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!
Episodes

Friday May 24, 2024
Friday May 24, 2024
◆ In this episode, I'm talking about Japanese pepper, 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.)
◆ 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 May 21, 2024
Tuesday May 21, 2024
◆ In this episode, I'm talking about one of the oldest hot springs 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

Friday May 17, 2024
Friday May 17, 2024
◆ In this episode, I'm talking about a Warabi-mochi sundae, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 12. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 /
◆ 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- 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 May 14, 2024
Tuesday May 14, 2024
◆ In this episode, I'm talking about a traditional wooden townhouse cafe in Kyoto, 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- 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

Friday May 10, 2024
Friday May 10, 2024
◆ In this episode, I'm talking about my college life in Kyoto, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 11. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 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- 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 May 07, 2024
Tuesday May 07, 2024
◆ In this episode, I'm talking about a museum I went to last weekend, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 9. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 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- 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

Friday May 03, 2024
Friday May 03, 2024
◆ In this episode, I'm talking about holidays in Japan, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 11. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 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- 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 Apr 30, 2024
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
◆ In this episode, I'm talking about YouTube workout, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 10. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 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- 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

Friday Apr 26, 2024
Friday Apr 26, 2024
◆ In this episode, I'm talking about matcha sweets, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 12. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 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- 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 Apr 23, 2024
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
◆ In this episode, I'm talking about my house key, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson .12 (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 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- 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