Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com. You’re about to master an important phrase. You’re ready to talk about what used to be. You might want to say, “I used to work there,” or “She used to be my girlfriend.” Statements like these are just as common in Japanese as they are in English. Imagine trying to have a conversation without being able to talk about the past. It would be pretty awkward.

Use this upper intermediate Japanese lesson to learn to talk about the past. Mono da is the Japanese phrase that allows you to be nostalgic. You need to know its two uses and the subtle differences between them. It’s time for you to confidently incorporate this phrase into your Japanese.

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Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com. Let’s face it. Some things just can’t be done. “I can’t make it to the meeting.” Some things will never happen. “I would never do that!” You need to express these types of things in Japanese. And, it’s critical that you’re clear when you assert yourself. Talk about what can’t and won’t be done with authority and style.

This upper intermediate Japanese lesson is designed to help you express things that can’t be done and that will never happen. It sounds negative, but it’s all part of truly mastering the Japanese language. Learn to use kko nai to say there is no way something will happen. Learn to set limits with this important JapanesePod101.com lesson.

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You sometimes need to speak in a formal tone. Say, at a job interview or when you’re talking with a person of authority. What if you need to make an announcement? What if you’re talking about something that’s heresay. You’ll want to point that out to save yourself trouble later. Casual conversations don’t always cut it. Be ready to talk to anyone.

Learn to use some formal Japanese expressions in this upper intermediate Japanese lesson. Master to no koto desu to make a formal announcement. Learn to iu koto desu (this is heresay). Your Japanese is certain to get better when you use ni kimatte iru (certain to happen). This upper intermediate Japanese lesson is your source for must-have formal Japanese expressions.

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