Yes, for beginners who like explanations in English. Learn Japanese Pod is a learner show where hosts perform a short natural dialogue and then unpack it, so you hear everyday Japanese early while understanding why each piece works.
- Level
- Beginner
- Format
- Podcast
- Year
- 2025
- Episodes
- 188
Why it works for learners
Hosts Alex and Asuka take a short dialogue and go through its vocabulary and grammar, adding alternative ways of saying the same thing. Friendly talk and culture notes make it easier to listen to than a dry lesson. Unlike native content, every line is prepared for you, and that dialogue-first style shows you casual Japanese earlier than many courses do. With 188 episodes in its feed, you can search for topics that match your needs.
What makes it hard
You will hear far more English than Japanese, so it is easy to feel you are progressing without training your ear. Natural dialogues can move ahead of your level early on. Show notes and extra drills may sit behind a paid membership, so check first.
How to use it
Listen to one episode twice. The second time, jump to the dialogue and repeat it aloud until it feels natural. Keep two or three phrases per episode. Pair the show with an all-Japanese learner podcast to balance the English explanations.
More for Japanese learners: our Japanese guides.
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