“Guess What!” English Textbook Insights – NAN’UN-DO

“Guess What!” English Textbook Insights – NAN’UN-DO Bilingual English Learning Resource for Japanese Students As a kind of universal English teacher, I’ve occasionally used textbooks from the NAN’UN-DO catalogue in my eikaiwa and private tutoring classes—a byproduct of my wife being a university teacher and me being a textbook nerd. Since these books aren’t readily […]

Using Generative AI for Language Learning

Using Generative AI for Language Learning This is How I Would Use It Using Generative AI for Language Learning This article offers a quick, practical overview of how I currently encourage my English-learning students—especially those eager for an extra boost—to make the most of generative AI. Whether it’s for daily practice, personalized feedback, or cultural […]

Japan, It’s Time: Embrace Online Challenges — Now, Not Later

Japan, It’s Time: Embrace Online Challenges — Now, Not Later From Hesitation to Human Impact: Why Action Can’t Wait I didn’t just observe the rise of digital challenges in Japan—I participated. I leaned in early, not only as an English educator but as a creator embracing platforms SNS platforms  to connect, reflect, and provoke thought. […]