English At Home Is Fun
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
40 – The Japanese Culture of Testing
15 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey guys! It’s been a while, but we are happy to be back with a new podcast and YouTube video. We’re talking about the Japanese culture of testing...
39 – Naho & Michael – Catching Up In 2020
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hey guys! It’s been a while, but we are happy to be back with a new podcast and YouTube video. Just chatting and catching up…join us! This episode...
38 – Naho & Michael – Fine! Fine? And English Greetings
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Naho and Michael chat about Basic English Greetings and how we use “fine” in more of a sarcastic way! Check it out Hey guys, this...
37 – Naho & Michael – Mother’s Day Traditions
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hey guys! For today’s episode, Naho is going to let us know about some interesting Mother’s Day traditions in Japan, especially those related to t...
36 – Naho & Michael Chat About GenGo – The New Japanese Era, Reiwa
12 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are taking a look at Gengo (元号) and the new era in Japan, which is known as the Reiwa Era (令和). Where does the gengo Reiwa come from...
35 – Irony vs. Sarcasm, Plus What Translates and What Doesn’t
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hey guys, this is Naho. This time, we’re going to be doing an interesting topic. Instead of me talking about the Japanese culture, I am going to int...
34 – Guest Interview – Aiko Hemingway with Schwagirl
06 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We have a special treat for you today. Noriko and Michael sit down with Aiko Hemingway, the founder of Schwagirl. Aiko is an American English pronunci...
YouTube-02 – Naho and Michael Talk about Tanabata – The Star Festival
19 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s YouTube video, Michael and Naho talk about Tanabata, known in English as the Star Festival. This is an interesting Japanese festival whic...
Our First YouTube Video!
10 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hey guys! We are so excited because the English at home is fun podcast is moving uptown to YouTube! This is our first YouTube video together and Naho ...
31 – Naho, Noriko, & Michael Talk About The LIVE Meet Up at Morikoro Park
05 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On July 30th, Noriko and Naho hosted the 2nd Annual English At Home Is Fun LIVE Meet-Up Event at Morikoro Park in Aichi, Japan. Over 100 kids, moms, a...
30 – How To Learn Vocabulary
24 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Naho has some excellent advice about how to learn vocabulary. We hope you find it helpful! Hey guys this is Naho.?? For today’s podcast, I will be t...
29 – Our 1 Year Anniversary Show!
11 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s our 1 Year Anniversary podcast! Hey guys!!!??? This time, we’re going to be doing a one-year anniversary podcast. We’re going to be talking...
28 – Naho and Michael – The Results of the Sports Festival
04 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For today’s Podcast, Naho and Michael chat about the results of the Sports Festival at Naho’s school. Check out the first part of this story in Ep...
27 – Naho & Michael And The Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul
27 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For today’s Podcast, Naho and Michael chat about Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul. What sort of adventure awaits the Heffley family as they take ...
26 – Naho and Michael Chat About KIBASEN at the Sports Festival
19 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It has been a long time since we have done a podcast!!!??? Seems like school is going to have a sports Festival this year too. Which most of the kids ...
25 – Naho & Michael Chat About Easter
26 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Spring is in the air and in Spring, many people all over the world celebrate Easter. Naho did some research for us and found out why Easter is celebra...
24 -Noriko & Michael – What To Look For In A Language School
15 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are you interested in finding a good language school for yourself or your kids? Well, today, we are going to give you some of our best tips about what...
23 – Naho & Michael Chat About Setsubun (Traditional Japanese Festival)
26 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For today’s Podcast, Naho and Michael chat about Setsubun, the traditional festival in Japan that happens in February. It involves roasting and dryi...
22 – Naho & Michael Chat About Valentine’s Day Traditions!
18 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This is an episode for friends and lovers…we’re talking about Valentines Day. Do you know the Valentine’s Day traditions in the USA and in Japan...
21 – Our Special Guest Erika Gives Her Advice and Insight About Using & Living With English
08 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We have a special guest to day! Erika is the founder of Chamomile English Academy in Gifu, Japan and today, she shares her insights about learning Eng...
20 – Noriko & Michael – Be Proud of Your Accomplishments!
02 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s podcast is for everyone who is currently trying to learn a second language. We know it’s not easy to do. Noriko is still working on her En...
19 – Naho & Michael Chat About Traditional Food Customs
27 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Episode, Naho and Michael talk about traditional food in Japan. Did you know that a lot of ceremonial dishes have a deep meaning regardin...
18 – Noriko & Michael Chat About New Year’s Celebrations
19 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, Noriko and Michael talk about New Year’s celebrations and traditions. It’s very different when we compare Japan with the USA. And...
17 – Naho & Michael Chat About Christmas!
12 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, Naho and Michael chat about Naho’s favorite holiday of the year…Christmas (Ho Ho Ho!) Naho explains the history and background of...
16 – Naho & Michael Chat About Show & Tell and Mother Goose
03 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, Naho and Michael chat about Show and Tell in Japan. For Naho’s class project, she did some research on recycling in Germany. Pretty...
15 – Naho & Michael Chat about Halloween!
28 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Naho and Michael talk about Halloween. It’s kind of interesting how kids celebrate this in the USA and in Japan. We also share Naho’s o...
14 – Noriko & Michael – Reading Aloud To Practice Intonation
16 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, Noriko and Michael are talking about reading aloud. You can learn some tips about how reading English books using your voice can help...
13 – Naho & Michael Talk About The Moon Festival In Japan
08 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Naho and Michael talk about the moon festival in Japan. It’s kind of interesting what people do on the full moon in the early fall. We al...
12 – Podcasts & TV Programs to Improve English Listening Skills
13 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Noriko and Michael continue their chat from last time about about podcasts and English listening. We’ll let you know why the news isn’t...
11 – Building English Listening Skills With Podcasts
06 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Noriko and Michael talk about a question that a lot of people ask, which is “How can I use a podcast like this to improve my English list...
10 – Special Guest Riho! With Naho and MIchael
29 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Riho is our special friend from Instagram. She’s 8, and loves learning English and practicing with her sister, Luna! Today, we talk about how she pr...
09a – Naho & Michael – Summer Homework, Knock-Knock Jokes, and a Tongue Twister!
20 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome! In this podcast, Naho and Michael chat about summer homework, knock-knock jokes and a tongue twister. Did you know that in the USA, most elem...
09 – Noriko & Michael Talk About The Live Event & Experiencing English At Home
07 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Noriko and Michael talk about the live event at Morikoro Park on August 21st and we want to send out a big thanks so much to eve...
08 – Our Special Guest, Kanna!
25 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This is exciting! In this episode, we have a chat with Kanna, a bright and cheerful six-year-old Japanese girl who has been learning English since she...
06a – Naho & Michael – Vocabulary, Teaching Your Parents, & a Tongue Twister!
17 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Naho and Michael talk about vocabulary. Sometimes kid can teach their parents words! It’s an interesting vocabulary lesson, plus…there is a really...
07 – Norio & Michael Talk About Licenses & Exams in Japan
28 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Noriko and Michael talk about what drives the “exam-culture” in Japan. Why is it exactly that the exam and the license is...
06 – Noriko & Michael – Naho’s Experience Taking English Tests
23 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Noriko tells us about Naho’s experience with standardized English tests in Japan. Naho and Michael talked about this topic in ...
05a – Naho and Michael – Naho’s English Life at Home & A Tongue Twister!
17 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Naho and Michael chat about Naho’s English life at home. Naho shares the basic three things that she does at home using English! We also have a tong...
05 – Noriko & Michael: Mom’s English Level
14 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Naho and Michael talk about mom’s English ability. A lot of mom’s and dad’s have a question about their own English like, “Is my English good ...
04a – Naho & Michael: English Tests, a Corny, Joke & Peter Piper!
09 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Naho and Michael talk about the STEP test (英検) and her experience taking it and “not” preparing for it. As well, we’ve got a corny joke and ...
04 – Noriko & Michael – The Elephant In The Room
06 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Noriko and Michael talk about the elephant in the room. This idiom, “the elephant in the room,” means a topic that is something w...
03a – Naho & Michael – Swallows, Tongue Twisters, and more!
02 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Naho and Michael talk about birds! Swallows make nests in the eves of homes in Japan…do you know why? Naho explains this interesting Japanese cultur...
03 – Songs, Rhymes, & Books
29 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Noriko and Michael talk about how rhymes are an important part of English, especially in songs and children’s books, like Mother Goose. Rhymes are f...
02a – Naho & Michael – Tongue Twisters, Jokes, & Chat
24 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Everyone! Here is Naho and Michael’s second podcast! In this episode, we’re going to talk about the school sports festival, the tongue twister ...
02 – How To Get Started With English At Home!
23 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 2. Today, Noriko talks about how things got started with Naho and her adventure using and having fun with English at home. We learn...
01a – Tongue Twisters, Jokes, & Chat
16 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Everyone! Here is the second type of podcast we are presenting. Each week we will present one podcast with Noriko and Michael who will talk about t...
01 – Welcome to English At Home Is Fun
15 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our very first English at Home is Fun podcast. In this podcast, Michael and Noriko talk about how the met on Instagram and Noriko’s exper...