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3 Years. 7 Photos. Constructing the Lotte Mall Gwangbok in Busan, South Korea...
I’ve been in Korea for longer than I initially expected to be. Sometimes I lose sight of how long it’s been. Every once in a while I’ll have a conversation with someone that reminds me of how long I’ve...
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A Lunar New Year’s Feast for the Homeless in Busan
Back home in Florida I would often volunteer at homeless outreaches that my church supported. There was a large one in Ft. Lauderdale that was jointly supported by the city and our church. Reaching out...
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How to Be an Excellent, Award-Winning ESL Teacher
During my time here in Korea, I’ve had the opportunity to meet some great teachers. One of those teachers is my friend, Candice, from South Africa. It’s possible you’ve watched her in other videos of...
View Article9 Examples of South Korean School Lunches
Lunchtime is an interesting one for me. It probably is for most foreigners if they choose the route of breaking bread in the cafeterias with their Korean co-workers. If I don’t sit with my co-teacher,...
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Classroom Management: Setting Rules and Expectations for a Smooth Running Year
As a public school ESL instructor in South Korea, I know that my requirements and authority level are limited in comparison to my Korean counterpart, or co-teacher. Still, in my situation where I teach...
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22 Things To Do in Tokyo, Japan
I came up with 3 Ps to describe Japan – more specifically, Tokyo. And they are “precise, pristine, and polite”. As a young, fanatical judo guy back in the day I quickly became enamored with Japanese...
View ArticleThis Is the Kodokan Judo Institute (2015 Tour)
Visiting the Kodokan Judo Institute is something I would recommend for any judo enthusiast. We all know how widespread judo is in Japan, but to be at the birthplace of the sport will bring new value...
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Will You Hate Teaching English in Korea?
You haven’t been out of America before? Never left your small town or even the safe confines of your parent’s home? Take it from me, someone with 4 years in the game, you’re probably going to hate...
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How You Can Make ESL a Long-Term Career
Teaching ESL abroad is becoming more and more popular by the day for a multitude of reasons. First, there is a bad economic disease circulating the globe and as much as the spin doctors try to paint a...
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Classroom Criminal Justice: Enforce Behavior, Drop the Ax, But Keep It FUN!
Coming into the ESL field later in life presents a challenge for me. Without time on my side, I know I need to get training whenever it’s available. I took on obtaining ESL-related certifications...
View ArticleWhat I Miss Most About Korea (and I’m still here!)
I have been living in Korea for exactly four years now. It’s an amazing experience that has helped me to grow as an individual in many ways. Living in another country has forced me to break many of the...
View ArticleKorean Judo University (This is Why They WIN!)
You know, it’s a long uphill battle to beat the Koreans in judo. Here’s why. As children, Koreans can enroll in one of the many elementary schools across their country that have designated judo...
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Teach ESL Abroad to Travel Like a Pro
Among the many reasons why teaching ESL abroad rocks is travel. Being in the country you teach in is travel in and of itself. Take for example South Korea, which is where I am. If someone were to plan...
View ArticleESL Teachers: Signs You’re Doing Better Than You Think
I recently came across an awesome blog post from Thought Catalog by Brianna Wiest called 20 Signs You’re Doing Better Than You Think You Are. In my opinion, this post was about fulfillment as much as...
View Article5 Korean Convenience Store Ice Cream Bars
Korean ice cream cones are not hard to find in convenience stores. Convenience stores in Korea are not any different than back home. They are filled with countless items, mostly food, and are on every...
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Is Teaching English in South Korea Worth It Financially?
Teaching English in South Korea has become an increasingly popular endeavor for the mainstream. More than ever before people are finding themselves attracted to the idea of traveling to Korea to teach...
View ArticleKorea Attractions: Jagalchi Fish Market Walking Tour
Busan is like a former NBA basketball player named Scott Pippen. Do you know who he is? If you’re a basketball fan from the 1990s then you will know who I’m referring to, otherwise you probably have no...
View ArticleAre the “Glory Days” of Teaching ESL in Korea Over?
Teaching ESL is a mixed bag depending on what country you target. In some countries it’s a refined, streamlined endeavor where employers seek qualified and experienced teachers and the government has...
View ArticleMcDonald’s Vs. Korean Street Food Vendor Churros
Korean street food is a blanket term for a large variety of eats. Of the sweet items that can be purchased from a street vendor is a popular choice that isn’t even Korean. It’s churros. I see many...
View ArticleEnglish Class with Korean 4th Graders (English As a Second Language)
English As a Second Language, or “teaching English”, is many things to many people. It exists on many levels ranging from a travel ticket to a serious career choice. Most people look at it as a way to...
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