I am not Mr. Tanaka.
私は たなかさんでは ありません。

Mr. Miller is not Japanese.
ミラーさんは にほんじんじゃ ありません。

Mr. Schmidt is not a company employee.
シュミットさんは かいしゃいん じゃ ありません。

Mr. Watt is not a student.
ワットさんはがくせい じゃありません。　


ようへい先生　　N4,N5チャンネル

みんなのにほんご　Chapter One

Ted talks about one of his favorite topics - sports. As someone who has played and watched a lot of sports, he takes you through types of questions you can ask if you want to learn more as an observer and/or a player. 

The Art of Asking Questions

Episode 5: Sports

In this episode, Ted explores asking questions about topics that are foreign to you, mainly interests, hobbies, and passions of others. With 5 steps he helps you embrace your lack of knowledge and seek to genuinely learn more. 

Episode 4: Tackling Topics You Know Little/Nothing About

After asking an impactful question last episode, we're broadening the scope this week and exploring how to navigate small talk. 

*I apologize for the drop in audio quality, I didn't have room for my microphone setup in my luggage. Working out better alternatives.*

Episode 3: Small Talk

In this episode, Ted explores a simple yet powerful question: "What's important to you?" A question that can be useful and efficient in building deeper, more genuine connections with those around you. 

Episode 2: What's Important To You?

In the introductory episode, I answer why I think it's important to look at asking questions as an art. I give my background, anecdotes, and hypotheticals to display what trying to achieve with this podcast. While I use a lot of complex vocabulary, I try to speak in a slower cadence so that learners in a wide range of levels can try to understand. Hope you enjoy! 