Learning English is EXCITING and FUN in the Philippines!

    During winter season in Korea, many students came here in the Philippines to study English and the most interesting fact.. its been part of the country’s booming tourism which means more jobs and opportunities are offered whether you are not  an English major degree holder or other related courses as long as you could speak and understand English are all way good. Why do you think most Koreans want to study English here? They said its more cheaper than hiring Filipino English teacher in Korea who earns as much as 40,000 pesos in an estimated salary rate unlike studying here in the Philippines is more fun and exciting because aside from studying they do travelling like educational and eco-tourism tour in the local places and engaging them by attending cultural shows which are meaningful for understanding cultural diversity.

    An English learning center like English Knowledge Awareness (EKA), Inc, an exclusive school for Korean students are one of some English learning centers here in Davao City who cater students from Korea to study English and it is located in two branches: (1) Juna St., Matina, Davao City in front of PWC school and (2) GK, Lanang, Davao City in front of SM Lanang Premier. EKA is my first career entrance for teaching young students ranging from 10 to 15 years old for a month since it is contract based but it was a rare and memorable experience. Teaching with these cute and adorable students are way exciting and challenging because these adorable students have difficulties in reading, writing, speaking and learning English in advance but  most likely they like to interact with their teachers during activities and creative exercises that would boost their confidence and encouragement to study more English.

These are my few students who I taught English in EKA.

Yuchan (김유찬), a 13-year-old (Philippine age since he is two years older in Korea) middle school student in Korea and his English is “Mike”. This is one of my favorite students who became my free-time instructor in Chess board game during our Friday class since its activity day.   

Yujin (김유진), a 15-year-old middle school student in Korea and her English name is “Jenny”. She is one of my favorite students who always smile and shows decent through teachers. She likes KPOP music and watch movies.

Yuna (김유나), a 14-year-old middle school student in Korea. She is also one of my favorite students who like to talk KPOP every we finished studying English and doing the Stone-Rock-Scissors every time we do an activity.

Jiye (이지예), a 15-year-old middle school student in Korea and her English name “Sarah”. One of my students who is sometimes serious but happy to talk with. She likes reading comic books or Manhwa, it's more likely known a Manga in Japanese.

Donghyeon (강동현), a 13-year-old middle school student in Korea and his English name is “Phil”. Most teachers like him because of his pretty face and handsome look even if he is one of the naughtiest students but he likes his teachers a lot and always begged to play UNO card games every end of the class.

    These students are more adorable if you meet them personally and make friends to them. Though they already left Philippines last February 2015, they are still hoping to come back here soon. The teachers are also hoping them to apply what they learned from us. It's really fun to learn English with Filipino teachers.

*All photos were taken last February 25, 2015, the last day of students who became part of Junior Winter Camp in EKA, Inc.