Sunday, August 28, 2011

Information on teaching English in South Korea..?

Information on teaching English in South Korea..?
First off, i have no degree, just a btec diploma in graphics (uk college level, not a university course) I'm looking for information on how i could teach english in Korea, i'm looking for UNPAID work ideally where i would pay for my own travel costs and teach in exchange for room and board (cutting out all the visa application stuff) I really just want to go on my savings and integrate in the culture and enjoy the country, rather than going for the money. I'd consider paid work but only want to spend maybe six months in any part of South Korea. I only know a few VERY basic korean words, but i'm looking to go in the spring next year so i should know a bit more by then. If anyone has any links to websites or messageboards where i could find out more information, please post them here, maybe even links to Korean schools, which i could e-mail and make my case to them. Thank you!
Korea - 2 Answers
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Dave's ESL cafe is the most commonly used English teaching job seeking website.
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Ok, to work officially in Korea you'll need a degree and a TEFL certificate. Most contracts are for the academic year, starting in September time. Not having a degree makes it harder, but not impossible. To find work you should be in the country itself. If you arrive and immediately start knocking on doors and presenting yourself well as an English teacher looking for work - and you have a TEFL certificate to prove you know what you're talking about - then sooner or later you should pick up work. Good luck!



Sunday, August 14, 2011

Today(2010) do you think Asians are less inclined toward War because they like making money? Or not?

Today(2010) do you think Asians are less inclined toward War because they like making money? Or not?
Random question. Why won't China use force for spratley island claims? Or to fully-back North Korea? Why won't South Korea take back North Korea? Can a case be made that Asian countries are reluctant to go to war simply because they are all growing as they are? OR is it Asian countries are as averse to war as european or american countries? I would just like everyone's views. Thanks
Sociology - 5 Answers
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well if they love money as much as you say then they would be at war every 10 years or so, since in most cases war creates revenue. I cant say why they dont go to war but I am happy for the peace
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I don't think South Korea will take back North Korea at the moment because they are fed up with them. They have drastically reduced, if not ceased, their aid for their neighboring country. I go to a Korean church and asked the pastor about this actually. He said that it would take so much time and energy to get North Korea up to the economic speed of South Korea that they probably aren't willing to do it. South Korea is a top notch country, while North Korea is just about a third world country in my opinion. Also, South Korea is intertwined with the United States and they probably have to collaborate before initiating a war. I would think that China is content with themselves for the time being. They're extremely profitable and are holding America by the balls in terms of debt. Of course, I believe that they could ignite a war with most countries and easily overtake them. They've certainly got the manpower. In general, though, I believe that most East and Southeast Asian countries are not willing to go to war because they are averse to it, as you said. The exceptions I'd make would be Russia, and possibly North Korea. I don't really see North Korea doing anything as of right now, though. Maybe once 김정일's successor takes power...
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Given the enormous suffering which follows wars as an inevitability, a better version of the question might be "Why are non-Asian countries more accepting of war?" I would say that the Asian religious and philosophical traditions carry stronger warnings against war. From the teachings of Buddha, Lao Tzu, the Upanishads, and even Sun Tzu's Art of War are uniformly clear that war is to be avoided if possible. Several of these would go so far as to say that if there is war, the ruler has failed. In contrast, in the west, we seem to always view our greatest rulers as those who have gone to war and won. Not those who gently avoid war. There is also a balance of power in Asia that is pretty well established right now. So violence and oppression in Asia tends to be more internal than external.
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They obviously just want to grow and become as rich and powerful as possible as every other country. Remember war is extremely expensive.
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These countries are smart enough to realize that being involved in a war is expensive, but taking money from war stricken countries is easy as pie.



Sunday, August 7, 2011

How much money do the U.S give to other countries in aid and should we stop this practice?

How much money do the U.S give to other countries in aid and should we stop this practice?
Should we make Countries like Kuwait and South Korea pay American troop salaries? We cry about the cost of health care but send money to other countries. LOL @2nd answer and as soon as China or NKorea start acting the fool who are they going to call, the European Union?
Elections - 4 Answers
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We should give limited aid to those whose behavior is in our best interests. We should cut the cord with any country embarrassing us or acting against our interests. Want to be your own country? Okay by me. But I keep my cash. You know who - are you listening?
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50,000 troops in Japan, and Japan would be happy to see them out. The biggest receiver of aid is Israel, for more guns, and more hatred of America
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The U.S. should not give foreign aid to any country unless the taxpaers, who are giving it, decide where the money should go.
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Obama administration is pumping money in to deepen the U.S.-Indonesian partnership, including $165 million for a major education effort, $136 million for climate change programs and $15 million for civil society programs. US foreign aid to Israel will rise by US$225 million in fiscal year 2010. Israel can spend up to 25% of the sum for defense purchases US President Barack Obama signed last week the foreign aid budget law for 2010 which includes the granting of US$2.775 billion in security aid to Israel. US foreign aid to Israel will rise by US$225 million in fiscal year 2010. Annual aid to Israel under the MOU is to rise from $2.55 billion in 2009 to a ceiling of $3.1 billion in 2013, and it will remain at that level for the rest of the period. Like in previous years, Israel can spend up to 25% of the sum for defense purchases from Israeli manufacturers, and the remainder must be spent for defense purchases in the US. Egypt will receive $1.3 billion in aid in 2010, and Jordan will receive $540 million. The budget signed by Obama, for the first time, also grants $500 million to the Palestinian Authority. The aid also includes $100 million to be used by US General Keith Dayton, who is in charge of training the Palestinian security forces in the West Bank. This is a small part of it.and yes we should stop it.


Monday, August 1, 2011

Which entertainment company is better in South Korea?

Which entertainment company is better in South Korea?
Ok i am signing up for the sm auditions in sf but i heard sm ent. is horrible from the rumors of battered artist and they kkep so much of the money you make, theres JYP the WONDERIGRLS ent. company , then theres , YG for BIG BANG and GUMMY , YIGA ENT, GOOD ENT, and i heard the best so far is MNET ENT. home of LEE HYORI , SS501, (i think im not sure the new duo) DAVICHI there r more but the list goes on plz help me decide
Other - Music - 1 Answers
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JYP the WONDERIGRLS ent. company