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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: Thai Garden

July 18, 2009July 29, 2023 Brian Dye575Leave a Comment on KMK: Thai Garden

Thai Garden is in Itaewon right next to the Itaewon Hotel and above Kabinett. As the the name suggests TG specializes in Thai food. The restaurant itself is pretty spacious with more than enough room for large parties of friends or coworkers. The decor is pretty low key and almost somber, but you won’t be […]

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KMK: Hyehwa

July 16, 2009July 29, 2023 Brian Dye1124Leave a Comment on KMK: Hyehwa

The area around Hyehwa station on the light blue line is among the most vibrant in Seoul. First, there are a bozoogle of restaurants catering to both Korean and Western taste buds. Burgers, pasta, curries, noodles and pizza can all be yours even on the same day if you’ve got a hankering to quell. The […]

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KMK: Homo Hill

July 14, 2009July 30, 2023 Brian Dye20492 Comments on KMK: Homo Hill

Not to be confused with its twin, hooker hill, homo hill in Itaewon is where the gay boys and the folks who love them go to party. The street can be found just past Cancun and King Club and runs parallel to hooker hill. When the weekend comes the one place to find foreign and […]

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KMK: Intercoms

July 12, 2009October 24, 2023 Brian Dye556Leave a Comment on KMK: Intercoms

Have an intercom but don’t know how to use it? Tired of using it as a mirror or place to put restaurant menus? Then you’re in luck because I’ve translated my intercom just for you!  Now you can buzz guests in instead of walking that extra two feet to the door! You can call for […]

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KMK: Classroom Activities – Dice of Fortune

July 10, 2009December 31, 2015 Brian Dye625Leave a Comment on KMK: Classroom Activities – Dice of Fortune

Dice of Fortune takes a spin from Wheel of Fortune. First, divide the class into several teams. Each team then sends a member to roll the die. Depending on the number the group then gets to either pick a letter, lose a turn, or steal another team’s points. Each letter they guess is multiplied by […]

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KMK: Classroom Activities – White Board Soccer

July 8, 2009December 31, 2015 Brian Dye1091Leave a Comment on KMK: Classroom Activities – White Board Soccer

So here is another activity you can use to liven up a lesson. First, draw a soccer field on the board. Then place a magnet in the middle of the field to act as the ball. Next, divide the class into two teams. Each team selects a member to compete against the other team in […]

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