How To Sound More Natural Using English?

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How To Sound More Natural Using English?

Stop confusing "Shitte-iru" and "Wakatta"! 💡
Have you ever said "Shitte-imasu" when you actually meant "I understand"? Or have you accidentally sounded a bit rude by saying "Shiranai"?
In this episode, Maiko Sensei — a professional Japanese teacher with over 450 lessons of experience — breaks down the tricky difference between "Knowing" and "Understanding."
What you’ll learn in this episode:
Data vs. Puzzle: The simple "Brain Hack" to choose the right word every time.
The "Make Sense" moment: Why "Wakatta" is your best friend when learning new things.
Interactive Quiz: Test your skills with two real-life scenarios!
Danger Zone: Why saying "Shiranai" to a friend (or a crush!) might cause a big misunderstanding. 💔

If you want to sound more natural and avoid awkward silences, this episode is for you. Let's make Japanese make sense together!


HONTO NO NIHONGO with Maiko

Ep4: Do you KNOW or do you UNDERSTAND?

このエピソードでは、日本の人気コンビニ「セブンイレブン」で買えるスムージーを紹介します。スムージーの味や、どうやって買うかについて話します。N3レベルの内容で、日本の食文化についても学べるチャンスです。ぜひチェックしてください！
In this episode, we'll introduce the smoothies available at Seven-Eleven, a popular convenience store in Japan. Learn how to enjoy these delicious drinks and discover some of the most popular flavors! This episode is great for intermediate learners (N3) who want to improve their listening skills while learning about Japanese food culture. Don’t forget to check out the details of how to buy a smoothie at Seven-Eleven!
在本集節目中，我們將介紹在日本的便利店——セブンイレブン（Seven-Eleven）裡可以購買的冰沙。了解如何享受這些美味的飲品，發現一些最受歡迎的口味！這集適合中級學習者（N3），通過提升聽力技能，學習關於日本飲食文化的知識。別忘了看看如何在セブンイレブン購買冰沙的詳細介紹！

にほんごタイム🇯🇵Learn Japanese with Sayuri!

セブンイレブンのスムージーを楽しむ！（N3リスニング）｜Enjoying Seven-Eleven Smoothies! (N3 Listening)｜享受セブンイレブン的冰沙！（N3聽力）

Full transcript: https://japanesemayuna.com/

はい、こんにちは。今回はポッドキャストの17回目です。だんだん暖かくなってきましたね。日中はセーターが少し暑く感じます。大阪は毎日晴れの日が続いています。空には雲が一つもなくて、いい天気です。そういえば先日、このポッドキャストをYoutubeにもアップロードしました。ぜひチェックしてみてください。https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3HUNV-vylkRHXP_bKJZeYQ

Hi, This is the podcast episode 18. It’s getting warmer and warmer. Jumpers feel a bit hot during the day. Osaka has been sunny every day. There is not a single cloud in the sky, it’s a beautiful day. Speaking of which, I recently uploaded this podcast to Youtube as well. Please check it out: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3HUNV-vylkRHXP_bKJZeYQ

私の家の近くには小学校があるので、近所の道には子供がたくさん歩いています。日本の小学生は、歩いて学校に通います。家から学校までのルートは「通学路」といいます。通学路は学校が決めます。いちばん人通りが多く、安全なルートです。通学路には、誘拐や寄り道がないように、大人が立っていることもあります。「誘拐」とは、人をどこかに連れて行く犯罪です。「寄り道」とは、どこかに行く途中で、違う場所に行くことです。

There is a primary school near my house, so there are many children walking on the neighbourhood streets. Japanese primary school children walk to school. The route from home to school is called a ‘Tsuugakuro’ (school route). Tsuugakuro is decided by the school. It is the busiest and safest route. Adults may stand on Tsuugakuro to prevent Yuukai and Yorimichi. ‘Yuukai’ (kidnapping) is a crime where a person is taken somewhere. ‘Yorimichi’ (detour, dropping in on the way) is going somewhere different on the way to somewhere else.

今日の午後は筋トレをしました。「筋トレ」とは「筋力トレーニング」の略で、体を強くするための運動のことです。私はジムに行きません。家で筋トレを続けています。私が筋トレを始めたのは、４年ぐらい前です。フリーランスになって、外に出る機会が減ったので、運動をすることにしました。

This afternoon we did Kintore. ‘Kintore’ (strength training) is short for Kinryoku (muscle strength) Tore-ningu (training)’, an exercise to strengthen the body. I don’t go to the gym. I continue to strength train at home. I started Kintore about four years ago. When I became a freelancer I decided to exercise because I didn’t get out as often.

Japanese Lessons with Mayuna

17. 通学路と筋トレ

Culture is quite a general topic that could come up in a number of different parts of the IELTS test, so it's useful to be able to talk about it. Today, Nick gives you some ideas for this topic.

IELTS with Nick - World Knowledge 

Do you think the world is becoming too similar in terms of culture?

第一节 

很久以前，在一个风景如画、环境优美的山村里，有一名牧童，他每天的工作就是在山脚下放羊。

他是一个心地善良、聪明懂事的孩子。他的这些性格特点，要归功于他的爷爷。他的爷爷是一名名医，每天照顾村里生病的村民。他医术高超，乐于助人，人人都夸他是活菩萨转世。

 一天，牧童回家的路上遇见了一个猎人，这个猎人手里抓着一条雪白晶莹的蛇。在牧童的眼里，这条蛇美丽极了。尤其是在阳光下，它那洁白无瑕的鳞片折射出十分美丽的光环。可是，小蛇好像有灵气一般，望向牧童的眼里充满了悲伤。

牧童的心被触动了。他停下脚步，问猎人：“请问这位大叔，这条蛇您是用它来做什么的？”

猎人诚实地说道：“我要把它杀了，然后炖成汤来给我夫人治病。”

牧童说：“我可以让我爷爷帮您夫人看病，这样是否可以换取这条蛇的性命呢？”

猎人说：“那可以，可是我们没钱支付看病的钱。”

牧童说：“那如果我可以让爷爷免费给您夫人看病呢？”

猎人说：“那倒是可以试试。”

于是，小牧童带着这名猎人去找他爷爷。很幸运，他们得到了爷爷的同意，免费为猎人的妻子看病。交换的条件是：猎人把这条小白蛇交给小牧童处理。

牧童心花怒放，他从猎人手里接过这条蛇，一个人一路小跑到山上的林子里，放走了它。

小白蛇转过头，看着牧童，兴奋地甩动着尾巴，像是在对小牧童表示感谢。转瞬间，它就消失在了林子深处……


小小说

新白蛇演义 第一节 

In this episode, you will hear a story about two persons' experience of going to a Chinatowm. Thank you for listening to it.

一天，小王的女朋友小平说她想去中国城吃中国饭。小王就开车带小平去中国城。可是，小王从来没去过中国城，他不知道去中国城怎么走，所以小平拿了一张地图告诉小王怎么走。过了二十分钟，他们到了一个地方，在这个地方他们考到了很多中国字，他们想这个地方就是中国城。他们停车问一个人，“你知道中国饭店在哪儿吗？” 那个人说：”这里是小东京，没有中国饭店。“这个时候，他们才知道他们走错了地方，这里不是中国城。小平非常不高兴，因为她只想吃中国菜，不想吃日本菜。

Story Chinese

24#27 去中国城 go to the Chinatown

This episode introduces three idioms that use the word apple. Listen to the examples to hear how to use them. Please send me a message if you would like a copy of the audio script.