Dear {FIRST_NAME},
The team at Aclipse is excited to bring you the Teach in Korea
Newsletter, our newest tool in helping you prepare for your experience
abroad! We know you will have many questions about the challenges and
rewards you will face during your transition. Over the coming weeks, we
will tailor this newsletter to provide you with valuable information
about adapting to the culture, learning the language, and leading the
classroom, so you will feel ready and energized about teaching in Korea.
In this issue, we take a look at something close to our hearts (and
stomachs), Korean cuisine! Keep reading to learn more about the
traditional dishes you’ll find on the restaurant menu, how to become an
expert with chopsticks, and how to order take-out from the comfort of
your cozy Korean apartment. In addition, check out the Teaching
Tutorial section for an introduction to teaching ESL in Asia, including
useful Internet resources and videos.
If you’d like to suggest a topic that we should cover in future issues,
let us know! Contact us at esljobs@aclipse.net.
We’d love to hear from you!
Sincerly,
The Aclipse Team
Teaching
Tutorial
Introduction to Teaching in Asia
You are set for the adventure of a lifetime as an English
teacher in Asia. You may be feeling anxious about what it is going to
be like in the classroom, asking yourself some daunting questions: What
will teaching children in Asia be like? Will my approach work? Will my
students learn?
One important approach to keep in mind is that you should get to know
your students—learn their names, find out what gets them involved in
lessons, and earn their trust to enable them to thrive.
In future weeks, we will explore ESL teaching concepts and techniques
that will give you a useful foundation for your career as an instructor
in Korea.
Click here to read
the full article and for resources on this topic.
Speaking Korean
Useful Phrases: Ordering in a Restaraunt
- 김치찌개 (gim-chi-jee-geh) - Kimchi soup
- 육게장 (yuk*yook*-geh-jang) - Spicy Meat and vegetable soup
- 떢복기 (dduk-bok-gee) - Spicy Rice cakes
- 동가스 (dong-gahs-eu) - Japanese-style pork cutlets
If you aren't able to see the Korean characters above, we
recommend you install Korean fonts onto your computer.
Click
here for more language tips on how to order the right dish while you're
abroad.
Coming up in our next newsletter:
We take a look at money! Stick around to learn about Korea's
currency and what it can buy you. We'll also cover some general ESL
terminology that you'll hear around the classroom.
Hometown:
Federal Way, WA
Degree From:
U. of Washington
Years Teaching:
2, since 3/2007
Location in Korea:
Mokdong
Motivation for Teaching Abroad:
As a Korean-American, I wanted to experience Korean culture up close.
Best thing about the experience:
Interacting with the kids and the instructors. It's been a challenging
but entertaining experience learning how to bond with the children and
getting them to respect you without being overbearing.
Best thing about Korea:
I love the fact that Korea is so compressed, so in less than a day I
can go anywhere I want in Korea. I hope I find more time to explore
because, despite Korea's small size, there is a lot to do and a lot to
see.
Advice to future teahers:
Come with an open mind! Also, be prepared to love garlic. It's in
almost every Korean food!
Take
a look at Christine's full profile here.
