Why using "I'm afraid" is better than saying, "I'm sorry" when giving bad news.

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"I'm Afraid"

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【⁠⁠⁠やさしいにほんごブログ⁠⁠⁠】I post a blog with simple vocab and grammar with furigana for beginners, and natural Japanese for intermediate. This is the podcast version! The blog is designed to reflect the trends and seasons in Japan at that time. Transcript is available ⁠⁠on my blog⁠⁠ for vocabulary description, and pictures, and more.

Using this podcast for EXTENSIVE LISTENING & SHADOWING can be effective. Each episode is 2-3 minutes long without long intro or music. So you can just listen during chores or walks.

やさしいにほんご Podcast with Meika Sensei for Extensive listening & Shadowing

Ep. 14 Intermediate : 人生で一番おいしいカルボナーラ | The Best Carbonara of My Life

Ep. 14 Beginners : 人生で一番おいしいカルボナーラ | The Best Carbonara of My Life

Ep. 13 Intermediate : お客様からの手紙 | A Letter from Hotel Guest

Ep. 13 Beginners : お客さまからの手紙 | A Letter from Hotel Guest

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【⁠⁠⁠やさしいにほんごブログ⁠⁠⁠】I post a blog with simple vocab and grammar with furigana for beginners, and natural Japanese for intermediate. This is the podcast version! The blog is designed to reflect the trends and seasons in Japan at that time. Transcript is available ⁠⁠on my blog⁠⁠ for vocabulary description, and pictures, and more.

Using this podcast for EXTENSIVE LISTENING & SHADOWING can be effective. Each episode is 2-3 minutes long without long intro or music. So you can just listen during chores or walks.




Ep. 12 Intermediate : どうして日本人はぶどうの皮をむく？ | Why do Japanese peel grapes?

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Transcript is available ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ for vocabulary description, and pictures, and more.
Using this podcast for EXTENSIVE LISTENING & SHADOWING can be effective. Each episode is 2-3 minutes long without long intro or music. So you can just listen during chores or walks.

【⁠⁠⁠やさしいにほんごブログ⁠⁠⁠】I post a blog with simple vocab and grammar with furigana for beginners, and natural Japanese for intermediate. This is the podcast version! The blog is designed to reflect the trends and seasons in Japan at that time.

Ep. 12 Beginners : どうして日本人はぶどうの皮をむく？ | Why do Japanese peel grapes?

Ep. 11 Intermediate : 高校野球とチアリーディング | High School Baseball and Cheerleading

Transcript is available ⁠⁠on meikasensei.com⁠⁠ for vocabulary description, and pictures, and more.

Using this podcast for EXTENSIVE LISTENING & SHADOWING can be effective. Each episode is 2-3 minutes long without long intro or music. So you can just listen during chores or walks.

【⁠やさしいにほんごブログ⁠】I post a blog with simple vocab and grammar with furigana for beginners, and natural Japanese for intermediate. This is the podcast version! The blog is designed to reflect the trends and seasons in Japan at that time. 