Japanese Listening (N4-N3) Life in 🇺🇸USA, adventures in 🇦🇺Australia

[@Janka007]

If you don't understand what people say, don't be shy to ask them. They understand that English is not your native language and will be happy to repeat what they said or rephrase it. I remember when I came to England, I though that each person had their own dialect. Sometimes it still takes time for me to get used to some people's way of talking. Thanks for the update and I hope you are having a great time!

[@blackberryjam2]

Yeah, totally acceptable to ask! It's crazy how different dialects can be. I'm from California. When I visited southwest England, sometimes I couldn't understand entire sentences!

[@moose304]

I think your advice to listen to native speakers talk with other native speakers is excellent. I follow several Japanese vloggers that do things I'm already interested in. They workout, are into nutrition, they climb, they travel, etc. Basically anything I'm interested in. I combine that with slower, more focused education content (like your videos!). I only understand about 10% of what's being said, but that's up from 0%! I also never slow vlogger content down (though I may re-watch a video), I've found it helps me to be more comfortable with the speed and cadence of words when spoken naturally. Plus I get excited when I DO recognize a word, or phrase or kinda understand what's happening and what's being said. Love your videos! Keep up the great work!!

[@mikurealjapanese]

Thank you for your comment!! Yes, it's very important to expose yourself to different people's Japanese. People use different vocabs, and speak with different speed, and even the tone of voice influences how easy it is for you to understand the speaker. So I think you are on the right path! You can do it! この調子（ちょうし)で頑張ってね！

[@pointmutationVR]

Thanks for focusing on two natives talking to each other. I've also realized this too, where one-on-one speaking is more or less okay, but listening to Japanese people talk to each other is very difficult. As an intermediate learner who is more interested primarily with communication and not test scores, I find real life conversations more practical to learn from and get used to than the perfectly pronounced, perfectly used grammar dialogue like you see in dramas and news reports. Keep up the good work!

[@mikurealjapanese]

Thank you for your comment! Yes! I totally understand it like I said in the video, I also panic when native speakers use a loy of slangs and speak super fast between them haha But I listen to podcast where native English speakers discuss things with natural speed quite often, so I got used to it little by little! But it still happens! So I feel you haha I will keep on making content for people like you who are serious about learning how to actually talk and connect with Japanese people! Thank you for supporting me! :)

[@theGENIUSofART-understood]

same

[@theGENIUSofART-understood]

@@mikurealjapaneseand it's really hard to find real conversations

[@anneething7361]

@@mikurealjapanese 😊

[@FarisAlHussain1]

I love these interactive videos! I actively seek out these “regular videos” over videos that feel like a lecture. That’s what I love about you!

[@Nikos346]

あなたの話を聞くだけで、私は常に日本語の理解が深まりました。ネイティブの日本人が話しているのを聞くことができたらとても興味深かいになりますし、勉強になると思います。あなたの言うことはほぼすべて理解していますが、卓越性を追求する必要があることはわかっています。授業をしていただきありがとうございます。。

[@roiiris]

アメリカ人にとって、英語をちゃんと理解できても、早口でモゴモゴと話す人もいて聞き取りづらいときもあるよ😆 私も日本に来て、同じ問題です　笑 一緒に頑張ろう！🗣️👂🏻

[@MarkDavid-ee1gh]

何年間も日本語を勉強していますけど適切である聞き取りの教材を探すのは地獄でした。英語の先生としても日本人向けの聞き取り教材はほとんどありません。それは二番目の地獄です。とにかくべりべりありがとうですね、床ちゃん。ごめね、みくちゃん。

[@blackberryjam2]

I agree! Your videos with conversations with other native speakers are very valuable. Can't see where you go next!

[@mikurealjapanese]

Thank you for saying that! I hope I can serve a lot of japanese learners who actually want to talk and connect with Japanese people!!!

[@SuperiorAutocraft]

Welcome to the US. I think you have the right approach to learning conversation. People are usually happy to help. I also hope you get a chance to travel around, as the country varies greatly!

[@mikurealjapanese]

Thank you so much for your kind comment!

[@keithhooks842]

みくさん、お話し方がとても丁寧で素晴らしいです。教えてありがとうございました。 I'm glad you're enjoying your visit to the US. There are a lot of different accents even in the same place. As a native speaker of English, living my whole life in the US, there are many times where I have trouble understanding another native English speaker. I live in the Midwest now, which is the standard 'dialect' for most news and television, so it tends to be easier. Enjoy your trip!

[@mikurealjapanese]

Wow I didn't know that even native speakers struggle to understand people from other region! It makes me feel more relaxed haha Thank you!

[@zamyrabyrd]

Miku-san, your conversations are very appreciated, also the interesting subjects. Grammar is something one can get almost anywhere but natural speech is less common. Your pace and vocabulary are not that complicated either, so this is a boon for intermediate students such as myself. Arigatoo!

[@kamfuku]

自然に会話を話せるのはめちゃくちゃ大切な技術ですよね。この考え方にみく先生を感動されたことはすごいだと思いますよね。チップさんとみく先生、この動画を作ってくれて本当にありがたいです。

[@mikurealjapanese]

こちらこそ、見てくれてありがとう！！By チップ(笑)

[@kamfuku]

@@mikurealjapanese ええーチップさんがめちゃくちゃ上手ですよねぇ(笑)。問題ないから素晴らしい教師ですよ😤😊💪💪💯💯

[@mikedutka5228]

Wow welcome to the US Miku-san! Sounds like you're having a lot of fun! I live in Pennsylvania, so its so cool knowing you are only 2 states away!

[@Fafner888]

Thank you Miku sensei for yet another great video, and I particularly appreciate the English subtitles, they are so helpful for studying (and I know how much work it takes to make them!). About understanding native speech, a good trick is to listen to sped up audio (youtube, podcasts etc.), which sounds counterintuitive, but once you get used to listening to everything on x2 it never feels like anyone is speaking too fast in real life lol. Will try the same technique with Japanese when I reach a sufficiently high level.

[@mikurealjapanese]

That's a very very good tip! I was doing that sometimes, but not all the time! I'm now watching the show "How I met your mother" without subtitles, so I will try doing what you just suggested! ありがとう！

[@Fafner888]

@@mikurealjapanese I personally wouldn't do that with tv shows or movies because that just would spoil the enjoyment lol (unless you rewatch it after first seeing it in normal speed). I think it works the best with things like podcasts, documentaries, news shows etc., things that are meant to convey information rather than tell a story. But that's up to you because the most important thing is to watch content that you enjoy!

[@scotto-robotto]

I'm in Japan right now and experienced the 聞き取れなかった problem earlier today at a cafe. I was very grateful that the barista was patient and repeated until I understood. Sure, it's a little embarrassing, but I don't doubt that my Japanese ability improved because of it. (Brooklyn Roasting Company in Shimokitazawa is great, btw)

[@inuinuinuinuinu]

Welcome to Massachusetts! I grew up close to there and autumn is the best time to visit. I hope you enjoyed your stay! You make a very good point about native speaker conversations. I look forward to listening to your podcast!!

[@mikurealjapanese]

Thank you so much for your kind comment! Thank you for listening to my podcast too!!

[@MrSpacegrass1973]

ミク先生のコースのおかげで、やっと普通の日本語が理解できるようになりました。 先生が私の住んでいる地域に来てくれて、とても嬉しいです！ ノースカロライナまで来てください！そして、我々ちゃんとな豚肉バーベキューと南部のホスピタリティでご馳走させてください！😋

[@ChrisP978]

Don't worry, the first time I went to Boston from Australia I couldn't fully understand some of the locals with thick accents either (as a native English speaker). It took a bit of time to adapt. I had no issue with the Californian accent.

[@mikurealjapanese]

Yeah haha I love Australian accent!!! ❤️ I got used to it there and it was a bit hard to get used to American thick accent haha

[@wolfco47]

Welcome to the US Miku! I hope you enjoy yourself. If you visit the Southern United States you might see alligators to go along with your recent crocodile viewing. You might have confused them. Alligators are native to many swampy areas. Crocodiles prefer a slightly different river or seaside habitat.

[@mikurealjapanese]

Yes! I will be careful if I go to Florida! Thank you :)

[@kingtodda1]

日本で広島から札幌まで旅行したとき、ちょっと面白かったのは、西と南に向いたら、人々がほぼオーペンになったけど、北に向いたら札幌とか、函館で人々がオーペンではないっていうわけじゃなかったけど、最初に内気の人が多かったと気づいたね。

[@ajax7590]

I started living in Japan and now you live in my country

[@paulwalther5237]

By the way, I’m really glad you came over to visit us in the US. I had no idea it was your first time! Boston is my hometown and I think it’s great you got to enjoy Halloween in Salem.

[@heinhtetaung132]

ありがとうございます、先生

[@RichardChristiansen-md3nk]

I am glad to hear that you are in the US. You are still a long way from Utah, where I live. I enjoyed your video. I understand most of what you said.

[@mikurealjapanese]

That's great! Great job!!!!

[@noelvn3]

Thanks for another great video, and your hairstyle looks very cute (I cut off all my long hair, waaaaaa😢😂)! I enjoyed your observations about the US, and I was happy you enjoyed our American habit of talking to strangers since I do it a lot (because I need to balance my natural shyness!). I hope you get a chance to travel around the country, because it’s huge and very different in different places-I’m in the upper right corner, the Pacific Northwest, where many parts are still very wild and beautiful. Wherever you are, I hope you continue to have a wonderful time, and keep us updated. Bali and Australia looked beautiful too!

[@Prophecy-Cat]

私も早く話す男の人に聞き取れるはちょっと難しいと思います！来年日本に行ってネイティブ日本人と話すことを考えてちょっと緊張しています。

[@paulttce]

In America English is just 1 language. Many people speak Spanish or another language. In Japan most people are Japanese but in America, everyone has come here from another country. America is more of a place than a people. Japan is a place and a people.

[@mikurealjapanese]

That's true:)

[@mazzdacon2134]

The tour guides in Australia always exaggerate the threats from wild creatures to scare visitors, it's just not that dangerous. Your videos are very helpful for listening.

[@mikurealjapanese]

Oh I didn't know that! But I heard there are lots of incidents with crocodiles in Cairns !! I was being so cautious haha

[@mazzdacon2134]

@@mikurealjapanese yes good to be cautious.

[@paulwalther5237]

ネイティブ同士の会話は上級レベルだと思います。私も普段に、 マンツーマンの日本語会話は大丈夫ですがやっぱりネイティブ同士の日本語はまだ難しい😓。でもみくさんのポッドキャストはいつもわかりやすいです。本物のネイティブ同士の会話ではないと思います。実はこのチャネルを聞くといつも速度を1.5xにします。

[@donjulioPJ]

I hope you enjoy your time in the US Miku! In the future you should do fan meetups like Sayaka did

[@mikurealjapanese]

Yeah I'm thinking about it ❤❤❤

[@LeloRetsam]

ミク先生のおかげでオーストラリアに行きたくなりますねー

[@japaneseimmersion7295]

Miku Sensei, in Brookline, a suburb of Boston, there are many Japanese shops and restaurants! たくさん日本人もありますよね。

[@mikurealjapanese]

I saw that!! Japanese stuff is so popular here 🥰

[@soulstar2401]

Great, I am living in Salem too, but the German one :))

[@rigbyb]

Thanks for your videos Miku

[@stevekennedy6241]

Halloween in Salem sounds amazing! Thank you for your amazing videos and I hope you enjoy your time here in the US! :)

[@caroenns5516]

I love your hairstyle! 😊

[@mikurealjapanese]

ありがとう💞

[@pipodeklown2837]

Hi Miku-san, people like you (and admitebly a few other Japanese teachers) kinda broke open this impenetrable language, if Miku-san speaks Japanese i would get about 60% of it. Thank you, in my mind you are what they would call a "KANJER" (lit. big one !!), and you look nice too. I'm looking forward to your next grammar videos, well bye !

[@mikurealjapanese]

Thank you for your comment! Okay! Thank you for waiting for my grammar video!

[@minatamu5270]

literary thank you sensai 😊😍

[@アーニー-y5w]

Thank you so much for the video. And I'm glad you Enjoyed Australia!! Do you have a transcript for this video? I'd like to print and read this on paper 😊😊😊

[@mikurealjapanese]

Subtitles are available 😆 I think you can do it like this article says! ito-engineering.screenstepslive.com/s/ito_fase/a/1639680-how-do-i-download-a-caption-file-from-youtube#what-are-the-official-accessibility-for-ontarians-

[@heather5077]

ミクさん、アメリカへようこそ！

[@mikurealjapanese]

ありがとう！！楽しみます！

[@ismailibrahim4059]

ありがとうございます

[@mikurealjapanese]

こちらこそ、見てくれてありがとうございます❤😊

[@taylorgay1641]

Merry (Early) Christmas Miku Sensei!! I live in Boone North Carolina. It would be awesome to meet up and share conversation and snacks. I know it's not possible though 😅

[@SimpleComplicity]

ナイス👍️ spending Halloween in Slaem is pretty cool! Never been, but I know its got that spooky history! Hope you enjoy the states!

[@zackaryentwistle978]

日本語ネイティブ同士の会話のビデオを作ることをフォーカスしてください！日本語の文法を教えるユーチューバーが多いけど、ネイティブの会話を通して学ぶほうが効率的だと思います。とにかく、僕は一生中マサチューセッツに住んでます！見物しに来たことがいいですね😁ここで秋が特にきれいですよね🍂

[@mikurealjapanese]

コメントありがとうございます！会話動画を作り続けます:)

[@macarenagonzalez6743]

After spending the summer living in Japan, i felt myself super shocked coming back and being like damn what does everyone have up their ass over here but i did appreciate how straight forward Americans are again because for example i was at family mart in Tokyo and when my phone wasn’t connecting to the printer for tickets i REALLY needed to print-the staff gave me such frustrating round about excuses for why they couldn’t print them out for me if i emailed them the tickets. That’s fine but just tell me no! lol

[@arsalankiani]

Miku sensei , your hairstyle looks so Cool&japanese ,, could u please do a video on how to do it please ❤❤

[@mikurealjapanese]

Oh thank you!! I can't!! It looks okay from the front but the back was messy 🤣🤣

[@juliohirase6693]

Tamani nihonjin yuteru koto wakaranai

[@Indojapanchanel]

いいでずね。私 も ｲﾝﾄﾞﾈｼｱ から だけど いま は 日本 で はたらいて います 。。。

[@kaneda_rich8350]

バリは私の国であります👍

[@ericj9011]

To me it sounds more like オーストレリア.カタカナはね。🤣　色々のいい動画を作ってくれてありがとうございます！

[@mikurealjapanese]

見てくれてありがとう💞

[@belindadevera8436]

面白いですね❤❤❤

[@mikurealjapanese]

ありがとうございます！：）

[@HexIsme]

I admire your bravery for visiting someplace like the US, which has so many different kinds of people all over the place. The thing with English in the States is that, since there are so many different people who usually come from different cultures/countries, there are just as many different accents and word usages in the English that is used between everyday people (Not helpfully sorted or labeled like it is on the internet). Someone who primarily speaks Spanish will speak English with a different inflection on the words, or they may use words that are partially Spanish and partially English (Easy for a native of either language to intuitively know, but difficult for anyone outside of those languages to figure out just by context or the root meanings of the word), or they may swap between English and Spanish frequently... yeah! It's definitely not easy for people from linguistically homogeneous countries to visit places that are significantly diverse in an everyday sense. If all goes well, I plan to visit Japan next year, but I'm not confident in my Japanese skills, so I'll lurk on channels like you and hope to learn something.

[@mikurealjapanese]

You can do it! I hope my videos will be helpful on your Japanese learning journey and I hope you enjoy the trip to Japan :)

[@HeinZaw-s3g]

ありがとう 先生,

[@mikurealjapanese]

こちらこそ、ありがとう💞

[@itztrail2142]

おはようございます、ミク先生！

[@mikurealjapanese]

おはようございます☀❤

[@XxD4RK3NERGYxX]

I’m dreading going back the US, I’ve been in Japan for 6 weeks.

[@maxbernabe2803]

髪型がめっちゃかわいいです!

[@mikurealjapanese]

ありがとうございます！めっちゃ適当に結びました（笑）

[@YeWintAung-oe1hd]

I noticed that ur make up looks and ur hair style so cute today compared to ur looks in other videos❤😅

[@mikurealjapanese]

Thank you! I usually have no idea when it comes to make up and hair haha

[@KyawThuyaAung-f5f]

日本語会話ペラペラ話せるために何が一番ですか？先生

[@sahithaDeshan-d1o]

Dai sukii💙

[@mikurealjapanese]

ありがとう：）

[@vincytvholic]

For me its hard to understand older Japanese men and sometimes males in their teens and early 20s 😂😂. But the older men stretch my already limited understanding

[@user_yumi435]

先生はおいくつですか❤😊

[@mama-io2ps]

❤❤❤

[@sha3698]

面白かったありがとう〜 髪型とても可愛い！

[@kaneda_rich8350]

お見白い❤️

[@sahithaDeshan-d1o]

🥰🥰

[@AVI98LOKU]

❤

[@xMrShadow]

カリフォルニアに来る？

[@高晩聖]

動画を撮影前にはお酒を飲むんでしたか

[@mikurealjapanese]

全然飲んでないです（笑）紅茶の中にテキーラを入れてないです（笑）

[@hananokuni2580]

アメリカの東方の気候は日本の気候によく似ていますね。桜が咲けます。滞在を楽しんでください。

[@mikurealjapanese]

ありがとうございます！楽しみます！

動物だべらないでください🙏🏼

[@boogie4195]

Can a fluent Japanese speaker please translate sonething for me? Ill email you it Please, I really need it Thank you in advance

[@SuperMegaLamp]

I wasn't listening

[@triplebaconcheesel1906]

Miku is so international she can get many foreign boyfriends.

[@paulwalther5237]

店の前で独り言をしていましたか？大声で？英語で？😂　隣の人が答えたとは当たり前でしょう？

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