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Japanese Swotter - Speaking Drill + Shadowing

Yoko 8 Episodes Oct 20, 2026

Are you learning Japanese and looking for more opportunities to speak? This Podcast drill is exactly for you. Simply repeat after me - while you are commuting, cooking or even in your bed. The drill also includes plain style dialogue, which is an informal style spoken in daily life among friends and family, and also in Anime. Now more shadowing practices are available, too. Have a go and get fluent soon! Learning Nihongo is fun, ne. More drills and full transcripts/translations (on your smartphone! + PDF) are available on Patreon.

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[✐2] You can have a BBQ. + my hobby is .... Oct 20, 2026 640 [✐2.Andante] can be done, something is possible, 〜ことができます+ my hobby is ….“You can (do)have a barbecue here.”[00:07]Hello, everyone.First, we check masu-form and jisho-form. Then, make sentence of “〜suru koto ga deki masu(something is possible, can be done)” with jisho-form.Repeat after me[00:22]1. do [masu form / jisho form]You can do BBQ here.2. eatYou can eat different foods at Depa-Chika.(i

[✐all] Let's talk at the convenience store Oct 13, 2026 826 10 Phrases You Can Actually Use“I don’t need a bag.”[00:07]Hi everyone! How are you?Convenience stores in Japan are really convenient, aren’t they? They’re open 24 hours a day, and you can buy not only food but also almost anything you need at a convenience store. Today, we’ll practice 10 expressions you can use at a convenience store.(00:28)Repeat After Me1. Where is …?2. Do you have …?3.

[✐4] Speak like a Japanese Oct 6, 2026 1402 We will practice speaking MORE natural Japanese.[4. Allegro] 〜ますから → 〜ので“I have to go now*, as I have errands to run.“*osakini = here means; now, earlier than usual, before you[00:09]Hello, everyone. How are you doing? We will practice speaking natural Japanese.You have learned to use ‘Masu Form+kara’, when giving a reason, right?For example,1. As I have to work overtime, I cant’t go to see t

[✐2,3,4,5] Taihen desune! #shadowing Sep 29, 2026 1024 How do you say "easy-peasy" in Japanese? [✐2,3,4,5] “It's tough/hard, isn't it?” [00:07]Hello, everyone. How are you doing?If you live in Japan, you might often hear the word "taihen". It has various meanings and uses.[00:20]Example 1"Oh, no! I over slept. I will be late!"[00:26]Example 2"There was a strike, right?""Yes, there were no trains n

[✐3.4] "I stepped on the cat!" Sep 22, 2026 707 [✐3. Moderato, 4.Allegretto] 〜てしまいました→[Plain style]ちゃった/じゃった“I stepped on the cat!”https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FlohwalzerSong : Neko funjatta (I stepped on the cat) by NonochanNeko funjatta lyricsHello, everyone. How are you doing?I had to wake up early this morning, but I overslept. I panicked! Do you always set your alarm clock? Have you ever overslept?[00:25]Today, we will practice "〜te

[✐1] Awesome! #shadowing Sep 15, 2026 769 [✐1. Adagio]What's your impression? - adjective“Wow! Super! Cool! Awesome!”[00:07]Hello, everyone. How are you doing? Let’s get started.Repeat after me[00:13]1. good2. cute3. scary4. expensive, high5. cheap6. short7. long8. beautiful/clean/good-looking9. famous10. kind/nice/amiable11. cool, smart12. amazing, awesome, great, super[01:33]By the way,“sugoi” can be;amazing, awesome, brilliant, gr

Japanese Swotter - Speaking Drill + Shadowing

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