
JLPT N5 : Japanese Podcast for Beginners - Meg’s Diary
Welcome to Meg’s Diary !
This podcast is presented by a qualified Japanese teacher, Meg.
◇ This podcast is meant for beginners at JLPT N5 /CEFR A1.
◇ I use vocabulary and grammar covered in the GENKI 1 textbook.
◇ Words and phrases that aren’t covered in GENKI 1 are introduced at the beginning of each episode.
◇ I read a story twice in every episode, first slowly and then a little faster.
◇ The transcripts with new vocabulary lists are available on my website : www.japanesewithmeg.com
◇ New episodes drop at 7am on Tuesdays and Fridays JST.
I hope you enjoy my podcast!
Latest Episode
Ep.89 Pigeon-Shaped-Cookies (N5 Level) (19.08.2025)
Previous Episodes
- Ep.88 The Great Buddha of Kamakura (N5 Level) 12.08.2025
- Ep.87 Kamakura - The First Capital of the Shogunate 05.08.2025
- Ep.86 The Oldest Hot Spring in Japan (N5 Level) 22.07.2025
- Ep.85 Warabi-mochi Sandae (N5 Level) 15.07.2025
- Ep.84 Traditional Wooden Townhouse Cafe (N5 Level) 08.07.2025
- Ep.83 My College Life in Kyoto (N5 Level) 01.07.2025
- Ep.82 Museum (N5 Level) 24.06.2025
- Ep.81 YouTube Workout (N5 Level) 17.06.2025
- Ep.80 House Key (N5 Level) 10.06.2025
- Ep.79 Running Shoes (N5 Level) 03.06.2025
- Ep.78 Pizza (N5 Level) 27.05.2025
- Ep.77 Rice Paddies (N5 Level) 20.05.2025
- Ep.76 Japanese Pepper (N5 Level) 13.05.2025
- Ep.75 Holidays in Japan (N5 Level) 06.05.2025
- Ep.74 Matcha Sweets (N5 Level) 29.04.2025
- Ep.73 Spring Days (N5 Level) 22.04.2025
- Ep.72 New Desk (N5 Level) 15.04.2025
- Ep.71 My Hobby (N5 Level) 08.04.2025
- Ep.70 Flower Viewing (N5 Level) 01.04.2025
- Ep.69 Cherry Blossom Rice Cake (N5 Level) 25.03.2025