JLPT N5 : Japanese Podcast for Beginners - Meg’s Diary
Welcome to Meg’s Diary ! This podcast is presented by a professional Japanese teacher, Meg, and meant for Japanese learners at JLPT N5 level. (This is former ”JLPT N5 & N4 : Japanese Graded Listening Practice for Beginners” until mid-February 2025.) ◇ The vocabulary & grammar used in this podcast are covered in the GENKI 1 textbook ◇ The audio, transcripts with new vocabulary lists & listening comprehension exercise are available for my Patreon members : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg ◇ New episodes drop at 7am on Tuesdays JST. (except the fifth Tuesday of the month.) I hope you enjoy my podcast!
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Episodes
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
◆ In this episode, I am talking about omikuji -fortune-telling slip, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)
◆ 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
◆ My Website : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/japanesewithmeg
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
◆ In this episode, I am talking about traditional sweets made from locally produced ingredients, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 2. (GENKI 2 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N4 / CEFR A2 level.)
◆ 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. (The N4 episodes are only available to the existing subscribers from January 21, 2025.)
◆ 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
◆ My Website : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/japanesewithmeg
Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
◆ In this episode, I am talking about New Year's cards, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)
◆ 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
◆ My Website : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/japanesewithmeg
Tuesday Dec 24, 2024
Tuesday Dec 24, 2024
◆ In this episode, I am talking about eco-friendly apples from Nagano and oranges from Awaji Island, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 2. (GENKI 2 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N4 / CEFR A2 level.)
◆ 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. (The N4 episodes are only available to the existing subscribers from January 21, 2025.)
◆ 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
◆ My Website : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/japanesewithmeg
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
◆ In this episode, I am talking about a pet-friendly cafe near my my place, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)
◆ 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
◆ My Website : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/japanesewithmeg
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
◆ In this episode, I am talking about autumn foliage night illumination in Kyoto, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 2. (GENKI 2 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N4 / CEFR A2 level.)
◆ 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. (The N4 episodes are only available to the existing subscribers from January 21, 2025.)
◆ 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
◆ My Website : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/japanesewithmeg
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
◆ In this episode, I am talking about Japanese traditional black "seven spice powder", using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)
◆ 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
◆ My Website : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/japanesewithmeg
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
◆ In this episode, I am talking about Japanese "Drinkable IV", using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 2. (GENKI 2 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N4 / CEFR A2 level.)
◆ 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. (The N4 episodes are only available to the existing subscribers from January 21, 2025.)
◆ 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
◆ My Website : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/japanesewithmeg
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
◆ In this episode, I am talking about a classical music concert at a straw thatched music hall, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)
◆ 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
◆ My Website : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/japanesewithmeg
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
◆ In this episode, I am talking about a water temple filled with lotus flowers , using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 2. (GENKI 2 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N4 / CEFR A2 level.)
◆ 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. (The N4 episodes are only available to the existing subscribers from January 21, 2025.)
◆ 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
◆ My Website : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/japanesewithmeg