Japanese learning English, help

[sai361]

I know this is kind of a backwards place to post this but I have a Japanese friend who wants to improve her English and is asking me for advice on how to study.

Are there any websites or programs for Japanese that teach English? It would be nice if there was something like Japanesepod 101 for learning English.

Arigatou gozaimasu.

[Jason]

It's actually in development right now. I can't give you an exact date to when it'll be ready and open to the public, but I can tell you it will be pretty soon.

[Ulver_684]

It's actually in development right now. I can't give you an exact date to when it'll be ready and open to the public, but I can tell you it will be pretty soon.

Jason-san!

That sounds great! now I know where to practice and remember my english, I can't wait to see the site launch!

What would the link be now:? how about http://www.EnglishClass101.com or http://www.EnglishPod101.com!

[jemstone]

that got me to thinking...

if japanesepod101 teaches Japanese and uses English as the narrative translation, which narrative language will englishpod101 use?

[Jason]

that got me to thinking...

if japanesepod101 teaches Japanese and uses English as the narrative translation, which narrative language will englishpod101 use?

The dialogs will be in English. Like Jpod, depending on the lesson level there'll be an appropriate amount of English and Japanese used. So higher level lessons = more English/less Japanese.

The site will also have a surprise feature that I'm not telling.

[jemstone]

can't wait for it to launch!

[jkeyz15]

[What would the link be now:? how about http://www.EnglishClass101.com or http://www.EnglishPod101.com!

It's gonna be englishpod101.com, as the domain pulls up a authorized access login prompt.

Also running whois on the url brings up our confirmation that I am indeed right (am I never not? =P)

Registrant:
Innovative Language Learning
5F Senshu Biru
3-4-4 Akasaka
Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052
Japan

Registered through: GoDaddy.com, Inc. (http://www.godaddy.com)
Domain Name: ENGLISHPOD101.COM
Created on: 24-Jun-06
Expires on: 24-Jun-08
Last Updated on: 19-Oct-07

Administrative Contact:
Innovative Language, Learning
Innovative Language Learning
5F Senshu Biru
3-4-4 Akasaka
Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052
Japan
8054155508 Fax --

Technical Contact:
Innovative Language, Learning
Innovative Language Learning
5F Senshu Biru
3-4-4 Akasaka
Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052
Japan
8054155508 Fax --

Domain servers in listed order:
NS1.JAPANESEPOD101.COM
NS2.JAPANESEPOD101.COM

hehe, I've used godaddy..quite a good and cheap registrar. ^^

[markystar]

jkeyz15さん、 you sure did your homework!

[NickT]

This is actually a really interesting development, and I think it might be fun to listen to for an English speaking learner of Japanese.

There is something very satisfying about listening to real Japanese conversations, involving (and aimed at) native Japanese speakers, and (occasionaly) understanding what is going on.

Of course, there will be no "translation", but the English conversation and occasional English keyword thrown in will provide clues.

楽しみにしています

[maxiewawa]

This should be good for the JPod community, as I'm sure many "Epod" listeners will head to JPod to try and find someone to practice with.

And Marky, you should have written "your homework" instead of "you're homework". "You're homework" is short for "You are homework".

[jkeyz15]

jkeyz15さん、 you sure did you're homework!

Lol...it only took me about 30 secs to pull all that up. I've set up a few websites before with my somewhat basic knowledge (compared to professionals). You can pull it up with a site like whois.net

[Ulver_684]

jkeyz15さん、 you sure did you're homework!

Lol...it only took me about 30 secs to pull all that up. I've set up a few websites before with my somewhat basic knowledge (compared to professionals). You can pull it up with a site like whois.net

jkeyz15-san!

Congratulations! you should study and be like the professionals, if you like it of course.

[ThisistheHenry]

I was just wondering if there was any chance that the two sites could be linked by payment (i.e. premium subscribers on jPod also get premium content on ePod)?

[Jason]

I was just wondering if there was any chance that the two sites could be linked by payment (i.e. premium subscribers on jPod also get premium content on ePod)?

I'm sure there'll be some kinda of cross-site promotional pricing.

[Jason]

EnglishPod101.com is now open for business!