5 Questions with Han-Na
TweetA few weeks ago I contacted Han-Na from TTKorean on YouTube about making a collaboration video together. We decided to ask each other 5 questions and film our answers. Last week Han-Na uploaded...
View ArticleFarming exposure trip in Sangju
TweetJoin the ISC in Sangju, Gyeongsang province, for a weekend of farming and discussion about Korea’s agriculture. Link to register: http://bit.ly/1TDUp0D Filed under: Activismsolidarity...
View ArticleHow to become Love Birds in Han River Park.
TweetHave you ever been to Han river? with whom? It’s pretty known that Han river is one of the best places to go on a date!It is romantic enough to just walk along the river with your lover but there...
View ArticleThey don’t have drip #coffee, their ice capps are actually...
TweetThey don’t have drip #coffee, their ice capps are actually hot mochas, at least they got my #latte right (it tastes pretty bad - just like home!) #timhortons #timhouse #seoul #daerim #ifoundit (at...
View ArticleWhat I Miss Most About Korea (and I’m still here!)
What I Miss Most About Korea (and I’m still here!) TweetI have been living in Korea for exactly four years now. It’s an amazing experience that has helped me to grow as an individual in many ways....
View ArticleApologies..
TweetI know it’s pretty tacky of me to already fall behind, considering how I just got back. Unfortunately, my new job has become rather demanding as of late due to upcoming deadlines, and my focus...
View ArticleThings You Should Never Ever Say or Do When Your Korean Parents-in-law Are...
Tweet The other night, I got scolded by my father-in-law for using the word “Ya!” (Hey!) with my husband. If he had reprimanded me for such a simple reason back when I was still a novice myeonuri...
View ArticleSeongbulsa Temple – 성불사 (Yangsan, Gyeongsangnam-do)
Tweet A first look inside the beautiful and modern main hall at Seongbulsa Temple.Hello Again Everyone!!Up a side-winding road that hugs a dry riverbed is Seongbulsa Temple. This small temple to the...
View ArticleExploring and Making Friends
TweetAfter a lot of thought, I decided to go back to USA in October. I told my boss and coworkers that I’ll be leaving then, so it’s official!It wasn’t an easy decision to make for a number of reasons,...
View ArticleTo Canada and Back Again: A Photographer’s Story Pt. 1
Tweet People often ask me why I have so few pictures from my hometown of Brandon or even Canada for that matter. While I have a few photos from years past, I never really got in the mood to shooting...
View ArticleThe Cocktail Party: A Small Talk ESL Speaking Activity
TweetMy Favorite Small Talk ESL Speaking ActivitySmall talk is a necessary skill, but can be difficult for non-native speakers, especially those from countries where such conversation is not common....
View ArticleOn Podcasting in Korea (The Korea File)
Tweet From: https://www.spreaker.com/user/koreamoments/on-podcasting-in-koreaJeju Weekly editor-in-chief Darren Southcott turns the mic around in a conversation with me about podcasting in Korea.The...
View ArticleBaesangmyeon Neurin Maeul Brewery Tour – September 6th
Tweet Date: Sunday, September 6th.Time: 9am – 6.30pmPlace: Pocheon City, Gyeonggido.What: Transportation, Lecture, Guided Tour, Lunch, Unlimited TastingsReservations: Here.Enquiries:...
View ArticleJapan iv: Last day in Osaka at the Aquarium
TweetAfter an epic first day my feet were still killing me. I had intended to go to Universal Studios Osaka as well as the Umeda Sky Building. After hearing that Universal was all line ups and pushy...
View ArticleDear Korea #129: We Should Be Fine
Dear Korea #129: We Should Be Fine TweetI’m sure I’m not the only person who has been receiving these types of calls and messages over the past week or so. I won’t lie, the first time South Korea hit...
View ArticleL2W: The DMZ Showdown (Summer 2015 edition)
L2W: The DMZ Showdown (Summer 2015 edition) TweetIt has been a while since a Korean soccer player broke his leg in June. Just to let you know why CNN was busy last week with its reporters in DMZ.It...
View ArticleHwamyeong: Latte King
TweetFor a while I've been considering writing about specific places in Hwamyeong-dong - the neighbourhood in Buk-gu in which I live. I wasn't entirely sure if anyone would be interested because...
View ArticleI’m Giving Away 3 Hits of Awesome: The Monster Pack Giveaway
TweetGood news for you, readers of ESL Speaking. You’ve just seen this in the nick of time. In less than a week, I’ll be giving away 3 hits of awesome. By “hits of awesome,” I mean The Monster Pack:...
View ArticleTo Canada and Back Again: A Photographer’s Story pt. 2
Tweet After having a great time catching up with friends and family, I headed off into parts unknown. I had never ventured past Toronto’s Pearson Airport before (while staying in Canada) and I knew...
View ArticleSOS: A fun Review Game for ESL Students
TweetSOS: A Review Game for ESL Students-Kids + AdultsSkills: Speaking/listeningTime: 10-15 minutesLevel: Low Intermediate to Advanced, age 8+Materials Required: White board and a list of questions I...
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