JLPT N5 : Japanese Podcast for Beginners - Meg’s Diary

Welcome to Meg’s Diary ! This podcast is presented by a qualified Japanese teacher, Meg. ◇ This podcast is meant for beginners at JLPT N5 /CEFR A1. ◇ I use vocabulary and grammar covered in the GENKI 1 textbook. ◇ Words and phrases that aren’t covered in GENKI 1 are introduced at the beginning of each episode. ◇ I read a story twice in every episode, first slowly and then a little faster. ◇ The transcripts with new vocabulary lists are available on my website : www.japanesewithmeg.com ◇ New episodes drop at 7am on Tuesdays and Fridays JST. I hope you enjoy my podcast!

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Episodes

18 hours ago

Hello Japanese learners ! Let's practice listening and speaking basic Japanese using podcasts. Practice makes perfect !
 
◆ In this episode, I'm talking about a fancy creperie in rural Japan, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 12. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)
 
◆ From Ep.20 onwards, a PDF file of the new vocabulary list, transcript with Kanji and Furigana, and true or false questions for each episode is available at store : ⁠https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/store/transcript
 
◆ You are cordially invited to...
- leave me a review on Apple Podcast
- rate my podcast on Spotify
- support my podcast on Ko-fi
 
◆ If you want to talk about the topic or to learn the grammar and the vocabulary used in my podcast, a few more spots for online weekly 1-on-1 lessons with Meg are available !
https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/

4 days ago

Hello Japanese learners ! Let's practice listening and speaking basic Japanese using podcasts. Practice makes perfect !
 
◆ In this episode, I'm talking about the Japanese traditional sweets for June 30, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 11. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)
 
◆ I read the script twice, first slowly and then a bit faster. 
- The slow version starts at 1:39.
- The faster version starts at 3:35.
 
◆ From Ep.20 onwards, a PDF file of the new vocabulary list, transcript with Kanji and Furigana, and true or false questions for each episode is available at store : ⁠https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/store/transcript
 
◆ You are cordially invited to...
- leave me a review on Apple Podcast
- rate my podcast on Spotify
- support my podcast on Ko-fi
 
◆ If you want to talk about the topic or to learn the grammar and the vocabulary used in my podcast, a few more spots for online weekly 1-on-1 lessons with Meg are available !
https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/

Ep.31 Japanese Grapefruit

Thursday Jun 27, 2024

Thursday Jun 27, 2024

Hello Japanese learners ! Let's practice listening and speaking basic Japanese using podcasts. Practice makes perfect !
 
◆ In this episode, I'm talking about Japanese grapefruit, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 11. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)
 
◆ I read the script twice, first slowly and then a bit faster. 
- The slow version starts at 2:47.
- The faster version starts at 4:38.
 
◆ From Ep.20 onwards, a PDF file of the new vocabulary list, transcript with Kanji and Furigana, and true or false questions for each episode is available at store : ⁠https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/store/transcript
 
◆ You are cordially invited to...
- leave me a review on Apple Podcast
- rate my podcast on Spotify
- support my podcast on Ko-fi
 
◆ If you want to talk about the topic or to learn the grammar and the vocabulary used in my podcast, a few more spots for online weekly 1-on-1 lessons with Meg are available !
https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/

Ep.30 Making Umeboshi

Monday Jun 24, 2024

Monday Jun 24, 2024

Hello Japanese learners ! Let's practice listening and speaking basic Japanese using podcasts. Practice makes perfect !
 
◆ In this episode, I'm talking about making Umeboshi, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 11. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)
 
◆ I read the script twice, first slowly and then a bit faster. 
- The slow version starts at 1:53.
- The faster version starts at 3:46.
 
◆ From Ep.20 onwards, a PDF file of the new vocabulary list, transcript with Kanji and Furigana, and true or false questions for each episode is available at store : ⁠https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/store/transcript
 
◆ You are cordially invited to...
- leave me a review on Apple Podcast
- rate my podcast on Spotify
- support my podcast on Ko-fi
 
◆ If you want to talk about the topic or to learn the grammar and the vocabulary used in my podcast, a few more spots for online weekly 1-on-1 lessons with Meg are available !
https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/
 

Ep.29 The First Flush of Tea

Thursday Jun 20, 2024

Thursday Jun 20, 2024

Hello Japanese learners ! Let's practice listening and speaking basic Japanese using podcasts. Practice makes perfect !
 
◆ In this episode, I'm talking about the first flush of tea, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 8. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)
 
◆ I read the script twice, first slowly and then a bit faster. 
- The slow version starts at 1:46.
- The faster version starts at 3:48.
 
◆ From Ep.20 onwards, a PDF file of the new vocabulary list, transcript with Kanji and Furigana, and true or false questions for each episode is available at store : ⁠https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/store/transcript
 
◆ You are cordially invited to...
- leave me a review on Apple Podcast
- rate my podcast on Spotify
- support my podcast on Ko-fi
 
◆ If you want to talk about the topic or to learn the grammar and the vocabulary used in my podcast, a few more spots for online weekly 1-on-1 lessons with Meg are available !
https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/
 

Monday Jun 17, 2024

Hello Japanese learners ! Let's practice listening and speaking basic Japanese using podcasts. Practice makes perfect !
 
◆ In this episode, I'm talking about a circular window of a Zen temple, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 12. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)
 
◆ I read the script twice, first slowly and then a bit faster. 
- The slow version starts at 1:51.
- The faster version starts at 3:54.
 
◆ From Ep.20 onwards, a PDF file of the new vocabulary list, transcript with Kanji and Furigana, and true or false questions for each episode is available at store : ⁠https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/store/transcript
 
◆ You are cordially invited to...
- leave me a review on Apple Podcast
- rate my podcast on Spotify
- support my podcast on Ko-fi
 
◆ If you want to talk about the topic or to learn the grammar and the vocabulary used in my podcast, a few more spots for online weekly 1-on-1 lessons with Meg are available !
https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/
 

Ep.27 Hydrangea Temple

Thursday Jun 13, 2024

Thursday Jun 13, 2024

Hello Japanese learners ! Let's practice listening and speaking basic Japanese using podcasts. Practice makes perfect !
 
◆ In this episode, I'm talking about the Hydrangea Temple in Kamakura, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 10. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)
 
◆ I read the script twice, first slowly and then a bit faster. 
- The slow version starts at 1:45.
- The faster version starts at 4:02.
 
◆ From Ep.20 onwards, a PDF file of the new vocabulary list, transcript with Kanji and Furigana, and true or false questions for each episode is available at store : ⁠https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/store/transcript
 
◆ You are cordially invited to...
- leave me a review on Apple Podcast
- rate my podcast on Spotify
- support my podcast on Ko-fi
 
◆ If you want to talk about the topic or to learn the grammar and the vocabulary used in my podcast, a few more spots for online weekly 1-on-1 lessons with Meg are available !
https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/
 

Ep.26 Pigeon Shaped Cookies

Monday Jun 10, 2024

Monday Jun 10, 2024

Hello Japanese learners ! Let's practice listening and speaking basic Japanese using podcasts. Practice makes perfect !
 
◆ In this episode, I'm talking about pigeon-shaped-cookies, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 12. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)
 
◆ I read the script twice, first slowly and then a bit faster. 
- The slow version starts at 1:38.
- The faster version starts at 3:51.
 
◆ From Ep.20 onwards, a PDF file of the new vocabulary list, transcript with Kanji and Furigana, and true or false questions for each episode is available at store : ⁠https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/store/transcript
 
◆ You are cordially invited to...
- leave me a review on Apple Podcast
- rate my podcast on Spotify
- support my podcast on Ko-fi
 
◆ If you want to talk about the topic or to learn the grammar and the vocabulary used in my podcast, a few more spots for online weekly 1-on-1 lessons with Meg are available !
https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/
 

Thursday Jun 06, 2024

Hello Japanese learners ! Let's practice listening and speaking basic Japanese using podcasts. Practice makes perfect !
 
◆ In this episode, I'm talking about The Great Buddha of Kamakura, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 11. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)
 
◆ I read the script twice, first slowly and then a bit faster. 
- The slow version starts at 1:48.
- The faster version starts at 3:47.
 
◆ From Ep.20 onwards, a PDF file of the new vocabulary list, transcript with Kanji and Furigana, and true or false questions for each episode is available at store : 
https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/store/transcript
 
◆ You are cordially invited to...
- leave me a review on Apple Podcast
- rate my podcast on Spotify
- support my podcast on Ko-fi
 
◆ If you want to talk about the topic or to learn the grammar and the vocabulary used in my podcast, a few more spots for online weekly 1-on-1 lessons with Meg are available !
https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/

Monday Jun 03, 2024

Hello Japanese learners ! Let's practice listening and speaking basic Japanese using podcast. Practice makes perfect !
 
◆ In this episode, I'm talking about Kamakura, which is the first capital of the Shogunate, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 12. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)
 
◆ I read the script twice, first slowly and then a bit faster. 
- The slow version starts at 2:15.
- The faster version starts at 4:25.
 
◆ From Ep.20 onwards, a PDF file of the new vocabulary list, transcript with Kanji and Furigana, and true or false questions for each episode is available at store : 
⁠https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/store/transcript⁠
 
◆ You are cordially invited to...
- leave me a review on Apple Podcast
- rate my podcast on Spotify
- support my podcast on Ko-fi
 
◆ If you want to talk about the topic or to learn the grammar and the vocabulary used in my podcast, a few more spots for online weekly 1-on-1 lessons with Meg are available !
⁠https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/
 

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