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Taekwondo in Korea

When you live and teach English in South Korea, there are many activities to do outside of school. Korea is famous for its spas and Karaoke rooms. It also has tons of mountains and thus tons of hiking opportunities. Many English teachers also use their time in Korea to learn taekwondo, which is a famous martial art that originated in Korea. It’s great to learn taekwondo in Korea because it is a fun and unique way to exercise and learn ...

Fun Korean Festivals in South Korea

Korean festivals are a fantastic opportunity for English teachers in Korea to experience the country’s vibrant culture. From the colorful lantern festival in Seoul to the Boryeong Mud Festival, there are plenty of events to explore. Teaching jobs in Korea often provide ample time off to participate in these exciting cultural celebrations. There are many amazing and unique Korean festivals each year in South Korea! They take place in rural and urban locations are all over the country. They also ...

An Eastern View of the East-West Differences

The East We live in time. We are always at rest. We are passive. We like to contemplate. We accept the world as it is. We live in peace with nature. Religion is our first love. We delight to think about the meaning of life. We believe in freedom of silence. We lapse into meditation. We marry first, then love. Our marriage is the beginning of a love affair. Our love is mute; we try to conceal it from the ...

Teaching English in Korea: About Korean Food

Teaching English in Korea: About Korean Food Before taking off and teaching English in Korea, you need to learn more about Korean food and what your taste buds will be experiencing, as it is an adventure in and of itself! Korean food is sure to leave every expat’s pallet wanting more. At first you may find it spicy, even exotic, but you will quickly adapt and never look back. Korean cuisine is so vast that you may not even have ...

How to Deal With Culture Shock while Living and Teaching in South Korea

How to deal with culture shock in Korea Moving to a new country can be an exciting but challenging experience, especially when it comes to dealing with culture shock. South Korea is a country that offers many opportunities for foreign teachers, but adjusting to the culture can be overwhelming at first. Experts who have written about culture shock have identified four distinct phases that anyone going to live abroad passes through; the amount of time it takes for a person ...