Extra: Coming Soon!

Extra: Coming Soon!

Author: LaunchPod Media December 21, 2017 Duration: 3:01
We are bringing back the Japanese 30 Day challenge! But it is bigger and Sexier. Oh yeah!

Starting Jan 1st 2018 we are reviving our 30 Japanese Challenge podcasts and giving them new life, new recording, and daily videos on our social feeds.

So what is the 30 day challenge? And why should you do it?
In 30 days we can give you the building blocks for speaking Japanese if you are up to the challenge.
Every day you learn under 20 words, and 1 grammar point. That's it. Just listen to my silky voice and practice with me.

How do you do it?
1. Go to manga-sensei.com and sign up for our newsletter, we will one email you once a week so make sure not to mark us as spam.
2. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. John Sensei will be answering questions on Facebook Livestream (themangasensei) and answering questions every day on instagram (@themangasensei)
3. Go to the website every day and memorize the 20 words. We will include Anki decks, Grammar cheats, Hiragana and Katakana helps & tips, and Videos made by a company called Bahasa, and listen to the daily podcast.

That's it.
No string, no fees, just free Japanese goodness.
You're welcome.

Plus, we are teaming up with company out of Utah called Bahasa (check out their youtube page below for Chinese: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBuYgwuJvAldx52Z17zaFtw) that is helping us upgrade the 30 Day challenge.

Ever feel like Japanese is a language locked behind a wall of complex rules? Learn Japanese w/ Manga Sensei takes a different approach, using the vibrant world of manga and everyday conversation as your gateway. Hosted by Manga Sensei and produced by LaunchPod Media, this daily podcast delivers manageable, engaging lessons that fit into your routine. From Monday to Friday, you'll find short, focused episodes that demystify grammar and practical phrases, often in five minutes or less. The goal isn't overwhelming fluency overnight, but consistent, accessible progress that makes the language stick. Then, the weekend shifts to bring you deeper context and real-world insight. Those episodes feature conversations with a fascinating array of guests-from seasoned teachers and translators to fluent professionals and language enthusiasts. They share their personal tips, cultural nuances, and the strategies that helped them master Japanese. It’s this mix of structured daily learning and inspiring weekend interviews that gives the podcast its unique rhythm. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to polish your skills, the content meets you where you are, turning a daunting subject into a daily adventure in learning. Tune in and discover how the structure of this podcast can build your understanding one clear, manageable piece at a time.
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Podcast Episodes
Vector Verbs Part 1, Movement of an Object [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:44
There are a number of different types of verbs in Japanese. Some are implied to have more than one meaning. Some are meant to communicate movement. We also have reciprocal verbs and stative verbs. Today and over the next…
The Humble and Polite Form [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:43
I explain how to talk in this form by improving and increasing the level of diction. The difference between talking to your family members, friends, and business associates.
The Particle Zutsu [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:28
This particle indicates equal distribution of quantity. Like when passing out a piece of candy, you give one piece of candy to each friend.
5 of the Main Japanese Bases [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:04
Ah ih oo eh oh. I briefly explain the 5 bases or vowels in Japanese and when these are used.
Toki and the Optional Particle Ni [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:44
Ni usually needs to go with a verb and is used for an emphasis as to what happens “when.” I talk about what role Toki plays with the word Ni.
Using Time More Efficiently [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:44
Today we are talking about time. There are various symbols and words to use for time, such as “Toki”, which I go over in this episode.
The Limiter Shka [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:04
This is exclusively used with negative words. It’s like Bakari, but only used with words that have negative meanings.
Dakeh and Bakari [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:11
Dakeh is used to say things like “Only.” Bakari is more like “Nothing but.” I give examples of the differences between the words.
The Japanese Particle, Demo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:11
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 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:11
I talk about nominalizers, or anything that changes a part of speech into a noun. I explain where No plays into this.