Show Notes
Not everyone has the opportunity to live or study in Japan, and without that immersive environment, it can be hard to stay motivated, consistent, and feel real progress.In this episode, I talked with SAYAS’ popular teacher, Shio-sensei, about her own experience learning English entirely from Japan—and the study techniques that helped her become a confident speaker.
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