Japanese people actually say this
I’m Ryusei, born and raised in Osaka. Your textbook taught you correct Japanese. I teach you the Japanese we really use, the stuff you’ll hear the second you land. 51 short lessons, all free, no sign up.
Kansai Japanese
10 lessonsYour textbook taught you Japanese. I'm gonna teach you how Osaka people actually talk.
おおきに · ごちそうさんで〜す · すんません · めっちゃ · めっちゃめちゃ · ごっつ
Survival Japanese
10 lessons10 phrases / scenarios you NEED to know before visiting Japan. Real conversations, not textbook polite.
すみません · To get attention · To apologize · To say thanks · 〜はどこですか？ · これください
Phrases You Won't Find in Textbooks
11 lessonsPhrases zero textbooks teach you, but Japanese people say every day.
そういえば · ちなみに · ていうか / っていうか · なんやろ · なんやろなぁ · なんていうか
Japanese Onomatopoeia
10 lessonsJapan has more onomatopoeia than almost any language. And every sound has a reason.
もちもち · サクサク · ふわふわ · とろとろ · ペコペコ · ドキドキ
How Locals Actually Say It
10 lessonsJapanese textbooks teach you full sentences. But Japanese people DON'T speak in full sentences. Master the art of omission.
明日学校に行きます → 明日学校行く / 明日学校 · 大阪に行きたい → 大阪行きたい · 駅に着いた → 駅着いた · この服は僕のお気に入りです → この服お気に入り · 今日は暑いね → 今日暑いね · 私は学生です → 学生