Aron Thode

I have always been interested in how ideas and stories connect people across cultures. Current events are central to my work, and I also include evergreen topics and personal-experience content so lessons stay practical and human. My goal is to help learners build useful English they can use for both today's headlines and wider real-world discussions.

Teaching experience

  • 22 years teaching ESL/EFL in South Korea and Japan
  • Locations: Seoul and Gyeonggi-do (South Korea), Toyama and Chiba (Japan)
  • Learners: adults, university students, professionals, teens, and children
  • Formats: 1:1, small group, corporate, online, and in-person classes

Credentials

  • CELTA certification
  • Master of International Studies (International Relations), Sogang University (Seoul)
  • Graduate Diploma of Arts (Political Studies), University of Auckland
  • Bachelor of Arts (Social Sciences), Auckland University of Technology

Specializations

  • Speaking fluency
  • Academic writing
  • Presentation skills
  • Business English
  • Tech and developer English

Editorial process at ESL News Stories

  • I check CEFR level alignment and adjust wording so materials stay clear and level-appropriate.
  • I review target vocabulary and explanations so learners can follow each text and build practical language.
  • I test each activity from a learner perspective to confirm instruction clarity and answer accuracy.
  • I verify source links and attribution before publication.
  • I complete a final pass for flow, formatting, readability, and print usability.
  • I update content when needed so materials remain reliable over time.

EdTech and development practice

I use AI-assisted drafting, structured review checklists, CEFR-level validation, and iterative editing to build learner-friendly materials. Before publishing, I run web publishing and quality-check routines focused on readability, activity flow, and mobile usability.

Contact and trust pages

Last reviewed: March 6, 2026.

eslnewsstories.com