Coto Sounds
By Coto Academy
We welcome all levels of Japanese learners!
Tune in every Friday for a new episode.
Coto SoundsAug 21, 2023
Ep 28 - Making a Reservation at the Restaurant
In Ep 28, we will take a look at Kobayashi-san making a researvation on the phone. At the end of the episode, you can learn to understand more of the conversation by listening to the English translation, and some phrases and vocabularies that you can use.
For more information on learning Japanese, please check out our website https://cotoacademy.com
Ep 27 - Going to a Karaoke
In Ep 27, we will take a look at two friends going to a Karaoke in Japan. At the end of the episode, you can learn to understand more of the conversation by listening to the English translation, and some phrases and vocabularies that you can use.
For more information on learning Japanese, please check out our website https://cotoacademy.com
Ep 26 - Wathing a Movie at Movie Theater
In Ep 26, we will take a look at Takahashi-san going to a movie theater in Japan. At the end of the episode, you can learn to understand more of the conversation by listening to the English translation, and some phrases and vocabularies that you can use.
For more information on learning Japanese, please check out our website https://cotoacademy.com
Ep 25 - Going to a Dentist
In Ep 25, we will take a look at a patient called Tanaka-san going to a dentist in Japan. At the end of the episode, you can learn to understand more of the conversation by listening to the English translation, and some phrases and vocabularies that you can use.
For more information on learning Japanese, please check out our website https://cotoacademy.com
Ep 24 - Asking for Request at the Hotel
In Ep 24, we will take a look at a guest called Sato-san making a request to the reception staff at the hotel. At the end of the episode, you can learn to understand more of the conversation by listening to the English translation, and some phrases and vocabularies that you can use.
For more information on learning Japanese, please check out our website https://cotoacademy.com
Ep 23 - Looking for a Forgotten Item
In Ep 23, we will take a look at someone looking for a forgotten item on the train in Japan. At the end of the episode, you can learn to understand more of the conversation by listening to the English translation and some words that you should know.
For more information on learning Japanese, please check out our website https://cotoacademy.com
Ep. 22 - Making a Plan on the Phone
In Ep 22, you will listen to two friends trying to make a plan for tomorrow on the phone. At the end of the episode, you can learn to understand more of the conversation by listening to the English translation and some phrases and vocabularies that you can use.
For more information on learning Japanese, please check out our website https://cotoacademy.com
Ep 21 - Looking for a Product
In Ep 21, you will listen to someone who is looking for a product and asking if there is one at the store. At the end of the episode, you can learn to understand more of the conversation by listening to the English translation and some phrases that often hear and used at the store.
For more information on learning Japanese, please check out our website https://cotoacademy.com
Ep 20 - Taking a Taxi
In Ep 20, you will listen to someone who is going to take a taxi from taxi stand in Japan. At the end of the episode, you can learn to understand more of the conversation by listening to the English translation and some phrases that often hear and used when you take a taxi.
For more information on learning Japanese, please check out our website https://cotoacademy.com
Ep 19 - Getting Tested for COVID-19
In Ep 19, you will listen to someone who is getting tested for COVID-19 in Japan. For more information on learning Japanese, please check out our website https://cotoacademy.com/
Ep 18 - Visiting a Shrine
In Ep 18, you will listen to someone who is visiting a shrine in Japan. For more information on learning Japanese, please check out our website https://cotoacademy.com/
Ep 17 - Making Small Talk
In Ep 17, you will listen to someone who is making small talk with a friend in Japan. For more information on learning Japanese, please check out our website https://cotoacademy.com/
Ep 16 - Shopping
In Ep 16, you will listen to someone who is shopping at a boutique in Japan. For more information on learning Japanese, please check out our website https://cotoacademy.com/
Ep 15 - Checking-in at a Hotel
In Ep 15, you will listen to someone who is checking-in at a hotel in Japan. For more information on learning Japanese, please check out our website https://cotoacademy.com/
Ep 14 - Visiting an Onsen
In Ep 14, you will listen to someone who is visiting an onsen in Japan. For more information on learning Japanese, please check out our website https://cotoacademy.com/
Ep 13 - Asking for Directions to the Airport
In Ep 13, you will listen to someone who is asking for directions to the airport in Japan.
For more information on learning Japanese, please check out our website https://cotoacademy.com/
Ep 12 - Ordering Food at a Restaurant
In Ep 12, you will listen to someone who is ordering food at a restaurant in Japan. For more information on learning Japanese, please check out our website https://cotoacademy.com/
Ep 11 - Interviewing for a Part-Time Job
In Ep 11, you will listen to someone who is interviewing for a part-time job as a barista at a cafe in Japan.
For more information on learning Japanese, please check out our website https://cotoacademy.com
Ep 10 - Ordering a Drink and Food
In Ep 10, you will listen to someone who is going to order a drink and a food at the cafe. At the end of the episode, you can learn to understand more of the conversation by listening to the English translation and some phrases that often hear and used at the cafe.
For more information on learning Japanese, please check out our website https://cotoacademy.com
Ep 9 - Buying a Train Ticket
In Ep. 9, you will listen to the conversation between a tourist and a station staff asking how to buy a ticket for the train from Shinjuku station to Shibuya. A station staff also teaches the way to buy a ticket to Asakusa station from Shibuya for a tourist.
Bonus: Study in Japan FAQ!
Welcome to a bonus episode of Coto Sounds: the Coto School Finder podcast! Learning Japanese is one thing, but what if you want move to Japan to fully immerse yourself in the culture? Here, we'll talk about the important things you need to know about living and studying in Japan as a full-time student.
Ep 8 - Seeing a Doctor
In Ep 8, you will listen to a conversation taken place at the doctor's office. Suzuki san, feels unwell and decides to visit doctor. You will learn how to register at the clinic, to being diagnosed by the doctor and learning how to make a payment. At the end of the episode, you can learn to understand more of the conversation by listening to the English translation and more JLPT Hospital words.
If you want to follow along, please find the transcript here:
For more information on learning Japanese, please check out our website https://cotoacademy.com/
Ep 7 - Asking for Directions
In Ep 7, you will listen to a conversation between two friends arriving at Sakura station. Upon arrival, they ask the train staff for directions to the art museum. You will learn how to ask and give directions in this episode, as well as JLPT vocabulary on direction words.
Image of the Map: Map
If you want to follow along, please find the transcript here: Coto Sounds – Japanese learning Podcast Ep 7 – How to ask for directions
For more information on learning Japanese, please check out our website https://cotoacademy.com/
Ep 6 - Shopping: Payment and Returns
In Ep 6, you will hear a 5 minute conversation between 2 native speakers, one acting as a customer shopping for clothes and one as a shop staff. This episode is a continuing episode from Ep 5 - Shopping, where you will learn how to make payments and how to make shopping returns.
If you want to follow along, please find the transcript here: Coto Sounds – Japanese learning Podcast Ep 6 – Shopping: Payment and Returns
For more information on learning Japanese, please check out our website https://cotoacademy.com/
Ep 5 - Shopping
In this episode, you will hear interactions between two native speakers, one acting as a customer shopping for clothes and another as a shop staff. You can learn natural common phrases and vocabulary used when speaking Japanese by listening to our 5 minute podcast.
If you want to follow along, please find the transcript here: Coto Sounds – Japanese learning Podcast Ep 5 – How to shop for clothes
For more information on learning Japanese, please check out our website https://cotoacademy.com/
Ep 4 - Grabbing a cup of Coffee
In this episode, you will listen to two friends heading over to a coffee shop after eating lunch. You can learn natural common phrases and vocabulary used when speaking Japanese by listening to our 5 minute podcast. This is a continuing episode from Ep 3 - Having Lunch with a Friend.
If you want to follow along, please find the transcript here: Coto Sounds - Japanese Language Learning Podcast Ep 4 - Grabbing a cup of Coffee
For more information on learning Japanese, please check out our website https://cotoacademy.com/
Ep 3 - Having lunch with a friend
In this episode, you will listen to two friends meeting up for the first time in a while, and having lunch at a ramen shop. You can learn natural common phrases and vocabulary used when speaking Japanese by listening to our 5 minute podcast.
If you want to follow along, please find the transcript here: https://cotoacademy.com/coto-sounds-japanese-learning-podcast-ep-3-having-lunch-with-a-friend/
For more information on learning Japanese, please check out our website https://cotoacademy.com/
Ep 2 - Introductions
In this episode, you will listen to native speakers introducing themselves. Learn natural common phrases and vocabulary used when speaking Japanese by listening to our 5 minute podcast.
For more information on learning Japanese, please check out our website https://cotoacademy.com/
Ep 1 - Cooking
In this episode, you will listen to native speakers having a conversation about cooking. Learn natural common phrases and vocabulary used when speaking Japanese by listening to our 5 minute podcast.