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📚️Reading:Level N4:The Secret of April 1st "Lies" 4月1日の「ウソ」のひみつ
April 2, 2026

📚️Reading:Level N4:The Secret of April 1st "Lies" 4月1日の「ウソ」のひみつ

◆I am reading a Japanese text. Please practice while looking at the reading material website. From February 2026, I have been using Sally’s original reading scripts. *Beginner Japanese Podcast ◆日本語の朗読 ろうどく|Reading aloud 日本語の文...
Why Does Japan's School Year Start in April? The Surprising Answer Involves Rice 日本の新学年はなぜ4月?その意外な理由はお米にあった
March 31, 2026

Why Does Japan's School Year Start in April? The Surprising Answer Involves Rice 日本の新学年はなぜ4月?その意外な理由はお米にあった

Meta Description Japan's school year starts in April — and that alone makes it unusual by global standards. Japanese language teacher Sally digs into the surprisingly deep history behind this springtime tradition, and uncover...
【Katakana Mastery Series 4:ン〜ケ】🇯🇵Japanese for Beginner 日本語入門
March 29, 2026

【Katakana Mastery Series 4:ン〜ケ】🇯🇵Japanese for Beginner 日本語入門

⚠️This episode is a Japanese lesson video. Please watch it on Spotify or YouTube ▶ https://is.gd/xehPRB 🎧️Learn Japanese with Sally🎧️ Characters cannot be memorized just by looking at them. I want you to write them and learn ...
【Katakana Mastery Series 3:ノ〜メ】🇯🇵Japanese for Beginner 日本語入門
March 28, 2026

【Katakana Mastery Series 3:ノ〜メ】🇯🇵Japanese for Beginner 日本語入門

⚠️This episode is a Japanese lesson video. Please watch it on Spotify or YouTube ▶ https://is.gd/xehPRB 🎧️Learn Japanese with Sally🎧️ Characters cannot be memorized just by looking at them. I want you to write them and learn ...
Learn Japanese Keigo: Why It Feels So Hard 日本語の敬語:難しいのか?
March 26, 2026

Learn Japanese Keigo: Why It Feels So Hard 日本語の敬語:難しいのか?

Meta Description Learn Japanese keigo in a simple and gentle way. This guide explains honorifics clearly for beginners and adult learners with practical examples. 【コメントはこちらへどうぞ You can comment here👇️】 ◆Podpage Official Websit...
📚️Reading:Level N4:敬語、むずかしすぎる問題
March 24, 2026

📚️Reading:Level N4:敬語、むずかしすぎる問題

◆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。 2026年2月からはSallyオリジナル朗読シナリオを使っています I am reading a Japanese text. Please practice while looking at the reading material website. From February 2026, I have been ...
【Katakana Mastery Series 2:ミニトエキ】🇯🇵Japanese for Beginner 日本語入門
March 22, 2026

【Katakana Mastery Series 2:ミニトエキ】🇯🇵Japanese for Beginner 日本語入門

🎧️Learn Japanese with Sally🎧️ Characters cannot be memorized just by looking at them. I want you to write them and learn them. Fortunately, katakana is easier to write and not as difficult as hiragana. Furthermore, each strok...
【Katakana Mastery Series 1 :Before Learning Katakana aQuick Message】🇯🇵Japanese for Beginner 日本語入門
March 21, 2026

【Katakana Mastery Series 1 :Before Learning Katakana aQuick Message】🇯🇵Japanese for Beginner 日本語入門

🎧️Learn Japanese with Sally🎧️ Characters cannot be memorized just by looking at them. I want you to write them and learn them. Fortunately, katakana is easier to write and not as difficult as hiragana. Furthermore, each strok...
A Cat Named Hope: Community Cats, Japanese Pet Culture & My Heart 地域猫ホープ:日本のペット文化と私の想い
March 19, 2026

A Cat Named Hope: Community Cats, Japanese Pet Culture & My Heart 地域猫ホープ:日本のペット文化と私の想い

◆Meta Description Japanese teacher Sally shares a heartfelt story about community cats in Japan, TNR programs, and the Japanese words that bring it all to life. Perfect for Japanese learners. ◆Listener Questions 1What conditi...
📚️Reading:Level N5:Nobody's Cat, Everybody's Cat まちの猫
March 17, 2026

📚️Reading:Level N5:Nobody's Cat, Everybody's Cat まちの猫

◆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。 2026年2月からはSallyオリジナル朗読シナリオを使っています I am reading a Japanese text. Please practice while looking at the reading material website. From February 2026, I have been ...
【Never Give Up on Kanji|Final 20 Pieces! You've Completed 101 Kanji! 挫折しない|ラスト20ピース!101字コンプリート!:漢字⑤】🇯🇵Japanese for Beginner 日本語入門
March 15, 2026

【Never Give Up on Kanji|Final 20 Pieces! You've Completed 101 Kanji! 挫折しない|ラスト20ピース!101字コンプリート!:漢字⑤】🇯🇵Japanese for Beginner 日本語入門

🎧️Learn Japanese with Sally🎧️ In my previous video, I explained what my kanji lesson videos are all about. (They're available in multiple dubbed languages, so if you haven't seen it yet, be sure to check it out!) Starting fro...
【Never Give Up on Kanji|Almost There! 21 Pieces to the Finish Line 挫折しない|もうすぐゴール!残り21ピース:漢字④】🇯🇵Japanese for Beginner 日本語入門
March 14, 2026

【Never Give Up on Kanji|Almost There! 21 Pieces to the Finish Line 挫折しない|もうすぐゴール!残り21ピース:漢字④】🇯🇵Japanese for Beginner 日本語入門

🎧️Learn Japanese with Sally🎧️ In my previous video, I explained what my kanji lesson videos are all about. (They're available in multiple dubbed languages, so if you haven't seen it yet, be sure to check it out!) Starting fro...
Business Japanese Beyond Keigo 社会人としての日本語とは
March 12, 2026

Business Japanese Beyond Keigo 社会人としての日本語とは

◆Meta Description Discover what business Japanese truly means beyond keigo. Learn how Japanese for working adults builds communication skills, relationships, and cultural understanding. ◆Listener Questions 1 What are the two ...
📚️Reading:Level N4: Words Build Relationships 言葉が関係を作る
March 10, 2026

📚️Reading:Level N4: Words Build Relationships 言葉が関係を作る

◆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。 2026年2月からはSallyオリジナル朗読シナリオを使っています I am reading a Japanese text. Please practice while looking at the reading material website. From February 2026, I have been ...
【Never Give Up on Kanji|Halfway There! Keep Going with 20 More Pieces 挫折しない|折り返し地点!さらに20ピース:漢字③】🇯🇵Japanese for Beginner 日本語入門
March 8, 2026

【Never Give Up on Kanji|Halfway There! Keep Going with 20 More Pieces 挫折しない|折り返し地点!さらに20ピース:漢字③】🇯🇵Japanese for Beginner 日本語入門

🎧️Learn Japanese with Sally🎧️ In my previous video, I explained what my kanji lesson videos are all about. (They're available in multiple dubbed languages, so if you haven't seen it yet, be sure to check it out!) Starting fro...
【Never Give Up on Kanji|20 More Pieces to Build Your Foundation! 挫折しない|土台を作る20ピース!:漢字②】🇯🇵Japanese for Beginner 日本語入門
March 7, 2026

【Never Give Up on Kanji|20 More Pieces to Build Your Foundation! 挫折しない|土台を作る20ピース!:漢字②】🇯🇵Japanese for Beginner 日本語入門

🎧️Learn Japanese with Sally🎧️ In my previous video, I explained what my kanji lesson videos are all about. (They're available in multiple dubbed languages, so if you haven't seen it yet, be sure to check it out!) Starting fro...
Why Japanese Is Unique: 4 Key Features 日本語の4つの特徴
March 5, 2026

Why Japanese Is Unique: 4 Key Features 日本語の4つの特徴

◆Meta Description Discover four key features of the Japanese language, including SOV word order, flexible sentences, and omitted subjects. Perfect for Japanese for Beginners. ◆Listener Questions 1 Is Japanese SVO or SOV? 2 Ho...
📚️Reading:Level N4:Japanese is a mysterious language 日本語は不思議な言語
March 3, 2026

📚️Reading:Level N4:Japanese is a mysterious language 日本語は不思議な言語

◆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。 2026年2月からはSallyオリジナル朗読シナリオを使っています I am reading a Japanese text. Please practice while looking at the reading material website. From February 2026, I have been ...
【Never Give Up on Kanji|The First 20 Pieces Start Here! 挫折しない|最初の20ピースはここから!:漢字①】🇯🇵Japanese for Beginner 日本語入門
March 1, 2026

【Never Give Up on Kanji|The First 20 Pieces Start Here! 挫折しない|最初の20ピースはここから!:漢字①】🇯🇵Japanese for Beginner 日本語入門

🎧️Learn Japanese with Sally🎧️ In my previous video, I explained what my kanji lesson videos are all about. (They're available in multiple dubbed languages, so if you haven't seen it yet, be sure to check it out!) Starting fro...
【Never Give Up on Kanji|What Are the 100 Pieces That Make Learning Fun?もう挫折しない|漢字学習を楽しくする100のピースとは?:漢字】🇯🇵Japanese for Beginner 日本語入門
Feb. 28, 2026

【Never Give Up on Kanji|What Are the 100 Pieces That Make Learning Fun?もう挫折しない|漢字学習を楽しくする100のピースとは?:漢字】🇯🇵Japanese for Beginner 日本語入門

🎧️Learn Japanese with Sally🎧️ This video explains how to learn kanji. I talk about the differences between how Japanese people and non-native learners study kanji, as well as the features and benefits of the 100 characters se...
The 30-Minute Rule: From “Three-Day Monk” to Real Strength 三日坊主と継続は力なり
Feb. 25, 2026

The 30-Minute Rule: From “Three-Day Monk” to Real Strength 三日坊主と継続は力なり

◆Meta Description Can 30 minutes a day really change your life? Sally reflects on consistency, the Japanese phrase “mikka-bōzu,” and how steady effort builds true strength. ◆Listener Questions 1 What is the “devil’s instrumen...
📚️Reading:Level N4:The Language Staircase: Consistency Over Three-Day Habits 言語の階段:三日坊主を超えよう
Feb. 24, 2026

📚️Reading:Level N4:The Language Staircase: Consistency Over Three-Day Habits 言語の階段:三日坊主を超えよう

◆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 *Intermediate Nihongo Podcast...
【Katakana Mastery Series – Part 3 】🇯🇵Japanese for Beginner 日本語入門
Feb. 22, 2026

【Katakana Mastery Series – Part 3 】🇯🇵Japanese for Beginner 日本語入門

🎧️Learn Japanese with Sally🎧️ Characters cannot be memorized just by looking at them. I want you to write them and learn them. Fortunately, katakana is easier to write and not as difficult as hiragana. Furthermore, each strok...
【Katakana Mastery Series – Part 2】🇯🇵Japanese for Beginner 日本語入門
Feb. 21, 2026

【Katakana Mastery Series – Part 2】🇯🇵Japanese for Beginner 日本語入門

🎧️Learn Japanese with Sally🎧️ Characters cannot be memorized just by looking at them. I want you to write them and learn them. Fortunately, katakana is easier to write and not as difficult as hiragana. Furthermore, each strok...