💖Whether you are a native Chinese speaker or a second foreign language learner, do you feel troubled by Chinese characters
💖Welcome to my channel shorthand Chinese characters


🥇🥇🥇Memorize Chinese characters in one minute一分钟秒记汉字

Learn Mandarin with cross-cultural dramas covering all HSK 1–9 words. We include online slang, new modern terms & folk sayings to grasp Chinese culture and speak naturally.

Mandarin Drama Hub – Learn Chinese with Short Dramas

每天 3 分钟，拆解托业核心考点，分享听力蒙题法、阅读高频句型，零基础也能快速冲分，通勤路上轻松备考。
每天三分鐘，拆解多益核心考點，分享聽力蒙題法、閱讀高頻句型，零基礎也能快速衝分，通勤路上輕鬆備考。

托业提分随身听：听力阅读秒选技巧/多益提分隨身聽：聽力閱讀秒選技巧

Jason & Luna's mini Class is a fun and relaxed bilingual mini class! We have natural and bilingual conversations, chatting about traditional culture from both countries and sharing interesting stories

Jason and Luna‘s mini Class

Our podcast is about the use of idiomatic expressions. we will learn some vocabulary and expressions to improve ourselves. You can come to me for free word lists and other electronic materials



Idiomatic oral expression 

"Have you ever been told 'Chanto shite!' and thought, 'Specifically, what should I do?!' 🤯
In this episode, Maiko Sensei — a professional Japanese teacher with over 450 lessons experience — breaks down one of the most convenient yet confusing words in Japanese: CHANTO.
In this episode, you will learn:
The 3 Faces of Chanto: From holding chopsticks to stable jobs.
Maiko's Secret: Why it's okay to ask for specifics when someone says 'Chanto shite.'
The Strawberry Mystery 🍓: Why Maiko's mom says 'Chanto shita Ichigo' and why it's grammatically weird but okay!
Real Talk: How language is alive and why rare cases are fun.

Special Request:If you leveled up your Japanese today, please follow the show and give me a 5-star rating! ⭐ It helps more learners find my lessons.
Want to check if your Japanese is 'Chanto'?Book a private lesson with me on italki or Preply! I'd love to talk to you.[Your italki Link][Your Preply Link]
Let's master the 'Chanto' lifestyle together!"


HONTO NO NIHONGO with Maiko

Ep6: What does "CHANTO" actually mean? The most vague word in Japan 🧐

"Think 'Sumimasen' only means 'I’m sorry'? Think again! 🧐

In this episode, Maiko Sensei — a professional Japanese teacher with over 450 lessons experience — reveals the 9 different levels of this magic word. From calling a waiter to the 'Pro Level' of giving gifts, mastering 'Sumimasen' is the ultimate key to sounding natural in Japan.

What you will learn today:

Levels 1-3: The basics you need for survival in Japan.

Levels 5-7: How to use it for 'Thank you' and polite transitions.

Level 9: The 'Pro Level' usage for declining offers and giving gifts.

The Secret: Why Japanese people use this word even when they didn't do anything wrong!

Special Request: If you leveled up today, please follow the show and give me a 5-star rating! ⭐ It helps me reach more students around the world.

Let's study together! Want to practice 'Sumimasen' with me? Book a private lesson on italki or Preply! Links are right here: [Your italki Link] [Your Preply Link]

Don't just say it, feel it. Let's master 'Sumimasen' together!"

EP5: The 9 Levels of "SUMIMASEN": Are you using it right?

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!


Ep4: Do you KNOW or do you UNDERSTAND?

Hello everyone! Welcome to Honto no Nihongo with Maiko! 💖
In this episode, we explore the magic of the number "3" (San) in Japan. 
Why is it so special? 
Maiko Sensei explains it all using simple Japanese!


[About Maiko Sensei]


I am a Japanese teacher with experience in over 450 online lessons on platforms like italki and Preply. 
I love sharing real, useful Japanese with all of you!


[What you will learn in this episode:]
​ The "-San" mystery: Why do we add "-san" to animals and even food?​ Mikka Bozu (3-day monk): A funny idiom for when we quit something too soon.​ Sandome no Shojiki: The Japanese version of "Third time's a charm."
