Tag Archives: teaching

Summer’s Over

Posted on September 29, 2011 by John

The dog days of summer are finally over. I can finally wear a jacket. It’s been a long, long time since I last updated. However, I did get a chance to go to the Philippines, Suzhou and Hanghzou with … Continue reading →

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Notes On A Small Peninsula

Posted on February 22, 2011 by John

My year teaching in Korea has ended. I am now back in the United States (briefly) before I head back East to look for work in Shanghai. Before I began a long-winded blog post on my final thoughts and feelings … Continue reading →

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Hollywood Reenactments

Posted on January 28, 2011 by John

While on Facebook a few weeks ago I got an idea from a fellow teacher to have students reenact famous movie scenes. She had her students act ”Zoolander”, “Office Space” and “The Jerk.” So , I decided to take the same … Continue reading →

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Students Say The Darnedest Things

Posted on October 21, 2010 by John

Student 1: “What do you think about designer clothes?” Student 2: “I think buying designer clothes is very expensive.” Student 1: “Really? I disagree, I think designer clothes help build our confidence.”

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“What is it about 20-somethings” in Korea?

Posted on September 20, 2010 by John

Talking with my friend Peter, who was on a visit to Korea from his current home in Shanghai, we got into discussing our respective foreign homes. At a K-League baseball game with my friends and him, he told me it … Continue reading →

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Party With Children

Posted on July 23, 2010 by John

Summer. It’s that magical time of the year for Native English Teachers at Korean public schools to do absolutely nothing but sit at a desk. This sweet time is known as Desk Warming Season. That’s when schools have their teachers … Continue reading →

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Teaching With Music Videos

Posted on July 5, 2010 by John

This week is finals week at my school and as a result I’m not teaching at all. Last week I didn’t teach much, either, so I have some time to blog. One thing I try to do as much as … Continue reading →