinations)
• Words for languages (Japanese, Spanish, etc.) and the “go” prefix
• Words for relative days (Today, tomorrow, etc.)
• How to ask someone if they are OK

(This episode also includes a newly-recorded intro and ending theme on piano, by yours truly.)

You can also hear this episode on Spotify here (along with the previous episodes). 

I’m always open to feedback and requests for things to cover. You can email me at “selftaughtjapanese [at] gmail.com”.

In the 8th episode of my new Podcast about learning Japanese for beginners, I cover the following topics:

• The past tense (including conjugation rules for different verb types)
• A few new vocabulary words and short questions to test your knowledge
• A useful expression to make a suggestion

You can also hear this episode on Spotify here (along with the previous episodes). 

I’m always open to feedback and requests for things to cover. You can email me at “selftaughtjapanese [at] gmail.com”.

In the 7th episode of my new Podcast about learning Japanese for beginners, I touch on the following topics:

• Learning to count 0-99
• A quiz to test your knowledge of vocabulary, particles, and verb conjugation from the previous episodes
• A pair of useful expressions that are very important when eating

You can also hear this episode on Spotify here (along with the previous episodes). 

I’m always open to feedback and requests for things to cover. You can email me at “selftaughtjapanese [at] gmail.com”.

In the 6th episode of my new Podcast about learning Japanese for beginners, I talk about the following topics:

• Introduction of the “de” particle
• A new question word, and a few more vocabulary words
• Another use for the “ga” particle
• An expression that is useful for daily life (to order a beer, or anything else…)

You can also hear this episode on Spotify here (along with all the previous episodes). 

I’m always open to feedback and requests for things to cover. You can email me at “selftaughtjapanese [at] gmail.com”.

In the 5th episode of my new Podcast about learning Japanese for beginners, I touch on the following topics:

• The negative verb tense (conjugation rules, usage, etc.)
• Another use of the “wa” particle
• A few new vocabulary words
• A greeting you can use in daily life

You can also hear this episode on Spotify here (along with the previous episodes). 

I’m always open to feedback and requests for things to cover. You can email me at “selftaughtjapanese [at] gmail.com”.

In the 4th episode of my new Podcast about learning Japanese, I touch on the following topics:

• The two verbs for existence (“aru” and “iru”)
• Introduction to the “ni” particle, and one common use of it
• Introduction to the “ga” particle
• A common greeting

You can also hear this episode on Spotify here (along with the previous episodes).

I’m always open to feedback and requests for things to cover. You can email me at “selftaughtjapanese [at] gmail.com”.

In the 3rd episode of my new Podcast about learning Japanese, I touch on the following topics:

• Introduction to first person pronouns
• Using the particle “yo”
• Vocabulary words related to drinks or drinking (“coffee”, etc.)
• Using people’s names in a sentence.
• A common greeting

You can also hear this episode on Spotify here (along with the previous episodes).

I’m always open to feedback and requests for things to cover. You can email me at “selftaughtjapanese [at] gmail.com”.