【JLPT N4-N3】Real Japanese Podcast with Kiki

kiki

Hi, I’m Kiki! 🌸
This podcast provides "Comprehensible Input"
for JLPT N4-N3 learners to master real, speakable Japanese.

In each 10-15 min episode:
Enjoy real, casual stories about Japanese daily life at a comfortable speed, designed to help you turn "understanding" into "speaking."

Want to actually SPEAK Japanese?
Join my Patreon to get the "Learn & Speak Japanese Sheet"!
Turn textbook Japanese into real, speakable Japanese,
and move from "understanding" to "actually speaking"!

→→ https://patreon.com/kikisensei

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11 episodes
Updated July 26

Episodes11

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July 26 · 15 min
【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! やっぱり美味しい！ #66 | Japanese Listening
【JLPT N4-N3 / Bridge to Intermediate Japanese】 Hi everyone, it's Kiki! 🌸 Are you stuck between "Not a beginner anymore, but not yet intermediate"? You can understand Japanese, but you can’t speak it. The words just don't come out. If you want to break out of that cycle, you are in the right place! In this episode, I went to a famous ramen shop in Shinjuku to try their popular Yuzu ramen, and it was absolutely mind-blowing! Discover the real ways Japanese people use "yappari" (やっぱり) in daily conversations, from confirming your expectations to changing your mind or uncovering the truth—far beyond what textbooks teach you! ✨ Enjoy this natural, slow, and comfortable 15-minute conversation! Ready to actually SPEAK Japanese? Join my Patreon to turn textbook Japanese into real, speakable Japanese! Unlock the complete learning pack (Practice Plan): ✅ Learn & Speak Japanese Sheet ✅ Challenge Videos with scripts ✅ Patreon Exclusive Videos → → https://patreon.com/kikisensei　 Follow for weekly lessons!
July 19 · 16 min
【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! サラリーマンのせいで・・ #65 | Japanese Listening
【JLPT N4-N3 / Bridge to Intermediate Japanese】 Hi everyone, it's Kiki! 🌸 Are you stuck between "Not a beginner anymore, but not yet intermediate"? You can understand Japanese, but you can’t speak it. The words just don't come out. If you want to break out of that cycle, you are in the right place! In this episode, a guy next to me at a cafe was typing on his keyboard way too loudly! He completely ruined my focus, so I couldn't get any work done at all. Discover the real ways Japanese people use "~ no seide" (〜のせいで) to complain and express frustration in daily conversations, far beyond what textbooks teach you! ✨ Enjoy this natural, slow, and comfortable 15-minute conversation! Ready to actually SPEAK Japanese? Join my Patreon to turn textbook Japanese into real, speakable Japanese! Unlock the complete learning pack (Practice Plan): ✅ Learn & Speak Japanese Sheet ✅ Challenge Videos with scripts ✅ Patreon Exclusive Videos → → https://patreon.com/kikisensei　 Follow for weekly lessons!
July 12 · 18 min
【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! しょうがないな、これが最後ね！ #64 | Japanese Listening
【JLPT N4-N3 / Bridge to Intermediate Japanese】 Hi everyone, it's Kiki! 🌸 Are you stuck between "Not a beginner anymore, but not yet intermediate"? You can understand Japanese, but you can’t speak it. The words just don't come out. If you want to break out of that cycle, you are in the right place! In this episode, my friend spent 5,000 yen on a Gachapon capsule toy machine but couldn't get the Tamagotchi color she wanted. She looked completely devastated, so I couldn't help but say, "Mou, shouganai na~ (もう、しょうがないな〜!)" and paid for her last turn!Discover the real ways Japanese people use "Shouganai" in daily conversations, far beyond what textbooks teach you! ✨ Enjoy this natural, slow, and comfortable 17-minute conversation! Ready to actually SPEAK Japanese? Join my Patreon to turn textbook Japanese into real, speakable Japanese! Unlock the complete learning pack (Practice Plan): ✅ Learn & Speak Japanese Sheet ✅ Challenge Videos with scripts ✅ Patreon Exclusive Videos → → https://patreon.com/kikisensei　 Follow for weekly lessons!
July 5 · 17 min
【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! 夜1人で歩くなんて信じられない！ #63 | Japanese Listening
【JLPT N4-N3 / Bridge to Intermediate Japanese】 Hi everyone, it's Kiki! 🌸 Are you stuck between "Not a beginner anymore, but not yet intermediate"? You can understand Japanese, but you can’t speak it. The words just don't come out. If you want to break out of that cycle, you are in the right place! In this episode, my sister’s coworker from Brazil visited Japan and walked alone at night for the first time. She was so moved and said, "I can't believe it's safe to walk alone at night (夜1人で歩くなんて信じられない!)," while sending lots of selfies to her mom! Enjoy this natural, slow, and comfortable 17-minute conversation! Ready to actually SPEAK Japanese? Join my Patreon to turn textbook Japanese into real, speakable Japanese! Unlock the complete learning pack (Practice Plan): ✅ Learn & Speak Japanese Sheet ✅ Challenge Videos with scripts ✅ Patreon Exclusive Videos → → https://patreon.com/kikisensei　 Follow for weekly lessons!
June 29 · 14 min
【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! 嬉しいに決まってるじゃん！ #62 | Japanese Listening
【JLPT N4-N3 / Bridge to Intermediate Japanese】 Hi everyone, it's Kiki! 🌸 Are you stuck between "Not a beginner anymore, but not yet intermediate"? You can understand Japanese, but you can’t speak it. The words just don't come out. If you want to break out of that cycle, you are in the right place! In this episode, my coworker asked for advice on what to buy for his girlfriend's birthday. I suggested flowers, but he doubted me! I thought, "Of course she'd love it (嬉しいに決まってるじゃん!)!" Enjoy this natural, slow, and comfortable 15-minute conversation! Ready to actually SPEAK Japanese? Join my Patreon to turn textbook Japanese into real, speakable Japanese! Unlock the complete learning pack (Practice Plan): ✅ Learn & Speak Japanese Sheet ✅ Challenge Videos with scripts ✅ Patreon Exclusive Videos → → https://patreon.com/kikisensei　 Follow for weekly lessons!
June 28 · 19 min
【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! 部屋がゴミだらけ #61 | Japanese Listening
【JLPT N4-N3 / Bridge to Intermediate Japanese】 Hi everyone, it's Kiki! 🌸 Are you stuck between "Not a beginner anymore, but not yet intermediate"? You can understand Japanese, but you can’t speak it. The words just don't come out. If you want to break out of that cycle, you are in the right place! In this episode, I'll share a shocking story from my real life! 🚪😱 I was so excited to visit his house, but the moment he opened the door... the room was completely covered in trash (部屋がゴミだらけ🚮)! There was literally no place to step. Learn how to use "-darake" with this crazy, unforgettable story! Enjoy this natural, slow, and comfortable 19-minute conversation! Ready to actually SPEAK Japanese? Join my Patreon to turn textbook Japanese into real, speakable Japanese! Unlock the complete learning pack (Practice Plan): ✅ Learn & Speak Japanese Sheet ✅ Challenge Videos with scripts ✅ Patreon Exclusive Videos → → https://patreon.com/kikisensei　 Follow for weekly lessons!
June 28 · 15 min
【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! 岩みたいになってる #60 | Japanese Listening
【JLPT N4-N3 / Bridge to Intermediate Japanese】 Hi everyone, it's Kiki! 🌸 Are you stuck between "Not a beginner anymore, but not yet intermediate"? You can understand Japanese, but you can’t speak it. The words just don't come out. If you want to break out of that cycle, you are in the right place! In this episode, I'll share a funny and embarrassing story from my real life as a fitness trainer. I got to meet my favorite trainer, but I was so nervous that I froze completely like a rock (岩みたいになってた) and sounded like a broken radio (壊れたラジオみたいになってた)! Enjoy this natural, slow, and comfortable 15-minute conversation! Ready to actually SPEAK Japanese? Join my Patreon to turn textbook Japanese into real, speakable Japanese! Unlock the complete learning pack (Practice Plan): ✅ Learn & Speak Japanese Sheet ✅ Challenge Videos with scripts ✅ Patreon Exclusive Videos → → https://patreon.com/kikisensei　 Follow for weekly lessons!
June 28 · 16 min
【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! あの時言えばよかった。。#59 | Japanese Listening
【JLPT N4-N3 / Bridge to Intermediate Japanese】 Hi everyone, it's Kiki! 🌸 Are you stuck between "Not a beginner anymore, but not yet intermediate"? You can understand Japanese, but you can’t speak it. The words just don't come out. If you want to break out of that cycle, you are in the right place! In this episode, we practice a phrase for regretting the past! 🤦‍♀️💭 Have you ever thought, "I should have said that..." on your way home after hanging out with friends? I'll talk about that lonely feeling of overthinking a conversation and wishing you could go back to say, あの時言えばよかった…! Enjoy this natural, slow, and comfortable 15-minute conversation! Ready to actually SPEAK Japanese? Join my Patreon to turn textbook Japanese into real, speakable Japanese! Unlock the complete learning pack (Practice Plan): ✅ Learn & Speak Japanese Sheet ✅ Challenge Videos with scripts ✅ Patreon Exclusive Videos → → https://patreon.com/kikisensei Follow for weekly lessons!
June 27 · 12 min
【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! せっかく買ったのに。。#58 | Japanese Listening
【JLPT N4-N3 / Bridge to Intermediate Japanese】 Hi everyone, it's Kiki! 🌸 Are you stuck between "Not a beginner anymore, but not yet intermediate"? You can understand Japanese, but you can’t speak it. The words just don't come out. If you want to break out of that cycle, you are in the right place! In this episode, I'll share a funny online shopping fail! I found a nice dress for a fancy dinner with my friend. I planned to sleep early, but I kept scrolling! Even though I bought it (せっかく買ったのに👗), it is still sleeping in my closet today (今もクローゼットで眠っています💤)! Enjoy this natural, slow, and comfortable 13-minute conversation! Ready to actually SPEAK Japanese? Join my Patreon to turn textbook Japanese into real, speakable Japanese! Unlock the complete learning pack (Practice Plan): ✅ Learn & Speak Japanese Sheet" ✅ Challenge Videos with scripts ✅ Patreon Exclusive Videos → → https://patreon.com/kikisensei Follow for weekly lessons!
June 27 · 9 min
【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! 準備しなきゃ #57 | Japanese Listening
【JLPT N4-N3 / Bridge to Intermediate Japanese】 Hi everyone, it's Kiki! 🌸 Are you stuck between "Not a beginner anymore, but not yet intermediate"? You can understand Japanese, but you can’t speak it. The words just don't come out. If you want to break out of that cycle, you are in the right place! In this episode, I'll share a super relatable story about running late! Imagine relaxing at home and suddenly realizing it's time to leave—panic mode on! I'll talk about how I almost missed my hair salon appointment and had to tell myself, "準備しなきゃ!" 💇‍♀️🏃‍♀️ Enjoy this natural, slow, and comfortable 10-minute conversation! Ready to actually SPEAK Japanese? Join my Patreon to turn textbook Japanese into real, speakable Japanese! Unlock the complete learning pack (Practice Plan): ✅ Learn & Speak Japanese Sheet" ✅ Challenge Videos with scripts ✅ Patreon Exclusive Videos → → https://patreon.com/kikisensei Follow for weekly lessons!
June 27 · 7 min
【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! どっちにするか迷う #56 | Japanese Listening
【JLPT N4-N3 / Bridge to Intermediate Japanese】 Hi everyone, it's Kiki! 🌸 Are you stuck between "Not a beginner anymore, but not yet intermediate"? You can understand Japanese, but you can’t speak it. The words just don't come out. If you want to break out of that cycle, you are in the right place! In this episode, I'll talk about my lunch dilemma! I couldn't decide whether to eat ramen or pasta (ラーメンかパスタか迷う🍜🍝), and it's a very common phrase Japanese people use every day! Enjoy this natural, slow, and comfortable 15-minute conversation! Ready to actually SPEAK Japanese? Join my Patreon to turn textbook Japanese into real, speakable Japanese! Unlock the complete learning pack (Practice Plan): ✅ Learn & Speak Japanese Sheet" ✅ Challenge Videos with scripts ✅ Patreon Exclusive Videos → → https://patreon.com/kikisensei Follow for weekly lessons!

【JLPT N4-N3】Real Japanese Podcast with Kiki

【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! やっぱり美味しい！ #66 | Japanese Listening

【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! サラリーマンのせいで・・ #65 | Japanese Listening

【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! しょうがないな、これが最後ね！ #64 | Japanese Listening

【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! 夜1人で歩くなんて信じられない！ #63 | Japanese Listening

【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! 嬉しいに決まってるじゃん！ #62 | Japanese Listening

【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! 部屋がゴミだらけ #61 | Japanese Listening

【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! 岩みたいになってる #60 | Japanese Listening

【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! あの時言えばよかった。。#59 | Japanese Listening

【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! せっかく買ったのに。。#58 | Japanese Listening

【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! 準備しなきゃ #57 | Japanese Listening

【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! どっちにするか迷う #56 | Japanese Listening