The Konnichiwa Podcast is a bilingual English-Japanese podcast. Dan, My, and Yurie started the podcast with the goal of creating a show where Japanese and English speakers of all levels could improve their language skills and have fun in the process. With topics ranging from the latest news stories, to life in Japan, to the history of ramen, the Konnichiwa Podcast aims to entertain while giving listeners a glimpse into international communication.

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Te invito a un destino lejos para varios de nosotros pero muy cautivador.

Viajando con Facundo

Explorando la belleza de Nueva Zelanda en un viaje imborrable

Hello. Today, I will talk a little about the way to say "20 years old" that comes up in the first Chapter of Minna no Nihongo.
At 20 years old, it’s fine to say “にじゅっさい” (nijussai), but there’s also another way to say it: “はたち” (hatachi).　Japanese counters can be challenging to remember, as they are not “いちさい” (ichisai) but rather “いっさい” (issai), and not “しちさい” (shichisai) but “ななさい” (nanasai). Occasionally, there are completely different expressions, like for 20 years old. It can be difficult, but let’s do your best to memorize them.

As for “はたち,” in Lesson 5, the date “20th”  is also expressed as “はつか.” Perhaps ancient Japanese people used the character “は” to mean 20. Connecting these two ideas might make it a bit easier to remember. Keep up the good work!

Now, a little update regarding my course: I have launched a new Minna no Nihongo course. The content is exactly the same, but it can be taken with two people. It’s also possible with three or more, but in that case, the lesson fee will change a little bit.
Of course, just like the regular Minna no Nihongo course, there will be plenty of homework. If anyone would like to take it with a friend, please give it a try!

Alright, everyone, keep studying hard!


ようへい先生　　N4,N5チャンネル

みんなの日本語Chapter One　20years old

La leyenda de La Candileja proviene de las zonas rurales de Colombia y cuenta la historia de un espíritu que aparece en forma de tres bolas de fuego brillantes y ardientes. Según la tradición, La Candileja es el alma de una abuela que malcrió a sus nietos, permitiendo que fueran crueles y malvados. Como castigo, fue condenada a vagar por los caminos, atormentando a quienes se cruzan en su camino.

La Candileja se presenta como una luz brillante que flota en el aire, moviéndose rápidamente de un lado a otro, persiguiendo a los viajeros que se atreven a andar solos por las noches. A veces, aparece con un sonido espeluznante y otras simplemente los deja desorientados, perdidos en la oscuridad. Muchos dicen que si alguien es alcanzado por estas llamas, puede quemarse sin remedio.

Para protegerse de La Candileja, algunos campesinos aconsejan llevar consigo una rama de sauce o encender una fogata, ya que la luz del fuego puede hacer que el espíritu se aleje.

Colombian Legends

La Candileja

Hay diferentes grados de enfado. Y esta semana te comento diferentes verbos que podemos usar para indicar que estamos enfadados y la graduación, o nivel de enfado que cada uno de esos verbos tiene asociada. Así, la próxima vez que te enfades puedes expresarlo en español.

No te olvides de dejar una valoración si te gusta este podcast, y de decirme cuál es tu manera favorita para expresar enfado en español. 


Blanca to go 

56 – Diferentes maneras de enfadarse en español. 

Imagine this situation: you are talking about a date you had last week with your Chinese friends and you want to describe your date’s appearance a bit. How do you do that? Tā hěn piàoliang/tā hěn shuài? What else can you say? ‘Damn it I wish I knew more ways to do that…’ Before you get frustrated in your imaginary scene, take a deep breath and press the ‘play’ button of this episode. We have you covered. Let’s go. :)

Note: This podcast is intended for language learning ONLY. Not for promoting or criticizing any political party or ideology. Let’s keep it friendly and accessible to all :)

Also, all of the experiences are the hosts’ own experiences so please do your own research if you need more information.



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UK Government Proposes a Ban on Smoking outside Pubs

Teacher Joseph's Podcast

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jg_e-WxUKF8jEyPmkElssFaPz9Udf9lt/view?usp=drivesdk

My Feet are Killing Me (with transcript)

Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y7df2G6Oh_d1sL2EvrbhPqmMv7O8XTBh/view?usp=drivesdk