220. Exploring Yojijukugo: My Favorite Four-C...

I’ll be taking a short break from the podcast and website until mid-May. In this episode, I explain why I decided to go to India—to focus on yoga in Rishikesh and experience South Indian food and Ayurveda. I also reflect on my previous sabbatical and why intentionally stepping aw ...  Show more

Did you know Japan has had bicycle traffic rules for years but almost nobody enforced them? That's changing in April 2026. Police can now issue on-the-spot fines (called 青切符 ao-kippu) for violations like running red lights, riding the wrong way, or using your phone while cycling. ...  Show more

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When I first discovered the world of online language learning, I spent hours watching videos from different polyglots online. It was amazing to finally find others who shared a passion for languages like me. 

Over the year ...

Japanese expressions of sarcasm: 嫌味に聞こえる表現について話しました。Pick up expressions: 相変わらず/相も変わらず/わざわざ/せいぜいVocabulary: 嫌味(いやみ)→sarcasm うんざり→fed up with, sick of... 余計(よけい)な→too much, unnecessary 励(はげ)みになる→encouragingレッスンに興味がある方 My website→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://www.jpnlessonosaka.net/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you ...  Show more

Five a Day 2.3: Ready to expand your vocabulary with some interesting and slightly smelly terms? Today's Five a Day episode of the English Like a Native podcast is just what you need to up your language game and have a little fun while doing it!
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E288: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Tune in for Week 31, Day 4 of Your English Five a Day, where we boost your vocabulary and hone your listening skills with five enriching words each weekday.

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