Midterm Part 1

'S' is one of the most famous English Academy in Korea.
S is near Seomyon Lotte Department Store.
I have studied 8 months there.
Every foreign teachers are not only dilligent but also excellent to teaching English.
The problem is that the foreign teachers don't know Korean(character) and Korea's culture.
I didn't know that i was a bad student.
Last Thusday, one American teacher(man)gave me a next level card.
There were some contents.
<Do not make direct and uncomfortable comments other students' age, private life, or personality.>
As soon as i read the words, i was frustrated.
When i talked with Korean(students) in a class, i asked their job,hobby and interesting.
Many Korean ask to people(include foreigner) personal questions.
"What's your name?"
"How old are you?"
"Where do you live?"
"What do you do?"
"Did you get married?"
"How many siblings do you have?"
"Do you have any children?"
........
I sometimes think why i study English and wonder what's the goal to study English.
'Just to be a good English teacher?'or
'Just to work with foreigner?'
I really don't know...
After i read the card's contents, i thought 'Do i have something wrong?'
I wanted to cry.
Now, i am so depressed that i can't speak English with people.
But i will wait until i be a more wise person.
English Academy S..
There are many problems.
Many students disappeard in the middle class(a half month).
I don't know why they do that.
Students certainly feel some uncomfortable feelings.
The problem is that Korean and Foreigner don't understand each other.
The both people have enough time to understand.

Did you see MV 'Gentleman' by PSY?

Now, it is happenning!!!
PSY is to be a world star!!!
He showed new song and music video 'Gentleman'.
All the news and internet banner about 'Gentleman'.
Comic actions as a Korean style,sexy dance,more fashionable cloths..
It is sensational!!
I agree all that.
But, that is so much suggestive.
So, that is affected by young children badly.(underage people)
Very interesting!! Fast beat!! Repeated words!!
People are poisoned by PSY's song.
But,,,<The power of influence?>
        <Side effect?>
Especially there are many 'slang'.
I worried about young children.
I want to ask to PSY.."What do you think about that??"

아줌마's hair perm

Have you ever seen 아줌마's hair perm in Korea?
We can see that in the center of the Metropolis and countryside.
Why do 아줌마 have a perm?
First of all, it seems neat!
And that style takes long time.
If hair shop is located in neighborhood, the price is so cheap.
Granny do same hair style.
Why do they have that?

'Amish' Village

Location: Pennsylvania in America
Appearance: Man--black pants, unicolor shirt
                    Woman-- unicolor dress, wear an apron
Transportation: Carriage
Education: One room school
Life style: They keep the life style 18th
                (no electrical equipments--light, television ,telephone,internet)

Teacher in 'Chunghakdong'

Name: Kim Bong Gon
Job: Teacher(called 'Hun- jang' 훈장)
Appearance: wearing 'Hanbok',grow a mustache(beard), grow a hair
Home: Chunghakdong in Mt. jiri

Education in 'Seodang'

Who: Young students(come from other citys)
When: summer, winter vacation
Why: For study Korea's etiquette, for learn Chinese