Learning a language is a much better hobby than breaking into people's homes.LingQ_Support による

She is actually tired of the brother and wants him to leave.LingQ_Support による

The "girlfriend" tells us how she learned the language so well.LingQ_Support による

The truth is revealed in an unpredictable twist.LingQ_Support による

The girlfriend confronts her and demands an explanation.LingQ_Support による

They enter the apartment just as the girlfriend arrives home.LingQ_Support による

They prepare to break into the empty apartment.LingQ_Support による

She thinks of a new plan since her brother isn't home.LingQ_Support による

She expresses her hope that her plan will be successful.LingQ_Support による

She explains her plan to ruin her brother's relationship.LingQ_Support による

She now offers $1000 for him to spy on her brother.LingQ_Support による

She says that her brother just inherited a lot of money.LingQ_Support による

Her attempt to get more information isn't going very well.LingQ_Support による

$500 is offered for a bit of spying.LingQ_Support による

She offers him a bribe to spy for her.LingQ_Support による

Our hero has to move her car to avoid getting a ticket.LingQ_Support による

They used to email each other very often.LingQ_Support による

When did she move into the apartment?LingQ_Support による

Is the mysterious girl just a roommate?LingQ_Support による

She is very stubborn and refuses to leave unless she learns more about her brother.LingQ_Support による

Why do you think her brother stopped writing to her?LingQ_Support による

Her brother has stopped communicating with his sister recently.LingQ_Support による

How to ask for a description of a mysterious girl.LingQ_Support による

She tries to find out more about her brother.LingQ_Support による

She says she is looking for her brother.LingQ_Support による

A girl introduces herself and asks a man his name.LingQ_Support による

Mono no Aware is a story written by @thisismyvibe_ about how she stumbled upon the phrase "Mono No Aware" -- which depicts a poignant feeling of transcience, and how she associates with the word in her daily life in India. Japanese translation by @sleepy.auru and maybe.mana // Music credits to Purrplecat…

*Disclaimer: this episode was recorded in Nov 2020... so please note the timeline gap! Featuring one of our listeners, Kouta-san, a Japanese who is learning English, he shares his with us his personal reasons on why he started learning English. このエピソードで、私達のポッドキャストリスナーこうたさんに話しました。彼は英語を勉強始めた理由を教えます。(🎵 music credits to purrple cat)…

Two daily life-themed poems written by Melanie & Melissa. 自分のために時間を作ればいいと思わない？by Melanie are the words used to remind herself when she feels out of place and unable to control the moments of life fleeting by. ゾンビの考えby Melissa describes how she feels when trapped in the feeling of not knowing what to do in life.…

ニューノーマルの生活はもう慣れた？今回はコロナ、ベネは日本の大学に行くつもり状態について話します。How have you been adjusting to the new normal? This episode we talk about our coronavirus situation, and Bene’s life update of going to uni in Japan. Talk to us on instagram @amasugipodcast Music : These Kind Words by barradeen

This Amagatari features “Love in Four Seasons” by @tokyostudylife, a story about the changing seasons, emotions and life. This story is read in both Japanese and English. Please skip ahead for the English part. この甘がたりは@tokyostudylifeさんの「全部の季節の中で、愛」という話しです。この話しは季節の変わること、感情、と人生。この話しは日本語と英語で朗読します。All music used in this episode is credited to Purrple C…

今回のエピソードはチャレンジです！スクリプトがなくて全部日本語で話してみたエピソードで、間違いがたくさんあるから、それでも一緒に笑いましょう！❤️トピックはコロナウイルスの状態でみんなの生活が変わったので、私たちの日常をアップデートします！(instagram: @amasugipodcast) This is our challenge episode where we try our best to speak 100% without a script. We’ve made many mistakes, but hope you’ll still laugh with us ❤️ Topic for this ep is how the coronavirus situation h…

This Amagatari features “Memory Of A Small Town” by @carameiruu, a fictional story about reminiscing childhood days and growing up in a small town. This story is read in both Japanese and English. Please skip ahead for the English part. この甘がたりは@carameiruuさんの「小さな町の思い出」という話しです。このフィクションの話しは子供の頃小さな町に住んでいたことの思い出についてです。この話しは日本語と英語で朗読します。Music: Bloom - Pu…

Which study methods for learning Japanese are effective, and which are not so? 🤔 This episode is hosted by Melanie, joined by Bene and Melissa where we discuss the topic through a game of Agree & Disagree! Full episode in English only (No Japanese ver). Message us on instagram @sleepy.auru

Sense of distance by @basically.bene is an episode where he shares his experience of moving out for work and moving back home due to the lockdown order. This podcast is in both Japanese and English. Please skip ahead for the English part. Music: Start Of A New Day by Ilya Truhanov

This episode’s theme is about Our study schedules as Japanese learners. Are study schedules important when studying Japanese? This episode also include’s a listener’s question. To ask us a question, send us a message @sleepy.auru on Instagram.

Amagatari is an episode where our hosts will read aloud personal stories that we’ve written. 甘GATARI #2: Spring Break Memories by @melonboop explains how she felt the impact of human connection while on her service trip this year. This podcast is in both Japanese & English, please skip ahead for the English part. Music: Sunrise by Ilya Marfin…

Amagatari is an episode where our hosts will read aloud personal stories that we’ve written. This podcast is in both Japanese & English, please skip ahead for the English part. 甘GATARI #1: やる気の火 | Fire Burning Passion by @sleepy.auru is a whimsical story about how her dad was extremely passionate in cooking one day, which led to the cooking pot cat…

Many of us Japanese learners study Japanese everyday, even though we don’t live in Japan, or even been to Japan. What is it like for us in Malaysia, or Philippines or in America, to study Japanese? And most importantly, what is it that keeps us going? For this new season, you’re hearing the voices of two new podcasters Bene and Melissa to bring us …