We have received requests for the background music from the lessons. Here is an mp3 file of the music that was used. It is a loop from Apple?s GarageBand 3 application called Shogun.

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Taking a taxi cab in Kyoto is very convenient and rather reasonable if you are traveling in a group. If your group has three to five people the price is usually less expensive than the the subway or bus for short distances. In lesson 10 we study the things you might need to say to a tax cab driver. There is also a final reminder about the Summer Intensive Course for which the application deadline is next week on June 15th.

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In lesson 9 we study the time such as how to say 1 o?clock, 2 o?clock and how to ask ?What time is it now??, which is ?ima nan ji desu ka.? or ?????????. We also study a typical conversation one might have at a bus stop when trying to get to a specific location. There is also an other reminder about the Summer Intensive Course.

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In lesson 8 we study how to ask about the locations of different places while also learning the names of some of the most famous places in Kyoto. After the lesson we go to one of the famous places to see the cherry blossoms light up at night. There is also a reminder about the Summer Intensive Course.

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In Lesson 7 we study how to order various things at a café. After learning the vocabulary and the proper grammar for ordering we go to ?Various Time? and observe a real situation (except for the flying rice omelet).

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In Japanese there are many specific words used to specify things being counted. These are called jos?shi????????????. In lesson 6 we study counters for flat things, long and narrow things, and miscellaneous things. In the cultural corner portion of the show we go look at some plum blossoms with podsafe music by Alex Brooke. There is also some information about the Summer Intensive Course. Plan now for your summer immersion.

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In lesson 5 we study numbers and money. Practice counting and become familiar with the various denomination of Japanese yen. Pay close attention to the variations in pronunciation of the Japanese numbers.

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In lesson 4 through 7 we practice shopping. In this Lesson we start with learning how to ask about different things. ????????????What is this??.

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We just studied Introducing yourself and now we add to that with learning how to introduce others. The main point is centered around the polite way to refer to another person. In Japanese it is best to say kochira?????when refering to others for this purpose. Once they are introduced they can finish the introduction themselves as we studied in the last lesson. Please use these two lessons to review how to introduce yourself and others.

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Being able to introduce ones self is important in any language and Japanese is certainly no exception. Todays lesson teaches you how to structure your introduction including name, nationality, and occupation. Study the different vocabulary and make your own self introduction. There is also a cultural experience to enjoy at the end of the lesson. This short video clip from this years Setsubun celebration at Yodshida Shrine in Kyoto.

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Welcome to the show! Today we will study greetings and salutations. Good Morning, Hello, Good Day, Good Bye and see you later are first up on the lesson plan. Since this is a new show we will be refining the presentation as we go along. Because this program is being presented for beginners it is understandably too fast. This is something we will correct very soon.

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Japanese Lessons...???????? Video Podcast ...?????????? The Kyoto Center for Japanese Linguistic Studies Kyoto Japanese Language School ??????????????? ??????? Classes begin February 6th...2?6???????

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