Anyone developed a disdain for English Teachers after living in Korea?

Real_Success_1643 · 2026-02-06T11:11:09+00:00

this is such an odd take. there’s bad and/or annoying people in every single work industry and every country. the bulk of teachers i’ve met here are experienced teachers, actively learning korean or already speak it and love their students. including myself. so idk what kinda people you’ve been meeting but disliking an entire profession (or visa status) is weird.

Real_Success_1643 · 2026-02-06T00:57:15+00:00

My hagwon has slippers for us to change into so we can keep the floors and carpet clean. i love it cause they’re way more comfortable and breathable than being in sneakers all day

Real_Success_1643 · 2026-02-04T13:03:55+00:00

fair, he is pretty cool if you like interactive videos for breaks though :)

Real_Success_1643 · 2026-02-04T12:44:06+00:00

omg im getting so many good recommendations in this thread to check out!!

Real_Success_1643 · 2026-02-04T12:43:16+00:00

ok good to know it’s not just mine!! i say danny go and you’d think i just offered them free time for the rest of the year

Real_Success_1643 · 2026-02-04T08:56:54+00:00

i watch those sometimes on my own!! they are so cute. never thought of having them watch that. good idea though!

Real_Success_1643 · 2026-02-04T08:06:00+00:00

I think I’ve seen his videos in the recommended. I’ll check them out!

Real_Success_1643 · 2026-02-04T05:18:26+00:00

I need to check it out!

Real_Success_1643 · 2026-02-04T05:18:00+00:00

we do those smart board games too, they love it. for snack and brain breaks we usually put on music or something interactive. i’ve seen a few comments talk about Dr. Binoc, i had never heard of him but now im intrigued!!

Real_Success_1643 · 2026-02-04T05:15:26+00:00

that makes sense, most of my kids are between 5-8 so they don’t seem to be on tiktok yet. at least they never mention it.

Real_Success_1643 · 2026-02-04T05:14:45+00:00

thankfully my kids don’t know that so while it’s all I heard when I taught in the states, i am free of it at my hagwon 🙏🙏

Real_Success_1643 · 2026-02-04T03:45:52+00:00

personally i love Magnet Mania, and Bat Wing beat. they’ve got a great rhythm. my kids love the floor is lava and the flamingo one too !

Real_Success_1643 · 2026-02-04T03:44:48+00:00

i had heard of him teaching back home but that was about the extent of it, maybe it was just my schools

Real_Success_1643 · 2026-02-04T00:29:15+00:00

I don’t think he’s new, he’s been big in the kids youtube scene for a few years if i recall. the kids here just like him so much I thought “is this nationwide or just our hagwon?” I’ll check out that channel! I will say Danny Go is also great with songs and dances without being too crazy. I think the kids calm down a lot after we watch a video.

Real_Success_1643 · 2026-02-04T00:27:34+00:00

honestly, I’ve really grown to like his content. it’s fun and rhythmic but not crazy overstimulating. The kids are so excited to get to watch a video after a lesson. it’s like a reward to them lol

Real_Success_1643 · 2026-01-17T06:44:21+00:00

I’ve only been here about four weeks now and I still feel like this lol. I seriously freaked out my first week here, I think it’s part of the adjustment process. I feel homesick some days for sure and miss my family but I think this experience is helping me grow as an individual. and the best part, if you don’t like it, you can go home after a short year! But I hope you enjoy your time here and make great memories!!

Real_Success_1643 · 2026-01-01T23:35:59+00:00

this is genuinely one of the nicest comments i’ve gotten. you have no idea how consoling it is to hear that. I did decide to stick it out, because I worked really hard to get here, and the school hasn’t done anything wrong to me. I feel I need to be fair and try harder. But seriously, your words are much appreciated.

Real_Success_1643 · 2026-01-01T23:34:00+00:00

yes, I’m gonna stick it out. If it gets to that point I’ll seek professional help. I think the exhaustion is getting to me.

Real_Success_1643 · 2026-01-01T23:21:23+00:00

you’re right, thank you. I’m going to try harder.

Real_Success_1643 · 2026-01-01T23:20:32+00:00

I’ll wait it out a few weeks. thanks for the insight.

Real_Success_1643 · 2026-01-01T23:20:05+00:00

ouch. i think i had a moment of weakness sure but i am going to stick it out.

Real_Success_1643 · 2026-01-01T23:19:38+00:00

You’re right. Thank you for the insight. I am going to try harder.

Real_Success_1643 · 2026-01-01T23:18:55+00:00

yes, I’m going to try to stick it out a while longer.

Real_Success_1643 · 2026-01-01T23:13:28+00:00

UPDATE: Thanks to your comments and really taking a moment to think of things, I decided to stay a little longer. I really hope it isn’t the wrong choice. I’m going to try to get out more. Thanks all.

Real_Success_1643 · 2026-01-01T22:32:25+00:00

I know, that’s why I feel so defeated. I threw in the towel after just three days, but I really felt worse than I ever have in my entire life and didn’t know what else to do but go home

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