In this episode, I reflect on the personal reasons behind my decision to study Japanese. From anime to video games, from Shintoism to sound aesthetics, I explore the many cultural threads that shaped my motivation. It’s a story of curiosity, immersion, and rediscovery through language.

Immersive Italian

Why I Started Learning Japanese – Immersive Italian Podcast Ep.3

What kinds of things do you like to study or work on with other people?

We've got 6 new, and really useful expressions for you in this episode.  Take your time and have fun thinking about your own answers to this question--along with the 6 example questions.

When you're done, try using these expressions the next time you're speaking to a native speaker.

Don't forget to subscribe and send me a message if you like what you've heard.

Speak English With Muki

Episode 13: Collaborating With Others

Who do you spend the most time with at school or work?

Let's talk about our work colleagues or peers at school!  We've got some really useful vocabulary and expressions in this lesson.  Enjoy!

And don't forget to subscribe to the channel.  And as always, feel free to reach out to me with any comments, requests or suggestions.  Your feedback really matters to me.

Episode 12: Colleagues and Peers: Who do you spend the most time with?

Do you think that it is important to have friends?

Listen to how I answer this particular question, and get some short English explanations about some vocabulary and expressions I use in my answer.  Try to answer the questions in the vocabulary examples using the new vocabulary and expressions.

Episode 11: The Importance of Friendship

How do you usually help your friends with their problems?

Listen to how I answer this particular question, and get some short English explanations about some vocabulary and expressions I use in my answer.  Try to answer the questions in the vocabulary examples using the new vocabulary and expressions.

Episode 10: Supporting Friends

Is it as easy for you to make friends now as it was in primary school?