I’ve been watching Japanese dubs for the last few weeks, and I’ve found them super helpful in my process of active listening. My How to Watch Japanese Dubs on Netflix … Continue reading What to Consider When Choosing Shows to Watch For Language Learning
I’m all about keeping my home tidy, especially since I’ve been spending a lot more time here. I found that all the little inconveniences around my home would annoy me … Continue reading 5 Storage Solutions Under $20 That Make Life Just a Little Easier
Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray.
Rumi
This is my third post in a series about my Japanese-inspired floor desk. In case you missed them, check out the first posts below: Part 1: How I Set Up … Continue reading My Japanese-Inspired Floor Desk: 1 year later
In my many years of working behind a desk, I’ve tried a lot of different office equipment, and being 5’1″-ish means I have special requirements for making my workstation more … Continue reading 2 Things I Use to Make My Home Office More Comfortable
Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning.
Gloria Steinem
My first post about learning Japanese talked about how I switched schools to earn an associate’s degree in Japanese, but I don’t think I mentioned that the new school term … Continue reading The Game-Changing Language Learning Advice That Eased the Pressure
Even though I’m still a beginner, I like to practice my listening comprehension as much as possible. One of my favorite things to do is watch Japanese television; it’s great … Continue reading How to Watch Japanese Dubs on Netflix to Practice Listening Comprehension
I’ve always had great appreciation for language. I deeply admire anyone who speaks more than one language and have always wanted to count myself among them. I’ve wanted to learn … Continue reading Welcome to My Japanese Learning Journey
Since I discovered it around the tender age of 9ish, journaling has been an important outlet for me to be creative, process life, and sort things out. As a result, … Continue reading Why and How I Switched to Digital Journaling
Teena Merlan 