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4 years ago
Podcast

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

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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!

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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

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5 years ago
Podcast
Travel

Teaching English in South Korea and Asia

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

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!

5 years ago
Podcast
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Best Ways To Teach and Learn English (Ep 67)

How have teaching English techniques changed in South Korea and what direction are they going in?

The ways of teaching and learning English are always changing and evolving. What are some of the best new ways and what hasn’t changed?
What is the future for learning and teaching English in South Korea?

Special guest Craig Nicol stops by to discuss with Scott, Adam, and Marco some of their best and worst methods for teaching English, how teaching English has changed over the years, and how technology, for better or worse, is being applied in classrooms. Craig also talks about a new program he is involved with call Chasing Time English.

It’s all about teaching and learning English on this episode of K-PoD!

Show Notes

01:20

Scott welcomes Craig Nicol to the show and gets some of his background and connection with Changwon City and South Korea.
03:20

Craig goes over where he is originally from and the reasons he first came to South Korea.
04:12

The different degrees and certificates you use to need and do now to get a teaching job in South Korea.
06:18

Some of the things that have changed regarding teaching methods that each of us have noticed over our years of teaching English in Korea.
11:30

Craig talks about teaching in different places and back home in New Zealand and the differences with EFL and ESL.
12:50

Students having cell phones in classes and how each of us deal with the use of cell phone in the class.
14:35

Technology and how it’s changed in the classroom and what technology we all use now.
16:40

Craig gets into what he is involved with now and Chasing Time English and what Chasing Time English is all about.
19:00

The reasons why Craig became a part of Chasing Time English and some of the others he works with at Chasing Time English.
21:01

How Chasing Time English comes up with their stories for their learning videos used in their courses.
22:40

Is Chasing Time English for use in the classroom or good for self-study at home?
23:40

Where is Chasing Time English available and how do you get it?
24:55

The different levels available for using Chasing Time English, the age ranges it’s geared towards, and what levels would suit you best.
30:37

Chasing Time English feedback, award nominations, and how the program has progressed.
31:50

Craig’s role in Chasing Time English and what it is exactly that he does.
32:55

Scott sums up what was covered in this episode, how to get involved with Chasing Time English and thanks guest Craig Nicol for stopping by.

Chasing Time English

Website:
https://chasingtimeenglish.com/
youTube:
https://www.youtube.com/chasingtimeenglish
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/chasingtimeENG/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/chasingtimeeng
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/chasingtimeenglish/
Craig Nicol:
https://www.facebook.com/craig.nicol.758

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
*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
*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
*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 is 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

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5 years ago
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Healthcare in South Korea (Ep 66)

What kind of healthcare will you get with your job if you’re coming to work in South Korea?

South Korea has both National healthcare and private healthcare. Which are you most likely to get with a teaching job and which will work best for you? Scott, Marco, and Adam talk about the different healthcare insurance each of them has, the coverage you get, the costs, and some of their very own experiences with trips to the doctor or hospitals in Korea! It’s all about healthcare in South Korea on this episode of K-PoD!

Show Notes

02:05

Adam tell use what coverage he has working in a public school in South Korea.
02:48

Marco isn’t sure what healthcare coverage he has but explains what he knows he’s covered by.
03:32

Scott talks about private healthcare, what he is covered by, the costs, and the differences with private healthcare and national healthcare.
04:25

The costs of visiting a doctor without healthcare insurance.
05:00

Adam talks about some of the times he has had to use his national healthcare insurance and Korean medicine.
05:45

The types of medication you get in South Korea and what you can expect with a visit to your local doctor.
06:12

Marco talks about his trips to the doctor and how he has needed his healthcare insurance.
07:15

Scott explains how medication is so cheap and why he didn’t have healthcare for many years and why he doesn’t really use it now.
09:00

The reasons you may want healthcare and why you will get sick as an English teacher in South Korea.
09:40

English speaking doctors and what to do for the language barriers when visiting a doctor or hospital.
11:45

Scott gives a story about one of the times he was misdiagnosed due to mistranslation.
12:35

Each of the hosts compares healthcare to their home countries of Canada and USA.
18:37

Some stories of what to watch out for when visiting a family doctor in South Korea, or at least from the past!
20:12

Adam gives a personal experience of a visit to the hospital that he had.
22:19

What you can expect with regards to your health checkup that you have to get when first coming to South Korea to get your working visa.
25:25

Scott sums up his thoughts on healthcare in South Korea.

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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
*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
*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
*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 is 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

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5 years ago
Podcast
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Student Age Ranges in South Korea (Ep 65)

Teaching different age ranges English in South Korea! What will work best for you?

There is a wide range of ages you can end up teaching English to working as an English teacher in South Korea. What age range will work best for you? Scott, Marco, and Adam discuss teaching children to adults and which ages they prefer, which ages are the most difficult to teach, which ages learn the quickest, and which age range will be best for you.
It’s a podcast of different student ages in South Korea for this episode of K-PoD!

Show Notes

01:43

Marco tells us the current age ranges that he teaches now.
01:55

Adam lets us know the age ranges he currently is teaching.
02:39

The current age ranges that Scott is teaching now.
02:50

Adam gives his views on what it is like teaching elementary school students and younger children English with the use of songs and games.
04:30

Marco gives his opinions on teaching younger kids English, more advanced English, and the frustrations that can come with it.
05:40

Scott gives his views from over the years of teaching kids English from kindergarten to middle school students.
07:10

Each of the hosts talk about their class sizes and the different between class sizes in a public school compared to private schools.
09:15

Each host gives their experiences with teaching adults in South Korea and how it’s different from younger students.
14:28

Marco gives some advice on teaching kids and what he means with regards to being ‘Scary Teacher’.
15:52

Adam talks about the age range that he prefers to teach and his thoughts on having a co-teacher with him in his classes.
17:11

Scott gives the age range he prefers to teach and how he covers up making mistakes as a teacher in class.
18:36

Adam gives some advice on how to improve grammar for adult students.
19:22

Scott sums up the differences of teaching different age ranges and what might work best for you.

Direct Download: http://traffic.libsyn.com/changwoner/ep65.mp3?stats-code=pk65

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
*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
*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
*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 is 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

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Living With The Coronavirus in Asia

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

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

Show Notes

K-PoD: Life In Korea Podcast

HOSTS AND GUESTS

Scott

Adam

Marco

Paul

Dee

A Chat About Teaching English in Korea and Asia

Teaching English in South Korea and Asia

Best Ways To Teach and Learn English (Ep 67)

How have teaching English techniques changed in South Korea and what direction are they going in?

Show Notes

Chasing Time English

K-PoD: Life In Korea Podcast

HOSTS

Scott

Adam

Marco

Paul

Healthcare in South Korea (Ep 66)

What kind of healthcare will you get with your job if you’re coming to work in South Korea?

Show Notes

Direct Download: http://traffic.libsyn.com/changwoner/ep66.mp3?stats-code=pk66

K-PoD: Life In Korea Podcast

HOSTS

Scott

Adam

Marco

Paul

Student Age Ranges in South Korea (Ep 65)

Teaching different age ranges English in South Korea! What will work best for you?

Show Notes

Direct Download: http://traffic.libsyn.com/changwoner/ep65.mp3?stats-code=pk65

K-PoD: Life In Korea Podcast

HOSTS

Scott

Adam

Marco

Paul