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Nov. 12, 2025

The Secret Advantage: Why Learning Japanese Dialects (Hōgen) Makes You Luckier Than Tokyo Learners 方言と標準語、どちらが難しい?

The Secret Advantage: Why Learning Japanese Dialects (Hōgen) Makes You Luckier Than Tokyo Learners 方言と標準語、どちらが難しい?

The Secret Advantage: Why Learning Japanese Dialects (Hōgen) Makes You Luckier Than Tokyo Learners[SEO Title: The Secret Advantage: Why Learning Japanese Dialects (Hōgen) Makes You Luckier Than Tokyo Learners | Learn Japanese]Meta Description: Are…

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Nov. 9, 2025

Why English Doesn’t Work Well in Japan – A Japanese Teacher Explains なぜ日本人は英語が話せない?

Why English Doesn’t Work Well in Japan – A Japanese Teacher Explains なぜ日本人は英語が話せない?

Have you ever wondered why English doesn’t seem to work in Japan, even though most Japanese people study it for years?As a Japanese teacher who has taught both in Japan and abroad, I’d like to share some insights from inside the cla…

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Nov. 6, 2025

Learn Japanese the Right Way: My New Kanji Course Is Now on Udemy! ついにUdemyの新動画講座を完成させました!

Learn Japanese the Right Way: My New Kanji Course Is Now on Udemy! ついにUdemyの新動画講座を完成させました!

Hello everyone,I’m Sally, a certified Japanese teacher and the creator of Learn Japanese with Sally.I’m excited to announce that my brand-new Kanji course for beginners is now available on Udemy!After a month and a half of filming, wri…

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Oct. 31, 2025

How I Teach Kanji Differently — Video Lessons Coming Soon!  私のユニークな漢字指導法 ― 動画レッスン近日公開!

How I Teach Kanji Differently — Video Lessons Coming Soon!  私のユニークな漢字指導法 ― 動画レッスン近日公開!

How do you study kanji? Today, I’m talking about kanji — this episode is at about the N4 level. In most Japanese language schools in Japan, kanji isn’t taught thoroughly from the basics. That’s why many learners struggle with…

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Oct. 28, 2025

📚️Reading:Level N4:Public Bathhouse お風呂屋さん

📚️Reading:Level N4:Public Bathhouse お風呂屋さん

◆日本語の朗読 ろうどく|Reading aloud 日本語の文章を私が読んでいます。朗読素材のサイトを見ながら練習してください。I am reading a Japanese text. Please practice while looking at the reading material website.*Beginner Japanese Listening Practice ◆Summary あらすじStep into the 700-year history of Ja…

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Oct. 25, 2025

The Power of Language That Comes Back to You  あなたのもとへ返ってくる言葉の力

The Power of Language That Comes Back to You  あなたのもとへ返ってくる言葉の力

◆Meta DescriptionYou’ll Remember It When You Do... What!?What Have I Been Doing on My Podcast Recently...?Something Unexpected Happened While Learning Arabic!?Why Do We Feel Closer to Some Languages Than Others...?<忘れても、また思い出せる言葉の力&…

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Oct. 23, 2025

Understanding the Language Makes You Love the Country Even More その言語を理解することで、その国をもっと愛おしく思うようになる

Understanding the Language Makes You Love the Country Even More その言語を理解することで、その国をもっと愛おしく思うようになる

◆Meta DescriptionWhen You Speak the Language, Smiles Are SharedThings That I Definitely Want People Coming to Japan to DoA Warning for Those Who Can Speak English!Respond Using the Same Words the Other Person Said!言葉がわかるとその国がもっと好きになる言葉ができるとお互い笑顔にな…

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Oct. 19, 2025

📚️Reading:Level N4:Horoscope 星占い(ほしうらない)

📚️Reading:Level N4:Horoscope 星占い(ほしうらない)

◆日本語の朗読 ろうどく|Reading aloud 日本語の文章を私が読んでいます。朗読素材のサイトを見ながら練習してください。I am reading a Japanese text. Please practice while looking at the reading material website.*Beginner Japanese Listening Practice◆Summary あらすじSince ancient times, humans have looked …

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Oct. 14, 2025

What Really Matters in Learning Japanese 日本語学習で本当に重要なこと

What Really Matters in Learning Japanese 日本語学習で本当に重要なこと

◆Meta DescriptionWhat Really Matters in Learning Japanese-Let’s study Japanese on Udemy! -Master Katakana before learning Kanji! -The important things in learning Japanese日本語学習で本当に大切なこと-Udemyで日本語を学ぼう!-漢字を学ぶ前にカタカナをマスターしよう!-日本語学習における重要なポイント【…

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Oct. 9, 2025

📚️Reading:Level N3 “Cruise to Japan” Parts Total クルーズ旅行

📚️Reading:Level N3 “Cruise to Japan”  Parts Total クルーズ旅行

◆日本語の朗読 ろうどく|Reading aloud 日本語の文章を私が読んでいます。朗読素材のサイトを見ながら練習してください。I am reading a Japanese text. Please practice while looking at the reading material website.*Beginner Japanese Listening Practice◆Summary あらすじ日本でクルーズ旅行をしたエマさんの旅行記です。台湾からどうして日本のクルーズ船に…

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Oct. 7, 2025

Injuries, Hospitals, Dentists けが、病院、歯科医院

Injuries, Hospitals, Dentists  けが、病院、歯科医院

◆Meta Description私は最近大きな怪我をしてしまいました。その経験談と共に、日本の医療についてやあなたが日本で怪我や病気になったときのことをシュミレーションしてみましょうI was recently seriously injured. Using my experience, let’s talk about medical care in Japan and simulate what would happen if you were injured or bec…

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Sept. 20, 2025

Is Japanese difficult? How can I keep learning Japanese? 日本語は難しい?③ 日本語を続けていくにはどうするか

Is Japanese difficult? How can I keep learning Japanese? 日本語は難しい?③ 日本語を続けていくにはどうするか

◆Meta Description*If You Enjoy It, You Can Keep Going*Using Japanese Is More Fun Than Studying It!*What’s Your Learning Environment Like?勉強を続けていくにはどうするか・好きなら続けられる・アウトプットが楽しい!・あなたの周りの環境は?◆Listener Questionあなたが入っている日本語のコミュニティは何ですか?What Japan…

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Sept. 18, 2025

When Does Japanese Start to Feel Difficult? 日本語は難しいか?② 日本語が難しくなる時

When Does Japanese Start to Feel Difficult?  日本語は難しいか?② 日本語が難しくなる時

◆Meta DescriptionMore Freedom from the Intermediate LevelWhat’s the Level of a Japanese First Grader?Ways to Learn and Remember Expressions・中級からはもっと自由に!・小学1年生の日本語レベルは?・表現を覚える方法◆Listener QuestionApart from vocabulary and expressio…

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Sept. 16, 2025

Is Japanese Really That Hard? 日本語は難しい?①

Is Japanese Really That Hard? 日本語は難しい?①

◆Meta Description What’s Your Native Language? What Makes Japanese Grammar Unique? Why a Teacher Makes All the Difference あなたの母語は? 日本語の文法とは? 先生の存在は大きい◆Listener Question日本語でやさしいと思った部分は何ですか?(あなたの母語も書いてください)Which part of Japanese feels easy to …

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Sept. 13, 2025

Passionately Talking About Pronunciation! 発音について熱く語ろう!

Passionately Talking About Pronunciation! 発音について熱く語ろう!
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Sept. 11, 2025

You Probably Have One Too! A Little Habit That Causes Trouble トラブルを引き起こす小さな習慣

You Probably Have One Too! A Little Habit That Causes Trouble トラブルを引き起こす小さな習慣

◆Meta Description・Trouble with YouTube Auto-Subtitles!・This One Just Can’t Be Deleted!あなたにもきっとある!困った癖・YouTubeの自動字幕で問題発生!・もうこれは消せない!◆Listener Question1 自分の話す癖を知っていますか?知っていたらどんなことですか?2 私と同じ「えー」って言う人はいますか?1 Do you know your own speaking habit…

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Sept. 9, 2025

Katakana Learning Video Completed! カタカナ学習動画完成!

Katakana Learning Video Completed!  カタカナ学習動画完成!

◆Meta Description・It’s Hard Work Making a Video!・Behind the Scenes Storiesカタカナを本気で覚える動画完成!・動画を作るって大変!・動画制作の裏話◆Listener Questions1 カタカナは完璧ですか?それともちょっと忘れてしまいましたか?2 もう一度勉強しなおしたいですか?1 Is your katakana perfect? Or have you forgotten some of it?2 …

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Sept. 6, 2025

Let’s Finish Beginner Japanese! 初級日本語を終わらせよう!

Let’s Finish Beginner Japanese!  初級日本語を終わらせよう!

◆Meta DescriptionI talk about Japanese in easy Japanese.Even if you haven’t finished beginner level, try this podcast!It will surely help you learn faster.とにかく初級日本語をやり終えよう!やさしい日本語で、日本語について話しています。初級が終わっていない人もぜひこの音声にチャレンジしてください!きっと日本語の勉強のスピードアップ…

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Sept. 4, 2025

The movie “National Treasure” is a must-see! 映画『国宝』は必見です!

The movie “National Treasure” is a must-see! 映画『国宝』は必見です!

◆Meta Description・Currently a huge hit in Japan!・Gives you a great understanding of Kabuki!映画「国宝(こくほう)は必見!・今日本で大ヒット中!・歌舞伎がよくわかる!映画『国宝(こくほう)』1映画『国宝(こくほう)』2◆Listener Questions1 最近見た映画は何ですか?2 日本語で映画の内容と感想をぜひ書いてください。1 What movie did you see recently…

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Sept. 2, 2025

Why do we have hiragana and katakana today? The story of Japan's ancient writing systems. なぜ現代にひらがなとカタカナがあるのか?

Why do we have hiragana and katakana today? The story of Japan's ancient writing systems.  なぜ現代にひらがなとカタカナがあるのか?

◆Meta Description・Japan had writing in ancient times!・You must be able to write katakana!・Hiragana was created by women!なぜ今ひらがなとカタカナあるのか?日本の古代文字の話・日本には古代、文字があった!・カタカナは書けなきゃだめ!・ひらがなは女性が作った!◆Listener Questionsあなたの母語はどんな文字を使いますか?日本語で説明してください。What kin…

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Aug. 30, 2025

Hobby? Practicality? 趣味?実用性?

Hobby? Practicality? 趣味?実用性?
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Aug. 28, 2025

A secret unique to Japanese and Polynesian languages. 日本語とポリネシア語に特有の秘密

A secret unique to Japanese and Polynesian languages.  日本語とポリネシア語に特有の秘密

◆Meta Description・It makes a huge difference whether it's a voice or a sound!・A very unpleasant sound in Kyoto!?日本語とポリネシア言語にしかない秘密・声か音かで全然違う!・京都にあるとても嫌な音!?◆Listener Questions1 虫の声がどのように聞こえますか?2 私が説明したように、季節を感じる「声」として聞こえますか?1 How do the sounds of ins…

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Aug. 26, 2025

Do you really like Japanese? 本当に日本語が好きですか?

Do you really like Japanese? 本当に日本語が好きですか?

◆Meta Description・Do you study because it's useful?・People who switched from German to Spanish・役に立つから勉強する?・ドイツ語からスペイン語に転身した人◆Listener Questions1 日本語を学び始めたきっかけは何ですか?2 今もその理由で学んでいますか?1 What made you start learning Japanese?2 Are you still learning for…

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Aug. 23, 2025

Can you throw away the textbooks and notebooks you studied with? 勉強したテキストやノート捨てられる?

Can you throw away the textbooks and notebooks you studied with?  勉強したテキストやノート捨てられる?

◆Meta Description・Which teachers do you remember?・Which teachers did you like the most?・捨てられなかった語学の◯◯・覚えている先生はだれ?・どんな先生がお気入りですか?◆Listener Questions1 記憶に残っている先生は?2 どんな先生を選びますか?3 今、どういう方法で日本語を学んでいますか4 日本語レッスンと他の語学のレッスンの違いは?1 Which teachers do you …

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