Kanami Sensei の Nihongo: Beginners (Pre JLPT N5)
This podcast offers free Japanese listening practice for absolute beginners preparing for the Pre JLPT N5 level. It is hosted by Kanami, a certified Japanese teacher with more than seven years of teaching experience. Each episode presents a short conversation or story in natural but simple Japanese, covering everyday situations you would encounter in Japan. The aim is real, useful Japanese at the right level rather than stiff textbook material. Free episode transcripts are available on the Japademy website.
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Ep. 5 ー Autumn Leaves Season in Japan Exploring Koyo · Beginners (Pre JLPT N5) Japanese Listening
Practice your beginner Japanese listening skills with one of Japan's most beautiful seasons -- autumn, and the 'koyo' (紅葉) leaves! In this super slow and simple listening episode, I talk about where to see the autumn colours, why the season lasts so long across Japan, and the seasonal foods I can't get enough of.You will pick up everyday vocabulary like あき (autumn), こうよう (autumn leaves),
Ep. 4 ー Shopping at a Japanese Supermarket · Beginners (Pre JLPT N5) Japanese Listening
Practice your beginner Japanese listening skills with a real-life everyday topic -- shopping at a Japanese supermarket! In this super slow and simple listening episode, I talk about what you'll find inside, the famous evening discount hours, seasonal and limited-time snacks, bagging your own groceries, and why Japanese supermarkets are so beautifully organised.You will pick up everyday vo
Ep. 3 ー Watching the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Home · Beginners (Pre JLPT N5) Japanese Listening
Practice your beginner Japanese listening skills with a fun, real-life topic: the 2026 FIFA World Cup!In this slow and simple Japanese listening episode, I chat about watching the games at home with my husband, which teams we're cheering for, and our predictions for the winner.You'll pick up everyday vocabulary like おうえんする (to cheer for), しあい (match), and せんしゅ (player) — all spoken at sup
Ep. 2 ー Why Japan has so many vending machines · Beginners (Pre JLPT N5) Japanese Listening
In Japan, vending machines are everywhere -- and they sell a lot more than just drinks!In this super slow and simple listening episode, I talk about Japanese vending machines in natural Japanese with full English subtitles.Perfect for true beginners!📄 Free transcript for this episode → https://www.japademy.com/japanese-listening-beginners/vending-machines-in-japan---LEVEL🌱 Beginner Japane
Ep. 1 ー My Morning Routine · Beginners (Pre JLPT N5) Japanese Listening
What does a Japanese teacher's morning look like?In this super slow and simple listening episode, I walk you through my daily morning routine — from my 7:30am alarm all the way to cooking lunch. Perfect for true beginners!📄 Free transcript for this episode → https://www.japademy.com/japanese-listening-beginners/my-morning-routine---LEVEL🌱 Beginner Japanese (Pre JLPT N5) — super slow and c
