About JLPT N5 : Japanese Podcast for Beginners - Meg's Diary
Welcome to Meg’s Diary! 🍵
Hosted by Meg, a professional Japanese teacher, this podcast is perfect for learners at the JLPT N5 level.
◇ Vocabulary and grammar are based on the GENKI 1 textbook.
◇ Extras for Patreon members: transcripts, vocabulary lists, and listening comprehension exercises – patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg (https://www.patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg)
◇ New episodes release on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7:00 a.m. JST.
💬 Want to practice speaking Japanese with a certified teacher?
Try a complimentary 20-min consultation with me, Meg:
・Master’s degree from Kyoto University 🎓
・Advanced English qualifications (Eiken Grade 1 & Cambridge Advanced)
・Professional interpreter training at Simul Academy
👉 Book here: https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/privatelesson (https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/privatelesson)
I hope you enjoy the podcast and find it helpful for your Japanese studies!
🍓 Learn Japanese with Perfect Pitch Accent – Ep.29 Fancy Creperie in Rural Japan
In this episode, we explore a fancy creperie tucked away in rural Japan 🍓 – its unique atmosphere, popular menu, and how to talk about cafés and desserts in Japanese!Learn vocabulary, grammar, and correct pronunciation from GENKI 1 (JLPT N5 / CEFR A1).
✅ Perfect pitch accent – speak authentic Japanese✅ Patreon extras: vocabulary lists, furigana scripts, quizzes, answer keys, and photos
💬 Want to practice speaking Japanese with a certified teacher?Try a complimentary 20-min consultation with me, Meg:
・Master’s degree from Kyoto University 🎓・Advanced English qualifications (Eiken Grade 1 & Cambridge Advanced)・Professional interpreter training at Simul Academy
👉 Book here: https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/privatelesson
🎧 Listen, read, and practice – all in one episode!Check out my Patreon for full access: https://www.patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg
💌 Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or rate on Spotify!
6 Oct 2025
🍶Ep.28 Tamba - A Hidden Village of Pottery
🍶 Learn Japanese with Perfect Pitch Accent – Ep.28 Tamba: A Hidden Village of Pottery
In this episode, we explore Tamba, a hidden village famous for its traditional pottery 🍶 – its history, local culture, and how to talk about crafts and handmade items in Japanese!Learn vocabulary, grammar, and correct pronunciation from GENKI 1 (JLPT N5 / CEFR A1).
✅ Perfect pitch accent – speak authentic Japanese✅ Patreon extras: vocabulary lists, furigana scripts, quizzes, answer keys, and photos
💬 Want to practice speaking Japanese with a certified teacher?Try a complimentary 20-min consultation with me, Meg:
・Master’s degree from Kyoto University 🎓・Advanced English qualifications (Eiken Grade 1 & Cambridge Advanced)・Professional interpreter training at Simul Academy
👉 Book here: https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/privatelesson
🎧 Listen, read, and practice – all in one episode!Check out my Patreon for full access: https://www.patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg
💌 Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or rate on Spotify!
15 Sept 2025
Ep.91 Japanese Grapefruit (N5 Level)
◆ In this episode, I am talking about various kinds of seasonal fruit in Japan, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)
◆ This story was originally released as Ep.31 in 2024. I just re-recorded it and created a listening comprehension exercise, answer key, vocabulary list and transcript for it for Patreon members, which was not available when it was first released.
◆ Patreon monthly membership
Here are the benefits for my Patreon paid members :
- Full version of the podcast audio- Vocabulary lists with English translation- Transcripts- Listening comprehension exercises (These are all in Kanji with Furigana.)- Answer keys for the exercises- Photos related to the episodes with captions
Check out my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg
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- leave me a review on Apple Podcast
- rate my podcast on Spotify
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