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Many Japanese learners tell me the same thing.
“I’ve been studying Japanese for years,
but when it’s time to speak, the words just don’t come out.”
They understand grammar and vocabulary.
They can read and listen without much trouble.
And yet, when they try to speak, they freeze.
If this sounds familiar, you are not alone.
And more importantly — it does not mean you lack ability.
About this video
I recently created a long-form, audio-focused video for learners who feel stuck in this stage.
In the video, I talk about:
Why speaking often feels harder than reading or listening
Why “not speaking well” does not mean you are bad at Japanese
Common points where adult learners get stuck
A different way of thinking about speaking practice, even when studying alone
How to feel safe speaking slowly, using short and simple sentences
This is not a video about special textbooks or techniques.
It is about how to make use of everything you have already learned, instead of feeling frustrated by it.
A calm, podcast-style talk
The video is made in a podcast-like style, so you don’t need to watch the screen.
You can listen while:
doing housework
going for a walk
commuting
or relaxing at the end of the day
I hope it can be something you simply listen to, without pressure.
Who this is for
This video may be helpful if you:
Have studied Japanese for many years
Can read and listen, but stop when speaking
Feel afraid of making mistakes
Have been studying mostly on your own
Prefer calm, adult-oriented learning content
A small note
In Japanese, confidence does not always come after you speak fluently.
Often, it works the other way around:
you begin to speak after you feel safe and relaxed.
If this video can help lighten your feelings even a little,
I would be very happy.
You can find the video on my YouTube channel.
(You may also notice that this way of thinking is reflected in my lessons, where we focus on building calm, steady confidence step by step.)
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