Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! You call up your good friend on Friday night and ask him in Japanese, “Hey buddy, what are your plans for tonight?” He responds in Japanese, “Um, nothing…I just want to stay in and catch up on house chores and watch some television.” You reply in Japanese, “You’ve got to be kidding me. Are you twenty-five or fifty-five years old?” He laughs and tells you in Japanese, “I just don’t feel like hitting the bar scene tonight. It’s always the same old thing, the same old drinks, the same old girls, and the same old lines. I’m tired of it.” You tease him in Japanese, “You ARE fifty-five years old. You know, I just heard a new Japanese word people are using for people like you.” He responds in Japanese, “Oh yeah? What’s that?”
Learning Japanese with JapanesePod101.com is the most fun and effective way to learn Japanese! This Japanese Culture Class lesson will teach you the latest Japanese buzzwords that won awards last year in Japan. One of those Japanese expressions applies to our friend who likes to stay home rather than go out and pick up women. Tune in to see what this Japanese expression is! Visit us at JapanesePod101.com where you will find many more fantastic Japanese lessons and learning resources! Leave us a message while you are there!
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Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! Are you trying to stay abreast of Japanese current events? If you are, here’s one you’ll love. It’s called the New Word and Buzzword-of-the-Year Grand Prix. What in the world could this be, you wonder…
This Japanese culture class is the place to learn about the New Word and Buzzword-of-the-Year grand prix. It’s the new word that best reflects the condition of society, and it’s based on the votes of dictionary readers. You won’t believe how this kooky contest came about, and you’ll have fun learning about past winners. There’s even a sneak peek at a popular Japanese television show. This is one Japanese culture class you can’t miss!
Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! Well, 2008 is wrapping up, and everyone’s getting ready for the New Year. Peter, Naomi and Sakura are excited, too, and they’re here to talk about some fun, exciting New Year’s topics. There’s so much to be excited about for 2009, and this Japanese culture class will help you get in the spirit.
If you make New Year’s resolutions, you’ll enjoy this Japanese culture class. You’ll learn all about how you can make every day successful based on how you act on New Year’s Day. You’ll also learn about traditional New Year’s meals, and get involved in some informative but fun banter from your favorite hosts! This is the place to find all your Japanese New Year’s info!
Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! One of the most important celebrations in many cultures happens on New Year’s. Just think about all the fun things we do in America, from the countdown to the New Year’s kiss. Japan has all sorts of fun and interesting traditions that make celebrating the new year a blast.
This exciting Japanese Culture Class gets you familiar with Japan’s New Year’s traditions. You’ll learn about the foods they eat and the special meanings associated with them. You’ll discover the Chinese zodiac and what animal represents each year. Also, find out how and when to send Japanese New Year’s cards, and an important reason why you shouldn’t. This Japanese Culture Class will get you ready to celebrate the new year in Japan in a flash!
Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! In case you missed them, Yasu and Momo are back! And, they’re here to teach you phrases like “speaking of which,” “that reminds me” and “that’s not good” using the Okayama dialect. Think of how many times you say, “Speaking of which…” when a conversation shifts, and you’ll see why this lesson is so important. This Japanese culture class presents some of the most commonly used words and phrases in the Okayama dialect. As a bonus, you’ll learn “hot,” “let’s eat,” “too much,” “overwhelming” and much more. As always, the English translations are accompanied by both the standard Japanese and Okayama forms, so you can use both with confidence.
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