In today's episode, John Sensei teaches us about demo. Demo means "however" or "but" in Japanese and has many different ways of saying it, depending on the formality and politeness of the situation.

Alternative Use of No

Nov 2nd, 2020 6m 11s

The Limitation Particle, Dake

Oct 30th, 2020 5m 36s

Difference Between Ni and He

Oct 29th, 2020 5m 27s

When Not to Use Ni

Oct 28th, 2020 5m 52s

The Japanese Particle, 'Ga' Alternative Uses

Oct 27th, 2020 5m 43s

Although we covered ga in the 30-day challenge, we are going more in-depth on the other uses of ga. John Sensei teaches us how to combine 2 sentences into one using ga. John Sensei gives us great examples of this use of ga as well as do's and d

Node, Another Way to Say Because

Oct 26th, 2020 6m 18s

The Japanese Particle, Made-Ni

Oct 23rd, 2020 6m 5s

The Japanese Particle, Made

Oct 22nd, 2020 5m 38s

John Sensei teaches the particle madeh, which is used similarly to kara, except it’s used to end sentences.

The Japanese Particle, Kara Pt. 2

Oct 21st, 2020 6m 9s

The Japanese Particle, Kara Pt. 1

Oct 20th, 2020 5m 53s

John Sensei teaches how to use kara in a sentence. He goes over how to use it in a regular sentence and then how to use it in various tenses such as past tense.

The Other "Mou", A Japanese Adverb

Oct 19th, 2020 6m 16s

There is a very similar sounding but different meaning mou. Mou, is an adverb, unlike mo which is a particle. John Sensei teaches us how to pronounce and properly use mou to describe something that has a change of state.

Semantics and Specifics of Mo

Oct 16th, 2020 5m 49s

In today's episode, John Sensei goes deeper into more specific uses of mo and how to properly use them. The apporiate placement and use of mo is very important in speaking proper Japanese.

Introduction To the Second Section of Manga Sensei

Oct 15th, 2020 6m 28s

John Sensei introduces us to the next set of Japanese that he will be teaching. He provides clarification on the goals and subject matter that will be covered. John Sensei also provides more tips on how to help learn a new language effectively

Self Evaluation and Review

Oct 14th, 2020 5m 50s

Today, John Sensei urges us to take a break from learning new things and evaluate where we are at with our Japanese language skills thus far. He gives us tips on how to learn a new language most effectively, and how to self evaluate our progres

"In Order to"; Day 30 of the 30-Day Challenge

Oct 13th, 2020 5m 52s

Combing the learning to make sense of the Japanese words we have learned thus far. Including the last grammar point — the form “in order to” or a version of “for” in English. Tame = "in order to” in Japanese.

Day 31 - End of 30-Day Challenge

Oct 13th, 2020 5m 37s

Review of the Manga Sensei 30 Day Challenge. Setting the baseline of learning moving forward. Feel free to go back and review, to carry the knowledge moving forward with new lessons. Patients and practice, remember Japanese takes 10,000 mistake

Ing - Ending; Day 29 of the 30-Day Challenge

Oct 12th, 2020 5m 39s

State of verbing, unique conjugation, focusing on the Japanese equivalent of the ING ending. Two states of verb; condition and action.

Particle - Ne; Day 28 of the 30-Day Challenge

Oct 9th, 2020 5m 40s

Sentence ending particles: Japanese explanation mark and Japanese relation particle. Particle — Ne. Conversation bubbles, and infinitive statements on someone else’s behalf can be considered culturally rude.

Reveiw of Concepts and Conjugation of Japanese; Day 27 of the 30-Day Challenge

Oct 8th, 2020 5m 28s

Today, John Sensei wants to review some concepts and conjugation of Japanese. This episode is a perfect opportunity for you to review some of what we have learned so far in the 30-day challenge as well as give you some time to listen back to pr

Wo, The Direct Object Marker Pt. 2; Day 26 of the 30-Day Challenge

Oct 7th, 2020 5m 47s

Although we have learned about wo before this episode, it is important to know about some exceptions. John Sensei gives us more specific uses of this direct object marker and exceptions for when to use wo and when not to use wo.