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Jizzo T. Clown
Joined: 27 Mar 2006
Location: at my wit's end
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| Ya-ta Boy wrote: |
PS: Be ready for a few schools to doubt your ability to teach because of a Southern accent. It happens. 
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Really? I would think that as long as he's not Scottish or Kiwi he would be fine. 
The fact that he's American will outweigh the fact that he's from the South. After all, we are in the minority here...supply and demand. |
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Ya-ta Boy
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: Established in 1994
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| Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 2:44 pm Post subject: |
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Plainly, what you're trying to say here is ... ???
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It really is true. More than one good ol' boy from south of the Mason-Dixon Line has been asked to speak 'regular American'. I don't know how common it is, but it has been known to happen.
If the truth be known, I don't think it's the accent that disturbs Koreans. It's when the Southerners start throwing in references to chitlins, grits and fat back that the Koreans get flustered. On the other hand, I think the Koreans are very comfortable with Southerners because all Southerners have two first names.  |
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Missihippi
Joined: 22 Oct 2007
Location: Gwangmyeong
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| Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 3:04 pm Post subject: |
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| Ya-ta Boy wrote: |
If the truth be known, I don't think it's the accent that disturbs Koreans. It's when the Southerners start throwing in references to chitlins, grits and fat back that the Koreans get flustered. On the other hand, I think the Koreans are very comfortable with Southerners because all Southerners have two first names. |
What the hell is fat back? lol |
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Ya-ta Boy
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: Established in 1994
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| Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 3:08 pm Post subject: |
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| Got me. I just heard it in a movie or something. I just guessed it was extra-fat bacon. |
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Hank the Iconoclast
Joined: 08 Oct 2007
Location: Busan
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| Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 3:18 pm Post subject: |
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Plainly, what you're trying to say here is ... ???
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It really is true. More than one good ol' boy from south of the Mason-Dixon Line has been asked to speak 'regular American'. I don't know how common it is, but it has been known to happen.
If the truth be known, I don't think it's the accent that disturbs Koreans. It's when the Southerners start throwing in references to chitlins, grits and fat back that the Koreans get flustered. On the other hand, I think the Koreans are very comfortable with Southerners because all Southerners have two first names. |
I'm from North Carolina and I never talking about grits, chitlins or fat back... |
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Jizzo T. Clown
Joined: 27 Mar 2006
Location: at my wit's end
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| Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 5:15 pm Post subject: |
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"Well god-dawg, I'm from Arkinsaw and I gotta hankerin' for a drunk, so ahm fixin' to get me some soju after ah get off. Ain't no sinse in lettin a good bottle go ta waste, 'specially whin thim Korean teichurs ain't gonna be drankin' it nohow. An ah tell ya, I wouldn want thangs to be inny slower at skuool todaei."
How many people that venture abroad are going to bring this kind of "English" into the classroom? Just because our vowels are a little longer doesn't mean it's a less desirable form of American English. Hell, if you've ever met anyone from the midwest you'd know what I'm talking about. |
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Hank the Iconoclast
Joined: 08 Oct 2007
Location: Busan
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| Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 8:18 pm Post subject: |
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| Jizzo T. Clown wrote: |
"Well god-dawg, I'm from Arkinsaw and I gotta hankerin' for a drunk, so ahm fixin' to get me some soju after ah get off. Ain't no sinse in lettin a good bottle go ta waste, 'specially whin thim Korean teichurs ain't gonna be drankin' it nohow. An ah tell ya, I wouldn want thangs to be inny slower at skuool todaei."
How many people that venture abroad are going to bring this kind of "English" into the classroom? Just because our vowels are a little longer doesn't mean it's a less desirable form of American English. Hell, if you've ever met anyone from the midwest you'd know what I'm talking about. |
Aye, I have rarely met anyone who talks like that. If I do, they are definitely in the backwoods and have no contact with the outside world. |
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sojourner1
Joined: 17 Apr 2007
Location: Where meggi swim and 2 wheeled tractors go sput put chug alugg pug pug
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"Whatever", you have to be kidding us. Trolling on the newbie, are you?
At least she/he understands and accepts the conditions of what he is getting into by moving to Seoul like he/she states in the post.
Who cars if there is a grammatical mistake? Heck, yuo cna ataclluy raed tihs mseesd up wirtnig.
I only care if I can read and understand so lets live and let live. However, it is vitally important though, when teaching, that you do take the effort to speak and write as correctly and clearly as you possibly can which is another ball game. |
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esetters21
Joined: 30 Apr 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 3:48 am Post subject: Re: Newbie Incoming. |
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Cheers  |
May I be the first to point out that Americans, assuming you are by the the avatar, don't say "Cheers"  . |
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Jizzo T. Clown
Joined: 27 Mar 2006
Location: at my wit's end
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| Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 3:50 am Post subject: Re: Newbie Incoming. |
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| esetters21 wrote: |
May I be the first to point out that Americans, assuming you are by the the avatar, don't say "Cheers" . |
Sure we do! Are you American or jealous?? |
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Missihippi
Joined: 22 Oct 2007
Location: Gwangmyeong
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| Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 3:58 am Post subject: Re: Newbie Incoming. |
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Cheers |
May I be the first to point out that Americans, assuming you are by the the avatar, don't say "Cheers" . |
Yeah, i probably wouldn't speak the word "cheers" in a casual conversation in person but i have posted on various forums over the years and it has just become a common board sign off. |
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esetters21
Joined: 30 Apr 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 4:31 am Post subject: |
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 Jealous? No. American? Yes. I can appreciate the sign off thing, but I have never honestly in my 30+ years heard that spoken somewhere other than at a wedding or some other drinking event.
Cheers! |
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kangnam mafioso
Joined: 27 Jan 2003
Location: Teheranno
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| Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 4:43 am Post subject: |
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I've worked in cubicles (temping in washington, dc) and i've taught kids (nyc) and seoul and i would agree that both jobs are very difficult and draining (physically, spiritually, etc).
I think if one can adapt to a level of happiness in korea (both culturally and on the job), you can have a lot of fun. Often cited as a cultural backwater, there is still usually more going on in Seoul than most midsize towns in America and elsewhere. The nightlife isn't bad (it's not London or anything but again we're comparing it with midsize towns). I've seen some art shows that were much better than anything back home (rothko, picasso, etc) and been to great house parties and nights out.
I find asia to be an exciting place because there is always something bizarre/ new to experience even in Korea. It sure beats filing papers back in des moines. |
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esetters21
Joined: 30 Apr 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 4:57 am Post subject: |
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I've worked in cubicles (temping in washington, dc) and i've taught kids (nyc) and seoul and i would agree that both jobs are very difficult and draining (physically, spiritually, etc).
I think if one can adapt to a level of happiness in korea (both culturally and on the job), you can have a lot of fun. Often cited as a cultural backwater, there is still usually more going on in Seoul than most midsize towns in America and elsewhere. The nightlife isn't bad (it's not London or anything but again we're comparing it with midsize towns). I've seen some art shows that were much better than anything back home (rothko, picasso, etc) and been to great house parties and nights out.
I find asia to be an exciting place because there is always something bizarre/ new to experience even in Korea. It sure beats filing papers back in des moines. |
I went down a similar path. I can't say that I ever considered London as a place to reference "night life" to, but you made some good points as far as cubicle life in America and teaching. |
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chris_J2
Joined: 17 Apr 2006
Location: From Brisbane, Au.
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| Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 4:58 am Post subject: Job Vacancies |
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http://etis.sen.go.kr/content/3-instruction.html
Click on the Application hyperlink ('etis' looks after SMOE / Seoul Metro Office Education)
I'd still contact them, even if their website is showing 'all vacancies filled'. There are always teachers coming & going. |
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