JLPT N5 : Japanese Podcast for Beginners - Meg’s Diary

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.28 Tamba - A Hidden Village of Pottery (07.10.2025)

Previous Episodes

  • 🍊 Ep.27 Japanese Grapefruit 16.09.2025
  • 🦝 Ep.26 Shigaraki Ware Racoons 02.09.2025
  • 🕊️ Ep.25 Pigeon-Shaped Cookies 19.08.2025
  • 🗿 Ep.24 The Great Buddha of Kamakura 12.08.2025
  • 🏯 Ep.23 Kamakura – The First Capital of the Shogunate 05.08.2025
  • ♨️ Ep.22 The Oldest Hot Spring in Japan 22.07.2025
  • 🍨 Ep.21 Warabi-mochi Sundae 15.07.2025
  • 🏠☕ Ep.20 Traditional Wooden Townhouse Cafe 08.07.2025
  • 🎓 Ep.19 My College Life in Kyoto 01.07.2025
  • 🎨 Ep.18 Museum Visit 24.06.2025
  • 🏋️‍♀️ Ep.17 Exercising with YouTube 17.06.2025
  • 🗝️ Ep.16 Meg’s House Key 10.06.2025
  • 👟 Ep.15 Meg’s Running Shoes 03.06.2025
  • 🍕 Ep.14 Meg’s Favorite Pizza 27.05.2025
  • 🌾 Ep.13 Rice Paddies 20.05.2025
  • 🌿 Ep.12 Japanese Pepper 13.05.2025
  • 🎌 Ep.11 Holidays in Japan 06.05.2025
  • 🍵 Ep.10 Matcha Sweets 29.04.2025
  • 🌞 Ep.9 Enjoying Spring 22.04.2025
  • 🪑 Ep.8 Getting a New Desk 15.04.2025

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