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Why is speaking with a “good” English accent embarrassing in Japan? (Part 1) #5 Why is speaking with a “good” accent embarrassing in Japan? And why do Americans often stop learning Spanish after high school?
In this episode, Naoki (from Japan) and Maile (from the U.S.) compare how foreign languages are taught, perceived, and em
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Why is speaking with a “good” accent embarrassing in Japan? And why do Americans often stop learning Spanish after high school?
In this episode, Naoki (from Japan) and Maile (from the U.S.) compare how foreign languages are taught, perceived, and emotionally experienced in Japan and America. They talk about the silent shame Japanese students feel when pronouncing English too well, how Naoki managed to develop native-like pronunciation without leaving Japan, and why Spanish is often seen as a "requirement" in the U.S., not a passion.
They also touch on the popularity of Korean and French, and how cultural attitudes toward language learning shape confidence, motivation, and even identity.
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Release Date: 20/06/2025, 12:16:53
Description Explore Japan beyond the textbook!
Maile (from the U.S.) and Naoki (from Japan) dive into real Japanese—and real cultural differences. From awkward moments ordering food, to why Japanese people avoid white shirts, to how slang actually sounds, this podcast is for anyone learning Japanese and curious about everyday life in Japan.
アメリカ人マイリーと日本人なおきが、日本語だけじゃなく、服・食・会話マナーなど文化の違いまで語ります。聞けば聞くほど「日本」がリアルに見えてくる！
We talk about:
Useful Japanese phrases
Japanese vs American manners
What shocks Americans in Japan
Travel tips, cultural etiquette, and real expat experiences
