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Tom Scullin
@tomscullin.bsky.social
I talk about media and language learning sometimes

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15+ years studying Japanese | 10+ years teaching ESL/EFL | 6+ years in 🇯🇵 | 🏳️‍🌈 | Dyslexia | ADHD-I/AuDHD
November 6, 2024 at 9:40 PM
Do you ever feel like you just can't find the right words? Maybe Japanese can help
https://buff.ly/4dQZblZ
October 18, 2024 at 7:50 AM
In the middle of a coding bootcamp, I realized their approach to problem-solving could be applied to studying just about anything.
October 7, 2024 at 11:48 PM
Explain It Like I'm 5
October 7, 2024 at 2:30 AM
It turns out that understanding 80% of what you hear is the sweet spot for language acquisition.
October 5, 2024 at 10:36 PM
Fast-track fluency promises are more about marketing than they are about language learning.
October 5, 2024 at 6:58 AM
Are you tracking the right indicators of success in your language journey—or just the easy ones?
October 4, 2024 at 7:50 AM
This sounded impossible back in August but now I look forward to my morning writing sessions
September 28, 2024 at 9:25 PM
How is language learning like weaving a rope?
September 28, 2024 at 6:02 AM
TL;DR: Forget memorizing random word lists. Focus on grammar, sentence structures, and real-life vocab to build fluency faster.
September 27, 2024 at 7:50 AM
Everyone has a habit they need to break—mine took years to identify and even longer to overcome.
September 26, 2024 at 11:48 PM
If a lion could speak, would we truly understand its experiences and perspectives?
September 25, 2024 at 10:58 AM
The biggest mistake language learners make isn’t about study methods—it’s about how they approach challenges.
September 21, 2024 at 11:53 PM
ChatGPT, if used correctly, can be a powerful language learning tool
September 20, 2024 at 10:25 PM
Would I have the personal life I do without my professional failures?
September 20, 2024 at 6:47 AM
Ironically, the simplest way to fail at speaking a foreign language is to focus too much on perfect grammar.
September 19, 2024 at 12:51 AM
Choosing the right language learning theory can make the difference between frustration and fluency
September 16, 2024 at 12:32 AM
It's the best Japanese language learning app I've used
September 11, 2024 at 6:49 AM
Have you ever wondered why digital flashcards are so much more effective than old-school paper cards?
September 10, 2024 at 10:23 AM
September 9, 2024 at 8:53 PM
These 4 healthy habits impact learning outcomes more than even the best study techniques
September 9, 2024 at 7:42 AM
These two simple changes to how I approached conversations early on would've got me speaking with confidence a lot faster
September 8, 2024 at 1:11 AM
Why Studying Vocabulary (Not Individual Kanji) Is the Best Way for Beginners to Master Kanji Readings

Honestly, it's like we're trying to make Japanese more difficult or something
September 6, 2024 at 10:15 AM
The Single Most Important Lesson I've Learned Working In Education That Will Give Anyone the Ability to Learn A Language Fluently
September 5, 2024 at 1:22 AM
I still do this sometimes but nowhere near as much as when I first started
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September 3, 2024 at 9:27 PM