【JLPT N4-N3】Real Japanese Podcast with Kiki

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  【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! さすがに働けない！ #69 | Japanese Listening 16.08.2026 10min

  【JLPT N4-N3 / Bridge to Intermediate Japanese】Hi everyone, it's Kiki! 🌸 Are you stuck between "Not a beginner anymore, but not yet intermediate"? You can understand Japanese, but you can’t speak it. The words just don't come out. If you want to break out of that cycle, you are in the right place!In this episode, I share some funny, real-life stories like being totally shocked by a gourmet shaved ice (Kakigori) that cost a whopping 3,000 yen, and catching a cold right after having way too much fun at a summer festival! 🍧🤒Discover the real ways Japanese people use "Sazuga ni" (さすがに) in daily conversations to express when something is just too much, over the top, or has reached its absolute limit—far beyond what textbooks teach you! ✨Enjoy this natural, slow, and comfortable 15-minute conversation!Ready to actually SPEAK Japanese?Join my Patreon to turn textbook Japanese into real, speakable Japanese!Unlock the complete learning pack (Practice Plan):✅ Learn & Speak Japanese Sheet✅ Challenge Videos with scripts ✅ Patreon Exclusive Videos→ → https://patreon.com/kikisensei　Follow for weekly lessons!
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  【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! 靴下脱ぎっぱなし！ #68 | Japanese Listening 09.08.2026 13min

  【JLPT N4-N3 / Bridge to Intermediate Japanese】Hi everyone, it's Kiki! 🌸 Are you stuck between "Not a beginner anymore, but not yet intermediate"? You can understand Japanese, but you can’t speak it. The words just don't come out. If you want to break out of that cycle, you are in the right place!In this episode, I share some funny, real-life stories like getting so excited at a café that we talked for 3 hours straight, and listening to my friend endlessly complain about her boyfriend! Discover the real ways Japanese people use "~ppanashi" (~っぱなし) in daily conversations, from leaving things messy to keeping a non-stop conversation going—far beyond what textbooks teach you! ✨Enjoy this natural, slow, and comfortable 15-minute conversation!Ready to actually SPEAK Japanese?Join my Patreon to turn textbook Japanese into real, speakable Japanese!Unlock the complete learning pack (Practice Plan):✅ Learn & Speak Japanese Sheet✅ Challenge Videos with scripts ✅ Patreon Exclusive Videos→ → https://patreon.com/kikisensei　Follow for weekly lessons!
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  【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! 白いTシャツ！ #67 | Japanese Listening 02.08.2026 14min

  【JLPT N4-N3 / Bridge to Intermediate Japanese】Hi everyone, it's Kiki! 🌸 Are you stuck between "Not a beginner anymore, but not yet intermediate"? You can understand Japanese, but you can’t speak it. The words just don't come out. If you want to break out of that cycle, you are in the right place!In this episode, I share some funny, real-life stories like spilling tomato pasta sauce all over my brand-new white shirt!Discover the real ways Japanese people use "~chatta" (~ちゃった) in daily conversations, from laughing off minor mistakes to giving in to temptation or making unconscious habits—far beyond what textbooks teach you! ✨Enjoy this natural, slow, and comfortable 15-minute conversation!Ready to actually SPEAK Japanese?Join my Patreon to turn textbook Japanese into real, speakable Japanese!Unlock the complete learning pack (Practice Plan):✅ Learn & Speak Japanese Sheet✅ Challenge Videos with scripts ✅ Patreon Exclusive Videos→ → https://patreon.com/kikisensei　Follow for weekly lessons!
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  【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! やっぱり美味しい！ #66 | Japanese Listening 26.07.2026 15min

  【JLPT N4-N3 / Bridge to Intermediate Japanese】Hi everyone, it's Kiki! 🌸 Are you stuck between "Not a beginner anymore, but not yet intermediate"? You can understand Japanese, but you can’t speak it. The words just don't come out. If you want to break out of that cycle, you are in the right place!In this episode, I went to a famous ramen shop in Shinjuku to try their popular Yuzu ramen, and it was absolutely mind-blowing! Discover the real ways Japanese people use "yappari" (やっぱり) in daily conversations, from confirming your expectations to changing your mind or uncovering the truth—far beyond what textbooks teach you! ✨Enjoy this natural, slow, and comfortable 15-minute conversation!Ready to actually SPEAK Japanese?Join my Patreon to turn textbook Japanese into real, speakable Japanese!Unlock the complete learning pack (Practice Plan):✅ Learn & Speak Japanese Sheet✅ Challenge Videos with scripts ✅ Patreon Exclusive Videos→ → https://patreon.com/kikisensei　Follow for weekly lessons!
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  【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! サラリーマンのせいで・・ #65 | Japanese Listening 19.07.2026 16min

  【JLPT N4-N3 / Bridge to Intermediate Japanese】Hi everyone, it's Kiki! 🌸 Are you stuck between "Not a beginner anymore, but not yet intermediate"? You can understand Japanese, but you can’t speak it. The words just don't come out. If you want to break out of that cycle, you are in the right place!In this episode, a guy next to me at a cafe was typing on his keyboard way too loudly! He completely ruined my focus, so I couldn't get any work done at all. Discover the real ways Japanese people use "~ no seide" (〜のせいで) to complain and express frustration in daily conversations, far beyond what textbooks teach you! ✨Enjoy this natural, slow, and comfortable 15-minute conversation!Ready to actually SPEAK Japanese?Join my Patreon to turn textbook Japanese into real, speakable Japanese!Unlock the complete learning pack (Practice Plan):✅ Learn & Speak Japanese Sheet✅ Challenge Videos with scripts ✅ Patreon Exclusive Videos→ → https://patreon.com/kikisensei　Follow for weekly lessons!
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  【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! しょうがないな、これが最後ね！ #64 | Japanese Listening 12.07.2026 18min

  【JLPT N4-N3 / Bridge to Intermediate Japanese】Hi everyone, it's Kiki! 🌸 Are you stuck between "Not a beginner anymore, but not yet intermediate"? You can understand Japanese, but you can’t speak it. The words just don't come out. If you want to break out of that cycle, you are in the right place!In this episode, my friend spent 5,000 yen on a Gachapon capsule toy machine but couldn't get the Tamagotchi color she wanted. She looked completely devastated, so I couldn't help but say, "Mou, shouganai na~ (もう、しょうがないな〜!)" and paid for her last turn!Discover the real ways Japanese people use "Shouganai" in daily conversations, far beyond what textbooks teach you! ✨Enjoy this natural, slow, and comfortable 17-minute conversation!Ready to actually SPEAK Japanese?Join my Patreon to turn textbook Japanese into real, speakable Japanese!Unlock the complete learning pack (Practice Plan):✅ Learn & Speak Japanese Sheet✅ Challenge Videos with scripts ✅ Patreon Exclusive Videos→ → https://patreon.com/kikisensei　Follow for weekly lessons!
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  【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! 夜1人で歩くなんて信じられない！ #63 | Japanese Listening 05.07.2026 17min

  【JLPT N4-N3 / Bridge to Intermediate Japanese】Hi everyone, it's Kiki! 🌸 Are you stuck between "Not a beginner anymore, but not yet intermediate"? You can understand Japanese, but you can’t speak it. The words just don't come out. If you want to break out of that cycle, you are in the right place!In this episode, my sister’s coworker from Brazil visited Japan and walked alone at night for the first time. She was so moved and said, "I can't believe it's safe to walk alone at night (夜1人で歩くなんて信じられない!),"while sending lots of selfies to her mom!Enjoy this natural, slow, and comfortable 17-minute conversation!Ready to actually SPEAK Japanese?Join my Patreon to turn textbook Japanese into real, speakable Japanese!Unlock the complete learning pack (Practice Plan):✅ Learn & Speak Japanese Sheet✅ Challenge Videos with scripts ✅ Patreon Exclusive Videos→ → https://patreon.com/kikisensei　Follow for weekly lessons!
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  【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! 嬉しいに決まってるじゃん！ #62 | Japanese Listening 29.06.2026 14min

  【JLPT N4-N3 / Bridge to Intermediate Japanese】Hi everyone, it's Kiki! 🌸 Are you stuck between "Not a beginner anymore, but not yet intermediate"? You can understand Japanese, but you can’t speak it. The words just don't come out. If you want to break out of that cycle, you are in the right place!In this episode, my coworker asked for advice on what to buy for his girlfriend's birthday. I suggested flowers, but he doubted me! I thought, "Of course she'd love it (嬉しいに決まってるじゃん!)!" Enjoy this natural, slow, and comfortable 15-minute conversation!Ready to actually SPEAK Japanese?Join my Patreon to turn textbook Japanese into real, speakable Japanese!Unlock the complete learning pack (Practice Plan):✅ Learn & Speak Japanese Sheet✅ Challenge Videos with scripts ✅ Patreon Exclusive Videos→ → https://patreon.com/kikisensei　Follow for weekly lessons!
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  【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! 部屋がゴミだらけ #61 | Japanese Listening 28.06.2026 19min

  【JLPT N4-N3 / Bridge to Intermediate Japanese】Hi everyone, it's Kiki! 🌸 Are you stuck between "Not a beginner anymore, but not yet intermediate"? You can understand Japanese, but you can’t speak it. The words just don't come out. If you want to break out of that cycle, you are in the right place!In this episode, I'll share a shocking story from my real life! 🚪😱I was so excited to visit his house, but the moment he opened the door... the room was completely covered in trash (部屋がゴミだらけ🚮)! There was literally no place to step. Learn how to use "-darake" with this crazy, unforgettable story!Enjoy this natural, slow, and comfortable 19-minute conversation!Ready to actually SPEAK Japanese?Join my Patreon to turn textbook Japanese into real, speakable Japanese!Unlock the complete learning pack (Practice Plan):✅ Learn & Speak Japanese Sheet✅ Challenge Videos with scripts ✅ Patreon Exclusive Videos→ → https://patreon.com/kikisensei　Follow for weekly lessons!
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  【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! 岩みたいになってる #60 | Japanese Listening 28.06.2026 15min

  【JLPT N4-N3 / Bridge to Intermediate Japanese】Hi everyone, it's Kiki! 🌸 Are you stuck between "Not a beginner anymore, but not yet intermediate"? You can understand Japanese, but you can’t speak it. The words just don't come out. If you want to break out of that cycle, you are in the right place!In this episode, I'll share a funny and embarrassing story from my real life as a fitness trainer. I got to meet my favorite trainer, but I was so nervous that I froze completely like a rock (岩みたいになってた) and sounded like a broken radio (壊れたラジオみたいになってた)! Enjoy this natural, slow, and comfortable 15-minute conversation!Ready to actually SPEAK Japanese?Join my Patreon to turn textbook Japanese into real, speakable Japanese!Unlock the complete learning pack (Practice Plan):✅ Learn & Speak Japanese Sheet✅ Challenge Videos with scripts ✅ Patreon Exclusive Videos→ → https://patreon.com/kikisensei　Follow for weekly lessons!
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  【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! あの時言えばよかった。。#59 | Japanese Listening 28.06.2026 16min

  【JLPT N4-N3 / Bridge to Intermediate Japanese】Hi everyone, it's Kiki! 🌸 Are you stuck between "Not a beginner anymore, but not yet intermediate"? You can understand Japanese, but you can’t speak it. The words just don't come out. If you want to break out of that cycle, you are in the right place!In this episode, we practice a phrase for regretting the past! 🤦‍♀️💭Have you ever thought, "I should have said that..." on your way home after hanging out with friends? I'll talk about that lonely feeling of overthinking a conversation and wishing you could go back to say, あの時言えばよかった…! Enjoy this natural, slow, and comfortable 15-minute conversation!Ready to actually SPEAK Japanese?Join my Patreon to turn textbook Japanese into real, speakable Japanese!Unlock the complete learning pack (Practice Plan):✅ Learn & Speak Japanese Sheet✅ Challenge Videos with scripts ✅ Patreon Exclusive Videos→ → https://patreon.com/kikisensei Follow for weekly lessons!
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  【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! せっかく買ったのに。。#58 | Japanese Listening 27.06.2026 12min

  【JLPT N4-N3 / Bridge to Intermediate Japanese】Hi everyone, it's Kiki! 🌸 Are you stuck between "Not a beginner anymore, but not yet intermediate"? You can understand Japanese, but you can’t speak it. The words just don't come out. If you want to break out of that cycle, you are in the right place!In this episode, I'll share a funny online shopping fail! I found a nice dress for a fancy dinner with my friend. I planned to sleep early, but I kept scrolling! Even though I bought it (せっかく買ったのに👗), it is still sleeping in my closet today (今もクローゼットで眠っています💤)!Enjoy this natural, slow, and comfortable 13-minute conversation!Ready to actually SPEAK Japanese?Join my Patreon to turn textbook Japanese into real, speakable Japanese!Unlock the complete learning pack (Practice Plan):✅ Learn & Speak Japanese Sheet"✅ Challenge Videos with scripts ✅ Patreon Exclusive Videos→ → https://patreon.com/kikisensei Follow for weekly lessons!
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  【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! 準備しなきゃ #57 | Japanese Listening 27.06.2026 9min

  【JLPT N4-N3 / Bridge to Intermediate Japanese】Hi everyone, it's Kiki! 🌸 Are you stuck between "Not a beginner anymore, but not yet intermediate"? You can understand Japanese, but you can’t speak it. The words just don't come out. If you want to break out of that cycle, you are in the right place!In this episode, I'll share a super relatable story about running late!Imagine relaxing at home and suddenly realizing it's time to leave—panic mode on!I'll talk about how I almost missed my hair salon appointment and had to tell myself, "準備しなきゃ!" 💇‍♀️🏃‍♀️Enjoy this natural, slow, and comfortable 10-minute conversation!Ready to actually SPEAK Japanese?Join my Patreon to turn textbook Japanese into real, speakable Japanese!Unlock the complete learning pack (Practice Plan):✅ Learn & Speak Japanese Sheet"✅ Challenge Videos with scripts ✅ Patreon Exclusive Videos→ → https://patreon.com/kikisensei Follow for weekly lessons!
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  【JLPT N4-N3】Speak Like a Native! どっちにするか迷う #56 | Japanese Listening 27.06.2026 7min

  【JLPT N4-N3 / Bridge to Intermediate Japanese】Hi everyone, it's Kiki! 🌸 Are you stuck between "Not a beginner anymore, but not yet intermediate"? You can understand Japanese, but you can’t speak it. The words just don't come out. If you want to break out of that cycle, you are in the right place!In this episode, I'll talk about my lunch dilemma! I couldn't decide whether to eat ramen or pasta (ラーメンかパスタか迷う🍜🍝), and it's a very common phrase Japanese people use every day!Enjoy this natural, slow, and comfortable 15-minute conversation!Ready to actually SPEAK Japanese?Join my Patreon to turn textbook Japanese into real, speakable Japanese!Unlock the complete learning pack (Practice Plan):✅ Learn & Speak Japanese Sheet"✅ Challenge Videos with scripts ✅ Patreon Exclusive Videos→ → https://patreon.com/kikisensei Follow for weekly lessons!