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English Class with Korean 4th Graders (English As a Second Language)

English As a Second Language, or "teaching English", is many things to many people. It exists on many levels ranging from a travel ticket to a serious career choice. Most people look at it as a way to have an extended stay in a place they've always wanted to visit. There's nothing wrong with this. In fact, I think it's a valid reason, and many recruiters and schools know this. … [Read More...]

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Dark Forces and Where They’ll Take Me (with Voice Over)

Hi, friends. I recently bought a new microphone. An actual microphone. Believe it or not, the voice overs I’d done on my videos for 9 years were all done through a … [Read More...]

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5 Reasons I Chose to Live in Korea Over Japan

I'm back in Korea. For this, my second tour, I decided to go for the big city and make Seoul my new home. It was a hard decision for me because I had made Busan my … [Read More...]

Favorite Diary Entries

How to Quit Your Job and Teach Abroad…Without Regrets

Teaching English abroad is a great opportunity in many ways.  If you're an aspiring teacher it is invaluable experience that will shine brightly on your resume for future job prospects.  It's also a great way to travel while working.  A win-win situation. … [Read More...]

Catching Up on a Long Lakeside Scooter Ride in China

The time goes by so quickly, doesn't it? For the past two years I had put the Red Dragon Diaries behind me to better focus on my responsibilities and career as an expat teacher. I had reached a point where I had to choose. Now in my second year of life in … [Read More...]

My Japanese Apartment in Hiroshima

Here is a tour of my Japanese apartment in Hiroshima. I went from one extreme in Korea to another. Looks like I'll be doing a bit of shopping in the future. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl8C9WmczJk … [Read More...]

How Do You Hear God’s Voice?

Dear, Francolevi, I don’t know who you are, but thank you for sharing your rendition of my story so accurately. I wish I could convey the chest punch I received tonight as I read through your post. Your timing is uncanny as I am indeed at a new crossroad in … [Read More...]