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Short Japanese Lessons

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A series of short Japanese lessons for beginners. Each lesson introduces a phrase or greeting, and lets you to practice saying it and using it in a conversation.

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Japan

Description:

A series of short Japanese lessons for beginners. Each lesson introduces a phrase or greeting, and lets you to practice saying it and using it in a conversation.

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@traveljpapp

Language:

English


Episodes

Lesson 23 - Saying "It's No Problem"

12/1/2019
In this episode of Short Japanese Lessons, you will learn how to say "It's No Problem" in Japanese. In the practice conversation someone thanks you for lifting their bags into the overhead compartment. Passenger: "Arigatoo gozaimasu" (Thank you) You: "Iie" (No problem at all) You can find the video of the lesson on Youtube: https://youtu.be/tcSnfPh9mUQ Or view it on our website: bit.ly/TJASJL23 Download Travel Japanese App iPhone and iPad:...

Duration:00:03:39

Lesson 22 - Confirming Who You Are

11/24/2019
In this episode of Short Japanese Lessons, you will learn how to confirm who you are in Japanese. In the practice conversation someone asks if you are who they are looking for. Check-in staff: "Lee Sama desu ka." (Are you Mr Lee?) You: "Hai, soo desu." (Yes I am) You can find the video of the lesson on Youtube: https://youtu.be/AuyWg6M98WE Or view it on our website: bit.ly/TJASJL22 Download Travel Japanese App iPhone and iPad: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/travel-japanese/id1469700684?mt=8...

Duration:00:04:11

Lesson 21 - Saying Your Name

11/17/2019
In this episode of Short Japanese Lessons, you will learn how to say what your is name in Japanese. In the practice conversation you are asked your name by the check-in counter staff. Check-in counter staff: "Onamae wa?" (What is your name?) You: "Lee desu" (I'm Lee) You can find the video of the lesson on Youtube: https://youtu.be/JPF3HBbgaDE Or view it on our website: bit.ly/TJASJL21 Download Travel Japanese App iPhone and iPad:...

Duration:00:02:41

Lesson 20 - Saying "Watch Out!"

11/10/2019
In this episode of Short Japanese Lessons, you will learn how to say "Watch Out!" in Japanese. In the practice conversation you are on the train platform and get warned by the train staff to be careful near the tracks. Train staff: "Abunai desu yo!" (Watch out!) You: "Arigatoogozaimasu" (Thank you) You can find the video of the lesson on Youtube: https://youtu.be/ZwHT_8BmXk4 Or view it on our website: bit.ly/TJASJL20 Download Travel Japanese App iPhone and iPad:...

Duration:00:03:27

Lesson 19 - Where Are You From?

11/3/2019
In this episode of Short Japanese Lessons you will learn how to answer in Japanese if someone asks where you are from. In the practice conversation you are on a train when a passenger you offered your seat to asks where you are from. Passenger: "Dochira kara?" (Where are you from?) You: "Australia kara desu" (I'm from Australia) You can find the video of the lesson on Youtube: https://youtu.be/74xjd1ZmwMU Or view it on our website: bit.ly/TJASJL19 Download Travel Japanese App iPhone and...

Duration:00:03:41

Lesson 18 - Offering Your Seat

10/27/2019
In this episode of Short Japanese Lessons you will learn the correct expression to use in Japanese when offering someone your seat. In the practice conversation you are on a train and want to offer your seat to someone who looks unwell. You: "Doozo" (Please) Passenger: "Arigatoo gozaimasu" (Thank you) You can find the video of the lesson on Youtube: https://youtu.be/R7d3I3Y2Buo Or view it on our website: bit.ly/TJASJL18 Download Travel Japanese App iPhone and iPad:...

Duration:00:02:57

Lesson 17 - Asking If Someone Is Okay

10/20/2019
In this episode of Short Japanese Lessons you will learn how to ask if someone is okay in Japanese. In the practice conversation you are on a train platform and see someone who looks unwell, you want to ask if they're okay. You: "Daijoobu desu ka" (Are you all right?) Commuter: "Daijoobu desu, arigatoo gozaimasu" (I'm okay, thank you.) You can find the video of the lesson on Youtube: https://youtu.be/aeth5yHrxFk Or view it on our website: bit.ly/TJASJL17 Download Travel Japanese App iPhone...

Duration:00:03:10

Lesson 16 - Asking For The Bill

10/25/2017
In this episode of Short Japanese Lessons you will learn how to ask for the bill in Japanese. In the practice conversation you have just ordered and eaten a delicious meal at a restaurant. Satisfied, you want to ask for the bill: You: "Ano, sumimasen" (Well, excuse me) Waitress: "Hai" (Yes) You: "Okanjoo, onegaishimasu" (Bill please) Waitress: "Hai" (Yes) You can find the video of the lesson on Youtube: https://youtu.be/hZzotrhULyQ Or view it on our website: http://bit.ly/TJASJL16 Download...

Duration:00:03:25

Lesson 15 - "Where Are The toilets?"

10/18/2017
In this episode of Short Japanese Lessons you will learn the correct expression to use to ask where the toilets are in Japanese. In the practice conversation you are touring in Japan at a famous tourist spot. You want to ask where the nearest toilets are: You: "Ano, sumimasen" (Well, excuse me) You: "Toire wa doko desuka" (Where are the toilets?) Attendant: "Ah, toire wa acchi desu yo" (The toilets are over there) You can find the video version of this lesson on Youtube:...

Duration:00:03:36

Lesson 14 - "May I Take A Photo?"

10/11/2017
In this episode of Short Japanese Lessons you will learn the correct expression in Japanese to ask if it's okay to take a photo. In the practice conversation you are touring in Japan. You want to take a photo at a famous spot, but you're not sure if you're allowed to or not. You: "Shashin, ii desuka" (May I take a photo?) Attendant: "Ii desu yo. Doozo" (It's okay, please go ahead) Or if photos are not allowed: You: "Shashin, ii desuka" (May I take a photo?) Attendant: "Sumimasen, dame desu"...

Duration:00:04:13

Lesson 13 - "May I Sit Here?"

10/4/2017
In this episode of Short Japanese Lessons you will learn the correct expression in Japanese to use to ask whether a seat is taken. In the practice conversation you have just landed in Japan. Whilst waiting at the airport you wish to sit down but you're not sure if an empty seat is taken or not: You: "Koko, ii desuka" (May I sit here?) Traveller: "Ii desu yo, doozo" (That's fine) You can watch the video version on Youtube: https://youtu.be/4n1g7brUpNw Or view it on our website:...

Duration:00:03:36

Lesson 12 - "I don't Understand"

9/27/2017
In this episode of Short Japanese Lessons you will learn the correct expression in Japanese to use to say that you don't understand. In the practice conversation you have boarded an airplane to Japan. While waiting in a queue for the toilet, a fellow passenger asks you a question in Japanese that you don't understand. Passenger: "Ryokoo desuka?" (Are you travelling to Japan?) You: "Sumimasen, wakarimasen" (I don't understand Japanese) You can view the lesson on Youtube:...

Duration:00:02:45

Lesson 11 - Apologising

9/20/2017
In this episode of Short Japanese Lessons you will learn the correct expression to use to apologise in Japanese. In the practice conversation you have boarded an airplane to Japan. On the way to the toilet you accidentally step on someone's feet: You: "Sumimasen" (I am sorry) Passenger: "Iie" (No problem) You can view the lesson on Youtube: https://youtu.be/wmEzWIza_NA Or view it on our website: http://bit.ly/TJASJL11 Download Travel Japanese App iPhone and iPad:...

Duration:00:02:42

Lesson 10 - Asking For Something

9/13/2017
In this episode of Short Japanese Lessons you will learn the correct expression to use asking for something in Japanese. In the practice conversation you have boarded an airplane to Japan. Having got the flight attendant's attention, you wish to ask for something to drink: You: "Coffee, onegaishimasu" (Coffee please) Flight Attendant: "Hai" (Yes) You can view the video version of this lesson on Youtube: https://youtu.be/AUeZckduRzM Or view it on our website: http://bit.ly/TJASJL10 Download...

Duration:00:03:03

Lesson 9 - Getting Someone's Attention

9/6/2017
In this episode of Short Japanese Lessons you will learn the correct expression to use to get someone's attention in Japanese. In the practice conversation you have boarded an airplane to Japan and wish to get the flight attendant's attention: You: "Ano, sumimasen" (Well, excuse me) Flight Attendant: "Hai" (Yes) The video version of the lesson is on Youtube: https://youtu.be/DzW_OKSYrUc Or view it on our website: http://bit.ly/TJASJL09 Download Travel Japanese App iPhone and iPad:...

Duration:00:03:02

Lesson 8 - Saying "Goodnight"

8/30/2017
In this episode of Short Japanese Lessons you will learn how to say goodnight in Japanese. In the practice conversation you are leaving your Japanese neighbour's house and want to say goodnight: You: "Ja mata" (See you then) Neighbour: "Oyasuminasai" (Goodnight) You: "Oyasuminasai" (Goodnight) You can view the video of the lesson on Youtube: https://youtu.be/6DxqNJR8GkA Or view it on our website: http://bit.ly/TJASJL08 Download Travel Japanese App iPhone and iPad:...

Duration:00:02:47

Lesson 7 - Leaving Someone's House

8/23/2017
In this episode of Short Japanese Lessons you will learn the correct expression to use when leaving someone's home. In the practice conversation you are about to leave your Japanese neighbour's house: You: "Ojamashimashita" (I am humbly leaving) Neighbour: "Iie" (No, you didn't disturb us) View the lesson on Youtube: https://youtu.be/_p53vL1vbIY Or view it on our website: http://bit.ly/TJASJL07 Download Travel Japanese App iPhone and iPad:...

Duration:00:03:05

Lesson 6 - Saying Something's Tasty

8/16/2017
In this episode of Short Japanese Lessons you will learn the correct way in Japanese to say something is tasty. In the practice conversation your Japanese neighbour has invited you to a party at her house. You find the food tasty and want to express this to your host: You: "Oishii desu ne" (It's tasty) Neighbour: "Arigatoogozaimasu" (Thank you) You can find the video on Yotube: https://youtu.be/eV8F7ENBv20 Or view it on our website: http://bit.ly/TJASJL06 Download Travel Japanese App iPhone...

Duration:00:02:54

Lesson 5 - Passing Someone A Gift

8/9/2017
In this episode of Short Japanese Lessons you will learn the correct Japanese expression to use when passing someone an object. In the practice conversation your Japanese neighbour has invited you to a party at her house. You have entered her home and wish to pass her a gift: You: "Kore, doozo" (This is for you) Neighbour: "Arigatoogozaimasu" (Thank you) You can find the video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/iUotLb1HrpY Or view it on our website: http://bit.ly/TJASJL05 Download Travel Japanese...

Duration:00:03:40

Lesson 4 - Entering Someone's House

8/2/2017
In this episode of Short Japanese Lessons you will learn the correct Japanese expression to use when entering someone's home: In the practice conversation your Japanese neighbour has invited you to a party at her house. You: "Konbanwa" (Good evening) Neighbour: "Konbanwa, doozo" (Good evening, please...) You: "Ojamashimasu" (I will humbly come in) You can find the video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/86910fSTI3o Or view it on our website: http://bit.ly/TJASJL04 Travel Japanese App out now for...

Duration:00:03:53