How to Be a Successful English Teacher – Things I Learned the Hard Way

How to Be a Successful English Teacher – Things I Learned the Hard Way

Teaching in any country can be challenging, even without the added difficulty of a language barrier.  Yet as globalization increases, the demand for English teachers internationally continues to boom literally everywhere around the world.  Many English teaching positions don’t require experience or a relevant degree, and will accept any graduate of a higher education institute [...]

Thoughts from a Nation Builder

In light of President Obama’s recent State of the Union Address (which can be found here, and is well worth a viewing), I thought I would toss in my two cents about the Korean education system, which was highlighted in his speech.  For those just tuning in, I am currently teaching in Seoul, South Korea [...]

Language and Our World

As an individual with a degree in linguistics, it goes without saying that I am fascinated by language use around the world.  I love exploring the field so much that I asked for permission to write a thesis on the future of multilingualism in the United States in addition to my senior year course load.  [...]