I get a lot of questions regarding lesson planning. A lot of hopeful ESL teachers wonder what direction they should take regarding their lessons and how to go about making them. There is really no … [Read more...]
Faces of Pain: the Tales of My Judo Injuries in Korea
July 23, 2013 by 3 Comments
As I am sitting here writing this blog, my arm is slowly returning to a normal color. Fleeting are the days of tie-dye skin tone and a swollen Popeye-sized forearm. What am I rambling about? Yet … [Read more...]
The Magnificent Local Markets of South Korea
July 16, 2013 by 2 Comments
You may have heard about the indoor/outdoor markets in South Korea. They are wonderlands for the investigative type. If you like snooping around local shops to see what the natives are buying, then … [Read more...]
The Amazing Miniature Shoe Repair Shops of Korea
July 12, 2013 by 5 Comments
Mini Cobbler Shop in Korea Certain things just don't get old in Korea. When I first arrived in Korea in August of 2011, I remember walking around the streets of Jeon-Ju during orientation … [Read more...]
No Panties Allowed in Judo Class in Korea!
July 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I'm rapidly approaching the two year mark here in South Korea. One of the most memorable things, BY FAR, has been my involvement at my local judo (yudo 유도) school. My master instructor is this … [Read more...]
Vacation Time is Coming
June 25, 2013 by 2 Comments
My current contract ends in late August which means summer vacation falls within the current cycle. In EPIK we receive 18 days vacation to be split between winter and summer breaks. It all … [Read more...]
How to Quit Your Job and Teach Abroad…Without Regrets
June 21, 2013 by 32 Comments
Teaching English abroad is a great opportunity in many ways. If you're an aspiring teacher it is invaluable experience that will shine brightly on your resume for future job prospects. It's also a … [Read more...]
Do Koreans Go on Diets?
June 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I received a great question from someone on YouTube about Koreans and whether or not they diet. What is Korean food like? What's happening here in this rapidly changing nation? … [Read more...]
Sending Money Home with Wire Transfers
June 14, 2013 by 5 Comments
It's come time for me to finally send money back home. I've been procrastinating the task for quite some time, but I decided to just get it over with. Not knowing where to start, I went to the … [Read more...]
How Much Money Should You Bring to Korea?
June 11, 2013 by 9 Comments
A common concern for all soon-to-be foreign teachers in South Korea is "how much money should I bring?" I'm asked this a lot and it really depends on a couple things. How Martha Stewart you … [Read more...]