Access a sampler of new free resources in the August Open House. All Enthusiasts and Sponsors who sign up by the end of the month will receive double rewards and a handwritten thank you.

At the tail end of the pandemic, even with social distancing and hygiene measures, artist dates out in the 'real world' can feel overwhelming. Virtual artist dates get around that.

Writing for work needs to be a constant stream, but it's hard to write around moods, ill health, and bad habits like perfectionism.

The technical knowledge required and the range of choices for streaming gear can be extremely daunting to even experienced streamers. And while any tech gear list becomes out of date quickly, lists from earlier years are a useful starting point for new streamers.

Everyone changes the tools they use, in any job. Writing and teaching is no different - the tools and software I used to use 5 years ago, I'm not using today.

Learned Words has had many problems on a standalone WordPress installation, with its media library consistently going missing. That's one of the reasons I am moving the site to Jekyll.

Dialogue writing can be difficult for many people. That's why it's a good idea to practice - these photos will help.

This fun vocabulary activity works wonderfully with small to large groups, from beginners through to advanced students.

Helpful resources for language teachers and students, writers and translators now available on Patreon, now archived on Patreon. You can subscribe to gain access month by month, or purchase the collection for a one-time fee.

With effort and persistence, and by integrating it into your daily life, you can learn Japanese alone, without a teacher.