PinnedTom ScullinThe Simplest Way to Overcome Speaking Anxiety in a Foreign LanguageThe moment I prioritized daily speaking practice, the barriers that held me back from fluency began to crumbleSep 226Sep 226
PinnedTom ScullininILLUMINATIONWhy I Love Pen and Paper (and Hate Computers)Computers make it harder, not easier, to organize our thoughtsNov 613Nov 613
PinnedTom Scullin6 Practical Steps to Kickstart Your Japanese Learning JourneyThe right start makes all the difference.Oct 2516Oct 2516
PinnedTom ScullinThe Limits of Language: Wittgenstein’s Lion AnalogyIn a philosophy lecture years ago, I heard this famous Wittgenstein quote, and it completely reshaped how I viewed language.Sep 276Sep 276
PinnedTom ScullininAbout Me StoriesAbout Me — Tom ScullinLanguage teacher and dad living in JapanAug 2010Aug 2010
Tom ScullinThe Hidden Dangers of Being a ‘Nice’ Guy: A ConfessionI spent years being ‘nice,’ only to realize I was pretty awfulNov 2Nov 2
Tom ScullininShort. Sweet. Valuable.What Goodhart’s Law Can Teach Us About Language LearningI obsessed over increasing my language app streaks for months, only to feel like I was plateauing.Oct 18Oct 18
Tom ScullinJapanese Words We Need In EnglishConcepts in Japanese that are currently impossible to translate into EnglishOct 1862Oct 1862
Tom ScullinFrom Language Learner to Teacher: What I Wish I Knew from Day OneWhat being on both sides of the classroom taught me — and how you can benefit from my mistakes.Oct 101Oct 101
Tom ScullinWaniKani: Your Kanji Savior or Just a Flashcard Overload?The first time I used WaniKani, I was blown away by its efficiency — but was it too good to be true?Oct 9Oct 9
