Articles written by Korvia as well as other contributors addressing topics related to teaching English in South Korea as well as others.
Near the incredibly artsy neighborhood of Daehangno in Seoul, there lies a small village called Ihwa. About a decade or so ago, the village was scheduled to be demolished. It was old, and not particularly noteworthy. It was one of many “moon villages”, or villages where the residents had set up their houses on the [...]
There are many things that will work, and then there will be many things that will not work during your teaching experience in Korea. Here are a few things that may help you with your transition into the Korean school classroom and lifestyle. This includes introducing yourself, class rules, having a routine in the classroom, [...]
Jeju Island is changing. This can be seen in almost every corner of the island as mainlanders and rich Chinese investors continue to develop new businesses, tourism complexes, and residential areas throughout Jeju City and Seogwipo. There has been a great deal of debate amongst native Jejuites over how much the island -- famed for [...]
Listen. Most people have no idea what culture shock really is. I’ve heard people say, “In the USA, a girl will wear a bikini at the beach because we think tans are sexy, but Koreans avoid the sun because they like pale skin. What culture shock. Wow!” No, my friend, culture shock is not realizing [...]
Simon McEnteggart from the Korean movie review site Hanguk Yeonghwa gives Korvia.com his list of 5 Korean horror films that will make you lose sleep! -- While most of the world typically sees the release of horror films during the autumn season in the build up to Halloween, Korea takes a different approach. In Korean [...]
Many new teachers in South Korea who are also new to teaching may feel hesitant about teaching younger learners. Before coming to South Korea I was absolutely petrified of teaching kindergarten. I thought they would eat me alive. For some strange reason I thought teaching middle school or high school would be much easier. The [...]
Looking for a place for date night in Seoul? Look no further… So my girlfriend and I try to head out for date night every now and then. Some places turn out to be pretty good and others turn out to be duds… Let’s try to save you some money and give you a few [...]
July was a very muddy month. Not only did I attend the Boryeong Mud Festival (which I believe attracts more foreign visitors then any other festival in Korea), but I also visited a very muddy island. -- Muuido Island To celebrate the 4th of July (which, yes, I realize isn't a Korean holiday), a couple friends [...]
Receiving a contract to teach in South Korea could be your ticket to one of the most amazing experiences you can imagine. At the same time, a teaching job here can present you with new challenges, both personal and professional. Whether you’ve just arrived in Korea or have been here for years, I hope this [...]
Looking for an escape from the daily grind? Tired of the harsh winters and the scorching summers of South Korea’s mainland? Perhaps you should consider taking the fifty-minute plane ride from Seoul to discover Jeju-Do for yourself. Jeju-Do is a wonderful island with many special qualities that set it apart from the rest of South [...]
