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Suggest daily listening sources for modern spoken Japanese

Japanese Slang Secrets: Speak Like a Local!: Suggest daily listening sources for modern spoken Japanese
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Here are some excellent daily listening sources for modern spoken Japanese suitable for various learning levels:

Podcasts:

  • Nihongo con Teppei: A popular podcast with hundreds of episodes covering everyday topics in easy Japanese, ideal for beginners to intermediate learners. 1, 2
  • The Real Japanese Podcast: Monologue-style, natural-speed, unscripted content on personal and cultural topics, good for intermediate learners. 1
  • Let’s Learn Japanese from Small Talk: Casual conversations between native speakers on modern life topics, with vocabulary support—recommended for upper-intermediate. 1
  • The Miku Real Japanese Podcast: Focuses on authentic Japanese culture and conversation in medium-length episodes from a native speaker. 3, 4
  • Learn Japanese Pod: Basic vocabulary and grammar practice with dialogues and explanations, best for beginners. 2, 4

YouTube channels:

  • Easy Japanese: Street interviews featuring daily conversation with subtitles in Japanese, English, and Romaji, great for immersion. 5
  • けんさんおかえり (Kensan Okaeri): A channel with listening practice using Japanese conversation cards. 6
  • NHK World Japan: Offers news, culture, and Easy Japanese lessons with well-produced videos. 5

These sources offer a mix of scripted and unscripted, slow to natural-paced spoken Japanese content that can be used daily to improve listening skills in modern spoken Japanese.

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