Japanese Instructor Sally

✨️Learn Japanese with Sally 🇯🇵Beginner to Intermediate🇯🇵 Japanese Podcast ✨

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🇯🇵Learn Japanese with SallyThis channel is for Japanese learners! [Main Content]1 Reading: Content linked with Japanese Talk.2 Japanese Talk: Culture, daily life, and learning tips.3 Lesson Videos: Video lessons on Spotify and YouTube. I am Sally, a certified Japanese teacher with professional experience since 1994 and a Udemy instructor. Please come and check them out! ▶https://is.gd/xehPRBFor those stuck at N5. I've created a free "complete roadmap" so you won't get lost in grammar.　▶https://is.gd/AfFYsJ

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Japanese Instructor Sally

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Why Japanese Is Unique: 4 Key Features 日本語の4つの特徴 05.03.2026 14:57

◆Meta Description Discover four key features of the Japanese language, including SOV word order, flexible sentences, and omitted subjects. Perfect for Japanese for Beginners. ◆Listener Questions 1 Is Japanese SVO or SOV? 2 How do people usually answer questions in Japanese? 3 Why can meaning be understood in Japanese even without a subject? 4 Why can very short conversations work smoothly, for exa...

📚️Reading:Level N4:Japanese is a mysterious language　日本語は不思議な言語 03.03.2026 3:55

◆I am reading a Japanese text. Please practice while looking at the reading material website. From February 2026, I have been using Sally’s original reading scripts.　 *Beginner Japanese Podcast ◆日本語の朗読ろうどく｜Reading aloud 日本語の文章を私が読んでいます。朗読素材のサイトを見ながら練習してください。 2026年2月からはSallyオリジナル朗読シナリオを使っています ◆Summary　あらすじ Why is it that...

The 30-Minute Rule: From “Three-Day Monk” to Real Strength　三日坊主と継続は力なり 25.02.2026 11:26

◆Meta Description Can 30 minutes a day really change your life? Sally reflects on consistency, the Japanese phrase “mikka-bōzu,” and how steady effort builds true strength. ◆Listener Questions 1 What is the “devil’s instrument” that I am practicing? 2 Why is it called the “devil’s instrument”? 3 In your native language, is there a phrase similar to “mikka-bōzu” (someone who quits after a few days)...

📚️Reading:Level N4:The Language Staircase: Consistency Over Three-Day Habits 言語の階段：三日坊主を超えよう 24.02.2026 4:26

◆I am reading a Japanese text. Please practice while looking at the reading material website. From February 2026, I have been using Sally’s original reading scripts.　 *Beginner Japanese Podcast ◆日本語の朗読ろうどく｜Reading aloud 日本語の文章を私が読んでいます。朗読素材のサイトを見ながら練習してください。 ◆Summary　あらすじ Are you learning Japanese and have you ever decided, “I’m going to stud...

Why Cats Live So Peacefully in Japan: A Cultural Insight　日本の猫と、静かな共存のかたち 19.02.2026 15:46

◆Meta Description Discover why cats live calmly in Japan, how TNR works, and what this gentle system reveals about Japanese pet culture and daily life. ◆今日紹介したYouTube　Today’s Featured YouTube Video “Something That Would Definitely Be Vandalized in Europe and America” 「欧米なら絶対にイタズラされる」 https://is.gd/hU03ep ◆Listener Questions Besides Japan, which other countries have cats livi...

📚️Reading:Level N3:日本の猫と「さくらねこ」の物語　The Story of Japanese Cats and "Sakura-neko"  17.02.2026 4:25

◆I am reading a Japanese text. Please practice while looking at the reading material website. From February 2026, I have been using Sally’s original reading scripts.　 *Intermediate Japanese Listening Practice ◆日本語の朗読ろうどく｜Reading aloud 日本語の文章を私が読んでいます。朗読素材のサイトを見ながら練習してください。 ◆Summary　あらすじ Have you ever spotted a cat napping peacefully on a stre...

Winter Olympics Figure Skating: Practice, Mental Strength, and the First Penguin 冬のオリンピックとフィギュアスケート練習とメンタルの力ファーストペンギンの挑戦 16.02.2026 14:49

◆Meta Description A thoughtful look at Winter Olympics figure skating, mental strength, and steady practice—lessons that also apply to Japanese language learning. ◆Listener Questions 1　 In my talk, which two countries did I mention as “first penguins” working hard to open a new path? 2　 hat makes practice especially challenging in figure skating? 3　 Is figure skating popular in your country? １...

Why I Added Multilingual Subtitles to My Japanese Courses　日本語学習と字幕翻訳のはなし 12.02.2026 11:38

◆Meta Description A Japanese teacher explains why multilingual subtitles matter for adult learners and how they support effective Japanese language learning. ◆Listener Questions I have created three video courses. Besides Katakana and basic Kanji, what is the third course about? What is the most important thing I focus on in my video courses? In addition to English, I added four more subtitle lang...

📚️Reading:Level N3:A New Map of Learning, Unfolding at Your Fingertips 指先から広がる、新しい学びの地図 10.02.2026 4:04

◆I am reading a Japanese text. Please practice while looking at the reading material website. From February 2026, I have been using Sally’s original reading scripts.　 *Intermediate Japanese Listening Practice ◆日本語の朗読ろうどく｜Reading aloud 日本語の文章を私が読んでいます。朗読素材のサイトを見ながら練習してください。 ◆Summary　あらすじ This reading gently asks how much the meaning of “learni...

Risshun and Setsubun: Japan’s Hidden New Year Tradition　立春と節分：日本の知られざる新年の伝統 05.02.2026 9:30

◆Meta Description Discover Risshun and Setsubun, Japan’s traditional New Year. Learn about bean throwing, Ehomaki, and seasonal wisdom in easy, clear English. ◆Listener Questions 1 In your country, are there any calendars in use other than the current solar (Gregorian) calendar? 2 In that calendar, are there any days that are considered especially important? １　あなたの国では、現在の太陽暦のカレ...

📚️Reading:Level N4:From Setsubun to Risshun (The Start of Spring)節分から立春へ  02.02.2026 3:48

◆I am reading a Japanese text. Please practice while looking at the reading material website. From February 2026, I have been using Sally’s original reading scripts.　 *Beginner Japanese Podcast ◆日本語の朗読ろうどく｜Reading aloud 日本語の文章を私が読んでいます。朗読素材のサイトを見ながら練習してください。 ◆Summary　あらすじ February’s Setsubun and the following day, Risshun. Do you know why we...

📚️Reading:Level N4: “Otonagai” (Buying in Bulk)　大人買い  31.01.2026 2:48

◆I am reading a Japanese text. Please practice while looking at the reading material website. From February 2026, I have been using Sally’s original reading scripts.　 *Beginner Japanese Podcast ◆日本語の朗読ろうどく｜Reading aloud 日本語の文章を私が読んでいます。朗読素材のサイトを見ながら練習してください。 ◆Summary　あらすじ A simple 100-yen snack led me to make an unexpected choice. It wasn’t j...

Is a Movie Without Any Words Possible? My Top Recommendation　言葉がまったくない？私の一押し映画 29.01.2026 9:23

Meta Description Discover why the wordless animated film Flow is perfect for Japanese learners seeking relaxed listening practice and emotional storytelling without language stress. 言葉のないアニメーション映画『Flow』が、日本語学習者にとってなぜ理想的なのかを発見しよう。リラックスしたリスニング練習と、言語のストレスなしに感情を伝えるストーリーテリングを求めるあなたにぴったりです。 ◆Listener Quest...

📚️Reading:Level N5:It’s just interesting 普通におもしろい 24.01.2026 2:43

◆I am reading a Japanese text. Please practice while looking at the reading material website. From February 2026, I have been using Sally’s original reading scripts.　 *Beginner Japanese Podcast ◆日本語の朗読ろうどく｜Reading aloud 日本語の文章を私が読んでいます。朗読素材のサイトを見ながら練習してください。 ◆Summary　あらすじ We often say things like “It’s just interesting” or “It’s just tasty” i...

Who Is Really Listening to This Japanese Podcast? Surprising Data from Adult Learners Around the World.私のポッドキャストどこの誰が聞いているか？ 22.01.2026 11:37

◆Meta Description Discover who is listening to Sally’s Japanese podcast around the world. Listener countries, age groups, and new lesson plans explained in easy English. ◆Listener Questions 1 Which country are you listening to this podcast from? 2 Are there any other podcasts you listen to for Japanese listening practice?3 Would you like to watch the new Japanese lesson videos that are starting so...

📚️Reading:Level N5:私の趣味(しゅみ）My Hobbies 17.01.2026 2:03

◆I am reading a Japanese text. Please practice while looking at the reading material website. From February 2026, I have been using Sally’s original reading scripts.　 *Beginner Japanese Podcast ◆日本語の朗読ろうどく｜Reading aloud 日本語の文章を私が読んでいます。朗読素材のサイトを見ながら練習してください。 ◆今日の朗読リンク｜The source website of the material 私の趣味(しゅみ）My Hobbies Main Sit...

A Gentle Start to the New Year: 30 Minutes a Day to Learn Japanese Naturally　新しいことにチャレンジする時期 15.01.2026 11:21

◆Meta Description Start the new year with gentle motivation. Learn how the 30-minute rule, simple goals, and basic kanji can support your Japanese learning journey. ◆Listener Questions 1 What kind of practice have you tried to memorize kanji? 2 What are the features of the kanji content I created? １　漢字を覚えるためにどんな練習をしたことがありますか？２　私が作った漢字コンテンツの特徴は何です...

📚️Reading:Level N4:ゴミの捨て方　How to Dispose of Garbage in Japan　*Beginner Japanese Listening practice 10.01.2026 3:37

◆I am reading a Japanese text. Please practice while looking at the reading material website. From February 2026, I have been using Sally’s original reading scripts.　 *Beginner Japanese Podcast 朗読ろうどく｜Reading aloud 日本語の文章を私が読んでいます。朗読素材のサイトを見ながら練習してください。 ◆Synopsis　あらすじ日本で生活した人は経験する「ゴミをどのように捨てるか」というお話です絵があると...

The 30-Minute Rule: A Simple Habit That Can Change Your Japanese Learning　30分ルール：日本語学習を変えるシンプルな習慣 08.01.2026 6:36

◆Meta Description Discover how the 30-minute rule can transform your Japanese learning. A gentle, realistic study habit for busy adults and seniors. 30分ルールが日本語学習を変える方法を見つけよう。忙しい大人やシニアのための、優しく現実的な学習習慣。 ◆ Listener Questions １　私が３０分ルールでやっていることは何ですか？２　３０分ルールを続けるコツは何だと言っていますか？３　あなたが決めた３０分ル...

Overtourism in Japan: Respectful Travel and the Quiet Beauty of Japanese Culture　オーバーツーリズムと中国人観光客と日本の観光地 06.01.2026 12:24

◆Meta Description Overtourism is changing travel in Japan. Learn how respectful behavior, quiet spaces, and cultural awareness matter when visiting Japanese destinations. オーバーツーリズムが日本の旅行を変えつつある。日本の観光地を訪れる際に、敬意ある行動、静かな空間、文化的理解がいかに重要かを学ぼう。 ◆ Listener Questions 1 How has overtourism affected Japan? 2 What changes occurred in Japanese t...

📚️Reading:Level N2: 「日本語だけでなく、日本の文化や習慣も！－文化って何だろう－ 03.01.2026 6:41

◆I am reading a Japanese text. Please practice while looking at the reading material website. From February 2026, I have been using Sally’s original reading scripts.　 *Intermediate Nihongo Podcast ◆朗読ろうどく｜Reading aloud 日本語の文章を私が読んでいます。朗読素材のサイトを見ながら練習してください。I a ◆Summary　あらすじ This reading explores the close relationship between language and culture...

Start the New Year with the 30-Minute Rule: A Gentle Way to Learn and Grow 学びと成長のための優しい方法 01.01.2026 10:52

◆Meta Description A gentle New Year message from a Japanese teacher. Discover the 30-minute rule, learning Japanese again, and how small daily habits can change your life. ◆ Listener Questions 1. What are the benefits of continuing the 30-minute rule every day? 2. What would you like to start using the 30-minute rule? 3. Do you think continuing something for 30 minutes every day would be difficult...

Year-End Cleaning in Japan: A Gentle Way to Welcome the New Year　日本の年末大掃除 30.12.2025 10:21

Meta Description Discover the Japanese year-end cleaning tradition and its deeper meaning, explained gently by a Japanese teacher for adult learners. ◆Matsushita Konosuke’s video https://youtu.be/wWVSjFFTiDE?si=ajjYjfWYdbn0HtqR ◆Listener Questions 1 Do people in your country or region have a specific time for deep cleaning? 2 What do you think about Japan’s practice of completely removing Christma...

📚️Reading:Level N4:かさじぞう Kasajizo(The Straw Hat Jizo)　 27.12.2025 3:56

◆I am reading a Japanese text. Please practice while looking at the reading material website. From February 2026, I have been using Sally’s original reading scripts.　 *Beginner Japanese Podcast ◆ 朗読ろうどく｜Reading aloud 日本語の文章を私が読んでいます。朗読素材のサイトを見ながら練習してください。 ◆Free Extensive Reading Site かさじぞう Kasajizo(The Straw Hat Jizo) ◆Summary　あらすじ In Japan,...

START THE NEW YEAR WITH JAPANESE ☆How to Keep Learning Without Stress　ストレスなく学び続ける方法 25.12.2025 9:46

◆Meta Description As the year ends, reflect on your goals and discover gentle, realistic ways to continue Japanese language learning with joy and routine. ◆Listener Questions 1 What am I not good at? 2 Which language do I like? 1 私が苦手なことは何ですか？２私はどの言語が好きですか？【クイズのこたえ、コメントはこちらへどうぞ　You can comment here👇️】 ◆Podpage Official Website (Blog & Episod...