Thinking in English 336. Who Am I? The Story of Thinking in English (English Vocabulary Lesson)
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May 5, 2025 Discover the evolution of a language podcast that began during a challenging quarantine. The host shares their transformative journey from teaching in Japan to podcasting success in London. Gain insights into personal growth and community support as they discuss the podcast's impressive listener engagement. Learn about the transition from amateur beginnings to a professional venture, plus the introduction of new series aimed at enhancing grammar skills. It's a heartfelt update filled with the joys and challenges of language learning.
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Tom's Transformative Japan Experience
- Tom Wilkinson shared his experience joining the JET programme in Japan with little prior knowledge of the country.
- He grew from fear to enjoyment, gaining independence, language skills, and teaching insights.
Persistence Despite Low Listenership
- Tom endured intense initial labor balancing two jobs and producing three podcast episodes weekly.
- Despite low early listenership, he persisted, leading Thinking in English to later success.
Amateur Effort, Big Success
- Thinking in English grew large without Tom using typical professional podcast strategies.
- Success came naturally despite his amateurish, low-tech methods and limited marketing.