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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 ...

6 Helpful Tips for Newbie ESL Teachers in Korea

Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) in Korea can be a rewarding and exciting experience, but it can also be challenging for new teachers. Here are some helpful tips for newbie ESL teachers in Korea: 1) Be open-minded. It is important to remember that you are not only moving Korea to teach English, but also living in a country that is completely different from your own. Do not expect things to be the same as home, because they will ...

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 ...