Language Island Podcast

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The Taxi Ride: Giving Directions in Japanese | Beginner Japanese
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: β€’ ζ±δΊ¬γƒ›γƒ†γƒ«γΎγ§γŠι‘˜γ„γ—γΎγ™ (Tokyo hoteru made onegaishimasu) Please take me to Tokyo Hotel β€’ γ“γ“γ‚’ε³γ«ζ›²γŒγ£γ¦γγ γ•γ„ (Koko wo migi ni magatte kudasai) Turn right here β€’ γ“γ“γ‚’ε·¦γ«ζ›²γŒγ£γ¦γγ γ•γ„ (Koko wo hidari ni magatte kudasai) Turn left here β€’ γΎγ£γ™γθ‘Œγ£γ¦γγ γ•γ„ (Massugu itte kudasai) Go straight please β€’ ここで歒まってください (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 Β· 5:57 Β· Travel
Master Train Travel in Japan | Beginner Japanese
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 Β· 5:56 Β· Travel
Master the Hotel Check-in | Beginner Japanese
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 Β· 5:01 Β· Travel
How to Order at a Japanese Izakaya | Beginner Japanese
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 Β· 4:16 Β· Food & Dining
How to Shop at a Japanese Convenience Store | Beginner Japanese
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 Β· 5:25 Β· 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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