TESL Korea News

» Paul Graham Laying on the bare, uneven floor surrounded by loud, pig- sounding snoring men that occupied every possible inch of the small, stuffy room, and the voracious mosquitos shrilling by my ears in the sweltering heat with nothing but a dank sofa cushion as a pillow, a ripped blanket, and a weak floor fan in the corner of the ... Read More

» Dan Hendrickson, www.teacheslkorea.com As soon as one arrives in Gwangju, one of the first things you'll notice is Mundeung-san. With mountains bordering most of the city it's easy to squeeze in an hour long hike before or after your work day. This will get you to one of the many beautiful lookout points available, give you some great views of ... Read More

» Eddie Robinson While many ESL teachers here in Korea are busy planning their summer English camps, HOPE is taking a few good men and women to the rural south to stage a weekend English workshop. This marks our second year presenting ten (10) skilled ESL teachers from the Greater Seoul area, Gyeonggi Province to Suncheon in Jeollannam Province. Our target: Haeryong ... Read More

» Brooke Petersen HOPE has brought thousands of foreign and local English educators and underprivileged students together with its hard work and selfless dedication, and now they're bringing home the big awards. The Seoul-based non-profit, non-government organization has managed to snag the Best Education Volunteer Organization awarded by the Korea Student Aid Foundation in Dec. 2010, as well as a Citation from ... Read More

Mandoo is a highly popular snack or treat in Korea. It is especially an easy favourite of foreigners who aren’t too keen on most Korean dishes. Originally mandoo came from China, though the Koreans have adopted the great treat and altered it to accommodate their different taste buds. Usually they are made with a beef, kimchi or pork filling, but ... Read More