Comments on: 폭탄영어 #7 – Being Black in Korea (Deep Conversation Series) http://www.bombenglish.com/2008/03/10/being-black-in-korea-deep-conversation-series/ "We da bomb!" Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:36:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: seungjim http://www.bombenglish.com/2008/03/10/being-black-in-korea-deep-conversation-series/comment-page-1/#comment-990 seungjim Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:13:12 +0000 http://www.bombenglish.com/2008/03/10/%ed%8f%ad%ed%83%84%ec%98%81%ec%96%b4-7-being-black-in-korea-deep-conversation-series/#comment-990 hello, Jen and mike. First of all, I want to thank you for great shows. I recently came across your podcast while navigating Itunes to search for english education material. This episode was paricularly interesting to me and i wanted to add my opinion about Korean's negative perception about black people. I think that One major contributing factor for such perception is1992 L.A riot. I recall all major Korean news media broadcasted many violent scenes where Korean shops were ripped off by angry black crowd throughout the incident. As you guys may be aware, L.A K-town is the largest Korean community outside of Korea and it is so common to see someone who has relatives or friends living in great L.A area. For this reason, this incident helped Korean to build strong hatred against black people, which I believe still remains within some old Korean people's mind. BTW, your show is a valuable resource for me to improve my english. I am truly looking forward to your new episode. hello, Jen and mike.
First of all, I want to thank you for great shows.
I recently came across your podcast while navigating Itunes to search for english education material.

This episode was paricularly interesting to me and i wanted to add my opinion about Korean’s negative perception about black people.
I think that One major contributing factor for such perception is1992 L.A riot.
I recall all major Korean news media broadcasted many violent scenes where Korean shops were ripped off by angry black crowd throughout the incident. As you guys may be aware, L.A K-town is the largest Korean community outside of Korea and it is so common to see someone who has relatives or friends living in great L.A area. For this reason, this incident helped Korean to build strong hatred against black people, which I believe still remains within some old Korean people’s mind.

BTW, your show is a valuable resource for me to improve my english. I am truly looking forward to your new episode.

]]> By: Garth Ettienne http://www.bombenglish.com/2008/03/10/being-black-in-korea-deep-conversation-series/comment-page-1/#comment-755 Garth Ettienne Sat, 07 Feb 2009 19:12:21 +0000 http://www.bombenglish.com/2008/03/10/%ed%8f%ad%ed%83%84%ec%98%81%ec%96%b4-7-being-black-in-korea-deep-conversation-series/#comment-755 I wish I heard this BEFORE coming to Korea. It would have given me some more insight on this place. After being here for 6 months, I've have mixed feelings about Korea. I don't want to leave with a bad sense of this place, but I know I won't be back anytime soon. And that truly saddens me. I wish I heard this BEFORE coming to Korea. It would have given me some more insight on this place. After being here for 6 months, I’ve have mixed feelings about Korea. I don’t want to leave with a bad sense of this place, but I know I won’t be back anytime soon.
And that truly saddens me.

]]> By: james w bolt http://www.bombenglish.com/2008/03/10/being-black-in-korea-deep-conversation-series/comment-page-1/#comment-633 james w bolt Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:20:08 +0000 http://www.bombenglish.com/2008/03/10/%ed%8f%ad%ed%83%84%ec%98%81%ec%96%b4-7-being-black-in-korea-deep-conversation-series/#comment-633 Hi Jen I enter Korea on the 6 July 1950 At Pusan.Where is the city that you are teaching located. If some of your student would like to contact a person that was in their country in the in 1950 Sign 40 Yards Hi Jen I enter Korea on the 6 July 1950 At Pusan.Where is the city that you are teaching located. If some of your student would like to contact a person that was in their country in the in 1950 Sign 40 Yards

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.bombenglish.com/2008/03/10/being-black-in-korea-deep-conversation-series/comment-page-1/#comment-619 Jennifer Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:38:11 +0000 http://www.bombenglish.com/2008/03/10/%ed%8f%ad%ed%83%84%ec%98%81%ec%96%b4-7-being-black-in-korea-deep-conversation-series/#comment-619 Michael might be better equipped to answer this question, but personally I found that there were some real advantages of being in a small, rural town. Yes, there's lots of staring and occasionally some moments that can cause some real discomfort - but being in a small town, people will also figure out who you are and what you do very quickly. After people know about you, it will probably get a lot easier. The most important thing to staying happy is to keep a good sense of humor about life. Even the bad stuff. As for teaching English? Start out scary and strict, then mellow as time goes by. Have fun. And while you'll almost certainly have to adjust your lessons (trust me, nobody teaches what they thought they would be), keep your expectations high. The kids can do it, with encouragement and help. Michael might be better equipped to answer this question, but personally I found that there were some real advantages of being in a small, rural town. Yes, there’s lots of staring and occasionally some moments that can cause some real discomfort – but being in a small town, people will also figure out who you are and what you do very quickly. After people know about you, it will probably get a lot easier. The most important thing to staying happy is to keep a good sense of humor about life. Even the bad stuff.
As for teaching English? Start out scary and strict, then mellow as time goes by. Have fun. And while you’ll almost certainly have to adjust your lessons (trust me, nobody teaches what they thought they would be), keep your expectations high. The kids can do it, with encouragement and help.

]]> By: Cas http://www.bombenglish.com/2008/03/10/being-black-in-korea-deep-conversation-series/comment-page-1/#comment-618 Cas Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:27:32 +0000 http://www.bombenglish.com/2008/03/10/%ed%8f%ad%ed%83%84%ec%98%81%ec%96%b4-7-being-black-in-korea-deep-conversation-series/#comment-618 Hello, I'll be heading to Korea with the R.O.K.(non Jay-Z affiliated) Ministry of Education TaLK Scholarship Program. I am an African-American male from New York and I've been curious about what the atmosphere in Korea will be like. I've been assigned to Danyang, Chungcheongbukdo. There, apparently with a Korean University student, I will be responsible for teaching rural elementary school children English in a 3 hour after school program every weekday. During my interview, the representative expressed concern of how I will be treated as an African-American in such a rural part of Korea. I encouraged him that I would be the perfect person to bring transparency to media stereotypes of Black peoples in general. While my confidence hasn't faltered, it's just great to hear the experiences of people who have already been in the situation. However, I will assume that rural Korea is, like most places, less acceptin of change and difference. Have either of you ever taught or lived in rural areas of Korea? Do you have any tips for a fairly inexperienced English teacher? Thanks for the Podcast! Hello, I’ll be heading to Korea with the R.O.K.(non Jay-Z affiliated) Ministry of Education TaLK Scholarship Program. I am an African-American male from New York and I’ve been curious about what the atmosphere in Korea will be like. I’ve been assigned to Danyang, Chungcheongbukdo. There, apparently with a Korean University student, I will be responsible for teaching rural elementary school children English in a 3 hour after school program every weekday.

During my interview, the representative expressed concern of how I will be treated as an African-American in such a rural part of Korea.
I encouraged him that I would be the perfect person to bring transparency to media stereotypes of Black peoples in general.
While my confidence hasn’t faltered, it’s just great to hear the experiences of people who have already been in the situation.

However, I will assume that rural Korea is, like most places, less acceptin of change and difference. Have either of you ever taught or lived in rural areas of Korea?
Do you have any tips for a fairly inexperienced English teacher?

Thanks for the Podcast!

]]> By: Tasha http://www.bombenglish.com/2008/03/10/being-black-in-korea-deep-conversation-series/comment-page-1/#comment-565 Tasha Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:55:37 +0000 http://www.bombenglish.com/2008/03/10/%ed%8f%ad%ed%83%84%ec%98%81%ec%96%b4-7-being-black-in-korea-deep-conversation-series/#comment-565 Greetings, Wonderful discussion. Greetings,
Wonderful discussion.

]]> By: Javis http://www.bombenglish.com/2008/03/10/being-black-in-korea-deep-conversation-series/comment-page-1/#comment-546 Javis Fri, 13 Jun 2008 06:26:25 +0000 http://www.bombenglish.com/2008/03/10/%ed%8f%ad%ed%83%84%ec%98%81%ec%96%b4-7-being-black-in-korea-deep-conversation-series/#comment-546 Hi, mid-atlantic/midwestern, white American here. I enjoyed this episode. I hope that a lot more Koreans can gain the confidence to engage foreigners in conversation, especially those that look and speak differently from the stereotypes on Arirang TV. and this part made me double take -- Korean school kids: "We've never seen a black person say anything intelligent before." Huh? Weren't you standing in front of the class teaching them history? I guess they had become comfortable with you just as their teacher, and the big deal was seeing an intelligent, black stranger on a video. Thanks for the hard work, and special thanks to Felicia for contributing as a guest. Hi, mid-atlantic/midwestern, white American here.
I enjoyed this episode. I hope that a lot more Koreans can gain the confidence to engage foreigners in conversation, especially those that look and speak differently from the stereotypes on Arirang TV.

and this part made me double take –

Korean school kids:
“We’ve never seen a black person say anything intelligent before.”

Huh? Weren’t you standing in front of the class teaching them history? I guess they had become comfortable with you just as their teacher, and the big deal was seeing an intelligent, black stranger on a video.

Thanks for the hard work, and special thanks to Felicia for contributing as a guest.

]]> By: taemin http://www.bombenglish.com/2008/03/10/being-black-in-korea-deep-conversation-series/comment-page-1/#comment-452 taemin Wed, 14 May 2008 05:40:41 +0000 http://www.bombenglish.com/2008/03/10/%ed%8f%ad%ed%83%84%ec%98%81%ec%96%b4-7-being-black-in-korea-deep-conversation-series/#comment-452 I enjoy your programs. But...who is this hair-dresser that you talk up? How can I find him? Thanks! I enjoy your programs.

But…who is this hair-dresser that you talk up? How can I find him?

Thanks!

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.bombenglish.com/2008/03/10/being-black-in-korea-deep-conversation-series/comment-page-1/#comment-344 Jennifer Mon, 07 Apr 2008 06:38:26 +0000 http://www.bombenglish.com/2008/03/10/%ed%8f%ad%ed%83%84%ec%98%81%ec%96%b4-7-being-black-in-korea-deep-conversation-series/#comment-344 I'm glad to hear you were interested in the topic . . . we're still working out how to deal with really long episodes like this. And I talk all the time, but Michael is so envious of my beautiful voice and intelligent commentary that he cuts it all out! I’m glad to hear you were interested in the topic . . . we’re still working out how to deal with really long episodes like this. And I talk all the time, but Michael is so envious of my beautiful voice and intelligent commentary that he cuts it all out!

]]> By: Bombass http://www.bombenglish.com/2008/03/10/being-black-in-korea-deep-conversation-series/comment-page-1/#comment-343 Bombass Sun, 06 Apr 2008 13:46:02 +0000 http://www.bombenglish.com/2008/03/10/%ed%8f%ad%ed%83%84%ec%98%81%ec%96%b4-7-being-black-in-korea-deep-conversation-series/#comment-343 i chose it because of the topic you guys talked about. it was good, but too long to listen at one go. Jennifer! why don' u speak more, huhh!? i chose it because of the topic you guys talked about.
it was good, but too long to listen at one go.
Jennifer! why don’ u speak more, huhh!?

]]>