Small Talk Café - Learn Japanese in Minutes
Small Talk Café - Learn Japanese in Minutes is a cozy podcast for expats, professionals, and curious learners who want to actually speak Japanese. Each episode offers bite-sized, everyday conversations you can use at the café, bakery, doctor's office, or when bumping into your neighbor. The podcast focuses on casual, clear, and practical dialogues with quick breakdowns and fun tips in under 5 minutes. It's designed for daily listening during commutes, cooking, or relaxing with a cappuccino.
Episodes
S1E16 - ホームセンターで: これ、使えますか？
Need a new drill bit? Learn essential Japanese phrases for navigating a hardware store with confidence! ️Would you like to learn Japanese? In this episode we explore essential vocabulary and phrases, perfect for levels A1–A2! Learn with real examples and hands-on exercises. What you'll learn in this episode:- How to ask for items in a store in Japanese.
S1E15 - 朝市で: 新鮮な野菜を買いましょう！
Craving fresh produce and Japanese phrases? Learn to navigate a farmers' market in Japan with confidence! #LearnJapaneseWould you like to learn Japanese? In this episode we explore essential vocabulary and phrases for visiting a Japanese farmers' market, perfect for levels A1–A2! Learn with real examples and hands-on exercises. What you'll learn in thi
S1E14 - ジムで: 今日も運動しましょう！
Want to get fit and learn Japanese at the same time? Discover essential phrases for your next gym session! ️♀️Would you like to learn Japanese? In this episode we explore essential vocabulary and phrases for the gym, perfect for levels A1–A2! Learn with real examples and hands-on exercises. What you'll learn in this episode:- How to say you're going t
S1E13 - ホテルでチェックイン: 予約しました
Ever wondered how to check into a hotel in Japan smoothly? Master essential Japanese phrases for your next trip! Would you like to learn Japanese? In this episode we explore essential vocabulary and phrases, perfect for levels A1–A2! Learn with real examples and hands-on exercises. What you'll learn in this episode:- How to confirm a hotel reservation
S1E12 - 図書館で: 本を借りたいですか？
Ready to borrow books in Japanese? Discover essential Japanese library phrases and boost your A1 listening skills! ✨Would you like to learn Japanese? In this episode, we explore essential vocabulary and phrases for visiting a library, perfect for levels A1–A2! Learn with real examples and hands-on exercises. What you'll learn in this episode:- How to s
S1E11 - 美容院: 理想の髪型を伝える
Ready to master your Japanese hairdresser visit? ♀️ Learn to describe your perfect hairstyle with confidence!Would you like to learn Japanese? In this episode we explore essential vocabulary and phrases for visiting a hairdresser, perfect for levels A1–A2! Learn with real examples and hands-on exercises. What you'll learn in this episode:- How to make
S1E10 - カフェで: コーヒー、お願いします！
Ready to order your coffee like a local in Japan? ☕ Learn essential Japanese phrases for your next cafe visit!Keywords: Would you like to learn Japanese? In this episode we explore essential vocabulary and phrases, perfect for levels A1–A2! Learn with real examples and hands-on exercises. What you'll learn in this episode:- How to confidently order drin
S1E9 - レストランで: おすすめは何ですか？
Hungry for Japanese? Learn how to order delicious food and chat like a local at a Japanese restaurant!Would you like to learn Japanese? In this episode we explore essential vocabulary and phrases, perfect for levels A1–A2! Learn with real examples and hands-on exercises. What you'll learn in this episode:- How to ask "What is this?" or "What do you rec
S1E8 - 病院で: 具合が悪いです
Feeling under the weather? Learn essential Japanese phrases for your next doctor's visit!Would you like to learn Japanese? In this episode we explore essential vocabulary and phrases for visiting the doctor, perfect for levels A1–A2! Learn with real examples and hands-on exercises. What you'll learn in this episode:- How to say you're not feeling well
S1E7 - 空港で: チェックインをお願いします
Ready to fly? ✈️ Learn essential Japanese phrases for navigating an airport with confidence!Would you like to learn Japanese? In this episode we explore essential vocabulary and phrases for the airport, perfect for levels A1–A2! Learn with real examples and hands-on exercises. What you'll learn in this episode:- How to ask for the check-in counter in Ja
S1E6 - 駅で: 切符を買います
Master train travel in Japan! Learn essential Japanese phrases for navigating stations and buying tickets effortlessly. ️Would you like to learn Japanese? In this episode we explore essential vocabulary and phrases for A1-A2 levels! Learn with real examples and hands-on exercises. What you'll learn in this episode:- How to ask for tickets and platform
S1E5 - スーパーで: 今日は何を買おうかな？
Want to learn Japanese for daily shopping? Master essential phrases for the supermarket and discover fresh ingredients! Would you like to learn Japanese? In this episode we explore essential vocabulary and phrases, perfect for levels A1–A2! Learn with real examples and hands-on exercises. What you'll learn in this episode:- How to say "supermarket" and
S1E4 - 薬局で: 頭が痛いです
Feeling under the weather? Learn essential Japanese phrases for getting medicine at the pharmacy!Would you like to learn Japanese? In this episode we explore essential vocabulary and phrases for shopping at a pharmacy, perfect for levels A1–A2! Learn with real examples and hands-on exercises. What you'll learn in this episode:- How to say you have a he
S1E3 - 郵便局: 小包を送ります
Want to learn Japanese phrases for sending mail? Master essential vocabulary for the post office in Japan! Learn Japanese naturally.Ready to learn Japanese? In this episode, we explore essential vocabulary and phrases for the post office, perfect for levels A1–A2! Learn with real examples and hands-on exercises. What you'll learn in this episode:- How
S1E2 - 銀行で: 新しい口座を開く
Navigating your money in Japan? Learn essential Japanese phrases for banking and financial transactions with confidence! #JapaneseLearningWould you like to learn Japanese? In this episode we explore essential vocabulary and phrases, perfect for levels A1–A2! Learn with real examples and hands-on exercises. What you'll learn in this episode:- How to gre
S1E1 - パン屋さん: クロワッサンをください！
Craving delicious Japanese? Learn how to order your favorite pastries at a bakery in Japan! Improve your Japanese today!Would you like to learn Japanese? In this episode we explore essential vocabulary and phrases, perfect for levels A1–A2! Learn with real examples and hands-on exercises. What you'll learn in this episode:- How to ask for items at a Ja
