JLPT N5 N4 : Japanese Graded Listening Practice 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 & N4 levels. (This is former ”JLPT N5 : Japanese Podcast for Beginners” until the end of July 2024.) ◇ The episodes up to Ep.37 are all at N5 level. ◇ Episodes from Ep.38 onwards are released on : JLPT N5 level → on the first & third Tuesdays JST JLPT N4 level → on the second & fourth Tuesdays JST ◇ The vocabulary & grammar used : N5 episodes → covered in the GENKI 1 textbook N4 episodes → covered in the GENKI 2 textbook  ◇ Up to Ep.32, I read a story twice in every episode, first slowly and then a little faster. ◇ 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. I hope you enjoy my podcast!

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Episodes

Tuesday Sep 10, 2024

◆ In this episode, I'm talking about a red Torii gate of the 2400-year-old shrine in Izu overlooking the ocean, 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.
 
◆ 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 exercise(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 Sep 03, 2024

◆ In this episode, I am talking about peaches from a farm at the foot of the Northern Japanese Alps to table, 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.)
 
◆ 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 Aug 27, 2024

◆ In this episode, I'm talking about Shuzenji - the oldest Onsen town in Izu known as little 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.◆ PatreonHere 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 exercise(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 Aug 20, 2024

◆ The topic of this episode is that homemade Umeboshi is finally ready, 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.)
 
◆ 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 Aug 13, 2024

◆ In this episode, I'm talking about a fresh seafood bowl in Shimoda - a town the U.S. diplomat first visited in Japan in 1854, 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.◆ PatreonHere 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
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 Aug 06, 2024

◆ In this episode, I'm talking about scuba diving with a great view of Mt. Fuji, 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.) 
 
◆ 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
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 Jul 30, 2024

◆ In this episode, I'm talking about a Jutaro smoothie at a cafe with a Mt.Fuji view, 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.)
 
◆ 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.◆ PatreonHere 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
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 Jul 23, 2024

◆ In this episode, I'm talking about Tamba, a hidden village of pottery in 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.)
 
◆ 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.◆ PatreonHere 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
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 Jul 16, 2024

◆ In this episode, I'm talking about making Umeboshi, 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.)
 
◆ 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.◆ PatreonHere 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 episodesCheck 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 Jul 09, 2024

◆ In this episode, I am talking about Shigaraki ware racoons, 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
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
 

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