Nihongo to English
Nihongo To English blends language learning and stand-up humor as comedians Michelle MaliZaki and Michael Allen CPA (GoatVsFish) explore the quirks of Japanese and English—words that don’t translate, culture shocks, and why politeness can melt you faster than ice cream. Each episode moves freely between the two languages, revealing how funny and human bilingual life can be.
You’ll learn phrases, hear authentic conversation, and laugh about everything from Japanese idols and snacks to Ken-son humility and mistranslated signs.
Perfect for fans of Japanese culture, bilingual comedy, or learning Japanese the fun way.
Nihongo to English
Latest Episodes
Masen Ka? Japanese Invitations, Niigata Sake & The Nostril-Haired Airport Scammer | EP 31"
Learn Japanese with Genki on episode 31 of Nihongo to English! This episode dives into Japanese grammar with the ますか negative invitation form — masen ka, "won't you...?" — straight from Genki Lesson 3, covering verb conjugation, ni vs. de parti...
Tsukeru vs. Tsukau vs. Tsukuru, Cucumber Pickles & Flying Sumo Pillows | EP 30
Learn Japanese with Genki on this episode of Nihongo to English! Hosts Michael Allen, CPA and Michelle MaliZaki tackle one of Japanese grammar's sneakiest mix-ups: tsukeru (to pickle), tsukau (to use), and tsukuru (to make) — three verbs that s...
Japanese Verbs ~ますか Questions, Eucalyptus Candy from Spain & Weird Al's Gonna Die | EP 29
Learn Japanese with Genki Chapter 3! In EP 29, Michelle MaliZaki and Michael Allen (CPA) tackle 〜ますか questions with verb practice straight from page 95 — 読みます, 飲みます, 見ます, します — and turn a textbook "guessing game" into a full-blown points compet...
Iku vs. Kuru, Barcelona Croquettes & The Daruma Gets an Eye – EP 28
Episode 28 – Iku vs. Kuru, Barcelona Croquettes & The Daruma Gets an EyeLearn Japanese and discover Japanese culture with hosts Michael Allen (CPA) and Michelle MaliZaki in Episode 28 of Nihongo to English — the bilingu...
Japan Trip Planning, Onsen Monkeys & Ube vs. Murasakiimo | EP 27
Want to learn Japanese while laughing? Welcome to Nihongo to English — the bilingual Japanese-English podcast where Japanese culture, language, and pure chaos collide.In Episode 27, hosts Michael Allen (CPA) and Michelle MaliZaki ...
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