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Japanese Lesson Notes

Lesson Summary(February 16, 2026 – T. H.– “20 Impossible Japanese Dialogues Lesson 1-1 I'm looking for the bus terminal”)

Student : T. H. Date : February 16, 2025 Topic / Tema: “20 Impossible Japanese Dialogues Lesson 1 I'm looking for the bus terminal”==================== ⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎『1. 単語/たんご・表現リスト/ひょうげん りすと (Words & Phrases)』⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎ 社会問…

Lesson Summary/Resumen de la Lección(February 9, 2026 – I. & J. – “ I want to go to ___")

Student / Estudiante: I. & J. Date / Fecha: February 9, 2026 Topic / Tema: "I want to go to ___" Level / Nivel: Beginner==================== ↓Audio Recording↓ ⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎『1. tango (Words/Palabras)』⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎ sukēto = Skating = Patinaje kyanpu = …

Lesson Summary/Resumen de la Lección(February 3, 2026 – I. & J. – “I can speak Japanese")

Student / Estudiante: I. & J. Date / Fecha: February 5, 2026 Topic / Tema: "I can speak Japanese" Level / Nivel: Beginner==================== ↓Audio Recording↓ ⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎『1. tango (Words/Palabras)』⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎ Supeingo = Spanish (language) = Espa…

Lesson Summary(February 3, 2026 – T. H.– “20 Impossible Japanese Dialogues Lesson 1-1 I'm looking for the bus terminal”)

Student : T. H. Date : February 3, 2025 Topic / Tema: “20 Impossible Japanese Dialogues Lesson 1 I'm looking for the bus terminal”==================== Reading & Listening Material for "→節分(せつぶん)" ⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎『1. 単語/たんご・表現リスト/…

Lesson Summary/Resumen de la Lección(February 3, 2026 – I. & J. – “I'm hungry")

Student / Estudiante: I. & J. Date / Fecha: February 3, 2026 Topic / Tema: "I'm hungry Level / Nivel: Beginner==================== ↓Audio Recording↓ ⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎『1. hyougen (Expressions/Expresiones)』⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎onaka ga suite iru = Hungry = Tener h…

Lesson Summary/Resumen de la Lección(January 27, 2026 – I. & J. – “Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter")

Student / Estudiante: I. & J. Date / Fecha: January 29, 2026 Topic / Tema: "Spring, Summer, Fall, WInter" Level / Nivel: Beginner==================== ↓Audio Recording↓ ⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎『1. tango (Words/Palabras)』⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎bijutsu = Art (class) = Arte …

Lesson Summary/Resumen de la Lección(January 27, 2026 – I. & J. – “May I ___?")

Student / Estudiante: I. & J. Date / Fecha: January 27, 2026 Topic / Tema: "May I ___?" Level / Nivel: Beginner==================== ★★★『1. hyougen (Expressions/Expresiones)』★★★ ↓Audio Recording↓ ⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎ hyougen 1 / Expresión 1 ⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎Koko…

Lesson Summary/Resumen de la Lección(January 20, 2026 – I. & J. – “I do, I don't”←formal)

Beginner Japanese audio vocabulary + speaking practice for daily classroom communication and simple conversation. In this lesson, you’ll learn handy requests like もう一回言ってください (say it one more time) and ちょっと見せてください (sh…

Lesson Summary/Resumen de la Lección(January 18, 2026 – I. & J. – “Please say it one more time”)

Beginner Japanese vocabulary + useful classroom phrases (with English & Spanish): learn 最初はグー、じゃんけんぽん!, グー/チョキ/パー, fun words like びっくり, はいチーズ, マルバツクイズ, and animals/fruits such as ぞう and パイナップル…

Lesson Summary/Resumen de la Lección(January 15, 2026 – I. & J. – “Please do __. Please don't __”)

Beginner Japanese lesson with audio: learn key words for アレルギー and fun classroom expressions like じゃんけんぽん!, 後出し, おあいこ, 勝った!/負けた! plus animals (うさぎ, たこ, かたつむり, かに) and ミッキーマウス. Practice essent…

Lesson Summary/Resumen de la Lección(January 12, 2026 – I. & J. – “Please do __. Please don't __”)

Student / Estudiante: I. & J. Date / Fecha: January 12, 2026 Topic / Tema: "Please do __. Please don't __" Level / Nivel: Beginner==================== ⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎『1. tango (Words/Palabras)』⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎ ↓Audio Recording↓ (Name)-chan = (Name) + chan…

Lesson Summary(Jan 8, 2026 – B. S.– “Happy New Year”)

Student : B. S. Date : January 8, 2025[6 Topic / Tema: “Happy New Year”==================== ⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎『1. 単語/たんご・表現リスト/ひょうげん りすと (Words & Phrases)』⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎ お雑煮(おぞうに) 35周年記念さんじゅうご しゅうねん きねん35th ann…

Lesson Summary/Resumen de la Lección(January 9, 2026 – I. & J. – “I like cats the best”)

Beginner Japanese animal vocabulary with audio: learn words like 動物, ねこ, パンダ, さる, うま, ぶた, うさぎ, かめ, さかな, 金魚, とり, モルモット, へび, むし, ちょうちょう, and あり with English + Spanish meanings. Practice the key sente…

Lesson Summary/Resumen de la Lección(January 6, 2026 – I. & J. – “I lost my passport”)

Beginner Japanese vocabulary + survival phrase for travel: learn everyday items like 右手/左手, パスポート, 財布, 鍵, スーツケース, バッグ, 眼鏡, 携帯電話, and チケット with English and Spanish meanings. Includes the essential expression …

Lesson Summary/Resumen de la Lección(January 4, 2026 – I. & J. – “Happy New Year”)

Beginner-friendly Japanese lesson review (Jan 4, 2026) featuring New Year culture and core vocabulary like 大掃除, 年越しそば, おせち, おもち, 年賀状, and お年玉. Includes audio-supported word practice, a short reading on 日本の正月の過ご…

Lesson Summary/Resumen de la Lección(December 25, 2025 – I. & J. – “Review”)

Student / Estudiante: I. & J. Date / Fecha: December 25, 2025 Topic / Tema: Review Level / Nivel: Beginner==================== ★★★『2. hyougen (Expressions/Expresiones)』★★★ ↓Audio Recording↓ ⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎ hyougen 1 / Expresión 1 ⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎ taberu →…

Lesson Summary/Resumen de la Lección(December 23, 2025 – I. & J. – “More Verbs”)

Student / Estudiante: I. & J. Date / Fecha: December 23, 2025 Topic / Tema: more verbs Level / Nivel: Beginner==================== ⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎『1. tango (Words/Palabras)』⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎ ↓Audio Recording↓ migite = Right hand = Mano derecha hidarite = L…

Lesson Summary(Dec 22, 2025 – E.– 題材①食文化②カルチャーショック”)

Discover how “foreign” foods became Japanese classics—とんこつラーメン, ナポリタンスパゲッティ, タコライス, and クリスマス×ケンタッキー. Includes a reading passage, 4-choice quiz, key vocab (JP+kana+EN), and an English translation for lear…

Lesson Summary/Resumen de la Lección(December 21, 2025 – I. & J. – “book→book store”)

Student / Estudiante: I. & J. Date / Fecha: December 21, 2025 Topic / Tema: "book → book store" Level / Nivel: Beginner==================== ⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎『1. tango (Words/Palabras)』⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎ ↓Audio Recording↓ nihon no okashi = Japanese sweets / Ja…

Lesson Summary(Dec 9, 2025 – T. H.– “20 Impossible Japanese Dialogues Lesson 1-1 I'm looking for the bus terminal”)

Student : T. H. Date : December 18, 2025 Topic / Tema: “20 Impossible Japanese Dialogues Lesson 1 I'm looking for the bus terminal”==================== ⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎『1. 単語/たんご・表現リスト/ひょうげん りすと (Words & Phrases)』⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎ 主人公…

Lesson Summary/Resumen de la Lección(December 18, 2025 – I. & J. – “cute→not cute”)

Student / Estudiante: I. & J. Date / Fecha: December 18, 2025 Topic / Tema: "cute → not cute" Level / Nivel: Beginner==================== ⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎『1. tango (Words/Palabras)』⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎ ↓Audio Recording↓ tanjoubi = Birthday = Cumpleaños kurisum…

Lesson Summary/Resumen de la Lección(December 15, 2025 – I. & J. – “I want a new __”)

Student / Estudiante: I. & J. Date / Fecha: December 15, 2025 Topic / Tema: "I want a new ___" Level / Nivel: Beginner==================== ⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎『1. tango (Words/Palabras)』⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎ ↓Audio Recording↓ atarashii = New = Nuevo / nueva ookii =…

Lesson Summary(Dec 11, 2025 – E.– 題材①語学学習②文化の違い”)

An upper-intermediate Japanese reading passage on the hidden cognitive benefits of foreign language learning, complete with multiple-choice questions, full English translation, and an extensive vocabulary list. The text explores how studyi…

Lesson Summary/Resumen de la Lección(December 11, 2025 – I. & J. – “I want __”)

Student / Estudiante: I. & J. Date / Fecha: December 11, 2025 Topic / Tema: "I want ___" Level / Nivel: Beginner==================== ⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎『1. tango (Words/Palabras)』⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎ ↓Audio Recording↓ T shatsu = T-shirt = Camiseta sunīkā = Sneake…

Lesson Summary(Dec 9, 2025 – B. S.– “20 Impossible Japanese Dialogues Lesson 1-2”)

Student : B. S. Date : December 9, 2025 Topic / Tema: “20 Impossible Japanese Dialogues Lesson 1-2 Buying a Prepaid SIM Card”==================== ⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎『1. 単語/たんご・表現リスト/ひょうげん りすと (Words & Phrases)』⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎ 缶ビールかん …

Lesson Summary/Resumen de la Lección(December 9, 2025 – I. & J. – “We don't have __”)

Student / Estudiante: I. & J. Date / Fecha: December 9, 2025 Topic / Tema: "We don't have __" Level / Nivel: Beginner==================== ⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎『1. tango (Words/Palabras)』⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎ ↓Audio Recording↓ akemashite omedetou gozaimasu = Happy Ne…

Lesson Summary(Dec72, 2025 – B. Y.– “20 Impossible Japanese Dialogues Lesson 1-3 Rev.”)

Review practical Japanese for everyday life and New Year traditions with this lesson summary from “20 Impossible Japanese Dialogues” Lesson 1–3. You’ll learn useful vocabulary like 副菜, コスパが良い, タイパ重視, 年賀状, 大掃除, 大晦日, お…

Lesson Summary(Dec 2, 2025 – B. Y.– “20 Impossible Japanese Dialogues Lesson 1-2 Rev.”)

Review key JLPT N4–level vocabulary and grammar with this lesson summary from “20 Impossible Japanese Dialogues” Lessons 1–3. In this note you’ll learn practical words for daily life and moving house—田舎 / 都会, 家具, 引っ越し, 国際免許, …

Lesson Summary(Dec 2, 2025 – B. Y.– “20 Impossible Japanese Dialogues Lesson 1-2 Rev.”)

Learn natural Japanese ways to refuse and set boundaries politely with patterns like ご遠慮ください (“please refrain from ~”), お断りします (“we do not accept ~”), and 「今はちょっと…」 for soft refusals. This lesson also introduces usef…

Lesson Summary(Nov 3, 2025 – V.– Lesson 1 (A is/am/are B))

Build your beginner Japanese with a practical vocabulary list and three essential grammar patterns. In this lesson you’ll learn everyday words and phrases like 質問はありますか, 箱の上/箱の中, ご飯, 外国人, スポーツをする, フライドポテト…