Tom
MSC Asian Politics, BA History and Politics, TEFL
Tom is the founder, host, editor, writer, researcher, manager, publisher, and more of the Thinking in English Podcast and website!
He also makes content for Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and other social media platforms. A lifelong learner, Tom is committed to making high-quality and original content for English learners to use, learn from, and integrate into their learning routines!
My name is Tom Wilkinson and I am the founder of Thinking in English. I started this podcast because I want English students around the world to have more variety in study materials. I was born and raised in the UK, but since graduating from university I have lived in rural Japan, London, Taiwan, and Tokyo! I can speak Japanese and a little Chinese, and in the future I would love to spend more time becoming fluent in a variety of languages.
As well as podcaster and blogger, I was a research student at a university in Tokyo and teach occasionally online. I have a MSc in Asian Politics, with a focus on Japanese and Taiwanese multiculturalism, international relations, and domestic politics. Since first visiting Asia in 2014, the region has become a big part of my life – I love the food, the people, the weather (sometimes), and learning about new cultures. HOWEVER, I would love to travel to every country (Why not invite me to your country?? I might say yes!!).
Although my life is generally busy with research, podcasting, and studying Japanese, I make sure I drink a cup of coffee everyday, travel to new areas, and try to eat as much as possible!
My Experience
I was an English teacher in Japan for 2 years between 2016 and 2018, teaching elementary and junior high school English classes. I am also an online English tutor for Cambly, and TEFL qualified through MyTEFL. I have an undergraduate degree in History and Politics from the University of Nottingham (graduated with a First Class Honours degree) and Master’s in Asian Politics from SOAS, University of London
My Recent Podcasts!
- 202. Why Did Jacinda Ardern Resign as Prime Minister of New Zealand? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Jacinda Ardern, the well-known Prime Minister of New Zealand, has resigned after five years in the job. From mass shootings and Covid-19, to having a baby in office, Ardern dealt with many issues and became popular around the world. Today, let’s discuss why Ardern resigned as Prime Minister while learning some new vocabulary. - 201. How Did We Fix the Ozone Layer? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
In the 1980s, the world was terrified by the threat of holes in the ozone layer. Today, these holes are almost gone. How did this happen? How did humans heal the ozone layer? And are there any lessons we could learn from this? - Girl, Woman, Other: Book of the Week!
Thinking in English Book of the Week review – Girl, Woman, Other
Tom’s Diary!
- What 3 Words Describe Your 2022?
What 3 words describe your 2022? As the year is coming to the end, let’s reflect on our experiences, achievements, and areas of development over the past year! - I Moved Country (Again)!!
After a year and a half living in Tokyo, Japan, I have returned home to the UK! As I didn’t have enough time to write a normal Thinking in English episode for today, I thought I would do something a little different and talk about why I left Japan, my journey back home, how I’m […] - Join My Patreon!
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