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Learn basic Japanese in 30 days. How would you feel if you could do legit basic conversation in Japanese in just 30 days? No hitches, no 'pay now to access pt. 2' garbage, no poorly built Youtube videos. We legit just want to help you get a foundation in

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    • May 7, 2018 LATEST EPISODE
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    30 Day Challenge 30: Last Day のために

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2018 4:23


    Congrats to everyone finishing up today. Let's finish strong. You've trained for this. Let's go.Music by GizmoManga-sensei.com/30days

    30 Day Challenge 29: Doing Stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2018 4:23


    Congrats you now have a base in Japanese and can start killing the language that has so long tortured you with its pretty symbols and funky grammar. Today we go into a real grammar point. Using the tools you have can you ING with us?Manga-sensei.com/30daysMusic by Gizmo

    30 Day Challenge 28: Bases in depth

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2018 4:23


    Today we dive into a very interesting topic. Why the bases are there and what they meet by themselves. Heads up we will be going over this more in depth on our weekly Facebook Livestream. So if you aren't quite getting it here, check us out over there.Manga-sensei.com Music by Gizmo

    30 Day Challenge 27: The last Wo を

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2018 4:19


    Today is the last day of particles on this year's challenge. Today we answer some questions too about yesterday's challenge and put things in perspective.music by Gizmo

    30 Day Challenge 26: The KODOASAUR

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2018 4:34


    This may be the one episode that you actually check out the website for. https://manga-sensei.com/ko-do-a-so/Today we talk about the Kodoaso the thing that gives direction to your Japanese, identifies important things and just about every other vague thing that I could say, Check it out.Music by Gizmo

    30 Day Challenge 25: ADverbs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2018 4:18


    Changing Adjectives into Adverbs and stacking adjective all in under five minutes. I know don't be too impressed.manga-sensei.com/30daysmusic by Gizmo

    30 Day Challenge 24: Nah pshhh Adjectives

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2018 4:18


    These adjectives are super easy to understand. Just put the Adjective + な + noun and there you go! magic Adjective Japanese fun that can make your life just that much easier.For more information on the 30 day challenge, and other awesome Japanese tools go to manga-sensei.com/30daysmusic by Gizmo

    30 Day Challenge 23: EEEE Adjectives (not Ei djectives)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2018 4:18


    Still hitting that 30 day challenge? Today we are rocking Adjectives because we know you are prolly sick of particles by now. Today we discuss what an adjective is, how to use it, how II adjectives work and I make some poor jokes.AIIIUIOImanga-sensei.com/30daysmusic by Gizmo

    30 Day Challenge 22: よ ねver know.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2018 4:23


    Today we break down two particles in less than 5 minutes, just because we are amazing like that. Don't worry, you got this.Manga-sensei.com/30daysmusic by Gizmo

    30 Day Challenge 21: Another で Another Particle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2018 4:20


    oday We dive deeper into how particles work, highlighting the different uses of で. This episode is great to listen to anytime to rehash some awesome things that make Japanese unique and simpler than you expected. For more info on De and the 30 day challenge check out out website at: manga-sensei.com/30daysmusic by Gizmo

    30 Day Challenge 20: NO!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2018 4:20


    How close have you been paying attention? We've talked about this before but now we are going to blow your mind with this uberly useful particle.

    30 Day Challenge 19: Another Ni

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2018 4:20


    Time and space are things we may never understand, much less be able to talk about in a another language. Good thing the Japanese particle に, makes thins a lot easier.Today we talk about how and how not to use this time marking particles, give some major tips, and make some more epic Japanese-y goodness.Manga-sensei.com/30daysmusic by Gizmo

    30 Day Challenge 18: More も

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2018 4:20


    Today we take a little bit of a break with all the complicated meanings of Japanese particles and go over something to make your Japanese just one step better. That is the simple particle も.For more information on how to take the 30 day challenge check out our website at: manga-sensei.commusic by Gizmo

    30 Day Challenge 17: De fahhh

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2018 4:23


    30 Day Challenge 16: Woah Wo!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2018 4:30


    Direct objects and the use of 'を' the other 'o'. Today we break down how to pronounce these two particles, what it means and start making some more complicated sentences. We also go over some cool rules that make Japanese a little more structured for those who need rules to be better speakers of the world's best language.(For those of you who think Chinese or some other inferior language is better than Japanese I dare you to prove that to me.)For more information on the Japanese 30 day challenge check out manga-sensei.com/30daysmusic by Gizmo

    30 Day Challenge 15: Direction に

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2018 4:29


    When using particles, as opposed to English articles (the, if, by & and) Japanese has particles that express different meanings entirely. Today we talk about the meaning of に in giving direction and location.music by Gizmomanga-sensei.com/30days

    30 Day Challenge 14: KA???

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2018 4:29


    Today we jump back to particles. Particularly the use of the question particle 'ka' or か.make sure to follow along with us on our 30 day challenge to learn Japanese in 30 days flat, at manga-sensei.com/30daysmusic by Gizmo

    30 Day Challenge 13: Verbs of Existence: ある & いる

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2018 4:33


    his episode is to clear some things up about Iru and Aru two verbs that on the outset seem to mean the same thing. Have fun.30 day challenge: manga-sensei.comMusic by Gizmo

    30 Day Challenge 12: Exceptions Verbs & SURU

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2018 4:33


    Tricky verbs are not super common, but there are three that you should watch out for. This episode we go over some tricky verb and talk talk about how to conjugate them. learn more about this at our webpage: manga-sensei.com/30daysmusic by Gizmo

    30 Day Challenge 11: The Quadrant

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2018 4:35


    One of the best things about Japanese is this wonderful square. Today John Sensei talks about something called the quadrant. It is a wonderful little thing that helps put verb tenses in order.check it out at: https://www.manga-sensei.com/single-post/2017/08/19/The-QUADRANTmusic by Gizmo

    30 Day Challenge 10: Even more verb bases

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2018 4:35


    Today we go over two tricky verb bases. Base Te and Base Ta.Learn more about these grammar points and more at: manga-sensei.comMusic by: Gizmo

    30 Day Challenge 9: Verb Bases

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2018 4:37


    Today we discuss the first 5 Japanese verb bases and how to use them. Be sure to check out our website for the full 30-day challenge. These verb bases are the basics that will kickstart your nihongo!https://www.manga-sensei.com/30daysmusic by gizmo

    30 Day Challenge 8: Godan Verbs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2018 4:29


    Today we talk about Japanese verbs, their forms and what two verb types there are. These verbs are the "other" type of verb. manga-sensei.com/30daysmusic by gizmo

    30 Day Challenge 7: Ichidanses

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2018 4:43


    Today we talk about Japanese verbs, their forms and what two verb types there are. The first type that we are going to talk about is the Ichidan, and how they work.music by Gizmomanga-sensei.com/30days

    30 Day Challenge 6: AND... Differences in と & や

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2018 4:43


    Making sure you are using Particles correctly can be confusing. Make sure you know which Paritcle to use in what place and where in the sentence it goes. For more help, manga-sensei.commusic by Gizmo

    30 Day Challenge 5: Ga が and Wa は

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2018 4:51


    Start the new year with some Japanese-y goodness. Do the 30 day challenge. Today we talk again about Ga が and Wa は and how they work, and we delve into some sentence structure.manga-sensei.com/30daysmusic by Gizmo

    30 Day Challenge 4: Predicates and Verbs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2018 4:30


    What is a Predicate? Why is it so important? How do you use it? We got you covered in under 5 minutes. good luck as you take on this new day with the new challenge.Still not doing the 30 day challenge? manga-sensei.com/30days.music by Gizmo. (The dude is awesome. Trust ME.)

    30 Day Challenge 3: Particle and Predicate Use

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2018 4:30


    Easing into things we talk a little more how particles work and discuss what the heck a predicate is.music by Gizmomanga-sensei.com/30days

    30 Day Challenge 2: Wa/は & Katakana

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2018 4:32


    Day two of the 30 day challenge!Today we talk a little bit about how Japanese works and introduce particles. the FIRST and most important particle is は (Wa).Some of you may be thinking, that looks like the Hiragana for the sound 'Ha' and you are right. Don't worry this is the only exception in sounds and is only used for grammatical purposes. Music by Gizmomanga-sensei.com/30days

    30 Day Challenge 1: The 30 Day Challenge 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2018 4:33


    We are happy that you are joining us for our yearly Japanese 30 day challenge! If you don't know what we are talking about check out our website at manga-sensei.com Helping you start Japanese from 0! we are stoked to ring in the new year with a new goal to learn Japanese. This is where to start, pick up your Japanese and start from here.https://www.manga-sensei.com/single-post/2018/01/01/Day-1Music by Gizmo.

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