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I'm Shea, an Angeleno turned Japanese elementary school educator with a BA in English and an MA in TESOL. Beyond my enthusiasm for teaching and learning, I channel my creativity into writing and designing infographics, giving birth to PenPenPenguin and The Language Ladder. My newsletter doesn't promise one-size-fits-all solutions for language learning; instead, it offers diverse study strategies and insights, encouraging you to find what truly works for you.
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