“English Education in Korea Has Changed”
Written by Dr. David Shaffer The Peace Corps and Fulbright – two U.S. agencies that we don’t often think about in the same neuron transmission – have pursued similar goals … Read More
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English Education in Korea: From Whence It Came
Written by Dr. David Shaffer What do Imperial Japan, foreign missionaries, Peace Corps volunteers, and the USAID program have in common? Teaching English as a foreign language… in Korea. Many … Read More
Major Roadblocks to Language Learning
Words and photo provided by Dr. David Shaffer There are very few of us – as language teachers or as language learners – who would suggest that learning a foreign … Read More
How to Bore Your Class to Death
Students reading comic books in class. Texting on their phones. Chatting. Doodling. Dozing off. Students being bored. Actually, I do not think I really need to write too much on … Read More
Activating Your Language Learning Activities
Do your students seem disinterested in the language learning activities that you provide them? Do the language learning activities in your coursebook seem to have little effect in improving your … Read More
Study Break Pt. 2
In part 2 we continue to look at students rights and whether there is too much pressure being put on them to study
Hello! My Name Is…
Basu Mukul is dedicated to helping immigrants in Gwangju survive and succeed in Korea by teaching them the Korean language and by offering support.
International Children and Enrollment in Korean Public Schools
The public school system in Korea can be tricky to navigate when you’re a foreigner. Learn about two Gwangju parents who overcame the obstacles.