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My Teaching English in Korea eBook is Out Now

Blogging and making videos brought a whole element to my time in Korea that I never expected. Lots of meaningful interaction with people from different corners of the world who are interested in … [Read more...]

When is the Right Time to Leave Korea?

I've been teaching in Korea for three years as I write this. I'm living what many people look forward to or can only dream about. So many look for adventure after college and find Korea to be a great … [Read more...]

A Korean Elementary School Tour

I'm currently in my third year teaching in the EPIK program. Due to cutbacks, I was reallocated from a girl's middle school to an elementary school in a nearby district. My current school, Guduk … [Read more...]

How to Speak English to Korean Students (and Teachers)

Living abroad, and more specifically teaching English in South Korea is all about expansion and improvement. That is, if you want it to be. One thing is for sure for every person who travels abroad to … [Read more...]

Making Cake in a Mug with Middle School Korean Girls

English camp comes at the start of Summer and Winter breaks.  It generally lasts about 10 days and the day usually ends before noon.  At least that's how it was at my school.  Camps are usually on the … [Read more...]

Time to Study, Time to Teach

Trying to find the time... Back in early February I began the process of becoming a certified teacher in the state of Florida through the University of West Florida's TeacherReady online … [Read more...]

Being a Korean Foreigner in Korea

This is a video response to a viewer's question that came out of my "Q&A;" video on my YouTube channel.  Being a foreigner in Korea brings it's own unique challenges.  Being of Korean ethnicity on … [Read more...]

Have a Holly Judo Christmas!

I attended my judo school Christmas party and had a great and memorable time.  It was both and formal and laid back at the same time.  A time of eating, demonstrations, and quality moments with people … [Read more...]

The Interview of Tom Teacher…

Some students from the school newspaper asked me if they could interview me so of course I obliged.  It wasn't really so much of an "interview", but more like one question.  They wanted my opinion on … [Read more...]

An End to the Beginning

At the end of a VERY long week of orientation we finally graduated.  The EPIK program once again showed that they are willing to go to any length to make teaching english in South Korea a memorable … [Read more...]