Fast food. We all know it's bad. We all know it's not really food!! However, I'm no different than millions and billions of other people around the world and I LOVE to get fast food on occasion. I … [Read more...]
Archives for 2012
The #1 Job Duty of an English Teacher
July 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Just last week I had to review and sign the "Regulation of GET's Duties" document for my second year of teaching at my school. In this document are all the details of an English teacher's roles and … [Read more...]
Training at Team M.A.D. MMA in Busan
July 12, 2012 by 5 Comments
http://youtu.be/dBvt-YRWpGk Ever since I arrived here in Korea, I've been trying to find a local BJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) gym. Amazingly, there is only one pure BJJ gym in this, the second … [Read more...]
A Day at the Korean Horse Races with Outstanding Students
July 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
In May, two of the top English students at my school took part in a regional English speaking competition in Busan, South Korea. I live and teach on an island called Yeoung-do. This English public … [Read more...]
Using ESL Internet Forums
July 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Online forums are definitely a great way to get useful information about teaching English abroad from people who have been through it already. There are many great ones out there like Dave's ESL … [Read more...]
Teach English in Korea…When Should I Do It?
June 30, 2012 by 1 Comment
On a few occasions I've been asked when I thought the best time was to come to Korea to teach English. As I'm older than the vast majority of foreign ESL teachers here in Korea, I have a slightly … [Read more...]
Judo Tournament in Busan, South Korea
June 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
I had the opportunity to watch an incredible judo tournament held in Busan, South Korea, where I currently live and teach English. The event was held in the Gudeok Sports Arena and attracted well … [Read more...]
Income and Expenses of an ESL Teacher in South Korea
June 25, 2012 by 1 Comment
Before I came to Korea, I always wondered what the real financial situation would be like. I heard varying stories, but by and large I always heard that people could live cheaply and save some … [Read more...]
Science, Art and Math in English – S.A.M. I Am
June 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Today was the last Saturday class for the semester for a new program called SAM (Science, Art and Math in English). Recently, the BMCOE (Busan Metropolitan City Office of Education) ended regular … [Read more...]
Teaching English in South Korea – what is it REALLY like?
June 22, 2012 by 90 Comments
I am closing in on my one year mark teaching English in South Korea. It's mid June (2012) now, and the contract year will end in August (2012). While I've been here, I've tried to capture many of … [Read more...]