Japanese Listening by Japanese Class N16
A Japanese listening practice podcast for learners from N5 to N2, hosted by a private tutor based in N16, London. It offers easy stories for beginners and natural conversations for advanced learners. Listeners can choose episodes that match their level.
Episodes
When do you use そうです • ようです• みたい • らしい ? - そうです • ようです • みたい • らしい はいつ使う？| JLPT N4 - N3 level
What’s the difference between そうです, ようです, みたい, and らしい?In this episode, I’ll talk about how Japanese people use these expressions in everyday conversation.You can find more detailed explanations for each example in the accompanying the note article.https://note.com/crisp_gerbil878/n/n4db786ab0bf2?sub_rt=share_sb
Is Japanese a ‘fast’ Language!? | Japanese listening JLPT N3-
Do you find Japanese fast or slow?Researchers say Japanese is actually one of the fastest languages in the world!In this episode, we explore why Japanese sounds the way it does, how syllables work, and what makes Japanese a surprisingly “busy” language.You can find the script and vocabulary list on note : https://note.com/crisp_gerbil878/n/nc2502b6a4798?sub_rt=share_pw
Did you decide it yourself? Or Did someone else decide it? 「〜ことにしました」「〜ことになりました」| JLPT N4 level
What is the difference between 「〜ことにしました」and 「〜ことになりました」?Both expressions can be translated as ‘ decided’ but they sound quite different in Japanese. In this episode, we look at how Japanese speakers use these two grammar patterns in real life. 📝 Read the full transcript, vocabulary list and English translation on note : https://note.com/crisp_gerbil878/n/n2936ea0955fc?sub_rt=share_pw
“Which ‘Finish’ Do You Mean?” 終わります・終えます・終わらせます（N4–N3）
**Japanese learners (N4–N3), this episode explains the difference between 「終わります」「終えます」「終わらせます」 in a simple and clear way.Learn when to use each verb naturally in daily conversation.Read the full notes (Japanese text, vocabulary list, and English translation) here:https://note.com/crisp_gerbil878/n/nb688ca8ddf59
Are Japanese people comfortable with silence? | Japanese listening JLPT N2 level
Today, I will talk about silence in Japanese conversations. Vocabularies https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1V3cLanEgFvWsFVh9IhbPR59LT9946QlgWvPlAKzIVz0/edit?usp=sharingScript https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CNrsqzAM2bq7bWALNwOutJjkWZo983sPj1aAxL9wDug/edit?usp=sharing
Job hunting | Japanese listening JLPT N4-N3
Today. I’m talking about words related to job hunting culture and some interesting words such as Naitei blue, Haizoku gacha and Oyakaku. You can check the vocabulary list and the script by clicking the links below. This podcast is designed for intermediate learners ( JLPT N4 +) who want to improve listening skills while learning about Japanese society. Vocabulary list https://docs.google.com/sprea
Japanese people and fortune telling | N4 listening
Today I will talk about Japanese people and fortune telling. You can find a vocabulary list and a script by clicking the links below. Vocabulary https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VxJio7d7rzQzJI-LymSiUxs0xtsom_Mjq4J0JwhOGHM/edit?usp=sharingScript https://docs.google.com/document/d/122xEEGS24VcxO_WqpdWynfFnc3MM4J_Tq-9-o1o3_FE/edit?usp=sharing
Samurai exhibition | N4 listening
Today I will talk about SAMURAI exhibition in London. You can find the vocabulary list and the script by clicking the links below. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AvZp7umY8fYUL6_32raWLC08uQdcp8JEnrwB1zmPtW0/edit?usp=sharinghttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1KlZKwKpGWa5-XGwNpKGB4kNRhBozopqH1c4jx0BuMEI/edit?usp=sharing
Japanese election | N4 JLPT Listening
In this episode, I talk about the election held in Japan on 8 February 2026.Because there are some new words, I speak a little more slowly than in the last episode.You can find a vocabulary list and a script by clicking the links below. Vocabulary list https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-8EaVVfaRV6bZFeL5dxyrEoRB9O6-noDa7LdPkGZeuc/edit?usp=sharingScript https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_n7d
Japanese school | JLPT N4 Listening
This is a test listening episode for JLPT N4 learners, talking about Japanese schools. The audio is spoken slowly for listening practice. A script is available herehttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1bk8xgneAiAsZTxPfZF3T3oEWFvQaErgNmUnbEciwudw/edit?usp=sharing
