Dear {FIRST_NAME|Reader},
One of the
questions we get the most is, “What will my
apartment in Korea be like?” It is important to know that you are going
to have
a comfortable place to call home, where you can relax with friends,
plan your
lessons, and invent your own kimchi recipes. To satisfy your insatiable
curiosity about Korean living, we’ve put together the following
articles to
give you the run down on what to expect from your accommodations
abroad. If you
are still nervous about getting home-sick, we’ve also pulled together
some tips
on where and how you can buy Western goods in Korea. Nothing says home
quite
like your favorite brand of deodorant, right? Also, don’t forget to
look over
the Teaching Tutorial! This week it’s all about teaching vocabulary.
Don’t forget to
drop us a line at esljobs@aclipse.net if you would
like to suggest
a topic for future issues or comment on anything you have read. We’d
love to
hear from you!
Sincerely,
The Aclipse Team
Teaching
Tutorial
Teaching Vocabulary
One of the most important aspects of teaching English as a Foreign
Language is know effective strategies for teaching vocabulary, a very
common challenge for new teachers. No two students learn the same way,
and there is no guaranteed method to follow. We've compiled a list of
the practices, as well as some common mistakes to avoid, that will help
you become a more effective teacher.
Keep in mind that everyone's teaching styles are different, so really
think about what is going to work best for you instead of focusing on
what could be right or wrong. As you gain more experience and
confidence in the classroom, you will be rewarded as your students'
vocabularies and understanding flourish.
Click
here to read
the full article and for resources on this topic.
Cultural
Tips
Accommodations
When making such a big transition, like moving to Korea to
teach, it is reassuring to know that you will have a comfortable place
to call home. In most cases, EFL teachers in Korea are placed into
studio-style or one bedroom apartments. There are some major
differences between Western apartments and Korean apartments that you
can expect, such as size, layout, and amenities. Read on to
familiarize yourself with Korean-style living.
Click
here to learn more about Korean apartments.
Buying Western Goods in Korea
While in Korea, you will likely run into unfamiliar food and
products that will make you feel out of place and home-sick. Luckily,
there is a large population of Westerners living in Korea that know
that feeling, and have prompted Korean business owners to import and
sell Western good. Although you may need to spend a bit more, there may
be times when that is a small price to pay for the familiar smell of
your favorite deodorant or the satisfying crunch of your potato chip of
choice!
Check
out the full article for more.
Speaking Korean
Useful Phrases: Greetings and Introducing
yourself
- 안
녕하세요 (an-nyung-ha-se-yo)
- Hello
- 안
녕 (an-nyung)
- Good bye (informal)
- 제
이
름은 ____입니다 (je
ireum-eun _____ imnida) - My name is _______.
- 잘
지
넸습니까 (jal ji-nes-sum-ni-kka) - How
are you?
If you aren't able to see the Korean characters above, we
recommend you install Korean fonts onto your computer.
Click
here for more phrases and greetings.
Coming up in our next newsletter!
We
are ready to take a break and have some fun--it's all
about festivals in issue four! In the Teaching Tutorial,
we'll show you some correction techniques to help you always keep your
students on the right track. If you've missed any of the past
newsletters, be sure you check out the "Newsletter Archive" link to the
right!
Hometown:
Los Angeles, CA
Degree From:
U. of California, San Diego
Years Teaching:
3
Location in Korea: Seoul
Motivation for Teaching Abroad: I've
always wanted to live in Korea.
Best thing about the experience:
Although it can be energy draining, I love how fun and easy
the job can be. Also, the great pay!
Best thing about Korea: High-quality and
competitive goods, services, and entertainment (like medical services,
beauty products, Thai massages, transportation, night life, etc.) are
pretty inexpensive.
Advice to future teachers: Don't waste
your
time in Korea by drinking all night and getting over hangovers in the
morning. I've learned that time goes by faster in Seoul than anywhere
else in the world. Get to know some Korean people and their language.
Also, take your job seriously and don't forget that you are educating
young children.
