This post is a continuation of my earlier post. In this post, we will continue to discuss the factors that contribute to the inefficient ESL learning as well as take a look at a few things we can do to help. Test score English in Korea is test driven. Many students study English to
Studying English is an obsession in Korea. For some it is a hobby, for some a social activity they enjoy and for others a serious endeavor. English is also viewed as a sign of social status in Korea. English is viewed as means to gain social prestige and financial success. English is everywhere. English is
In my last post I talked about the influence of Confucianism in the ESL classroom. We briefly discussed how Confucianism is deeply embedded in Korean culture and how you can see the effects of Confucianism even in modern day Korean society. Korea has its own unique language, culture and customs. While these give Korea its
In my last post I briefly mentioned ‘age hierarchy’ in Korea. In this post I will talk about the influence of Confucianism and age hierarchy in the classroom.Since the dawn of Confucianism in Korea some 2000 years ago, the Korean society has embraced it. You can see its influence in the very social fabric of
Most ESL teachers are daunted by the thought of teaching a multi-level class. And rightly so. Teaching Multi-level classes can not only be challenging but downright stressful. What is a multi-level classroom By definition ‘a multi-level classroom’ is one where the students have different skill level but they are all studying in the same
Halloween is around the corner. While it’s not officially celebrated in Korea nonetheless, it is becoming very popular in Korea these days. Of Course, the halloween celebrations and parties are different than back home and you won’t see kids going around trick-or-treating. Just like kids back home love Halloween (and the candies), Korean kids are
Last post I talked about how to make a lesson plan. Continuing the same topic, in those post I want to talk about various issues you may run into in an ESL classroom and what to do if your lesson plan does not work out the way you envisioned. Why do I need these supplemental
Many new ESL teachers complain about how their classes are boring or their students seem unmotivated. Even though some teachers may prepare for their classes for hours in advance, their lesson seem to finish early and then they have no idea what to do with their students for the rest of the class time. Many
