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Living With The Coronavirus in Asia

Covid 19 or Coronavirus in Korea, China, and It’s Effects on Teaching

On this episode of K-PoD, we all look at Covid 19 and when the Coronavirus first broke out in Asia, what we went through at that time, work being closed, and how life was in Korea and China during the ‘lock down’.
We also get into how things have changed here in Korea and China, testing, tracing, wearing masks, quarantining, and who we think things regarding Covid 19 and the Coronavirus have been handled here in Asia.
Lastly, we talk about public schools re-opening, online teaching, travel restrictions, the demand for teachers now, where we think this is all going, and what life is like now living and working in South Korea and China.

Scott, Adam, Marco, as well as returning guest Paul and Dee talk about the effects of Covid 19 on their lives while living a broad and in Asia.

It’s all about Covid 19 and the Coronavirus while living in Korea on this episode of K-PoD!


Show Notes

      • 00:01

        On this episode of K-PoD.

      • 00:48

        Scott introduces the hosts and guests on this episode.

      • 04:09

        Where everyone was when Covid 19 and the Coronavirus started.

      • 11:20

        What happened when our jobs were put on hold and shut down due to Covid 19.

      • 19:30

        What we each did and our thoughts during our time off during the Covid 19 outbreak.

      • 24:04

        Did anyone hit the panic button when our home countries asked for everyone to come back home.

      • 25:35

        How we all felt when we went back to work, being back in the classroom, and what it was like.

      • 34:44

        Dee asks about conspiracy theories and what we have all heard regarding Covid 19.

      • 38:13

        Paul talks about getting tested for Coronavirus here in South Korea.

      • 43:00

        What’s it like being out in public and getting your temperature taken everywhere.

      • 45:08

        What we think the difference is with regards to Korea and China handling the Covid 19 outbreak compared to the rest of the world.

      • 49:10

        The public school and private school systems during Covid 19 and online classes.

      • 59:05

        Travel restrictions and flying due to Covid 19.

      • 01:00:50

        Is this a temporary situation?

      • 01:04:07

        How things are in Korea and China now living with Covid 19.

      • 01:11:29

        Where we see this Covid 19 situation all going and our hopes for the future.

      • 01:17:07

        Closing out the episode and how you can get in touch with everyone on this episode.

 

K-PoD: Life In Korea Podcast

Website:  https://k-pod-cast.com
Face Book:  https://goo.gl/mstEXJ
Email:  podcast@changwoner.com

This show is recorded at:
O’Briens Irish Bar & Restaurant
Facebook:  https://goo.gl/7iky24

This show is produced by:
Changwoner Entertainment
Website:  https://changwoner.com
Facebook:  https://goo.gl/P7SeJf

 

HOSTS AND GUESTS

Scott
Scott is one of the original hosts of K-PoD (formally The Changwoner Podcast) and also the founder and producer of the show.  He is also the founder of Changwoner Entertainment.  He is from Newfoundland, Canada and has been living in Changwon, South Korea for almost 17 years.

https://goo.gl/VTk37j
https://goo.gl/qJv8ZX
https://10yearsapart.com

Adam
Adam is one of the hosts of K-PoD.  He started as a host last season in 2018.  Adam is from Ontario, Canada and has lived in Changwon City, South Korea for 8 years.

https://goo.gl/UuKwLh
https://goo.gl/DHJ2Gt
https://10yearsapart.com

Marco
Marco is now one of the new hosts of K-PoD.  Marco is from Columbus, OH, United States and has lived in Changwon City, South Korea for almost 3 years.

https://goo.gl/ZCX9Qe
https://goo.gl/w2G95c
https://kpop.global

Paul
Paul was one of the original hosts and founders of K-PoD (The Changwoner).  Paul is originally from England and he currently continues to live in Changwon City where he has lived for the past 16 years.

https://goo.gl/JGbYLA
https://goo.gl/1nrmQq
https://hypedesign.studio

Dee
Dee was one of the original hosts of K-PoD (The Changwoner).  Dee is originally from USA and he currently lives and works in China.

https://bit.ly/3gplO3G
https://www.abcdeeteacher.com

 

Find Dee’s books on Amazon here:

Get design work from Paul and Hype Design Studio Here:

Follow both Adam and Scott on their new animated podcast 10 Years Apart on youTube here:

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If you would like to be a guest on K-PoD: Life In Korea, or have any questions for the show or regarding South Korea, or have something you’d like to promote, please contact us at
podcast@changwoner.com

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A Chat About Teaching English in Korea and Asia

Teaching English in Korea and in Asia can have its difficulties. Smart phones (cell phones) and students using them in class and where we stand as teachers with regards of their use. Controlling our classroom and how to do it! Teaching in Korea compared to teaching in China. Classroom sizes and more!

This is a clip from K-PoD: Life in Korea. The podcast that brings you some of the lives of people living and working in South Korea and the people doing just that!

If you would like to listen to the full podcast of this episode please visit
https://k-pod-cast.com for more!
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Subscribe for more: https://goo.gl/SXGHrf

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Chasing Time English youTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2MOpySl
Fortune: Episode 1 BLUE Video: http://bit.ly/2Fbnz4d

Watch next – https://goo.gl/Pk8Wqa
Recommended Playlist – http://bit.ly/2KgEjeA

Let’s connect:

Facebook (/changwoner) – http://bit.ly/2XRDmga
Instagram (@changwoner) – http://bit.ly/2XauTaI
Twitter (@changwoner) – http://bit.ly/2IPSBzY

Clips Used in this Video:
Demo EFL Class – https://youtu.be/UIRdm3Q5HeE
Mr James – ESL Teaching in China! – https://youtu.be/9YeS2muDKsg
How do you feel today? EFL Classroom Video ingilizcesinifi.org – https://youtu.be/heHSTFmY7fs
Teaching a Live English Class in a Chinese Public School – https://youtu.be/VdTHsvoxOk0

#teachinginkorea #teachinginchina #teachkorea #teachchina #teachingenglish #teachinsouthkorea #cellphonesinclass #smartphonesinclass #smartphones #cellphones #teachingmethods #controllingyourclass #englishteaching #koreaexpats #lifeinkorea

If you have any questions regarding teaching English in South Korea or regarding living in South Korea, please feel free to contact us on messenger at http://bit.ly/2XRDmga

We’ll be happy to help you out in any way we can!

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Teaching English in South Korea and Asia

Teaching English in Korea and in Asia can have its difficulties.  Smart phones (cell phones) and students using them in class and where we stand as teachers with regards of their use. Controlling our classroom and how to do it!  Teaching in Korea compared to teaching in China.  Classroom sizes and more!

This is a clip from K-PoD: Life in Korea.  The podcast that brings you some of the lives of people living and working in South Korea and the people doing just that!

If you would like to listen to the full podcast of this episode please visit
https://k-pod-cast.com

Of click here : http://bit.ly/2IKuF0M

Subscribe for more: https://goo.gl/SXGHrf

Share this video with a friend: https://youtu.be/hOt99KLWl70

Chasing Time English youTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2MOpySl
Fortune: Episode 1 BLUE Video: http://bit.ly/2Fbnz4d

Watch next – https://goo.gl/Pk8Wqa

Recommended Playlist – http://bit.ly/2KgEjeA

Let’s connect:

Facebook (/changwoner) – http://bit.ly/2XRDmga

Instagram  (@changwoner) – http://bit.ly/2XauTaI

Twitter (@changwoner) – http://bit.ly/2IPSBzY

#teachinginkorea #teachinginchina #teachkorea #teachchina #teachingenglish #teachinsouthkorea #cellphonesinclass #smartphonesinclass #smartphones #cellphones #teachingmethods #controllingyourclass #englishteaching #koreaexpats #lifeinkorea

If you have any questions regarding teaching English in South Korea or regarding living in South Korea, please feel free to contact us on messenger at http://bit.ly/2XRDmga

We’ll be happy to help you out in any way we can!

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Tune IN Tomorrow for Season 5

K-Pod: Life in Korea will be returning for it’s 5th season on March 4th, 2019.

 

Some of the topics covered in this season will be Location and Living Conditions in Korea, health care, Teaching and Student Age Ranges, Strange Things in Korea, OINK: Only In Korea and it’s FB group, Why Korea is Different than Home?, The Best and Worst Ways to Teach and Learn English, and more!

 

New stories, interviews, advice, and guests coming up on season 5!
Be sure to tune in and thanks for all those listeners of the years, new ones, and support^^

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Episode 63, K-PoD: Life In Korea

Being new to Korea has had a lot of positives so far!

Sean White is new to South Korea and doing his service in the Navy on base here in JinHae. He joins the podcast this week to talk about some of his experiences here in South Korea, after being here for just 6 months. Sean has also spent time in Iraq and Afghanistan with the Navy and he tells us what got him into this path in life that he is on. Sean is also a musician and played a few songs that he wrote during his time in the Navy and what music means to him!

It’s the podcast on newbie’s, Navy, and music with guest Sean White for this episode of K-PoD!

Show Notes
  • 02:12

    What brought Sean to South Korea?

  • 02:37

    Sean’s strange accent.

  • 04:37

    Sean plays a mean guitar and he tells us why he started playing.

  • 07:20

    Our guest explains the first song he wrote here in Korea and it’s origins.

  • 12:45

    Song #1: Lessons Learned? by Sean White

  • 16:16

    The reasons Sean got involved with the Navy.

  • 20:12

    The likes and dislikes Sean has with Korea.

  • 22:00

    Spending time in Iraq and the reasons Sean wrote his first song.

  • 24:53

    Song #2: I’d Give It All Up For This by Sean White

  • 30:12

    Having the luxury of his guitar while on deployment.

  • 31:30

    The differences between Iraq and Afghanistan.

  • 33:40

    Heading back home and going to school for the Navy.

  • 34:20

    How Sean ending up choosing to come to JinHae, South Korea.

  • 37:13

    Sean’s thoughts on JinHae and the Changwon area.

  • 38:09

    Being a gamer and Sean’s favorite game.

  • 40:00

    The future plans of Sean in South Korea.

  • 47:20

    Song #3: Popped A String by Sean White

 

Direct Download: http://traffic.libsyn.com/changwoner/ep63.mp3

 

Guest Contact Information:
Sean White on Face book: https://www.facebook.com/SeanMWhite1089

K-PoD: Life In Korea

Website:  http://www.k-pod-cast.com
Face Book:  https://www.facebook.com/changwoner/
Email:  podcast@changwoner.com
This show is recorded at:
CK (Chef’s Kitchen), Changwon
Face Book:  https://www.facebook.com/ckchangwon

This show is produced by:
Changwoner Entertainment
Website:  https://www.changwoner.com
Face Book:  https://www.facebook.com/changwoner/

Hosts
Scott

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/scottphillipmcfarlane

Email- scott@changwoner.com

Adam

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/peewhenyapoo
Email – adam@changwoner.com

Phil

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/wayne.stanley.5680
Email – phillip@changwoner.com

If you would like to be a guest on K-PoD, or have any questions for the show or regarding South Korea, or have something you’d like to promote, please contact us at
podcast@changwoner.com

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K-Pod: Life In Korea

This is our local podcast run at the studio right here in Changwon City.

This show was formally known as The Changwoner Podcast but has changed it’s name to K-PoD.
This show is hosted by Scott, Adam, and Phil and entering it’s 4th season. With a combined 20+ years of teaching and living in South Korea, you will always get great insights to living and working abroad.

To check out the podcast, please visit it’s website at the following link:

http://k-pod-cast.com

 

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