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Author: Brian Dye

I’m a blogger, writer, and teacher. I’ve been working in South Korea’s ESL field for the last three years. My one year contract has unexpectedly turned into a journey that I’m still on and loving.

KMK: Dessert Alley

July 28, 2009July 29, 2023 Brian Dye5912 Comments on KMK: Dessert Alley

Nestled in a corner of Gangnam is an alleyway chock full of cafes specializing in desserts. You’ll have to fend off the workers as they entire passerby to choose their extra special dessert over the competition. Cakes, pies, brownies, muffins, and cookies along with smoothies, teas, and coffees are readily availiable for leisurely consumption. Jodie […]

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KMK: Hongik University

July 26, 2009October 24, 2023 Brian Dye575Leave a Comment on KMK: Hongik University

In English Hongik means “service to mankind” and with all the cuties about I can say the university is definitely holding up to that claim. Hongik Uni stand at the heart of Hongdae, pumping the lifeblood of eager artistic university students into the surrounding area. The campus is home to about 21,000 students who come […]

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KMK: Classroom Management – Rewards

July 24, 2009December 31, 2015 Brian Dye5982 Comments on KMK: Classroom Management – Rewards

When it comes to encouraging and rewarding students for good behavior or a job well done, nothing beats a good old fashioned stamp.Now you would think that in this day and age of hi tech gadgets and toys that a mere stamp would be mocked. Not so! The kids will risk life and limb for […]

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KMK: Take Out

July 22, 2009July 30, 2023 Brian Dye17052 Comments on KMK: Take Out

So, you’re feeling lazy and just don’t have the energy to leave your cozy little officetel in order to hunt down your dinner? Well, have no fear! You can simply pick up your cell phone and in the matter of moments order up some delicious Korean dishes straight to your door. Don’t fret about the […]

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KMK: Solar Eclipse 2009

July 22, 2009October 24, 2023 Brian Dye5793 Comments on KMK: Solar Eclipse 2009

Howdy, boys and girls! I’m writing early in the AM because today, July 22nd, is a one in a one hundred year opportunity to catch a full fledge solar eclipse. So if you’re in South Korea pop outside at 11am and behold the galactic glory in all its wonderment. Though, be sure to take precautions. […]

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KMK: Hongdae Hope + Free Market

July 20, 2009July 29, 2023 Brian Dye19334 Comments on KMK: Hongdae Hope + Free Market

Every Saturday the little park across from the University hosts the Free Market and on Sundays it’s all about the Hope Market.

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