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Re: Suncheon City, South Korea -- Marwood Forte

Is there anyone here now? I just moved here a week ago. I would love to make some Friends who are in the similar situation as me. (foreign teachers) Please let me know.

Re: Anyone with Teaching Experience in South Korea? -- William Anthony

The most up-to-date info as of May 2014 can be found here: http://howtoteachinkorea.wordpress.com/ Apparently there have been some changes. I followed the instructions here exactly and I've been ...

Re: Options for me to get back to Korea? -- Kyle

Hi Ray, Look into the T.A.L.K. program, it is made for college students to come teach for 6 months. It is actually the only way to get a short-term contract in Korea. I met many cool people who did ...

Re: Suncheon City, South Korea -- Tanja

I have just moved to Suncheon to teach English. I am wondering if there are any bars that are foreigner-friendly. I have yet to meet anyone who is not Korean and as my Korean language skills are ...

Korean Alphabet Chart With Audio -- Ryan Wiley

Going to Korea? This is a great way to start learning the Korean alphabet (for free) http://www.speakoutlanguages.com/korean-chart/ Cheers, Ryan

North Korean girl on Video TED2013 Hyeonseo Lee: Escaping North Korea -- H Lee

http://talentsearch.ted.com/video/Hyeonseo-Lee-Escaping-North-Kor;TEDSeoul Hyeonseo Lee grew up in North Korea and made the difficult journey to China in 2008, where she lived in fear. Since ...

5 Reasons to Travel South Korea -- Paul Symonds

South Korea has recently become one of the more popular tourist attractions for people who are looking for a unique holiday experience. The tourism infrastructure in South Korea is quickly ...

A Brief Travel Guide To Seoul -- Matthew Talbot

Seoul, or the Seoul Special City, is the capital and the largest metropolis of South Korea. It is located in the Han River. Seoul was once named as the World Design Capital in 2010 by International ...

Explore Air Travel To A Proud And Ancient Land -- Lance Angles

A holiday to South Korea can transport visitors to a land that is proud, complex, and fascinating. Though social relations may be based on principles of ancient Confucianism, the country is one which ...

Ten Things You Can Do in Korea -- B H Yao

In Korea, the seat of the government is in Seoul. In this city you would notice a great mixture of culture and tradition. Of course, in this article, when we say visit Korea, it would automatically ...

All the Way to Asia - Korean Drama Style -- Katherine A Bowers

If you're planning to travel to Korea, Japan, Taiwan or other destinations in Asia, you might want to watch and enjoy an Asian Drama. The dramas not only tell interesting stories, but include ...

Make a South Korea Trip Memorable With Family and Friends -- Joanna Corvino

Korea is a beautiful place to go if you are planning to go on a vacation with family and friends. South Korea is known only to a few foreign travelers. But this land is full of mountainous terrain, ...

Asian Medical Travel Destinations - Focus on South Korea -- David Au Johnson

Korea has long been a leader in global economics and continues to be one of the wealthiest countries in Asia. Modern architecture and ancient dynasty landmarks provide tourists with numerous ...

South Korea Tourism -- Michael Smallet

To arrange a good and memorable trip to South Korea, it is advised to read travel guides about this beautiful country, and then contact a local travel professional who may help you organize this tour ...

How to Learn Simple Korean -- Jessica Mahoney

The Korean language is spoken by nearly 80 million people throughout the world, including countries like North Korea, South Korea, China and the United States. Learning simple Korean will enable to ...

Get a jumpstart learning Korean online for free -- paul

Here's a blog with some great free instructional videos for learning Korea. http://iloveeslkorea.com/get-a-jumpstart-speaking-korean-with-these-3-free-websites/

Re: parkenglish.com -- Kate

It's absolutely fantastic. I loved *loved* working with them!

Visa Question - Please help! -- Jean

I'm a student about to go to Korea for two semesters (6 months). I'm trying to apply for my D2 Visa here in the states, but lost paperwork is delaying the process. I was wondering if there is ...

How K-Pop and Korean Culture Leads to Awesome ESL Lessons -- Jason Yu

I have lived in Korea for a year and a half, arriving in March 2010 from the US. My reasons for moving to Korea are like many other foreigners: to teach English and travel doing so. ESL, or English ...

How to Make the Best ESL Lessons When Teaching English in Korea -- Simon Stawski

Two years ago, I left Canada with my wife to start teaching English in Korea. In my two years as a teacher, I have learned many tricks and tactics in the classroom. There is one that is especially ...

Moving to Korea: Bringing the Essential Items -- John Olander

When you've acquired a job and you are planning to move to South Korea it's vital that you consider a couple of items to take before leaving. Most important factor you ought to know about ...

Information About Teaching English In Korea -- Paul J. Malcolm

Korea is a beautiful country located East Asia in the Korean peninsula. The steady economic rise and Korea and Seoul's continued campaign for respect of human rights continues to put Korea in a ...

| Korea - A Medical Travel and Medical Tourism Hotspot -- Peter Propp

The country of Korea has developed into a modern, industrialized and technologically advanced economy that exports its products to consumers across the world. Medical care in Korea has developed ...

| South Korea: Traveling by Car -- Aaron J Jackson Crabb

There are two major differences when traveling by car instead of by bus or train in South Korea. First the ability to stop willy-nilly wherever the heck you desire and it is your responsibility to ...

| Asian Medical Travel Destinations - Focus on South Korea -- David Au Johnson

Korea has long been a leader in global economics and continues to be one of the wealthiest countries in Asia. Modern architecture and ancient dynasty landmarks provide tourists with numerous ...

| Do You Want to Learn Korean? Good Ways to Do It -- John Doey

Do you want to learn Korean? Are you looking for some effective ways to learn to speak fluent Korean? If so, continue reading, because this article is for you. I'm going to show you three good ...

| Helpful Tips for Korean Dating -- Clare Ticer

There is deep culture and traditions in the Korean community. This is why many people choose to date within the Korean nationality. Korean dating is not as simple as running into someone at a bar or ...

| Learn Korean Online - The Reason Why You Should Try Learning This Language -- Maria Zavala

Learning to speak Korean takes some commitment, since the language is very dissimilar from almost any other, and certainly differs greatly from common Indo-European languages like English, Spanish ...

Top Three Tourist Attractions in Seoul, Korea -- Timothy Drew

Seoul is a city of contrasts where the past and the present co-exist side by side. It is a city where you can feel the beat of a nation as it changes and evolves. The top three tourist destinations ...

Interesting Places in Seoul -- Laura Latzko

Seoul is the capital city of South Korea, with a population of about 10.3 million people. Korea has history that dates back to 2333 B.C., when King Tan-gun created the kingdom of Choson. Because of ...

Cheap Motels in Busan, Korea -- Rianne Hill Soriano

Busan is South Korea's second largest city and the country's largest seaport. It is the film capital of Korea and home of the prestigious Pusan International Film Festival. Resting at the ...

Ancient Carved Mountains in the North of Seoul, Korea -- David Slate

Seoul, South Korea, and the surrounding area has several mountain ranges that circle the city. The rocky granite peaks to the north offer inspiring views and accessible hiking trails. Areas such as ...

Fastest Way to Learn Korean -- Lane Cummings

Learning Korean or any foreign language is a difficult task, but the most effective method is total immersion into the language and culture. Immersion is an imperfect method and can be very ...

Good Manners Information for Tourists Visiting Korea -- Cathleen Calkins

Korea is a popular destination for tourists because it is rich in history. Korean traditions define relationships and are based on ethical teachings outlined by Confucius, a Chinese philosopher. In ...

How to Learn Korean Letters -- Barbara Kellam-Scott

Although written Korean, or Hangul, appears very similar to Chinese pictograms or Japanese Kanji, it uses a phonetic alphabet, just as European languages do. What makes it appear otherwise is that ...

How to Visit the Islands of Korea -- Collaborator

Korea’s islands are one of the travel world’s best-kept secrets. These volcanic islands offer a wide variety of outdoor activities like hiking and biking, while maintaining a romantic aura ...

How to Find Seoul's Best Tourist Spots -- Isabel Prontes

Seoul is the capital and largest city of South Korea, with a population exceeding 10 million. It is a highly elegant, cosmopolitan and modern city, rich in history, culture and entertainment. Every ...

Interesting Facts About Seoul, Korea -- Richard Long

Seoul is the capital city of the Republic of Korea, also known as South Korea. South Korea occupies the southern portion of the Korean peninsula, which juts into the sea off the northeastern coast of ...

Re: recruiters GMSC - ESL in Korea -- Emily

I am currently working with GMSC. There are so many things that I want to tell you to beware of. First, they have different offices. There is a Seoul office that my school dealt with and then I dealt ...

How to Live in Korea as a U.S. Citizen -- Kensey McKutchen

The Republic of Korea, also known as South Korea, is a democratic country located in northeast Asia. It has a population of over 48 million people. It became the world's 12th largest trading ...

How to Travel to Seoul, Korea -- Charlie Gaston

According to the U.S. State Department, "The Republic of Korea (South Korea) is a highly developed, stable, democratic republic with powers shared between the president and the legislature." Although ...

How to Learn Informal Korean -- Gisela Chavez

Korean falls under the Ural-Altaic family of languages and is spoken by over 78 million people. The ability to communicate in a foreign language is a powerful tool and a useful skill for business and ...

Korean Rules for International Pet Travel -- Helen Trencher

According to a pet owner survey by the American Animal Hospital Association, more than two thirds of pet owners will have traveled by air with their animal companions in 2010. If the pet owner is ...

How to Use Your Laptop in South Korea -- Collaborator

Many people travel to South Korea to escape the realities of work and responsibilities, but find that being out of touch with the world can have some stresses of its own. Take your laptop when you ...

Korean Air Luggage Rules -- MichaelS

Korean Air follows all the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) baggage requirements when traveling from the United States, but the airline also has specific rules and requirements that vary ...

How to Obtain a Korean Student Visa -- Collaborator

Studying abroad can be a great way to expand your horizons and become familiar with another culture. Over 1,200 American students choose to study abroad in Korea each year, according to the Korea ...

How to Buy and Register a Motorcycle in South Korea -- braniac

This article gives a step-by-step on how to buy and register a motorcycle or scooter as a foreigner in South Korea. Includes necessary paperwork, agencies involved and some tips on selecting a bike. ...

How to Teach English in Korea -- Collaborator

Moving to Korea to teach English offers English-speakers from all walks of life a chance to experience a completely new culture while getting paid to do it. Moving to a new country, especially one as ...

How to Become an ESL Tutor in Korea -- Eric Som

ESL stands for "English as a Second Language." ESL tutors teach English to nonnative speakers and learners of English. Most schools in South Korea have ESL tutors to assist their students to not only ...

Don't forget race discrimination in Korea as well -- Raymond Hopkins

I recently applied for an ESL position with Korea Global Connections. I have 13 years experience teaching in Japan to middle school aged children and young adults in high school and university. I ...

How to Teach ESL to Koreans -- Lee-Ann Jacobson

Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) requires a certain level of skill regardless of who your students are. Since Korean students are exposed mainly to English grammar and vocabulary in their ...

Re: Re-Entry Permit for a foreign national in Korea -- Romeo queri

I am currently here in Korea on a c-3 visa (single entry), I am staying here until oct 6 for this trip, apparently I am being invited to attend another event here in korea on the 28th of October. Is ...

Re: Re-Entry Permit for a foreign national in Korea -- park

best is for you to contact Korean immigration dept. Good luck..

Video of teachers at the Hwarang Elementary School, Nowon, Seoul -- International TEFL Academy

The International TEFL Academy is a TEFL / TESOL Certification school with professional Online TEFL courses and International residential courses in over 20 locations worldwide. Job placement ...

3 Reasons to Learn Korean -- Daniel C Howard

There are actually two Korean countries, North and South Korea. The mainland was divided into two countries after the Korean War in the 1950's. North Korea is a communist country while South ...

How Is Korean Different From English? -- Daniel C Howard

English, as we know, is spoken in all four corners of the globe. Many countries, like the United States, Great Britain, Canada and Australia use English as their native language. If we learn another ...

Korean Supermarkets - Better Than the Tourist Locations -- Simon Stawski

Visiting a country's supermarket can be just as, if not more revealing, than traveling to all of its tourist spots. I live in South Korea, and have visited the N Seoul Tower, which is considered ...

How to Make the Best ESL Lessons When Teaching English in Korea -- Simon Stawski

Travel To Busan: Korea's Megacity Outside Of Seoul -- Simon Stawski

Busan does not get a lot of attention when South Korea is mentioned. Most of the time you hear about Seoul, South Korea's capital city. This is a bit unfortunate, though, because Busan has plenty ...

Korean Baseball: Not Just America's Pastime -- Simon Stawski

There's something about baseball that seems as American as apple pie, but the sport is now gaining international momentum. Especially in Asia, you'll find countries taking to the sport with ...

How to Build Instant Trust With Your Co-Teachers in Seoul and Korea -- Daniel E Massicotte

In order to understand this section, you need to know that there's a secret society trick that you can use, even though you're not Korean. In fact you're probably very familiar with this ...

Making Your Mark by Driving Nails Into the Walls in Your Apartment in Korea - How To Do It -- Daniel E Massicotte

In South Korea, the walls are not always made of plaster or jeep rock. You can expect the outer walls of your Korean apartment to be made of brick or cement, which means if you want to hang up a ...

Putting Your Korean Co-Workers and Co-Teachers First When You're Teaching in Public Schools -- Daniel E Massicotte

One of the most fascinating cultural differences in Korea is how the importance of saving face affects everyone. If you put your Korean co-teacher or co-worker is in a position where he or she gets ...

Where to Buy Good Vegetables and Avoid Bad Ones In Seoul, Korea -- Daniel E Massicotte

Back in Canada, the USA or Australia this would seem like a pretty obvious topic right? I grew up in Montreal Quebec, Canada where all the produce is about 99% good quality. There are some grocery ...

Rice Cakes - How To Use Them To Make Your Co-Teachers and Co-Workers Adore You -- Daniel E Massicotte

In order to bond with someone they need to see you as a trusted friend. In order that that happens you need to show some level of understanding to their way of life and the kinds of cultural ...

Understanding the Korean Hierarchy in Your School and In Korea All Around You (Part II) -- Daniel E Massicotte

In the previous article (part 1) we looked at the theory of how the Korean hierarchy works. This system applies throughout all of Korea, not just in Seoul. It also applies to any business, school or ...

Understanding the Korean Hierarchy in Your School and In Korea All Around You (Part I) -- Daniel E Massicotte

This article is part of a two part series that examines the most important thinks about the hierarchy in the office and at work in South Korean public schools. My extensive analysis and testing of ...

Why You Need To Know More About Yellow Dust And How To Buy A Mask In Korea -- Daniel E Massicotte

Let's forget everything about the etymology of yellow dust in North America or South Korea and where it comes from and focus on the things that matter. Yellow dust can be very annoying to a ...

The Top 5 Things You Must Bring With You If You Want To Live In Korea and Teach English -- Daniel E Massicotte

Here is 'the' list of the most thought-provoking things you will want to bring with you to Korea. In South Korea (also referred to as Korea) you will need a few vital things in your first ...

3 Things Native English Teachers Should Not Bring To Korea With Them -- Daniel E Massicotte

Living in South Korea is different that Europe or North America. These tips were written by someone who came to Korea from North America and learned that the information he was reading online from ...

Treating a Korean Girl With Respect - How It's Done Properly -- Daniel E Massicotte

Koreans value respect and modesty in people. It is important that you learn to reciprocate the feelings of respect to the Korean girl in order to win her heart. A Korean woman likes respect and ...

How Korean Women View Foreigners In South Korea -- Daniel E Massicotte

In Korea, foreigners with good manners are treated with high respect. Ill manners are not appreciated in Korea. Therefore, if you are looking forward to win the heart of a Korean woman, being a ...

How To Avoid The Pitfalls of Korean Culture So That You Look Sophisticated to Korean Girls -- Daniel E Massicotte

Korea has an ancient and diverse culture and cultural protocols are strictly followed in Korea. Korea also has a homogeneous culture with many Koreans travelling abroad in western countries. The ...

How To Deal With The Rejection That Could Come From Talking and Engaging Korean Women -- Daniel E Massicotte

Rejection in the dating game can quite be an irritating feeling, so it is important that you deal with rejection in the right manner. Your viewpoint should be rightly oriented not to take the ...

The 3 Biggest Myths About Korean Girlfriends And How You Can Avoid Them -- Daniel E Massicotte

Korea has one of the most homogeneous cultures of the world. The Korean people are also open to inter-national or inter-racial relationships unless they are approached in the right manner. Since ...

Why Communication Is So Important When You Have a Korean Girlfriend -- Daniel E Massicotte

Communication is important in every relationship, and even more in Korea. Korean girls are taught to be discreet in matters of their heart and only an effective communication can lead you to the ...

Korean Dating Customs -- Hanna Park

Sogheting: Korean single's blind date arranged by a mutual friend or coworker. In Korean, "Soghe" means introduction and Ting is an abbreviation of the English word meeting. Coffee ...

Learning Korean: 3 Hot Tips for Mastering the Korean Language -- Ryan Wiley

Because it uses an alphabet much different than our own, called Hangul, the Korean language can be challenging to learn. Like all languages, however, if you learn how to learn, and then make a good ...

Learning Korean: How To Master the Korean Language In 3 Easy Steps -- Ryan Wiley

Korean is a fascinating and fun language to learn, and the Koreas, both North and South, are often the subjects of today's world headlines, South Korea for developing into an economic and ...

Getting an iPhone in Korea As an English Teacher - Step by Step -- Daniel Massicotte

Many people come to Korea, hear that cell phones play a large role in culture, and decide that since the iPhone is from Apple (and everything that comes from Apple co. is good), they might as well ...

How To Impress Your English Co-Teachers Without Trying In Korea -- Daniel Massicotte

To impress your co-teachers and even co-workers is easy when you know what you're doing. Here are some ways of going about it that you can easily make a part of you so that attracting their ...

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