Though I am working for the Korean government (public schools), I work at a language training center and the position is quite good – about 17 kids/class, no Korean co-teacher, I build my own curriculum, and I have class prep time.That's where I work, and the next picture is the high school right next to us... students are doing their morning gymnastics. Assa!
The only downside of my job is that I ride the bus for 2 hours every day, but that’s just for 6 months, when I will transfer to the center in Jeju-si. I actually enjoy the bus ride since I can read, learn Korean, listen to music and get a glimpse of Jeju’s magnificent beaches, farms, mountains and daily life.
The center is quite high-tech and I have my own fully equipped classroom – computer, flat screen, projector, printer, DVD player, AC, etc.
We also have simulation labs on the second floor – restaurant, living room, supermarket, airport and health center are recreated in order to immerse the kids in a given environment and provide them with specific vocabulary.
There’s also “The Learning News” in which each article is written in both Korean and English.
In my opinion, Koreans are surrounded by opportunities to learn English… it’s incredible. The government spends loads of money on us teachers and teaching facilities. There are TV shows specially designed for kids, and an English section in every department store – where kids sit and read while mommy is grocery shopping. 
Halim is the name of the small town I work in. It’s very nice and located by the sea. The main street is filled with tiny local restaurants that serve delicious food. There’s stuff lying everywhere on the streets and street vendors offer everything – from ropes, to fruit and garden tools. On our way to work, Bill and I always smile when we pass this small shop where an old lady sells nothing but rice and cigarettes. It’s all you need in life, really. 
