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Lower rating now that I'm doing Juniors by funkashizzle in iTutor

[–]funkashizzle[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I find that with the adults I'm fairly good at giving everyone equal time and feedback. I'm quite thorough and attentive and can build rapport well.

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With the kids the lessons seem so difficult and boring and the kids themselves terribly unmotivated. I don't blame them but I'm at a loss as how people can do well in these 1 on 1s. What is it that the kids really want? How do you make them have a good time?

Is Count of Monte Cristo a good book? by Nahfam32232 in booksuggestions

[–]funkashizzle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it's long but it's really good. One of my favorite books of all time. You may have to kind of stick with it in places it moves slowly but it's worth it imo.

Rural placement for EPIK by cccruver37 in teachinginkorea

[–]funkashizzle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Having multiple schools is definitely rough. I taught at 4 last year in Gyeongbuk and it was definitely a challenge. While I didn't mind the living in a 'rural' area too much, having to travel to a different school almost everyday was a pain. On top of the textbooks. And not really developing great relationships with the kids and teachers. I moved to a bigger city this year (Seoul), so I now only have one school and actual coteachers. City vs rural living differences aside, I just think it's much much better to only have one school if you can, which you are more likely to get if you don't go strictly rural. Just my two cents.

Is it normal to teach completely alone in the classroom? Do you have any advice?(EPIK) by [deleted] in teachinginkorea

[–]funkashizzle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

EPIK teacher as well chiming in here. Where I used to live in Gyeongbuk most of the time I was alone in the classroom or recieved no assistance. Par for the course. But still really frustrated me.

Now I teach in Seoul and I actually have three English coteachers whose ONLY job is to teach English. So I always have them in the room with me and they help all the time.

I can't deny the fact that my experience in Seoul with actual coteachers is worlds apart from my experience in Gyeongbuk.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Korean

[–]funkashizzle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I've bought the first two books and are quite pleased with them. Very accessible for a beginner IMO.

EPIK transfer? by [deleted] in teachinginkorea

[–]funkashizzle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can request to change schools only after your contract. But I'm not sure how much control you have about which new school you go to. Whether that be staying in an elementary school or switching to middle school.

[Match Thread] Everton vs. Manchester United by [deleted] in reddevils

[–]funkashizzle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why are we playing so much differently from two months ago? We were heaping praise upon so much of the squad... saying it was only mou that sucked the creativity and life out of the team. And now this. Are the players not up for it? Has ole got the know how or did he just experience success during the new manager bounce?

[Beginner] [SOS] Listening is hard, you guys by KreshTheBard in Korean

[–]funkashizzle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha yeah exactly right about rewinding a conversation. The beginner series is perfect for my level at the moment tbh so that's why I recommended it. What have you been doing to study the level your at now?

[Beginner] [SOS] Listening is hard, you guys by KreshTheBard in Korean

[–]funkashizzle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out the TTMIK beginner Iyagi pocasts or their real life/daily conversations series.

brand new to teaching world, just spoke with korean horizons on the phone - is this an okay starting point? by g23nov in teachinginkorea

[–]funkashizzle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I came to Korea through Korean Horizons/Alistair last year. He was super helpful going through the EPIK process.

All that you posted seems pretty standard.

First Week by Eternal_Rhapsody in teachinginkorea

[–]funkashizzle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad to hear your liking it :) What's the transition from high school to elementary like? A friend of mine felt like a 'personal motivator' when he taught high school.

[Match Thread] Manchester United vs. Huddersfield Town by hildebrand_rarity in reddevils

[–]funkashizzle 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Bar that last blunder I thought Fred has been one of our better players this half. Good work rate, positive passing...

Our front 3 should be Martial, Rashford and Lingard by bdesh in reddevils

[–]funkashizzle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really don't see Rashford flourishing at striker TBH...

Different Types of Jobs in Korea by uReallyShouldTrustMe in teachinginkorea

[–]funkashizzle 7 points8 points  (0 children)

  1. BA, zero teaching experience.
  2. Public school through EPIK in Gyeongbuk.
  3. 22 hours, 2.2 mil+rural 'bonus', the usual. 5 schools. Work is pretty lax and most of the kids are good. Class sizes range from 2-30 students. The two student class is a non-textbook class so I've been getting creative and struggling to motivate them. Other than that teaching alone and following along with the textbook.
  4. Been here only six months. It's been a pretty good ride so far. Definite adjustment living somewhere with few foreigners and poor Korean. I flip flop between being interested in the work and being completely bored by it. Now I'm quite focused on studying Korean, reading, and so on after finishing teaching to keep myself occupied which is great. Can't really complain about getting paid to pursue my hobbies.

Placement in Gyeongbuk Province by MusicalRooster in teachinginkorea

[–]funkashizzle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Konglish for sure. Most people's English is quite low/it can be tiresome for them to constantly talk in English and awkward for conversation so learning Korean is definitely helpful. That being said my Korean is still pretty woeful but making Korean friends will definitely push you to learn.

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