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Vlog Entry #20: One EPIK Year in Review

Wed, 08/12/2015 - 22:33 - magyarn

Tomorrow marks my last day as an English teacher with EPIK. Without a doubt, this year was full of the biggest challenges I’ve ever faced, but also the greatest adventures and people. As Avicii says in this video’s song: “All this time I was finding myself, and I didn’t know I was lost.”

Teaching English in Korea – General Q & A

Wed, 03/11/2015 - 10:03 - magyarn

To Renew or Not Renew – A Pros and Cons List

Tue, 03/10/2015 - 10:46 - magyarn

To renew or not renew…that is the question…whether tis nobler in the waygook to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous English teaching…okay I’m done.

But seriously, the question of whether or not to renew your contract with EPIK is basically the biggest decision you’ll make once you’ve landed in Korea. There are pros and cons to both outcomes, and just like everything else in life there is no universal right answer. It’s totally subjective and dependent on your specific situation. But as the list below shows, there are still pros and cons to consider for both options:

Student Writing Sample: Goals for the New School Year

Fri, 03/06/2015 - 18:10 - magyarn

What are your goals for the new school year? Think of two large, general goals and three small, specific goals. Tell me what those goals are improtant to you and what you will do to achieve them.

“Fighting!” is a common expression of encouragement in Korea.

Vlog Entry #12: Student Video Projects

Thu, 02/12/2015 - 15:48 - magyarn

In another post I explain a little bit more about how these awesome videos came into the world. So if you want to learn more, you can check that out. Othewise I’ll just get out of your way and let you enjoy yourself!

A comedic introduction to some of the sports students practice at my school.

“Shake It Off” Music Video Contest Winner

Fri, 02/06/2015 - 10:47 - magyarn

Useful Or Not? Foreign English Teachers In Korea

Wed, 01/28/2015 - 14:20 - Kathryn Godfrey

During the last few years, the number of jobs available for foreign English teachers in Korean public schools has significantly decreased. According to an article on The Korean Observer, the number of foreign teachers has dropped from over 9,000 to 6,785 in three years. Meanwhile jobs at hagwons are becoming more competitive between foreigners. The question is whether these cuts are beneficial, or detrimental, for Korean students.

Big News!

Wed, 01/21/2015 - 08:47 - magyarn

The Madness That Is Winter Camp

Tue, 01/20/2015 - 11:20 - Kathryn Godfrey

Last Friday was a very good day for me: it was the last day of Winter Camp at school, and the start of a 5 week holiday. So it’s not surprising that I was in a pretty good mood. But, distracting me from my happiness was the horrible feeling of an entirely achey body, eyes which would barely stay open, and a general ill-feeling. Why? Because after 10 days of Winter Camp, I was exhausted.

Wait for Me Until I Become You

Fri, 01/16/2015 - 14:52 - magyarn

Recently I’ve been giving my students mini essay assignments each week on various topics to improve their persuasive and creative writing. Below is the work of one of my strongest students. I asked him to write a letter to his future self in the year 2020. Check it out! It’s pretty great!

Dear myself in the future,

Hello, myself. I’m yourself. Precisely, I’m yourself in the past. I heard you’re 23 years old. Though you are older than me, I will not treat you politely. I have many questions. Most of all, what is your college? Seoul University? Really? You did a good job. And, did you go the army? Where? Katusa? Oh, I think you’re very good at English.

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