【JLPT N4-N3】Real Japanese Podcast with Kiki
A Japanese learning podcast hosted by Kiki, designed for JLPT N4-N3 learners. Each 10-15 minute episode features real, casual stories about daily life in Japan at a comfortable pace, using the comprehensible input method. The focus is on helping listeners move from understanding textbook Japanese to actually speaking natural, real-world Japanese. The podcast also promotes a Patreon membership with supplemental learning materials.
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【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! 食べてみたら、意外と…？ #70 | Japanese Listening
【JLPT N4-N3 / Bridge to Intermediate Japanese】Hi everyone, it's Kiki! 🌸 Are you stuck between "Not a beginner anymore, but not yet intermediate"? You can understand Japanese, but you can’t speak it. The words just don't come out. If you want to break out of that cycle, you are in the right place!In this episode, I share some funny, real-life stories like trying pineapple on pizza
【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! さすがに働けない！ #69 | Japanese Listening
【JLPT N4-N3 / Bridge to Intermediate Japanese】Hi everyone, it's Kiki! 🌸 Are you stuck between "Not a beginner anymore, but not yet intermediate"? You can understand Japanese, but you can’t speak it. The words just don't come out. If you want to break out of that cycle, you are in the right place!In this episode, I share some funny, real-life stories like being totally shocked by
【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! 靴下脱ぎっぱなし！ #68 | Japanese Listening
【JLPT N4-N3 / Bridge to Intermediate Japanese】Hi everyone, it's Kiki! 🌸 Are you stuck between "Not a beginner anymore, but not yet intermediate"? You can understand Japanese, but you can’t speak it. The words just don't come out. If you want to break out of that cycle, you are in the right place!In this episode, I share some funny, real-life stories like getting so excited at a c
【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! 白いTシャツ！ #67 | Japanese Listening
【JLPT N4-N3 / Bridge to Intermediate Japanese】Hi everyone, it's Kiki! 🌸 Are you stuck between "Not a beginner anymore, but not yet intermediate"? You can understand Japanese, but you can’t speak it. The words just don't come out. If you want to break out of that cycle, you are in the right place!In this episode, I share some funny, real-life stories like spilling tomato pasta sau
【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! やっぱり美味しい！ #66 | Japanese Listening
【JLPT N4-N3 / Bridge to Intermediate Japanese】Hi everyone, it's Kiki! 🌸 Are you stuck between "Not a beginner anymore, but not yet intermediate"? You can understand Japanese, but you can’t speak it. The words just don't come out. If you want to break out of that cycle, you are in the right place!In this episode, I went to a famous ramen shop in Shinjuku to try their popular Yuzu
【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! サラリーマンのせいで・・ #65 | Japanese Listening
【JLPT N4-N3 / Bridge to Intermediate Japanese】Hi everyone, it's Kiki! 🌸 Are you stuck between "Not a beginner anymore, but not yet intermediate"? You can understand Japanese, but you can’t speak it. The words just don't come out. If you want to break out of that cycle, you are in the right place!In this episode, a guy next to me at a cafe was typing on his keyboard way too loudly
【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! しょうがないな、これが最後ね！ #64 | Japanese Listening
【JLPT N4-N3 / Bridge to Intermediate Japanese】Hi everyone, it's Kiki! 🌸 Are you stuck between "Not a beginner anymore, but not yet intermediate"? You can understand Japanese, but you can’t speak it. The words just don't come out. If you want to break out of that cycle, you are in the right place!In this episode, my friend spent 5,000 yen on a Gachapon capsule toy machine but couldn't get the Tamag
【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! 夜1人で歩くなんて信じられない！ #63 | Japanese Listening
【JLPT N4-N3 / Bridge to Intermediate Japanese】Hi everyone, it's Kiki! 🌸 Are you stuck between "Not a beginner anymore, but not yet intermediate"? You can understand Japanese, but you can’t speak it. The words just don't come out. If you want to break out of that cycle, you are in the right place!In this episode, my sister’s coworker from Brazil visited Japan and walked alone at n
【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! 嬉しいに決まってるじゃん！ #62 | Japanese Listening
【JLPT N4-N3 / Bridge to Intermediate Japanese】Hi everyone, it's Kiki! 🌸 Are you stuck between "Not a beginner anymore, but not yet intermediate"? You can understand Japanese, but you can’t speak it. The words just don't come out. If you want to break out of that cycle, you are in the right place!In this episode, my coworker asked for advice on what to buy for his girlfriend's
【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! 部屋がゴミだらけ #61 | Japanese Listening
【JLPT N4-N3 / Bridge to Intermediate Japanese】Hi everyone, it's Kiki! 🌸 Are you stuck between "Not a beginner anymore, but not yet intermediate"? You can understand Japanese, but you can’t speak it. The words just don't come out. If you want to break out of that cycle, you are in the right place!In this episode, I'll share a shocking story from my real life! 🚪😱I was so excite
【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! 岩みたいになってる #60 | Japanese Listening
【JLPT N4-N3 / Bridge to Intermediate Japanese】Hi everyone, it's Kiki! 🌸 Are you stuck between "Not a beginner anymore, but not yet intermediate"? You can understand Japanese, but you can’t speak it. The words just don't come out. If you want to break out of that cycle, you are in the right place!In this episode, I'll share a funny and embarrassing story from my real life as a
【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! あの時言えばよかった。。#59 | Japanese Listening
【JLPT N4-N3 / Bridge to Intermediate Japanese】Hi everyone, it's Kiki! 🌸 Are you stuck between "Not a beginner anymore, but not yet intermediate"? You can understand Japanese, but you can’t speak it. The words just don't come out. If you want to break out of that cycle, you are in the right place!In this episode, we practice a phrase for regretting the past! 🤦♀️💭Have you ever tho
【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! せっかく買ったのに。。#58 | Japanese Listening
【JLPT N4-N3 / Bridge to Intermediate Japanese】Hi everyone, it's Kiki! 🌸 Are you stuck between "Not a beginner anymore, but not yet intermediate"? You can understand Japanese, but you can’t speak it. The words just don't come out. If you want to break out of that cycle, you are in the right place!In this episode, I'll share a funny online shopping fail! I found a nice dress fo
【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! 準備しなきゃ #57 | Japanese Listening
【JLPT N4-N3 / Bridge to Intermediate Japanese】Hi everyone, it's Kiki! 🌸 Are you stuck between "Not a beginner anymore, but not yet intermediate"? You can understand Japanese, but you can’t speak it. The words just don't come out. If you want to break out of that cycle, you are in the right place!In this episode, I'll share a super relatable story about running late!Imagine re
【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! どっちにするか迷う #56 | Japanese Listening
【JLPT N4-N3 / Bridge to Intermediate Japanese】Hi everyone, it's Kiki! 🌸 Are you stuck between "Not a beginner anymore, but not yet intermediate"? You can understand Japanese, but you can’t speak it. The words just don't come out. If you want to break out of that cycle, you are in the right place!In this episode, I'll talk about my lunch dilemma! I couldn't decide whether
