List: Language Learning | Curated by Tom Scullin

Feb 19, 2025
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Language LearningAll of my stories on language learning
Tom Scullin
Why Your Japanese Conversations Feel Awkward (And How To Fix It)Aizuchi (Backchanneling) Can Make Your Japanese Sound More Natural
5d ago
5d ago
Tom Scullin
The 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 crumble
Sep 22, 2024
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Sep 22, 2024
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6 Practical Steps to Kickstart Your Japanese Learning JourneyThe right start makes all the difference.
Oct 25, 2024
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Oct 25, 2024
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Tom Scullin
Can You Ever Be Fluent? The Truth About Language MasteryProficiency tests, misconceptions, and why fluency is more complicated than you might think
Feb 14
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Feb 14
22
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Learning a Language With ChatGPT Is a Waste Of TimeEspecially as a Beginner, It’s Impossible to Know If the Information You’re Getting Is True
Feb 13
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Feb 13
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You’re Never Too Old to Learn a Language FluentlyBut you might be too old to sound like a native speaker
Feb 12
Feb 12
Tom Scullin
Study Like a Developer: Tech-Inspired Hacks to Boost Your LearningHopefully my abandoned dream of becoming a developer can help you reach your study goals
Feb 10
Feb 10
Tom Scullin
How To Make SRS Flashcards Work For You: A Balanced Approach For BeginnersUsing Spaced Repetition Systems to Boost Your Comprehension and Language Production
Feb 7
Feb 7
Tom Scullin
The Eternal Struggle: Why Setting Good Goals is Surprisingly HardAnd The Art of Actually Sticking to Your Plans Without Losing Your Sanity
Feb 6
Feb 6
Tom Scullin
How to Find the Language Textbook You NeedUsing Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs to Evaluate Language Learning Materials
Feb 2
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Feb 2
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Tom Scullin
How I Used A Love Of Games To Make Me A Better LearnerUsing Dr. Stuart Brown’s Play Personalities to Make Studying More Engaging and Effective
Jan 22
Jan 22
Tom Scullin
The Surprising Reasons Why Language Learning Is So HardWhy Adults Struggle And How to Overcome It
Jan 10
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Jan 10
15
Tom Scullin
How to Use Media to Learn a LanguageTurn Netflix into a Library and YouTube into a Tutor
Dec 17, 2024
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Dec 17, 2024
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Tom Scullin
How to Start Learning Kanji Today: A Beginner’s GuideA quick guide to what kanji are, how they’re used, and how to study them
Dec 8, 2024
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Dec 8, 2024
10
Tom Scullin
How To Boost Your Language Skills Without Memorizing Common Word ListsMake Faster Progress by Focusing on the Language You Need to Get Things Done
Nov 17, 2024
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Nov 17, 2024
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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 18, 2024
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Oct 18, 2024
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From 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 10, 2024
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Oct 10, 2024
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Tom Scullin
WaniKani: 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 9, 2024
Oct 9, 2024
Tom Scullin
3 Easy Ways To Integrate ChatGPT Into Your Daily Language StudyingI was hesitant to rely on AI for language learning, but now it’s a vital part of my daily practice.
Oct 2, 2024
Oct 2, 2024
Tom Scullin
3 Steps to Setting Achievable Language Learning GoalsHow can you measure your language learning progress if you don’t know what you’re aiming for?
Oct 1, 2024
Oct 1, 2024