(Final) Push through the intermediate plateau

[Squintina]

@Furko

I find it difficult to incorporate the listening practice into daily life it does not sound like much, but trying to find a right video took up more mental estate than it was worth for me. Also I have been reducing my usage of all social media (especially those with algorithms) over the past three years and have come to a point, where I could somewhat comfortably quit Youtube, which does help me but not so much the listening practice

Have you considered a podcast/vlog?

Master List of Japanese Learning Podcasts

[lofi anime girl] A list of Japanese learning podcasts! Feel free to edit this wiki and add your favorite podcast. Please keep the list organized by (estimated) level. Podcasts are available on multiple platforms, but please only link one page to keep things simple. Level Podcast name Style Episode Length Link N5-N4 Japanese with Shun Monologue 5-10mins Youtube N5-N4 よ・み・き・か・せ Monologue 8mins Apple N5 Nihongo con Teppei Monologue 5mins Youtube N5 Learn Japanese with Masa Sens…

There are a few there for N2/N1.

Also, depending on how good your listening is, you could also try JapanesePod101 and go straight to Level 4 or Level 5.