Short Japanese Stories with Audio
Japanese listening practice: fill in the blanks while learning how to take out trash in Japan. Covers garbage sorting (burnable / recyclables / non-burnable), designated trash bags, collection point rules, and schedule—plus kana-only text,…
Japanese listening practice: fill in the blanks with a short dialogue about summer vacation plans. Includes kana-only version, English translation, vocabulary list, and key grammar: 〜たい／〜たくない, 〜たり〜たり, 〜のであれば, and 〜て…
Japanese listening quiz (picture choice) for beginners: practice third-person desire with 「〜したいみたいです」 and 「〜したいそうです」. Great for JLPT N5/N4 learners studying “want to” expressions.
Japanese listening practice: hear an ALT–student dialogue about Setsubun (mamemaki) and fill in the blanks. Includes kana-only version, English translation, vocabulary list, and grammar notes.
Audio-based Japanese listening practice for learners: discover how Japanese names work (family name 苗字 + given name 下の名前) and why the order is different from English. You’ll also learn some fun “unusual” surnames like 御手洗 (read Mi…
Using Leftover Soba in Creative Ways: Audio-based Japanese listening practice with a funny office dialogue about 余ったそば and creative cooking. Fill in the blanks (answers hidden in white text) while learning practical vocab like アレン…
How People Spend New Year’s in Japan: Audio-based Japanese listening practice on 日本の正月の過ごし方: fill in the blanks while learning key seasonal vocabulary like 大掃除, 大晦日, 年越しそば, 初詣, お年玉, おせち料理, お餅, and 年賀状. I…
Audio-based Japanese listening practice with a workplace dialogue about changing work habits: wearing 夏用のスーツ, earning more (稼ぐようになる), becoming able to buy things (買えるようになる), and starting to come early/leave early (早く…
Audio-based Japanese listening practice with a humorous mini-dialogue set in a デパートのトイレ. Fill in the blanks (answers hidden in white text) while reviewing key patterns: できるようになる / できなくなる and 〜必要はない. Includes a k…
Japanese listening practice on “being good with technology”: fill in the blanks using audio, then self-check with hidden answers. Includes a coworker dialogue about touch typing, using computers since age five, smartphone rules, and learni…
Audio-based Japanese listening practice about everyday routines: fill-in-the-blank questions (with kana-only version and hidden answers for self-check). Topics include morning routine, coffee preferences, classes taught, weekend habits, an…
Audio-based Japanese grammar rewrite practice: convert verbs into 〜なければなりません (“must do”). Includes kana support, English glosses, hidden answers for self-check, plus extra Q&A drills using must vs don’t have to (必要はありません)…
Christmas in Japan: The Japanese tend to celebrate Christmas Eve more than Christmas Day. Practice vocabulary and sentence completion (with kana + English) about couples, KFC, illuminations, gifts, and the commercial vs religious meaning of…
A beginner-friendly Japanese listening practice about summer, dieting, and fitness, built around the dialogue “夏が来る (Summer is Coming).” Learners listen to the audio and fill in interactive blanks with hidden answers, then check with t…
A seasonal Japanese listening practice lesson about how Christmas is celebrated in Japan. In this task, learners listen to an audio recording about “Christmas in Japan” and fill in interactive blanks, then check the hidden answers. The pos…
A humorous upper-intermediate Japanese listening lesson about work stress and lack of sleep. Learners listen to an audio dialogue between an overworked surgeon and a colleague, then fill in interactive blanks with hidden answers. The post …
Improve your intermediate Japanese listening with this JLPT N3–N4 level dialogue, 「放課後の教室でよくある会話」, about a student who gets a bad test score after a noisy, headbanging night thanks to their neighbor. Learners listen and fill…
Practice natural Japanese causative expressions with this JLPT N3–N4 level listening exercise based on a heartfelt dialogue, 「僕のせいで…」, between a student and his teacher. Learners listen to the audio and fill in the blanks (answers a…
Practice Japanese listening with a humorous teacher–student dialogue about “future dreams” and life goals. In this audio-based fill-in-the-blanks exercise, you’ll learn natural expressions like 将来の夢, 玉の輿になる, 世の中そんなに甘くは…
Practice Japanese listening with a fun staff-room conversation about planning performances for a school cultural festival (文化祭). In this audio-based fill-in-the-blanks exercise, you’ll learn natural phrases like 出し物, 未定です, 羨まし…
Improve your Japanese listening and learn how to study English more efficiently with this teacher–student dialogue about “good study methods.” In this audio-based fill-in-the-blanks exercise, you’ll meet useful phrases like 効率的な, 勉強…
Practice Japanese listening with a fun staff-room conversation after summer vacation, where teachers gossip about a secret Hawaii trip and a new relationship. Through this audio-based fill-in-the-blanks exercise, you’ll learn natural phras…
Practice real-life Japanese with a listening exercise about submitting homework, system glitches, and student excuses. In this dialogue between a teacher and a student, you’ll learn useful classroom phrases like 宿題の提出, 提出期限を伸ば…
Improve your Japanese listening with a fun Black Friday (ブラック・フライデー) dialogue between an Australian social studies teacher and a high school student. Listen to the audio, fill in the blanks, and learn useful vocabulary about sale…
Practice everyday Japanese conversation with this JLPT N5–N4 level listening exercise based on a natural dialogue between a teacher and a student discussing what they did yesterday. In this lesson, learners fill in the blanks while listeni…
Practice Japanese listening and reading with this JLPT N5–N4 level story about a visit to Ueno Zoo. In this lesson, you’ll listen to an audio recording and fill in the blanks while learning everyday vocabulary such as 髪の毛 (hair), お土産…
Practice Japanese listening and reading with this JLPT N4–N3 level humorous story set at Saitama Aquarium. In this lesson, you’ll listen to an audio recording and fill in the blanks while learning vocabulary related to aquariums, freshwate…
Improve your Japanese listening and reading skills with this JLPT N4–N3 level story about an old black-and-white CRT TV, a suspiciously helpful friend, and a narrator who keeps getting tricked. Listen to the audio and fill in the blanks wh…
Strengthen your Japanese reading and listening skills with this JLPT N4–N3 level short story about trust, friendship, and a questionable used-car purchase. Listen to the audio and fill in the blanks while learning everyday expressions such…
Practice JLPT N4–N3 level Japanese with this listening exercise about preparing to chaperone a school trip to Singapore and Malaysia. In this lesson, you’ll listen to an audio recording and fill in the blanks while learning useful expressi…
