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From Language Learner to Teacher: What I Wish I Knew from Day One
What being on both sides of the classroom taught me — and how you can benefit from my mistakes.
I didn’t start learning languages because I loved textbooks — I started because of Toonami and Telemundo! But it wasn’t enough to keep me going. So how did I keep that spark alive long enough to turn it into a career?
Almost two months ago, I started writing online through a course called Ship 30 for 30. Having to write and publish something every day pushed me to reflect on what I’ve learned both as a learner and as a language teacher. How can I make these lessons helpful to others? How has what I’ve learned helped me overcome common challenges? I want to share some practical advice and insights to make your language journey smoother. Ready to dive in?
The Spark: How to Stay Motivated in Language Learning
Sure, we all dream of fluency, but let’s be real: daydreaming about chatting in perfect Japanese over ramen is way easier than slogging through grammar drills. How do you turn that dream into daily motivation?
Anime like Dragon Ball Z and Yu Yu Hakusho sparked my interest in Japanese (shout out to late ’90s Toonami). But I learned the…
