Gao’s English Journey | Japanese Beginner

In this episode of Gao’s English Journey, I talk about something that happened this week. My daughter got sick, so I needed to take a few days off from work to take care of her. This experience made me think about the reality many working mothers face in Japan. Japan is often described as a country with a declining birth rate, and creating a society where people can raise children more easily is a...

In this episode, I share a small but meaningful experience from this week. I practiced English on Duolingo every day for one year. I was proud of my consistency, but honestly, I did not feel that my speaking ability improved very much. So I decided to try something new. I joined a language exchange group on Facebook and looked for people who want to practice English and Japanese together. Two wond...

In this first episode of Gao’s English Journey , I introduce myself and talk about where I am in life right now. I am a 36-year-old Japanese woman raising a baby, working full-time, and living in a small town by the sea. After years of thinking about what I want to do, I finally decided to take a small step and start this podcast. In this episode, I share the story behind my nickname “Gao,” my lif...

Here is the trailer of Gao’s English Journey . I am a 36-year-old Japanese beginner learning English. In this podcast, I will share my daily life, thoughts, and learning process in simple English. This is not a perfect English podcast. This is a growth journey. New episodes will be uploaded every Friday morning. My first full episode will be released next week. Please follow and stay tuned. If you...