I've got to say, I can speak English pretty well. I think it comes naturally to me, and I guess I've been doing it for as long as I can remember (missing from this video are the parts where I accidentally said "cheesebooger" instead of cheeseburger).
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Showing posts with label school. Show all posts
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
Teachers' Day
To ensure that we the pedagogical workforce of Korea do not forget how incredibly awesome we are, we celebrate Teachers' Day. This is the day when students express their gratitude for the remarkable education they have received. English class provides a particularly unique opportunity for them to express their thanks through the application of their classwork. See below.
In case you wondered, a teacher's attractiveness seems to be a point of tremendous significance for Koreans. Both Lewis and I have been assured repeatedly that we are, in fact, quite handsome. Amidst the teachers and students (from our respective schools) who've seen us both I've heard the debate still wages as to who is more handsome. Regardless of that outcome, this seems to be a definite amelioration of "who is less repulsive."
Lest you worry yourselves about the vanity of Lewis and myself, fear not. We each received a cold reality check last week when my co-teacher matter-of-factly stated that my face looked very similar to an egg whereas Lewis's more closely resembled a donkey.
In case you wondered, a teacher's attractiveness seems to be a point of tremendous significance for Koreans. Both Lewis and I have been assured repeatedly that we are, in fact, quite handsome. Amidst the teachers and students (from our respective schools) who've seen us both I've heard the debate still wages as to who is more handsome. Regardless of that outcome, this seems to be a definite amelioration of "who is less repulsive."
Lest you worry yourselves about the vanity of Lewis and myself, fear not. We each received a cold reality check last week when my co-teacher matter-of-factly stated that my face looked very similar to an egg whereas Lewis's more closely resembled a donkey.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
education2
Twice a week the kids get to watch Mr. Rose forget song motions on the school's CC TV. Is this appropriate for children? We report, you decide.
Notably neglected was a proper address of the racial inappropriateness of this particular song.
I edited this way down because the whole thing is really long and horribly boring (ten minutes). That's my trusty and adorable co-teacher Ji-Hyun speaking Korean. Note her growing but tempered annoyance at my bungling. I've made her life exactly fourteen times more difficult.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
education
Lest anyone question that there is actual education happening here, behold. My kids are learning some pretty serious stuff. Please note the subtly unfolded story arc.
Naturally, this opens the field to much profound discourse. In what way does the existential release of the robot affect Mr. Rose's later (and greater) confrontation of the monkeys? The weaknesses in the plot (e.g. could the sleepless and played out Mr. Rose really chase down a presumably well-rested crazy monkey?) simply direct attention more fully to the overarching metaphysical concerns being presented.
Unfortunately, the crazy monkeys had to be edited out of the final cut. But believe me, that's how it really happened.
Naturally, this opens the field to much profound discourse. In what way does the existential release of the robot affect Mr. Rose's later (and greater) confrontation of the monkeys? The weaknesses in the plot (e.g. could the sleepless and played out Mr. Rose really chase down a presumably well-rested crazy monkey?) simply direct attention more fully to the overarching metaphysical concerns being presented.
Unfortunately, the crazy monkeys had to be edited out of the final cut. But believe me, that's how it really happened.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
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