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Read across five tongues.

Short articles and everyday conversations — Arabic fully vowelled, Japanese with furigana — each with Thai sentence translations, tap-a-word glosses, and recorded narration where you see the audio badge.

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JA · conversation no audio

はちみつという自然なしぜんな甘味料かんみりょう

Honey as a Natural Sweetener

A mother and daughter talk about using honey as a natural sweetener instead of sugar.

food · intermediate
JA · conversation no audio

オリーブオイルと心臓しんぞうの健康けんこう

Olive Oil and a Healthy Heart

Two coworkers discuss why olive oil is considered good for heart health.

food · intermediate
JA · conversation no audio

ナッツを一握りひとにぎり

A Handful of Nuts

Two friends talk about eating a handful of nuts as a healthy snack.

food · intermediate
JA · conversation no audio

一日いちにちに必要なひつような水みずの量りょう

How Much Water Should We Really Drink?

A teacher explains to a student how much water the body really needs each day.

food · advanced
JA · conversation no audio

夏なつの麦茶むぎちゃ

Barley Tea on a Summer Afternoon

Two coworkers talk about the minerals in barley tea and why it's a summer favorite.

food · advanced
JA · conversation no audio

古代こだい穀物こくもつを見直すみなおす

Rediscovering Ancient Grains

A teacher introduces a student to ancient grains like quinoa and traditional millets.

food · advanced
JA · conversation no audio

柑橘類かんきつるいとビタミンCの誤解ごかい

Citrus Fruits and the Vitamin C Myth

Two coworkers discuss the common myth that oranges are the best source of vitamin C.

food · advanced
JA · conversation no audio

旬しゅんの野菜やさいの選び方えらびかた

Choosing Vegetables by the Season

A mother explains to her daughter why seasonal vegetables have more nutrients.

food · advanced
JA · conversation no audio

ウコンの黄金色こがねいろ

Turmeric's Golden Colour

Two coworkers discuss turmeric's golden color and the health properties of curcumin.

food · advanced
JA · conversation no audio

世界せかいのチーズ

Cheese from Around the World

Two friends talk about the variety, aging, and nutrition of cheeses around the world.

food · advanced
JA · conversation no audio

ひよこ豆ひよこまめと植物性しょくぶつせいたんぱく質たんぱくしつ

Chickpeas and Plant-Based Protein

Two coworkers discuss why chickpeas are a good source of plant-based protein.

food · advanced
JA · conversation no audio

卵たまごのゆで方ゆでかた

Boiling the Perfect Egg

A parent and child talk through how to boil eggs so the yolk turns out just right.

food · beginner
JA · conversation no audio

野菜炒めやさいいための作り方つくりかた

A Simple Vegetable Stir-Fry

A student asks a friend for tips on stir-frying vegetables quickly over high heat.

food · beginner
JA · conversation no audio

市場いちばで新鮮なしんせんな魚さかなを選ぶえらぶ

Picking Fresh Fish at the Market

A shopper asks a fishmonger how to tell whether a fish is truly fresh.

food · beginner
JA · conversation no audio

夕食ゆうしょく前まえの食卓しょくたくの準備じゅんび

Setting the Table Before Dinner

A parent guides a child through laying out plates, chopsticks, and cups before the family meal.

food · beginner
JA · conversation no audio

ピクニックの準備じゅんび

Packing a Picnic Basket

Two siblings pack sandwiches, fruit, and drinks for an afternoon picnic in the park.

food · beginner
JA · conversation no audio

お客様おきゃくさまへのお茶おちゃ

Making Tea for a Guest

A child learns from a grandmother the polite way to prepare and serve tea to a visitor.

food · beginner
JA · conversation no audio

残り物のこりものを冷凍するれいとうする

Freezing Leftovers for Later

A roommate learns the basics of safely freezing and labeling leftover food.

food · beginner
JA · conversation no audio

週末しゅうまつの家族かぞくの朝食ちょうしょく

A Weekend Family Breakfast

A family decides together what to cook for a relaxed Saturday morning breakfast.

food · beginner
JA · conversation no audio

炊飯器すいはんきの使い方つかいかた

Learning to Use a Rice Cooker

A new tenant asks a friend to explain how to measure rice and water for a rice cooker.

food · beginner
JA · conversation no audio

魚市場うおいちばでの値段ねだん交渉こうしょう

Bargaining at the Fish Market

A regular customer politely negotiates a better price for a large batch of fish with a market vendor.

food · intermediate
JA · conversation no audio

一緒にいっしょにカレーを作るつくる

Cooking a Simple Curry Together

Two housemates divide the tasks of chopping, simmering, and seasoning to make dinner curry.

food · intermediate
JA · conversation no audio

冬ふゆに備えたそなえた野菜やさいの漬け方つけかた

Pickling Vegetables for Winter

A grandmother teaches her grandchild how to pickle vegetables in salt so they keep through winter.

food · intermediate
JA · conversation no audio

近所きんじょの人ひとを夕食ゆうしょくに招くまねく

Inviting the Neighbours for Dinner

A couple plans a simple home-cooked dinner to welcome a new neighbour and build a friendship.

food · intermediate