Language Island Podcast

Learn Japanese Through Real Conversations

Master Japanese with bite-sized audio lessons. Each episode teaches essential phrases for real-life situations in Japan.

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Latest Episodes

Episode 8

Retro Game Shopping in Japan | Beginner Japanese

Learn essential Japanese phrases for buying retro video games in Japan. Perfect for collectors visiting Akihabara or Den Den Town. Key Phrases: • ソフト (sofuto) games/software • 箱付き (hako tsuki) with box • 説明書 (setsumei-sho) instruction manual • 動作確認済み (dousa kakunin zumi) tested working • 中古 (chuuko) used/secondhand --- Learn more: https://languageisland.app/lessons/japanese/retro-game-shopping Practice with our app: https://web.languageisland.app/

Feb 4, 2026 · 5:51 · Shopping

Episode 7

The Taxi Ride: Giving Directions in Japanese | Beginner Japanese

Learn essential Japanese phrases for taking a taxi - from telling the driver your destination to giving turn-by-turn directions and paying your fare. Key Phrases: • 東京ホテルまでお願いします (Tokyo hoteru made onegaishimasu) Please take me to Tokyo Hotel • ここを右に曲がってください (Koko wo migi ni magatte kudasai) Turn right here • ここを左に曲がってください (Koko wo hidari ni magatte kudasai) Turn left here • まっすぐ行ってください (Massugu itte kudasai) Go straight please • ここで止まってください (Koko de tomatte kudasai) Stop here please --- Learn more: https://languageisland.app/lessons/japanese/taxi-ride Practice with our app: https://web.languageisland.app/

Jan 27, 2026 · 5:57 · Travel

Episode 5

Master Train Travel in Japan | Beginner Japanese

Navigate Japan's amazing railway system with confidence. Learn essential phrases for buying tickets, finding platforms, and asking about train schedules.

Jan 25, 2026 · 5:56 · Travel

Episode 4

Master the Hotel Check-in | Beginner Japanese

Learn essential Japanese phrases for checking into a hotel. From making reservations to asking about breakfast, master the complete hotel experience.

Jan 25, 2026 · 5:01 · Travel

Episode 3

How to Order at a Japanese Izakaya | Beginner Japanese

Master the art of Japanese pub dining. Learn essential phrases from entering to paying the bill at a traditional izakaya.

Jan 25, 2026 · 4:16 · Food & Dining

Episode 2

How to Shop at a Japanese Convenience Store | Beginner Japanese

Master essential Japanese phrases for shopping at a konbini (convenience store). Learn how to order fried chicken, coffee, onigiri, and handle payment like a local!

Jan 25, 2026 · 5:25 · Shopping

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Language Island Podcast brings you practical Japanese lessons you can listen to anywhere. Each 5-minute episode covers real conversations you'll use in Japan - from ordering at restaurants to navigating train stations.

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