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 YouTube, Instagram, 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, Tokyo, and now rural Japan again! 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 YouTuber, I was a research student at a university in Tokyo and used to 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 my family, 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 worked online as an English tutor for Cambly (5.00 rated tutor), and have a 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.
Before becoming a full-time podcaster, I was a research student at Waseda University as a MEXT Scholar and studied Chinese in Taiwan with a Huayu Scholarship!
I’ve been making Thinking in English episodes since 2020 and as my main occupation since January 2023!
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