Life in 2 Languages

Follow Krystin’s art on Instagram! → @thisiskrystinsart We’re back for part 2 of Carley’s experience at the JET career fairs! We continue onwards with the details of what to expect, how to prepare, and how to succeed in your future trip to the JET career fair. Now I know what you’re thinking, “What if I’m not a JET ALT in my final year OR not even an ALT at all?” Not to worry, you’ll get to listen...

Follow Krystin’s art on Instagram! → @thisiskrystinsart Can you believe it? Another guest episode for you to sink your…ears into! Meet Carley, an ALT navigating her final year on the JET Programme. In this episode, we dive into life in Ebino, the chaos and shenanigans of traveling to the JET career fairs, and what the experience was actually like. Krystin joins in to get the inside scoop before ta...

Get ready for the super resourceful part two of this super resourceful episode now with more interview insights, more cheese, and more Costco! Get your pen and paper out for some note-taking, and make sure to give pineapple pizza a try if you haven’t done so. このエピソードは前回からの続きのケビンのお話のパート2です！具体的にケビンが利用した転職エージェントの利用方法など、日本で就職したい人にすご...

Have you ever looked up into the stars and pondered to yourself, “What does a CIR do?” Well we traversed the galaxies, searching far and wide until we met Kevin, a wise and knowledgeable CIR in Miyazaki and our friend! In this episode, we tackle the important questions: What does a CIR actually do? What are Kevin’s thoughts on Miller Draft beer? How do you job hunt in Japan? We even end up touchin...

Follow Kotoe’s cafe at → @6_raccoon_ Get ready for round 2 with the Kotoe! In this episode, Kotoe talks more about her time building relationships in Canada from Yuka’s infamous Ochakai and Dance Dance Revolution to hopping cafe shops and beer bars. She also talks about her experiences working in different work cultures. I won’t spill any more coffee beans on this anymore, you just gotta listen!...

Follow Kotoe’s cafe at → @6_raccoon_ This was a long awaited episode for us and hopefully many others. Introducing Kotoe! The co-owner of the popular cafe in Miyazaki, 6raccoon. If you ever wanted to know more about the inspiring Kotoe, now is the time to dive in and indulge in her life stories. From Kid Kotoe and her most hated school subject, to Canada Kotoe and her experiences working at a cafe...

Follow Krystin on Instagram! → @thisiskrystin Follow Krystin’s art on Instagram! → @thisiskrystinsart We’re bringing back a guest who still remains number one for most viewed episode on our podcast! That’s right, we got Krystin back on the show! In today’s episode, Krystin blesses us with her Bad Bunny experience, updates us on her life choices, mentions waffles on Wednesdays, and informs us of wh...

The past two weeks have been positively busy with a bunch of good things and boy are we excited to tell you! If you’re returning for yet another episode, it can only mean 1 of a few things: you enjoy our voices, you want to listen about the wonderful wedding that Jeff and Kilala hosted, you are interested in Kayla, you wanna know how to steal a cup in public, or you’re Hize’s mom. All are acceptab...

Welcome back to yet another episode where Hize doesn’t really know a whole lot about in general! In today’s episode, we talk about the honorable 敬語 (けいご), getting attacked by pollen, proving that we can’t teach high-level English (yet), and begging friends to study with us. Make sure to comment on this episode on everything we got wrong! We would love to read it! みなさん花粉症ですか？ハイズ...

You guys remember the first guest we ever had? Well we got him back! Welcome back for another episode, the new and improved Mathew 2.0! In today’s episode, we ask how his life has been over the course of 2 years since our last episode together. Everything from shocking Costco stories to new-found sponsored loves. For the ultimate past vs. present comparison, listen to episode 11 alongside this one...

Welcome back to another episode! As always, thank you for choosing to fill your wonderful ear drums with our voices. In today’s episode, we announce the results of the infamous N2 JLPT, talk about our goals for the future, practice for upcoming tests, as well as how to improperly pronounce English words. Make sure to remember everything cause it’s gonna be on the test! 今回のエピソードでは年末にハ...

Join Hize as he puts his Japanese to the test in January 2026 stumbling through vocabulary, grammar, and spontaneous thoughts while talking about going to the clinic alone and setting goals for the year ahead. It’s imperfect, real, and very much a progress check. Don’t miss this 「その」 and 「この」 packed episode!第4回目の日本語オンリー回のこのエピソードでは二人とも体調不良の年末年始でのハイズの...

In today’s episode, we sittin’ down with dah bois talkin’ all business. No games and absolutely no tom-foolery. We don’t hold back when it comes to our tops. We talkin’ top comfort foods in Japan, Top noodle thicknesses, top aromatic herbs to smell, as well as our top challenges we face living in Japan... You name it? We probably didn’t talk about it, but it was in the back of our minds! Strap in...

Follow Rocky’s cafe at → @6_raccoon_ Follow Yuka’s photography → @yukavan_photography Today’s episode is going to be quite the treat because we finally got them! Introducing Rocky and Yuka! Two guests we have wanted on our podcast for a long time now. Listen in as we talk about their overly-mentioned story of how they met, Yuka’s secret tea society that is invite-only, the hot-ojisan-gossip spots...

The JLPT is almost here! Hize has been studying all year… or has he? Join us to see just how far he’s come. Spoiler alert: it’s… well, you’ll see. Also, see if you can get all of Saori’s Japanese questions right and let us know how much you got! もうすぐハイズはJLPT(日本語能力試験)のN2を受けます！今年の1月にテキストを3冊買って今までがんばって勉強してきました。そんなハイズがどうやって勉強してきたか...

Get ready to listen in on (one of) the original voice(s) straight from our very opening song! That’s right! We got the ad-lib guy fresh from Canada, JC! Who could forget such a memorable voice! In today’s episode, enjoy the refreshing beats of casual conversation as we dive into the adventures of JC in Japan. Careful not to groove too hard! Life in 2 Languages is not responsible for any dance-rela...

No Hize? No problem! Today’s episode is all girls as Saori, Sayako, and Kilala talk it up about red flags and dating experiences. 全てはもちろん、日本語で. Get ready to challenge your listening comprehension if you want in on that hot tea!  Find Kilala → @kilala_you_academy Find Sayako → @seren_design8 今回はスペシャルなエピソードです！前にゲストで出てくれたさやこときららに参加してもらいガールズト...

Welcome back to another episode! Today’s topic? You guessed it, a slightly confusing attempt to explain what we think is Eudaimonic wellbeing. Grab your dictionaries, because we definitely don’t use advanced vocabulary for this one. We also talk a little bit about ビリギャル and how that movie is nice! You should definitely give it a watch! 今回のエピソードでは先日ハイズと見た『ビリギャル』の映画...

Introducing Kyle, not your average 190cm American ALT. No sir, this Kyle comes stacked with stories of his numerous life experiences from hitchhiking, farming, rapping, to stand-up. Before you listen in, here are some key words to elevate your listening experience: Hitchhiking : Standing on the side of the road, hoping a kind ojisan truck driver picks you up. Bonus points if he buys you coffee at...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be just Braden in his first year in Japan? Well, you certainly stumbled onto the right podcast! Join us as we listen in to just Braden retelling his tales from scaring a Japanese family while working at a gift shop, to wrestling with body odor anxiety on the train. Lots of interesting stuff in this episode with Hize, Saori, and just Braden. 今回もゲ...

Get ready for them interesting stories of traveling with parents all in the supernova heat that is summer in Japan. Also get ready for some embarrassing moments of trying to order in Japanese and realizing how much your years of effort studying the language is ruined by one kanji. Japanese is very difficult, no matter where you go. 先月ハイズの両親が日本に旅行に来てくれました！滞在中の前半は宮崎に...

Man, we are so lucky to have a plethora of friends who are not camera shy. One of them being, Tyler! A fresh 4th year JET ALT like one of the hosts in this podcast! I wonder who that may be... Apart from our very interesting lives, We thought it would be a refreshing experience for people to get to know how cool Tyler is. Spoiler alert, Tyler is a cool guy! 今回のエピソードには私たちの友人のタイラ...

Get ready for a super interesting, mind-blowing, life-questioning experience as we dive into the mysterious abyss that is… our typical Sunday. That’s right! You didn’t ask, but we’re telling you anyway! We talk about how we spend the one precious day before going back to work. Buckle up, because this thrill ride is about to begin. みなさんは日曜日をどのように過ごしていますか？今回は私たちの普通の...

Oh you thought it was over? No way, ホセ! We are continuing our talks with Kaimu and I am STILL continuing to struggle in Japanese. Please enjoy the Japanese speaking attempts that were made and enjoy the lovely Japanese voices from our wonderful native speakers as well!　 前回に引き続きかいむとのエピソードです！かいむと私が英語を勉強することになったきっかけをはじめ、いったいどうやって勉強したのか...

We are back at it with the 30th episode! If you enjoy watching me struggle through Japanese, then boy do we have a treat for you! Kaimu is back for another round, and this time, we are in Japanese mode talking about his trip to Okinawa! This is only part one of this fun conversation so look forward to part 2 in the future! ちなみに、いつも聞いてくれてありがとうございます。 今回は第３回目の日本語オ...