Nova Nihongo Podcast

Welcome to a new series called Nova After Dark! This is where we rant about language learning. Tired of every language influencer promoting the same AI apps? In this episode, we rant about the flood of AI language learning app sponsorships, why so much language content feels repetitive, and what actually helps people learn a language. From authenticity in the language community to the problem with...

Feeling stuck, unmotivated, or exhausted with language learning? You might be experiencing language learning burnout. This podcast explores why burnout happens, how to recognize it early, and simple ways to get back on track without quitting your language goals. Podcast Topics:Studying when you don’t feel like it The myth of studying every day Why progress feels invisibleHow to restart after a bre...

Want to learn a new language but don’t know where to start? In this episode, I break down 7 practical, realistic tips that will help you make consistent progress—without burnout. Whether you're a beginner or restarting your language journey, these strategies will help you build confidence, stay motivated, and actually use your target language in real life. 🎧 In this episode, you’ll learn: • H...

Welcome back to Nova! Today's episode is about Endangered Languages featuring my friend Daisy! Daisy is a linguistics and language lover who focuses on Chinese! Connect with Daisy!: @hanziharmony Connect on Instagram: @tannerlanguages Join our beginner Japanese community: https://www.skool.com/language-galaxy-1079/about Episode Notes: Why languages disappear — and why they matter. How many lan...

Welcome back to Nova! Today's episode is about what I would do if I started Japanese over after 6+ years of experience! Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tannerlanguages/?hl=en Join our beginner Japanese community: https://www.skool.com/language-galaxy-1079/about Episode Notes: Learn Hiragana first - Base writing systemBasic Vocabulary: Nouns, Verbs, Greetings; don't overwhel...

Welcome back to the Nova Nihongo Podcast! This is Episode 2 and Lena is my special guest! Today we're talking about how language shapes your identity. When you learn another language, something interesting happens. You might start expressing yourself differently. You might notice that your humor changes. Your personality might feel slightly different depending on which language you’re speaking...

Welcome to the very first episode of the Nova Nihongo Podcast ! 🚀 In this episode, I introduce myself, share my personal language learning background, and talk about how I got into studying languages. If you're a multilingual learner, language nerd, or someone just starting your first language, this episode will give you insight into the mindset and habits that help language learners succeed....