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

Ep.76 Japanese Pepper (N5 Level)

◆ In this episode, I am talking about a kind of pepper native to Japan, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)
 
◆ This story was originally released as Ep.21 on May the 24th, 2024. I just re-recorded it and created a listening comprehension exercise, answer key, vocabulary list and transcript for it for Patreon members, which was not available when it was first released.
 
◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site.
 
◆ Patreon
Here are the benefits for my Patreon members :(Note : The benefits you get vary based on the tier you select.)
- Podcast episodes - Vocabulary lists with English translation- Transcripts- Listening comprehension exercises (These are all in Kanji with Furigana.)- Answer keys for the exercises- Photos related to the episodes with captions - Extra information & fun facts related to the episodes
Check out  my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg
 
◆ You are cordially invited to...
- leave me a review on Apple Podcast
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Ep.75 Holidays in Japan (N5 Level)

◆ In this episode, I am talking about three major holidays in Japan, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)
 
◆ This story was originally released as Ep.15 on May the 3rd, 2024. I just re-recorded it and created a listening comprehension exercise, answer key, vocabulary list and transcript for it for Patreon members, which was not available when it was first released.
 
◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site.
 
◆ Patreon
Here are the benefits for my Patreon members :(Note : The benefits you get vary based on the tier you select.)
- Podcast episodes - Vocabulary lists with English translation- Transcripts- Listening comprehension exercises (These are all in Kanji with Furigana.)- Answer keys for the exercises- Photos related to the episodes with captions - Extra information & fun facts related to the episodes
Check out  my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg
 
◆ You are cordially invited to...
- leave me a review on Apple Podcast
- rate my podcast on Spotify

Ep.74 Matcha Sweets (N5 Level)

◆ In this episode, I am talking about one of my favorite match sweets, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)
 
◆ This story was originally released as Ep.13 on April 26th, 2024. I just re-recorded it and created a listening comprehension exercise, answer key, vocabulary list and transcript for it for Patreon members, which was not available when it was first released.
 
◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site.
 
◆ Patreon
Here are the benefits for my Patreon members :(Note : The benefits you get vary based on the tier you select.)
- Podcast episodes - Vocabulary lists with English translation- Transcripts- Listening comprehension exercises (These are all in Kanji with Furigana.)- Answer keys for the exercises- Photos related to the episodes with captions - Extra information & fun facts related to the episodes
Check out  my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg
 
◆ You are cordially invited to...
- leave me a review on Apple Podcast
- rate my podcast on Spotify

Ep.73 Spring Days (N5 Level)

◆ In this episode, I am talking about what spring days in Japan are like, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)
 
◆ This story was originally released as Ep.11 on April 18th, 2024. I just re-recorded it and created a listening comprehension exercise, answer key, vocabulary list and transcript for it for Patreon members, which was not available when it was first released.
 
◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site.
 
◆ Patreon
Here are the benefits for my Patreon members :(Note : The benefits you get vary based on the tier you select.)
- Podcast episodes - Vocabulary lists with English translation- Transcripts- Listening comprehension exercises (These are all in Kanji with Furigana.)- Answer keys for the exercises- Photos related to the episodes with captions - Extra information & fun facts related to the episodes
Check out  my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg
 
◆ You are cordially invited to...
- leave me a review on Apple Podcast
- rate my podcast on Spotify

Ep.72 New Desk (N5 Level)

◆ In this episode, I am talking about a height adjustable desk I bought, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)
 
◆ This story was originally released as Ep.8 on April 9th, 2024. I just re-recorded it and created a listening comprehension exercise, answer key, vocabulary list and transcript for it for Patreon members, which was not available when it was first released.
 
◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site.
 
◆ Patreon
Here are the benefits for my Patreon members :(Note : The benefits you get vary based on the tier you select.)
- Podcast episodes - Vocabulary lists with English translation- Transcripts- Listening comprehension exercises (These are all in Kanji with Furigana.)- Answer keys for the exercises- Photos related to the episodes with captions - Extra information & fun facts related to the episodes
Check out  my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg
 
◆ You are cordially invited to...
- leave me a review on Apple Podcast
- rate my podcast on Spotify

Ep.71 My Hobby (N5 Level)

◆ In this episode, I am talking about what I like to do in my spare time, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)
 
◆ This story was originally released as Ep.6 on April 1st, 2024. I just re-recorded it and created a listening comprehension exercise, answer key, vocabulary list and transcript for it for Patreon members, which was not available when it was first released.
 
◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site.
 
◆ Patreon
Here are the benefits for my Patreon members :(Note : The benefits you get vary based on the tier you select.)
- Podcast episodes - Vocabulary lists with English translation- Transcripts- Listening comprehension exercises (These are all in Kanji with Furigana.)- Answer keys for the exercises- Photos related to the episodes with captions - Extra information & fun facts related to the episodes
Check out  my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg
 
◆ You are cordially invited to...
- leave me a review on Apple Podcast
- rate my podcast on Spotify

Ep.70 Flower Viewing (N5 Level)

◆ In this episode, I am talking about cherry blossom viewing, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)
 
◆ This story was originally released as Ep.7 on April 4th, 2024. I just re-recorded it and created a listening comprehension exercise, answer key, vocabulary list and transcript for it for Patreon members, which was not available when it was first released.
 
◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site.
 
◆ Patreon
Here are the benefits for my Patreon members :(Note : The benefits you get vary based on the tier you select.)
- Podcast episodes - Vocabulary lists with English translation- Transcripts- Listening comprehension exercises (These are all in Kanji with Furigana.)- Answer keys for the exercises- Photos related to the episodes with captions - Extra information & fun facts related to the episodes
Check out  my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg
 
◆ You are cordially invited to...
- leave me a review on Apple Podcast
- rate my podcast on Spotify

Ep.69 Cherry Blossom Rice Cake (N5 Level)

◆ In this episode, I am talking about cherry blossom rice cake, one of the Japanese sweets, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)
 
◆ This story was originally released as Ep.5 on March 28, 2024. I just re-recorded it and created a listening comprehension exercise, answer key, vocabulary list and transcript for it for Patreon members, which was not available when it was first released.
 
◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site.
 
◆ Patreon
Here are the benefits for my Patreon members :(Note : The benefits you get vary based on the tier you select.)
- Podcast episodes - Vocabulary lists with English translation- Transcripts- Listening comprehension exercises (These are all in Kanji with Furigana.)- Answer keys for the exercises- Photos related to the episodes with captions - Extra information & fun facts related to the episodes
Check out  my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg
 
◆ You are cordially invited to...
- leave me a review on Apple Podcast
- rate my podcast on Spotify

Ep.68 Pets (N5 Level)

◆ In this episode, I am talking about pets - a dog I used to have when I was a child and pets that my students have, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)
 
◆ This story was originally released as Ep.4 on March 25, 2024. I just re-recorded it and created a listening comprehension exercise, answer key, vocabulary list and transcript for it for Patreon members, which was not available when it was first released.
 
◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site.
 
◆ Patreon
Here are the benefits for my Patreon members :(Note : The benefits you get vary based on the tier you select.)
- Podcast episodes - Vocabulary lists with English translation- Transcripts- Listening comprehension exercises (These are all in Kanji with Furigana.)- Answer keys for the exercises- Photos related to the episodes with captions - Extra information & fun facts related to the episodes
Check out  my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg
 
◆ You are cordially invited to...
- leave me a review on Apple Podcast
- rate my podcast on Spotify

Ep.67 Good news (N5 Level)

◆ In this episode, I am talking about some of the podcast episodes I often listen to, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)
 
◆ This story was originally released as Ep.3 on March 21, 2024. I just re-recorded it and created a listening comprehension exercise, answer key, vocabulary list and transcript for it for Patreon members, which was not available when it was first released.
 
◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site.
 
◆ Patreon
Here are the benefits for my Patreon members :(Note : The benefits you get vary based on the tier you select.)
- Podcast episodes - Vocabulary lists with English translation- Transcripts- Listening comprehension exercises (These are all in Kanji with Furigana.)- Answer keys for the exercises- Photos related to the episodes with captions - Extra information & fun facts related to the episodes
Check out  my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg
 
◆ You are cordially invited to...
- leave me a review on Apple Podcast
- rate my podcast on Spotify