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Korean Linguistic Purism and Shoddy Scholarship
Korean Linguistic Purism and Shoddy Scholarship TweetIn March, the National Institute of the Korean Language (國立國語院, 국립국어원) (“National Institute”) posted a tweet claiming that the word ”geyang” (揭揚,...
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How to make Nakji Bokkeum plus all you need to know about Nakji
Tweet Octopus, squid or cuttlefish? All you need to know but were afraid to ask. Plus Nakji Bokkeum Recipe that's to "DIVE" for. (Spicy small octopus stir-fry recipe) See detailed recipe and ingredient...
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Notes from Asiapalooza
Tweet I'm back! I'll post a full Flickr set of my pictures soon, but first, here are some notes from my trip. I have: -taken 10 flights in 9 days -set foot in 5 countries -visited major world heritage...
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Business as Usual in South Korea
Tweet Things are trundling along nicely ever since I earned my freedom from the university labbatoirs. I've landed a new job, which I shall talk about freely in due time. And Heather and I have taken...
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Alcohol Alternatives. Or, the ‘ICing’ on the Fried Fish
Tweet8 p.m. Classes have been over an hour. We’re back to our normal schedules at my hagwon now that the kids are back in school. I’ve graded some papers, kibitzed with the other foreign teacher, got...
View ArticleMy thought process after breaking up with someone
Tweet"That was definitely for the best.""That was probably for the best… Wasn’t it?""Let me message all my friends and ask what they think.""Okay, it was for the best.""Hmm, I miss them. I wonder how...
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Why Korean Men and Women Marry Foreigners (Matchmaking Poll)
Why Korean Men and Women Marry Foreigners (Matchmaking Poll) TweetI'm not big on talking about the whole dating and marriage thing, but when I came across this article I figured I wouldn't be the only...
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Different Kinds of Korean Pancakes (Buchimgae)
Different Kinds of Korean Pancakes (Buchimgae) TweetWhat do you like to eat when it rains?When I was in the Philippines, my Mom would make delicious champorado (chocolate rice porridge) orlugaw...
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In Dublin
TweetToday was the twentieth day of August, 2013. On this day, myself and Herself went to Dublin. Here are some of the things we saw.Words will follow shortly.I use a Nikon D5100 to take these photos,...
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National Team Fitness in Jangsan
TweetBy Fiona Van TyneGyms. Gyms. Gyms. Many of us have enjoyed working out at gyms in our home countries, we had a set routine, schedule and we were comfortable.Exercise is not thought of the same in...
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Registration for August 31st Meeting Open!!
TweetLatin inspired makgeolli? Yes please! For our next meeting we are headed to Anguk-dong to a little bar called Sanchez Makgeolli. All we know is it’s small, it’s quirky, and it has an awesome...
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Busan's Secret Beaches
Busan's Secret Beaches TweetFor me, one of the best things about living in Busan is its whole collection of beaches. There are 5 in total. There's Haeundae which is the epicentre of tourism, with...
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Hwasannocho – A Thoughtless Composition on the Double Seventh Festival
TweetThe 7th day of the 7th month on the Chinese Lunar Calendar, which fell last week, is the Double Seventh Festival, or Chilseok (七夕, 칠석) as it is known in Korean. The day commemorates the annual...
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Gayspeak: 후죠시 (woman who likes gay men)
TweetThe Korean had a post on Korean slang terms. One of these deserves a mention on this blog.후죠시 (hu-jyo-shi)This is the Korean pronunciation of the Japanese word fujoshi, which is a term for women...
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T-Minus 1 Week
Tweet One week from today, I will be in America. It's funny how time seems to speed up when you least want it to. My week has been so chock-a-block full of dinner dates, errands, and packing that as...
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2013 Busan Sunset Live Preview (Part 2)
2013 Busan Sunset Live Preview (Part 2) TweetBusan Sunset LiveAugust 31~September 1Songjeong Beachhttps://www.facebook.com/busansunset₩22,000/1 day ₩33,000 both daysTickets at Interpark.comBank...
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EVERYTHING’S ON THE MENU
Tweet(The following is a chapter from the first draft of my newest book, The Worst Motorcycle in Laos: Rough Travels in Asia, due out in 2014. I’m in the middle of revisions right now, and sadly, this...
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Best of Beijing Outakes
TweetBeijing seems like an age away now that i'm back at school. But with the return of Clare and Joe from the second leg of their Summer holiday in Vietnam, I've had the chance to look through the...
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NS vs. NNS Who cares?
NS vs. NNS Who cares? TweetNative speakers versus Non-Native speakers. People who read this blog either know or must have guessed I am an NNS. My opinion might be biased.I am referring to the...
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The Beginning of the End
TweetThe time has come, the walrus said... Today is my last day of school. I just said goodbye to my students for the last time. Each of my classes today made me a farewell poster. I gave a 3-sentence...
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