Hello! My name is Peace Kanu-Asiegbu. You probably read my first name Akachukwu and shook your head as you tried to pronounce it. Thankfully, there will be no need for that. I go by my middle name Peace which is shorter, universal, comes with its own hand signal, and is a great conversation starter in any country.
I speak three languages (English, Igbo, and Spanish). I can read and understand quite a bit of Italian and Portuguese because of its linguistic similarities to Spanish. My latest quest into languages are Russian and Korean. The Russian is because I have been obsessed with James Bond movies and action movies in general since I was a child. Most of the bad guys spoke Russian so I wanted to learn. My Korean language learning has happened within the past year. I have managed to learn the Hangul alphabet, the grammar rules that pertain to the alphabet, and some basic phrases. Duolingo, Korean television, and learning blogs have played a part in my learning. Basically, I love languages. I have also lived on three different continents so I am accustomed to being immersed in different cultures. One of my favorite places to be is at an international airport.
I am a freelance web designer with ties to the fashion and hotel industries. Although those interests seem to be varied, I can assure you that it allows me the opportunity to converse with people from all walks of life. I worked in the hotel industry for over 4 years. The job allowed me to talk to people from all over the world daily and assist them with their needs. I helped with translation services at 360 Eats, the non-profit organization, where I was a web designer for over a year. I also helped with tutoring language students over the past couple of years, though not in an official capacity.
I know that my experience might not be linear with teaching, but I understand the process of learning multiple languages as a child or at any age. Before I immigrated to the USA at age 10, I lived in Aba, Nigeria. Though English is one of the official languages of my country, I also had to speak my native language of Igbo at home. I remember being corrected by my dad to speak more English at home. I added Spanish to my languages when I moved to the USA. I even got one of my bachelor’s degrees in Spanish. I understand the mindset of students and the process that it takes for everyone to learn a foreign language. I also understand that everyone learns differently. I believe that I am perfectly positioned to make a difference as an English teacher in Seoul.
I like to have fun and believe that everyone should have the opportunity to live their best lives. I know that learning English, in addition to knowing another language sets people up for success. I look as languages as a superpower. I am excited to be a small part in someone’s learning journey.
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