Vocabulary Auction: A Fun Game for ESL Students
TweetVocabulary Auction: PreparationThere are plenty of variations of auction games, but vocabulary has the least amount of preparation involved. It will be more fun if you have fake money, poker...
View ArticleTeaching in South Korea: Whatever you do, Don’t be that Guy
TweetTeaching in South Korea for 1-3 Years: Have Fun!During my time in Korea, I’ve met a number of people who I could only really classify as “ridiculous.” Let me qualify that. If you’re in Korea for...
View Article5 Hot Must-Have Items For A Winter Trip In Korea
TweetThough the weather has been a bit warmer than last year’s winter, travelers and visitors especially those from countries with warmer climate should not underestimate how cold it can feel in Korea....
View ArticleIn Memory of Dave Harvey
In Memory of Dave Harvey TweetRepublished from: http://www.ulsanonline.com/culture/in-memory-of-dave-harveyIn Memory of Dave Harvey Dave Harvey may not be a household name in Ulsan these days, but he...
View ArticleKorea, curated Subscription Box Brings Korea to Your Doorstep
TweetCanadian entrepreneur Marie Frenette and YouTuber Cory May have launched Korea,curated a monthly subscription box that features their favorite Korean products. Long time residents of Korea, the...
View ArticleJinbulsa Temple – 진불사 (Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do)
TweetHeunghwan Beach just outside Jinbulsa Temple in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do.Hello Again Everyone!!Located in eastern Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do close to the city’s airport, is the rather peculiar...
View ArticleChristmas comes to Korea: Part 2
TweetIt feels a little bizarre to be reflecting on various expat holiday events in Korea now that it's January 3rd, but that's what happens from Christmas through the New Year. My gym trips have...
View ArticleTop 10 Time-Savers When Teaching in a Korean University
TweetTop 10 Time-Savers When Teaching in a Korean UniversityLet’s be real. Teaching in a Korean university is probably the easiest job you’re going to ever have in your entire life. Teaching hours are...
View ArticleSo Long and Thanks for All the Clicks
TweetHey folks. As you may have noticed, we’ve run out of gas here at Sweet Pickles & Corn. It was a good go, but maintaining consistently quality, long-form pieces as a big group blog (where no...
View Article3 Things I Like About Busan
TweetI’ve been staying in South Korea for 9 months now. My family and I moved here last April 2015, and we stayed at my in-laws’ place in Uiryeong (a province near Busan) for 3 months. We moved to...
View ArticleChristmas Trains at Millennium Seoul Hilton Hotel
Tweet Hooray! It’s 2016. How was your Christmas holiday, by the way? I hope it was festive and fabulous. Danny and I had a terrific time despite our simplified merry makings and Christmas eve dinner....
View ArticleTop 5 ESL Warm-Up Activities
TweetTop 5 ESL Warm-Up ActivitiesESL Warm-up activities are an excellent way to begin class because they ease students back into using English again. In many cases, the last time students thought about...
View ArticleHDR Masterclass: Serge Ramelli tells his secrets
TweetI have read a lot of books and I have tried to utilize the information that I found. However, some books either explained to much and we’re just boring and others didn’t explain enough and lost...
View ArticleVendors of Jangsangpo
Vendors of Jangsangpo TweetThe post Vendors of Jangsangpo appeared first on The Sajin.Jason Teale Photography HomeFlickr
View ArticleColonial Korea: Beopjusa Temple – 법주사 (Boeun-Gun, Chungcheongbuk-do)
TweetNational Treasure #55, the Palsang-jeon Hall at Beopjusa Temple in 1932.Hello Again Everyone!!Beopjusa Temple, which means “The Place Where the Dharma Resides Temple,” in English, is located in...
View ArticleTravel Review & Tips: Gangchon, Nami Island, The Garden of Morning Calm
Tweet Hello, everyone! Greetings from a member of Trazy crew! Surprise~!Personally, I’ve always wondered how it actually feels like to be on a tour from our own tour packages, so I’ve decided to...
View ArticleGochujang Eomuk Bokkeum, Spicy fishcake
Tweet고추장어묵볶음 Gochujang eomuk bokkeum is a Korean school lunchbox favorite. It's a delicious combination of sweet, spicy, chewy and salty that pairs well with rice. Eomuk (fish cake) also called odeng,...
View ArticleKorean garlic pickles, maneul-jangajji
Tweet마늘장아찌 Maneul janjajji, or pickled garlic, is a staple dish in Korea. Good quality garlic is a must to make this dish. Select young garlic cloves with tight skins and no green sprouts. You can...
View ArticleSmelly Korean Food - Soybean Paste Stew - DOENJANG JJIGAE (된장찌개)
TweetDoenjang Jjigae (된장찌개) is an extremely common Korean stew that you'll find at many restaurants, especially if you're a fan of Korean BBQ.It's made of soybean paste. But not just any soybean paste....
View ArticleChristmas comes to Korea - 24 Hr. Whirlwind
TweetChristmas Eve melted right into Christmas Day. On the 24th, we all wore red and brought any North Pole-style accessories we had (those reindeer antlers sure came in handy...again!). The kids...
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