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Hoods: Busan’s Ugliest Neighbourhood
Hoods: Busan’s Ugliest Neighbourhood TweetKorea’s cities can be obnoxiously monotonous at times. And thanks to the country’s fixation with capitalism, everywhere on the southern half of the peninsular...
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Public Transport in Daejeon, Korea
TweetThese days I've been learning how to take the public transport alone. It's been something I've dreaded for almost two years each time I visit him in Korea. Public transport in Korea is efficient...
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Deez Nuts: On Privilege, Apologies, and Cho Hyun-ah
Deez Nuts: On Privilege, Apologies, and Cho Hyun-ah Tweetby Chris TharpI have to admit to reveling in the ongoing drama of “Nutgate,” in which then Korean Airlines vice president for cabin service Cho...
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How to Improve Your Korean Listening
TweetThis week we have a new Q&A episode, and I talk about how you can improve your listening skills in Korean.If you have any questions of your own, feel free to send me a message either through...
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5 ESL Games for All Levels and Ages
TweetAs an ESL teacher working with middle school, high school, and adult students, I am always on the lookout for games that are fun and appropriate for a variety of skill levels and ages. Below is a...
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Learn Korean in Record Time: 12 Simple Tips
Tweet“How can I learn Korean fast?”Fantastic question! It’s one we hear often. With the growing popularity of K-pop, Korean dramas, and people moving to Korea, more and more people are learning Korean....
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How do you spell muslim?
TweetMurdoch is a dick, but you probably knew that already. Check out this tweet:Image skanked from hereEach individual muslim, each and every single one of three billion on this planet is personally...
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Deez Nuts: On Privilege, Apologies, and Cho Hyun-ah
Tweetkathrynsliving:Well said! Some thoughts on ‘Nutgate’, the scandal which has dominated the headlines in Korea for weeks. Originally posted on SWEET PICKLES & CORN:by Chris TharpI have to admit...
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Leaving Korea: Was it just a dream?
TweetIt’s funny, half way through the year it felt like the longest six months of my life and now here we are back in Canada with Korea appearing as a dream like memory. Were we really there? Did all...
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Neunggasa Temple – 능가사 (Haman, Gyeongsangnam-do)
Tweet The amazing riverside view of Neunggasa Temple in Haman, Gyeongsangnam-do.Hello Again Everyone!!On the southern banks of the Nakdong River is the scenically located Neunggasa Temple in Haman,...
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Queer Links from the Week: Human rights, Korea, and mistreating AIDS patients
TweetNot much in terms of news in English other than a Youtube video titled Because I'm Gay. However, I'll try to do a quick summary of the news stories I saw this week.On January 6th, human rights...
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A Cheltenham Wishlist
TweetSo I learned recently that my home town Cheltenham is getting a Carluccio’s Italian restaurant, and I couldn’t have been more excited because it’s one of my favourite places to eat. And I realised...
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Crawling Through Windows
TweetWithout a doubt, art is one of the most defining elements of any culture. It captures the spirit of people, places and time, and expresses mood, opinion, and thought, in such a way that transcends...
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My Top 5 List for 2104: 5 Biggest Foreign Policy Events in Korea
My Top 5 List for 2104: 5 Biggest Foreign Policy Events in Korea TweetThis is a follow-up to my previous post– a top 5 list of events for US power in Asia in 2014.South Korea had a good year....
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Modern Wireless File Alarms
Tweet If you wanted to install fire alarms and smoke detectors in the past it sure was not something you did in a day or two, especially not if you wanted to install fire alarms in larger...
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Visit Korea to Hear These 6 Surprising Things
TweetFirst time travelers may be in for a surprise when they visit Korea. Upon your first conversations, all may seem normal.However, when you get to talking more with the locals, you will notice...
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Korean Words: Memorization Made Easy
TweetStop right there! This just may very well be the most important technique you learn to aid youin your Korean language learning journey. It’s not common for you to see an explanation of a...
View ArticleSmartphones and Tablets Cause Wrinkly Skin, Say Experts
TweetIt may sound far-fetched, but scientists have indeed found that the constant use of mobile devices does not only disrupt our social lives and may cause the one or the other health issue but is now...
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On International Trade Documentation
TweetAny business and trade that deals with international shipping knows that this can sometimes be anything but straightforward.Pretty much every country has different rules when it comes to the...
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My dad came to Korea for a very short visit. I had to work...
TweetMy dad came to Korea for a very short visit. I had to work during the week, so the visit felt even shorter. We put in a lot of effort though to see a few things, eat everything, and have tons of...
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