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Waygook.orgQ: What is the meaning of abbreviations used on the forum?
A: Here are some common abbreviations that people use and their meanings:
CT = Co-teacher
KT = Korean teacher
NT = Native teacher
NET = Native English teacher
OP = Original Poster (i.e. the person who created the thread)
PM = Private message
ComputersFontsQ: How can I use fonts from the internet in Word?
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http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,2798.msg12941.html#msg12941InternetQ: How can I watch TV on the internet?
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http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,2764.msg12752.html#msg12752KoreanQ: How can I type Korean on my computer?
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http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,38.msg73.html#msg73A:
http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,1934.msg6775.html#msg6775MoviesQ: Are there alternatives to Windows Movie Maker?
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http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,2705.msg15114.html#msg15114Q: How can I add subtitles to movies?
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http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,2383.msg9830.html#msg9830Q: I can't get subtitles to work with my computer. What do I do?
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http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,1308.0.htmlQ: Should I use subtitles with movies?
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http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,1547.msg4841.html#msg4841Q: Where can I find English movies with Korean subtitles?
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http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,2383.msg9796.html#msg9796OpenOfficeQ: What's OpenOffice?
A: OpenOffice.org is a free productivity suite similar to Microsoft Office. While it will let you do most things that you can do with Microsoft Office, it isn't fully compatiable.
Q: Where can I get OpenOffice?
A: You can download it from
http://download.openoffice.org/other.htmlQ: I'm not sure I'm allowed to install OpenOffice on my school computer(s). What should I do?
A: A portable version is available which you can install to a USB drive. You can get it at
http://bit.ly/OOffice-portableQ: I downloaded a .ppt and opened it in OpenOffice but it doesn't work properly. What happened?
A: OpenOffice isn't fully compatiable with .ppt. If you're using Windows but don't have Microsoft Office you can use Microsoft's Powerpoint viewer. You can get it at
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?familyid=048DC840-14E1-467D-8DCA-19D2A8FD7485&displaylang=enQ: How can I get more backgrounds or templates for OpenOffice?
A: Extensions are available at
http://extensions.services.openoffice.org/en/taxonomy/term/43 Q: I don't like OpenOffice. Are there any alternatives?
A: Yes -
http://tutorialblog.org/best-free-microsoft-office-alternatives/PowerpointGames
Q: How do I make Powerpoint games?
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http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,1901.0.htmlInternet Pages
Q: How do I link to an internet page from Powerpoint?
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http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,1442.0.htmlModifying
Q: I modified a powerpoint and now it doesn't work properly. How do I avoid this?
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http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,3235.msg15300.html#msg15300Outlines
Q: I can't read the outline from (PPT's name). No text converter is installed for this file type.
A1: To resolve this issue, install each update for your version of the Office program. [Thanks daveyc18]
A2: Use Microsoft's Powerpoint viewer available at
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?familyid=048DC840-14E1-467D-8DCA-19D2A8FD7485&displaylang=enVersions
Q: How do I open .ppx files with an older version of Powerpoint?
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http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,1906.0.htmlVideos
Q: How do I embedd videos in Powerpoint?
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http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,1462.0.htmlQ: How do I play embedded videos?
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http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,2797.0.htmlLiving in South Korea OverviewQ: Is there an overview to living in Korea that I should read?
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http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,1364.msg3999.html#msg3999A:
http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,1160.msg3147.html#msg3147At homeQ: How do I turn on my floor heating?
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http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,2374.msg9721.html#msg9721Q: My washing machine is in Korean - how do I use it?
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http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,578.msg1650.html#msg1650Q: What is my gas bill likely to be?
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http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,2959.msg13409.html#msg13409DentistsQ: Does insurance cover dental cavities?
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http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,2476.msg10484.html#msg10484DepressionQ: Where can I get help with depression?
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http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,3159.msg14599.html#msg14599DrivingQ: Do I need a licence to drive a scooter in Korea?
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http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,3205.msg15006.html#msg15006Q: How do I get a Korean driver's licence and international license?
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http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,2592.msg11388.html#msg11388EatingQ: I'm vegetarian - what phrases can I use?
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http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,3155.msg14573.html#msg14573EtiquetteQ: What should I know about Korean etiquette?
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http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,1323.msg3803.html#msg3803KoreanQ: Where can I learn some survival Korean?
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http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,567.msg5391.html#msg5391Q: What are some resources to learn Korean?
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http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,36.msg71.html#msg71MoviesQ: Where can I get movie times in English?
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http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,3108.msg14091.html#msg14091RadioQ: Are there any radio stations I can listen to?
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http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,660.msg1910.html#msg1910Skiing and SnowboardingQ: What are good places to go skiing / snowboarding?
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http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,2709.msg12476.html#msg12476A:
http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,2493.msg10604.html#msg10604Sending stuff homeQ: How can I send large packages home?
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http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,1372.msg4030.html#msg4030TranslationQ: Is there a free Tourist Info /Translation Service over the phone?
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http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,62.msg126.html#msg126TravelQ: Are there any cheap Korean flight sites?
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http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,2835.msg13149.html#msg13149Teaching in South Korea OverviewQ: I've never taught before. Is there anything I can read to help me teach?
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http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,1683.msg5393.html#msg5393A:
http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,1680.msg5386.html#msg5386A:
http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,3313.msg15818.html#msg15818Classroom managementQ: Where can I find general information about classroom management?
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http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,678.msg1966.html#msg1966A:
http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,2775.0.htmlA:
http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,2580.msg11293.html#msg11293Q: How can I minimize and pre-empt behavioral problems?
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http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,677.msg1965.html#msg1965Q: How can I get my class to be quiet?
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http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,1900.msg6503.html#msg6503Q: Why are points/rewards needed? Should I use them in class?
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http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,2666.msg12056.html#msg12056Q: What do I do when I lose a class?
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http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,2333.msg9520.html#msg9520Q: What are the legalities of disciplining students?
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http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,2340.msg9569.html#msg9569CampsQ: Where can I find ideas for summer and winter camps?
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http://waygook.org/index.php/board,31.0.htmlOpen ClassesQ: How can I prepare for an open class?
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http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,2535.msg10997.html#msg10997Q: I need to submit a script for my open class. What should I do?
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http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,2699.msg12424.html#msg12424TextbooksQ: What are good textbooks for adults classes?
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