Understanding Real Japanese

S1E1 - Polite Phrases

Starting with some of the most common and basic phrases you need to begin your mastery of Japanese, these five phrases are heard in both friendly and formal situations.

S1E4 - Clarifying / Keeping Conversation Going

In this episode, you will learn what to say when someone is speaking too quickly or you didn't quite catch what they said. We will also learn how to ask what someone thinks or wants to do. These phrases are very useful in daily conversations with native speakers.

S1E3 - Phrases of Confirmation

In this lesson, you will learn phrases helping you confirm what you've heard. Some of these phrases can sound similar or have similar meanings. They will be important to understand for everyday conversation as they are extremely common.

S1E2 - Phrases of Acknowledgment

We're still learning the basics, but you have to start somewhere! These five super  common phrases are about expressing understanding and acknowledging the other person. This episode includes a brief review of the past lesson.  The best way to learn a language is to practice frequently and do lots of listening. Keep playing this podcast over and over, and it will help acclimate your ear to real Japanese.