Category Archives: Korean schools

“No one tells me anything.” This is a common complaint I hear from my fellow American teachers.  When important news goes around, people often forget to tell the foreign teacher.  They aren’t told about an important meeting until the last … Continue reading →

If you thought Korean students received a long, glorious summer break before the fall semester, you thought wrong. Many students sign up for a summer camp.  Different schools have different options.  Some have drama camps, English camps, science camps, and … Continue reading →

I could never pretend I am an expert on the Korean public school system but after working in two different schools for a few months, I have noticed some quirks.  These quirks are new for me, as someone whose entire … Continue reading →

“I hope to lose weight this year.” We were learning the phrase “I hope ____.” I asked all of my students to write down their hopes for the school year.  At least one student in every class, sometimes two, said … Continue reading →

I started teaching at the beginning of March, and while I feel like I have no idea what I am doing most of the time, I’m hoping that will pass. Fortunately there are friendly teachers at both schools that are … Continue reading →