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Learn Japanese with Sally [Beginner to Intermediate] Japanese Podcast ✨

Japanese Club SOLA by Sally

Welcome to Learn Japanese with Sally! 🇯🇵 I’m a certified Japanese teacher with over 30 years of experience. This podcast offers short, simple lessons and real-life Japanese for upper-beginner learners. You can also improve your listening skills by hearing my natural, everyday Japanese — perfect for keeping your level steady and gently leveling up while enjoying the content. 🌱 You can find my blog, episode notes, and extra learning materials here: Official Website (Blog & Episode

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00:04:10

Temples, Shrines, and Churches in Japan　*Beginner to...

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2025/12/19

📚️Reading:Level N4:Temples, Shrines, and Churches in JapanThis episode gently introduces the charm of Japanese temples, shrines, and churches through simple cultural insights.You’ll discover surprising details about these familiar yet often overlooked places.If this sparks your curiosity, please enjoy the full audio narration._________________◆Free Extensive Reading

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00:12:11

Recommended YouTube Channels for Learning Japanese...

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2025/12/18

Meta Description: Discover inspiring YouTube creators who speak Japanese as non-native speakers. Learn Japanese through real stories, motivation, and Easy Japanese listening practice.Learning Japanese can feel very different when you hear real voices from people who are also on a Japanese Language Learning journey. Today, I want to introduce a meaningful YouTube channel that many Japanese for Beginners learners may enjoy, especially those who prefer Easy Japanese or slow Japanese listening.The

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00:09:52

The Secret Power of the Winter Solstice in Japanese...

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2025/12/16

IntroductionIf you are learning Japanese or exploring Japanese culture, understanding the seasons is a beautiful doorway into the language. In this article, I share the meaning of the Winter Solstice in Japan and how it connects to older traditions, calendars, and beliefs. This perspective can enrich your Japanese Listening Practice and support your studies as a Japanese for Beginners learner.☃For a clear explanation of the Winter Solstice I mentioned today, please watch the video

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00:03:41

📚️Reading:Level N4: Bears and Humans　*Beginner to...

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2025/12/13

[Reading:Level N4]: 熊と人間（くまとにんげん）◆SummaryThis story looks at why bear encounters in Hokkaido have been increasing.Instead of fear, it invites us to understand what drives bears to approach human towns and how our environment plays a role.It’s a gentle look at the relationship between people and wildlife.◆Listing Sitehttps://tadoku.info/stories/chottostories/「Extensive Reading」https://tadoku.info/stories/chottostories/◆　Listener QuestionsPlease write about what you felt after listening to this

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00:11:56

Discover Japan’s Animals: From Friendly Deer to Wild...

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2025/12/11

◆SummaryDiscover why animals in Japan—from Nara’s friendly deer to hot-spring monkeys and tiny sparrows—fascinate visitors worldwide. A gentle guide for Japanese learners and travelers.◆Listener QuestionsWhat animal stories have you experienced in Japan?Please share any memorable moments you had with Japanese wildlife—deer, monkeys, sparrows, dogs, insects, anything.【You can comment here】◆PodpageYou can find my blog, episode notes, and extra learning materials here:Official Website (Blog &

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00:11:06

Dogs or Cats? Life with Pets in Japan *Beginner to...

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2025/12/09

Easy Japanese Listening Practice for Japanese Learners as I talk about dogs, cats, and the differences between pet life in Japan and abroad.１坂上家のチャンネル　Sakagami channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUYk7t7glHFqIZ3rwN1dY6A２「さかがみ家のチャンネル」（保護ハウス）https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Q-ctEYeOlYMECGzGBSrIg３TV　フジテレビ「坂上どうぶつ王国」https://www.fujitv.co.jp/sakagamidoubutsu/＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿◆Listener Questions1 Are you a dog person or a cat person?2 Do you have a dog or a cat? How do you keep them—indoors or outdoors?3

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00:05:36

📚️Reading:Level N4/5：The world's staple foods　Staple...

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2025/12/06

Staple Foods of the World【Summary】Staple foods around the world can be broadly divided into rice, wheat, and corn, and each region has its own main staple. In Asia, people eat rice; in Europe and the United States, bread is common; in Mexico, tortillas are a staple; in Italy, pasta is the main staple; and in Ireland, potatoes are widely eaten.Japan and Korea use rice as their staple food and have a culture of eating it together with many kinds of side dishes.In the past, rice was valuable in Japan,

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00:11:31

Discover Japan’s Seasonal Beauty: Understanding the...

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2025/12/04

Japan’s seasons change dramatically from north to south. Learn how the sakura front and koyo front move across the country, and discover gentle travel tips for enjoying Japan’s autumn leaves. Ideal for Japanese for Beginners and Japanese Listening Practice.◆Listener Questions1　In your country, is there a tradition of enjoying autumn leaves?2　Even if there is no such custom, do people still enjoy the colors of trees turning red and yellow?3　Are there places in your city where the natural scenery

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00:12:13

Mastering Hiragana and Katakana: Why Starting with...

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2025/12/02

I just released a new podcast episode and blog post about why Katakana feels difficult and how starting with Katakana can make Japanese much easier for beginners.If you’re learning Japanese or love language learning, please take a look!◆Listener Questions1 How did you study Hiragana and Katakana? (Textbook, apps, self-study, etc.)2 What practice method worked best for you when learning Katakana?3 When studying Japanese characters, what do you think are the pros and cons of learning from a teacher

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00:08:57

Reading:Level N4：Bento *Beginner to Intermediate...

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2025/11/30

Today, I'll read aloud a story at the N4 level from a Japanese-learning audio site.◆Listener QuestionsWhat are the characteristics of your country's bento?あなたの国のお弁当にはどんな特徴がありますか？◆You can comment here.You can read the full English blog version of this episode on my Podpage https://podpage.com/learn-japanese-with-sally-intermediate-japanese-podcast-nihongo-intermediateSpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/16gZbg7jI2s589OJyXaC1IYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@japaneseclubsola

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00:11:46

Udemy vs. YouTube vs. Tutors: The Japanese Learning...

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2025/11/25

The Truth About Courseware! Can Udemy Really Make You Fluent in Japanese?◆Listener QuestionsTo those of you learning Japanese with AI:What are the advantages (pros) and disadvantages (cons) of using AI for your studies?Please share your answers in the comments section below.◆You can comment here.　You can read the full English blog version of this episode on my

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00:14:31

[Erneut senden: Die Link-Adresse war falsch!] Learn...

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2025/11/21

Meta Description（120〜150字）Discover why short, focused Udemy courses are ideal for Japanese for Beginners. Learn how Sally teaches Kanji, Katakana, and Easy Japanese through warm, classroom-style Japanese Language Learning videos.◆Listener QuestionsHow much would you be willing to pay, in dollars, for a five-hour course at regular price?５時間ぐらいのコンテンツを定価で買うとしたら、何ドルぐらいまでお金を出せますか？◆You can comment here.　You can read the full English blog version of this episode on my

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00:12:30

[Erneut senden: Die Link-Adresse war falsch!]Unlock...

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2025/11/18

You can read the full English blog version of this episode on my Podpage:https://podpage.com/learn-japanese-with-sally-intermediate-japanese-podcast-nihongo-intermediateMy new Kanji course for Japanese for Beginners has passed Udemy’s review. In this episode, I explain why Kanji Components are essential for building a strong foundation in Japanese Language Learning.Listener-only offer!Get your exclusive Udemy coupon!Reviews are also greatly appreciated!⚠️The coupon expires on December 19th.１　What is

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00:15:45

Language and AI *Beginner to Intermediate Japanese...

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2025/11/15

AI can talk for you on YouTube — but is that really a good thing?Why did I insist on speaking Japanese, even abroad?From now on, being able to speak matters most in language learning!AI voices sound more natural than ever, but…YouTube is heading toward a big divide!◆You can comment here.　Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/16gZbg7jI2s589OJyXaC1IYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@japaneseclubsola

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00:14:47

Which Is Harder — Dialects or Standard Japanese?...

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2025/11/12

Is it a disadvantage to study Japanese in a rural area? Not at all!Standard Japanese is actually an invented language.Dialects are rich and profound — and surprisingly, much harder to speak!◆You can comment here.　Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/16gZbg7jI2s589OJyXaC1IYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@japaneseclubsola◆My Udemy１　Japanese for Beginners:Just 2 Things -Simple Grammar【English Subtitles】The Essence and Beauty of Japanese Language Revealed by a Veteran with 30 Years of

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00:17:11

Why Isn’t English Understood in Japan? *Beginner to...

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2025/11/08

Why can’t Japanese people speak English?Many feel insecure about it — yet still struggle to speak.Why is that?There’s a deep, deep reason behind it.◆You can comment here.　Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/16gZbg7jI2s589OJyXaC1IYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@japaneseclubsola

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00:09:52

I finally finished my new video course on Udemy!...

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2025/11/06

It’s all about basic Kanji!If you want to learn Kanji the right way, give it a try!Kids can use it too — it’s a fun and complete course that brings together the best Kanji teaching methods!◆You can comment here.　Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/16gZbg7jI2s589OJyXaC1IYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@japaneseclubsola◆My Udemy１　Japanese for Beginners:Just 2 Things -Simple Grammar【English Subtitles】The Essence and Beauty of Japanese Language Revealed by a Veteran with 30 Years of

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00:12:14

How I Teach Kanji Differently — Video Lessons Coming...

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2025/10/31

How do you study kanji?Today, I’m talking about kanji — this episode is at about the N4 level.In most Japanese language schools in Japan, kanji isn’t taught thoroughly from the basics. That’s why many learners struggle with it, which is really unfortunate.I’ve taught kanji not only to adults but also to elementary students at an international school, where Japanese wasn’t their first language.Now, I’m combining those experiences with my 30 years of teaching Japanese to create new kanji video lessons

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00:05:39

Reading:Level N4：Public Bathhouse「お風呂屋さん」*Beginner to...

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2025/10/27

Reading:Level N4：Public Bathhouse「お風呂屋さん」http://www17408ui.sakura.ne.jp/tatsum/project/Yomimono/Yomimono-ippai/yomimono/PDF_level_2/R_L2_Public_bath_house.pdf・The main site for this reading　「よみものいっぱい」http://www17408ui.sakura.ne.jp/tatsum/project/Yomimono/Yomimono-ippai/index.html◆　Listener QuestionsIn Japan, people with tattoos are not allowed to enter public baths.This is because tattoos in Japan are often associated with the yakuza (Japanese mafia).However, many foreigners have tattoos simply as a

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00:09:49

The Power of Language That Comes Back to You...

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2025/10/24

You’ll Remember It When You Do... What!?What Have I Been Doing on My Podcast Recently...?Something Unexpected Happened While Learning Arabic!?Why Do We Feel Closer to Some Languages Than Others...?<忘れても、また思い出せる言葉の力>日本語忘れても大丈夫！◯◯すると思い出す！最近私がポッドキャストでやっていることアラビア語学習中起こった困ったこと〇〇が近い言語のほうが好きになりやすい！？◆Listener QuestionsBesides English and Japanese, what other languages have you studied?Which language do you like the most?Have you ever had trouble because two languages got mixed up while learning?Do

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