Learn Japanese through interesting and entertaining news stories. News in Slow Japanese is produced with lower intermediate to advanced students of Japanese in mind. If you are studying for the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) N1, N2, or N3 this podcast should be very helpful. We bring yo…
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The News in Slow Japanese / The Podcast is an excellent resource for Japanese language learners. It offers a unique approach by presenting news stories at both slow and native speaking speeds, allowing listeners to practice their listening skills at their own pace. What sets this podcast apart is the inclusion of detailed show notes that break down all the translations and provide extra knowledge about the topics discussed. This combination of slow speed, native speed, and helpful show notes makes for a highly effective learning experience.
The best aspect of this podcast is the ability to listen to the episodes at both slow speed and native speaking speed. This feature allows learners to immerse themselves in the natural flow of the language while also being able to carefully dissect and understand each word and sentence. The slow speed option is especially helpful for beginners or those who are still developing their listening skills. Additionally, the show notes provided for each episode offer a wealth of information, breaking down translations and providing additional context or cultural insights that enhance understanding.
One possible downside of this podcast is that although it provides thorough show notes, it does not include transcripts directly within the episodes themselves. While transcripts are available on the website, some listeners may find it more convenient to have them directly accessible within the podcast app they use. However, this minor inconvenience is easily overcome by visiting the website where all transcripts can be found.
In conclusion, The News in Slow Japanese / The Podcast is a highly valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their Japanese language skills. Its unique approach of offering news stories at different speeds allows learners to practice listening comprehension effectively. The inclusion of comprehensive show notes further aids understanding and provides valuable extra knowledge about each topic covered. While it would be convenient to have transcripts directly within the episodes, they are readily available on the website. Overall, this podcast is a fantastic tool for language learners seeking to enhance their Japanese proficiency.
This is something a lot of us have to deal with–putting on weight too easily. Listen to this week's contributor's frustration with belly fat and learn the vocabulary associated with this kind of problem.
In Japanese, Onomatopoeia can be divided into a few categories; they are called giseigo (擬声語), giongo (擬音語), gitaigo (擬態語), giyougo (擬容語) and gijougo (擬情語). As we learned in the previous episode, they are used to describe sounds made by animals, humans…
Onomatopoeia (オノマトペ) are words that represent sounds, and they are used in many languages to add more depth and texture to speech. However, Japanese onomatopoeia are unique in that they're used more frequently and in a wider variety of contexts than in other languages. For example, after mopping READ MORE Test your knowledge with the […]
Japanese school clubs have a very rigid hierarchy. Seniors in the club can be very demanding to their juniors. Here is a report of one junior's experience. This episode also practices the causative form in Japanese.
How strict were your parents? This person had very strict parents. She was made to do all kinds of things as a child. This time we are practicing combining the causative and passive forms (to be made or forced to do something) which we seem to use more than in English or other languages I […]
ima de wa, atte atarimae no insutanto rāmen. Jitsu wa Nihon hasshō da to iu koto wo…
This episode will help you get some really useful practice with the passive forms of Japanese, which we tend to use more than in English.
Do you know how the animals of the Chinese zodiac were chosen and put in that order? Listen to find out why it came to be so and why there is no cat.
Do you work too much? This contributor feels so. He thinks we Japanese work way too hard and need more time off. How is it in your country? Do you want more days off?
How many colors do you think a rainbow has? You would be surprised to know that the way you answer this question might depend on where you come from. This week's contributor talks about how we see the world in colors.
If you have ever used crutches before you know what a drag they can be. This contributor talks about just that. 松葉杖 （まつばづえ）
This week's contributor discusses a few of the things that irritate her. What's your pet peeve? Let me know in the comments section. あなたの苦手なものは何ですか？
関東と関西の違い(言葉編) Kantō to Kansai no Chigai (Kotoba-hen) Differences between Kanto and Kansai (Language Version) 日本には様々な方言があります。 Nihon ni wa samazama na hōgen ga arimasu. There are various dialects in Japan. Read more
Saikin, kōkō ya chūgakkō no bu katsudō ga ippanteki ni kanari amaku natte iru…
Kotowaza koko de wa, eigo to nihongo de hotondo onaji yō na kotowaza o ikutsu ka shōkai shimasu. Access transcripts at: newsinslowjapanese.com
関東で生活をしてみて、関西との生活習慣の違いに驚くことがあります。まず、エスカレーターに乗る時、関東では…
Kantō to Kansai de wa, kotoba dakedenaku, tabemono no mitame ya ajitsuke ga chigau koto ga…
Watashi wa nan-nen mo mae kara undō o shite imasu. Ima wa saikuringu ni hamatte imasuga, izen wa yoku jogingu o shite…
As you know, I am a very big proponent of the shadowing method as an effective way to practice a foreign language. That's why I am putting together my new project, which I am calling the Shadowing Bank. I want to bring you a variety of talks from many different native Japanese speakers. Each talk […]
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