📢 Do you want to speak more Japanese? Let’s have fun and talk together! This is a relaxed, small-group meeting where you can practice speaking Japanese without stress. Even if you’re a beginner or shy, no problem — we take turns, and everyone gets a chance to speak 😊 🗓️ Schedule DATE:/1st of July 60 minutes per session - 🕐6pm in Japan time [🗣️Topics] - The food you love and don’t like🍝 [📝preparation for the meeting] - Choosing what food you like and don’t like - The reason why you like/don’t like them in Japanese(1-2 mins) 🔹 What We’ll Do - Free talk based on weekly topics! - Time-based speaking turns (You’ll know when it’s your time to speak) - You’ll learn natural Japanese and build confidence! 📝 How to Join Comment “I want to join! [Your preferred time]” below Example: “I want to join! ” 💬 No Q&A in this session — just conversation practice! Let’s speak a lot and have fun 🌟

⏰間に　あいだに　aida ni　(while, during) テレビを見ている間に、ごはんができました。 てれびをみているあいだに、ごはんができました。 Terebi wo mite iru aidani, gohan ga dekimashita. While I was watching TV, dinner was ready. お母さんが買い物している間に、宿題を終わらせました。 おかあさんがかいものしているあいだに、しゅくだいをおわらせました。 Okaasan ga kaimono shite iru aidani, shukudai wo owarasemashita. I finished my homework while my mom was shopping. 🙅‍♀️あまり〜ない　(not much / not really) 今日のテストはあまり難しくなかった。 きょうのてすとはあまりむずかしくなかった。 Kyou no tesuto wa amari muzukashiku nakatta. Today’s test wasn’t very difficult. 私はあまり肉を食べない。 わたしはあまりにくをたべない。 Watashi wa amari niku wo tabe nai. I don’t eat much meat. ➡️後で　あとで　ato de　(later) 今忙しいから、後で電話するね。 いまいそがしいから、あとででんわするね。 Ima isogashii kara, atode denwa suru ne. I'm busy now, so I’ll call you later. 後で一緒にゲームしよう！ あとでいっしょにげーむしよう！ Atode issho ni geemu shiyou! Let’s play a game together later! 🫨びっくり　bikkuri　(surprised) 値段を見てびっくりした！ ねだんをみてびっくりした！ Nedan wo mite bikkuri shita! I was shocked when I saw the price! そのニュースを聞いてびっくりした。 そのにゅーすをきいてびっくりした。 Sono nyuusu wo kiite bikkuri shita. I was shocked when I heard the news. 💬✨Let’s practice together! Feel free to leave a comment!✨💬 🕰 Have you ever had something happen while you were doing something else?Try using "aida ni" (間に)! 🍖 Use "amari ~ nai" to talk about your habits! 📞 Make a little plan using "ato de" (later)! 😲 What surprised you recently? Use "bikkuri" in a sentence! 💡Just one sentence is totally fine! You can write in Japanese, romaji, or even English — no pressure! 😊 Can’t wait to see your examples!🌸

Want to know your current Japanese level? Use this simple Notion template to check in under 5 minutes! 👉 https://caramel-atom-5d0.notion.site/Japanese-Level-Check-1bcc3f7710ce80a095c7e1a553efc121?pvs=4 Once you're done, please comment below with your result! (Example: “I’m 🌸 Pre-Intermediate!”) This will help me match you with the right group meetings and content 😊

📱「もち」「とりま」「あざす」「えぐ」って何？ Here are 4 common Japanese slang words from texting & casual talk! 🟡 もち = short for "mochiron" (of course) 👩: 今日カラオケ行く？ Kyou karaoke iku? Wanna go to karaoke today? 👩‍🦱: もち！ Mochi! Of course! 🟡 とりま = short for "toriaezu" (for now / anyway) 👩: 今日何する？ Kyou nani suru? What should we do today? 👩‍🦱: んー、とりまカフェ行こ！ Nn, torima kafe iko! Hmm... for now, let's go to a café! 🟡 あざす = short for "arigatou gozaimasu" (thank you!) 🚨 Mostly used by guys! 👩: ケンの好きなジュース買ったよ！はい！あげる！ Ken no sukina juusu katta yo! Hai! Ageru! I bought your favorite juice, Ken! Here, it’s for you! 🧑: えっ！まじ！あざす！ Eh! Maji! Azasu! Whaaat! Seriously? Thanks, man! 🟡 えぐ = used to say something is crazy, extreme, or insane 👩: 私の友達、家買ったらしい！ Watashi no tomodachi, ie kattarashii! My friend apparently bought a house! 👩‍🦱: いくらだった？ Ikura datta? How much was it? 👩: 1億だったと思う… Ichi oku datta to omou... I think it was 100 million yen… 👩‍🦱: えっ。えぐ。 Eh... egu. Whoa. That’s insane. 💬 Which one would you use first? Tell us below! Let’s learn real Japanese! 🇯🇵

🌟 Once we reach 50 members here on Skool, I’d love to start ・Q&A sessions ・community meetings where we can all practice Japanese and chat together! Since we’re all in different time zones,I'd like to ask: What time works best for you? (in Japan time ⏰) Let me know in the comments!Can’t wait to talk with you all 😊✨