Kore/Sore/Are in Japanese (Genki Lesson 6) : Hello Kitty vs Garfield | Ep. 16
Send us Fan Mail In Episode 16 of Nihongo to English, Michael Allen and Michelle MaliZaki fall into a “ki” spiral—kitte (stamp), kite(to cut / “cut and…”), and somehow kitty—which turns into a chaotic...
2 Mars 24min
Japanese Valentine’s Day: Giri Choco, White Day, and Gift “Obligations” (Genki + Numbers) EP15
Send us Fan Mail In Episode 15 of Nihongo to English, we dive into Japanese Valentine’s Day culture—from giri choco (obligation chocolate) to the panic of White Day reciprocity. Comedians Michelle Mal...
22 Feb 34min
Hi vs Pi vs Bi: Japanese Pronunciation Shifts (Yamu/Yameru + Ne/Yo) EP 14
Send us Fan Mail Episode 14 starts with a very LA problem: “It doesn’t rain enough to casually say ame ga yamu.” From there, Michael Allen and Michelle MaliZaki jump into Genki-style grammar and nuanc...
12 Feb 34min
Japanese Particle も (Mo) Explained (Also/Too) | Genki Lesson 5 EP 13
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Nihongo to English, hosts Michael Allen CPA and Michelle MaliZaki break down Japanese particle も (mo) from Genki I (Lesson 5)—how to use も to mean “also/too,” and h...
2 Feb 27min
Kore? Sore? Are? Dore? | Genki “This/That” Practice + Mochi Donut Wordplay + Goat vs Fish Morning Motivational EP 12
Send us Fan Mail In Episode 12 of Nihongo to English No Show, Michelle MaliZaki and Michael Allen (CPA / comedic performance artist) bounce between English + 日本語 (nihongo) and dive into the Genki text...
22 Jan 29min
Learn Japanese Shopping Phrases + “How Much?” (Ikura) | Nihongo to English (No Show) EP 11
Send us Fan Mail In Episode 11 of Nihongo to English (No Show), hosts Michelle MaliZaki and Michael Allen tumble into Japanese shopping phrases, beginner-friendly Genki vocabulary practice, and a chao...
12 Jan 26min
Hatsu Warai & Japanese New Year Confusion (Shōgatsu, Shinnenkai) EP 10
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to 2026 — and our first 初笑い (hatsu warai), the first laugh of the New Year 🎍 Nihongo to English hits Episode 10 with Japanese New Year traditions, language mix-ups, and joyf...
2 Jan 29min
Stripe Isn’t a Border (And Other Language Lies)
Send us Fan Mail 🎧 Episode 9 Description Is a stripe the same as a border? (No. Definitely no.) In Episode 9 of Nihongo to English, comedians Michelle MaliZaki and Michael Allen CPA tumble into class...
22 Dec 202526min
