Like My Anime
Like My Anime is a podcast about language learning, media analysis, and Japanese pop culture. Every month, we dive into how anime and media can actually help you learn Japanese (and where they fall short), with study tips, language myths, and deep dives into different shows and series.
Episodes
5 episodes
Can “Lowbrow” Anime Actually Help You Learn Japanese?
Are Kids’ Shows the Secret to Learning Japanese?In this off-the-cuff episode, Tom explores why language learners often overlook the power of “lowbrow” media like anime, kids’ shows, and mass-produced manga—and why that’s a mistake...
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Why These Winter 2025 Anime Are Perfect for Studying!
📝 Key Topics:The Anime Study TrapThe difference between exposure vs. acquisitionWhy “just hearing Japanese” isn’t enoughPaul Nation & vocabulary learning 101My Learning Pivot: From Passive t...
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Episode 4
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Is Pitch Accent Really That Important in Japanese?
Today’s topic? One of the most hotly debated issues in Japanese learning communities: pitch accent.Spoiler: Pitch accent is way overhyped.In this episode, I’ll break down:What pitch accent is (and isn’t...
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You’re Not Bad at Languages—You Were Just Taught Wrong
You probably spent years in school memorizing vocabulary, conjugating verbs, and passing grammar tests. So why can't you actually speak the language?In this episode, I break down why traditional language education fails so many ...
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Why You Keep Quitting Japanese (And How to Fix It)
You start learning Japanese, you’re pumped up, you make a study schedule… and two months later, your textbook is collecting dust, Anki notifications are haunting your dreams, and you’re wondering why you’re still stuck at “This is a pen.”
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