Have you heard of a learning tool called Anki? It’s a flashcard system that delivers the highest learning efficiency for memorization. I used to be skeptical about studying with smartphones and similar devices, but Anki completely changed my perspective. I’ve been using it for about a year, and I’ve even introduced it to my students […]

Introduction Spelling mistakes can significantly impact how others perceive us. The more mistakes we make, the less trustworthy we appear. For instance, frequent errors in important documents like university application forms can make others question, “Can I really trust this person?” Although the internet makes it easy to verify spellings, there are many situations—such as

Introduction: Procrastination—A Common Struggle As a cram school instructor, I’ve observed a common trend among students. Many exclaim, “I don’t have enough time before the test!” while few ever say, “I have plenty of time to prepare.” From this, I’ve concluded: Preparing early is crucial not just in academics but in life overall. By addressing

When thinking of famous Japanese figures, baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani is one of the first names that comes to mind. Have you ever wondered how he became such an extraordinary player or what his student life was like? At the age of 17, Ohtani created a “Mandala Chart,” a goal-setting sheet that has become well-known

Through my experience as a teacher, I’ve noticed several common traits among students who consistently achieve good grades. Of course, the term “good grades” can vary depending on the type of tests being considered. For this post, I’ll focus specifically on junior high school students (ages 12–15) who regularly score 90 or above on their