eigo・Suki・nihongo

30/09/2021

Just published a new episode of eigo・Suki・nihongo: 台風とハリケーン / Typhoon & Hurricane.

https://eigosukinihongo.transistor.fm/episodes/typhoon-hurricane

What are the differences between a typhoon and a hurricane? Is it only the location? Here, Junji will discuss what he has learned about differences between the two similar natural phenomenons. Also, we will discuss our experiences with natural disasters in both America and Japan. For those living in, or planning to live in Japan, this is a must listen!

This is a weekly podcast which 2 language teachers discuss experiences in teaching Japanese and English.

30/09/2021

★ Just published a new episode of eigo・Suki・nihongo: 7 ways living in Japan changed me.

https://eigosukinihongo.transistor.fm/episodes/7-ways-living-in-japan-changed-me

Teppei was raised in America. Living in Japan was a totally new experience, even though he is Japanese-American. Here, Teppei will explain 7 different ways his life has changed living in Japan. **7 Ways Living in Japan Changed Me**
1. My American-ego went down.
2. I’m more minimalistic and efficient.
3. I now realize the American health system is too expensive.
4. I now know what “humidity” is
5. I’m now a trash expert.
6. I learned good posture.
7. I’m now used to earthquakes.

This is a weekly podcast which 2 language teachers discuss experiences in teaching Japanese and English.

30/09/2021

https://twitter.com/eigosukinihongo/status/1443546712115658757

“★ Just published a new episode of eigo・Suki・nihongo: Prepositions(前置詞)の「in」と「on」. Listen: https://t.co/CpNSIlSJlT”

30/09/2021

★ Just published a new episode of eigo・Suki・nihongo: 日本語の挨拶、どう説明する？ part 2. Listen:

https://eigosukinihongo.transistor.fm/episodes/part-2

EPISODE DETAILS
This is a continuation from the previous episode about explaining basic greetings. Today we'll be focusing on Japanese greetings "at the workplace," such as:

お先に失礼します

お疲れ様です

ご苦労様です

いつもお世話になっております。
先日はたいへんお世話になりました。

お邪魔します（sorry to disturb you）

失礼します。

お手数をおかけしますが

02/09/2021

Here is episode 4:
https://eigosukinihongo.transistor.fm/episodes/part-1

How would you translate Japanese Greetings into English? In this episode, we will discuss our take on how to say basic greetings in English:

よろしくおねがいします。
お元気ですか
おかげさまで
ごきげんいかがですか。
おはようございます。
こんにちは、
こんばんは

This is a weekly podcast which 2 language teachers discuss experiences in teaching Japanese and English.

02/09/2021

Here is episode 3:
https://eigosukinihongo.transistor.fm/episodes/difficult-english-expressions-followed-by-still-and-after-all

Here Uncle-J will ask Teppei about some common English phrases that can be difficult to grasp.

1. " a followed by b"

2. still vs. yet 3. after all

This is a weekly podcast which 2 language teachers discuss experiences in teaching Japanese and English.

02/09/2021

Here is episode 2:
https://eigosukinihongo.transistor.fm/episodes/comparing-environments-of-nyc-and-tokyo-nyc

Here we'll be comparing the differences between the city of Tokyo and New York City, in terms of infrastructure and social environment.

Topics of discussion include: differences in infrastructure, social atmosphere, history, and climate.

This is a weekly podcast which 2 language teachers discuss experiences in teaching Japanese and English.

29/08/2021

Here is episode 1!

https://eigosukinihongo.transistor.fm/episodes/japanese-words-and-phrases-that-japanese-language-learners-have-difficulties-to-pronounce

We'll discuss our experiences in teaching Japanese, specifically on pronunciation problems. Thru specific examples, we'll try to analyze the source of these difficulties and offer possible solutions.

Topics of discussion include: 高校 vs ここ、"beats" in Japanese, The idea that the human brain does not pick up on "unfamiliar" sounds, and more.

This is a weekly podcast which 2 language teachers discuss experiences in teaching Japanese and English.

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