2013-10-10--speech at international school

Yesterday I gave a talk at an international school just outside of Seoul. The organizer asked me to briefly introduce Mulmangcho. Haha! They should have been more specific what they meant by "briefly." My "brief" remarks turned into a 30 minute speech, then with actual questions during Q&A!

* It was like "The Best of Casey Lartigue Talking," as I quickly updated and combined my PPTs to include three different talks once I realized I had up to 45 minutes. Best of all, I magically connected the themes to wrap it all up like I had planned it in advance..

* Anyone who has taught English in Korea knows that one of the common reminders you will give to students is "speak English." But not with at the international school. The teachers, students and staff all spoke English 99% of the time I was there.

* Thanks to Mr. Allen Sanchez for connecting me with them. He is a former volunteer at the Mulmangcho school and also a friend to North Korean refugees who are trying to adjust to living outside of North Korea.

Update 2019: We now have a TNKR club at the Asia Pacific International School. Here's the online fundraiser students have set up. https://give.lovetnkr.com/en/APIS

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