Nihongo to English
Nihongo To English blends language learning and stand-up humor as comedians Michelle MaliZaki and Michael Allen CPA (also known as 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
Learn Japanese: Arimasu vs. Imasu, Halloween & a Coffin | EP 41
Learn Japanese with Michael Allen CPA and Michelle MaliZaki on Nihongo to English. In this Halloween episode, a skeleton guest named Francine joins us in the studio, wearing a real vintage wedding dress. In the Genki lesson, we practice arimasu...
Learn Japanese Holidays: Golden Week & Drinking with Monks | EP 40
Learn Japanese with Michael Allen CPA and Michelle MaliZaki on Nihongo to English, now on episode 40! This week’s Genki lesson (Book 1, p. 114) covers Japan’s national holidays, from Oshogatsu and Coming of Age Day to Golden Week, Marine Day, M...
Learn Japanese: Particle To, Takusan & a Secret Society | EP 39
Learn Japanese with Michael Allen CPA and Michelle MaliZaki on Nihongo to English. In this episode we finally reach the particle と, the “to” in our name! This Genki lesson covers how to say how long something takes (1時間, 〜ぐらい, 1時間半), where 沢山 g...
Learn Japanese: Past Tense Verbs, Mo & Teaching English in Japan | EP 38
Learn Japanese with Michael Allen CPA and Michelle MaliZaki on Nihongo to English. This week there’s an after-work drink and a necktie worn as a headband. The Genki lesson covers past tense verbs (〜ました / 〜ませんでした) and the particle も (“also”), in...
Learn Japanese: 1-Year Anniversary, Ramen & Genki Location Words | EP 37
Learn Japanese with Michael Allen CPA and Michelle MaliZaki on Nihongo to English, and celebrate with us! It's our one-year anniversary (一年記念), with 37 episodes and 2,500 downloads so far. This episode's Genki lesson covers how to say where thi...
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