About Rob
Hi everyone. I’m Rob Whyte, the brains behind this English writing website.
I hope you find the ideas, lessons and worksheets useful. I really hope these materials help you become a better writer.
Professor. Writer. On-line wizard.
Here’s a little bit about me. I live in Busan, South Korea. I’m an English professor at a private university. My main teaching subjects are English conversation and composition. Sometimes, I teach politics to students who want to study in America, Australia or England. They are high level students but they need help with their writing. So, I teach them how to write a thesis statement, structure paragraphs and create proper academic essays.
I’m also a professional writer. I have written about a dozen books and articles. Travel and education are my main writing interests. In the past, I have published books and articles about business, culture, the environment and medicine. My writing has been published by international giants like Lonely Planet, The Independent (UK newspaper) and the American Academy of Pain Management.
Writing Samples
You may be asking yourself, “Is this Rob Whyte really a professional writer?”
The answer is, “Oh yes!”
Here are a few examples of my writing.
- Books: I have written for three travel books by Lonely Planet. All of my work has been for Korea guidebooks. Here’s a link to the most recent book, which is for sale all over the world.
- Articles: Here’s a travel story about Seoul, South Korea published in The Independent, a flashy newspaper in the UK.
- Essays: I’ve written about 25 essays and articles to promote business. Here’s one white paper that was distributed through a client’s email marketing program.
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That’s all about me. Come back to the website often. I add new English writing lessons and ideas every week.
Cheers!
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Excellent website Rob. Congratulations.. but like I said before none of this surprises me… Just the Rob I know.. Way to go buddy and keep it up!!!
Leisa
Thank you so much for the work you’ve put into this. I’ve been perusing your blog for 15 minutes and it is so well-constructed, easy to follow, and helpful that I know I will be a regular visitor. Well done.
Thanks for the kind words Jamie. I hope the lessons and ideas are useful.
Cheers,
rob
After you called me crocodile, I began to hate it (my nice green jaket).
This site is very useful and good to supplement about contents of class. I can find new information about English.
It was very interesting.
See you tomorrow. ^^
Thank you kind words Miss Baek.
BTW, I didn’t mean to call you a crocodile. It was just a friendly expressions to say goodbye.
See you later alligator.
In a while crocodile.
hey rob, like the site! will check it often for updates…..hopefully I can add some stuff myself if i get anything tasty!
Thanks Pete,
I quite fancy having a Cambridge man whipping up a guest post.
Good luck with the PhD.
Cheers.
Thanks! Looks like some good stuff for my writers.
I will miss u ‘rob’ster
I will visit this site hopefully
Sincierly rick
R: rob
E:eat’s
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By andy
Hi, Rob!
I’m Hyo Hui.
I’m taking your class in PUFS.
um.. Listening and speaking!
I always thank for your kindness when I ask something.
See ya!
Props! I’m amazed I know a real writer
After I finish my Master’s, I’d like to pick your brain about publishing, too.
KIT kicks ass!
Rob,
I lived in Korea when I was stationed in the Army in a small town close to the DMZ. I am very interested in returning and teaching English as a Second Language. I need some contact there though with whom I can get some info about salary ranges and, the importance of knowing the Korean language if one plans on teaching English there. I would also be interested in studying Korean history and performance art forms while I was living in Korea.
I can be reached at hiler8@gmail.com and would welcome any information you wish to share.
Thank You.
Hi Rob!
Your website is good for me to learn Enlish skills. Ocassionally, I entered this site and I look for various categories. I refered many useful sites in your home and replanted them in my own homepage ( http://www.stepkorea.com ). English is good language to get much informations from websites. Especially, I envy you because you can easily publish English books. On the other hand, I always don’t have a confirmation because I don’t know exactly right or wrong when I finished my sentences . I hope that you make a funny daily life.
from K B S
I am writing to make sure that I understand what your copyright means. If I were to link to our Moodle Com 11 course ( with the Vancouver, BC school board) for our students to access your paraphrasing material, would I be within the expectations of your site? Thank you, gail
Gail,
It’s okay to make the link. I hope the studnets find something useful form the material.
Cheers
rob
I have just stumbled across your site while searching for interesting ways to teach summary writing to ESL students–what a treasure trove this is! Thank you for your generosity. You are helping this new teacher beyond measure.
Hi there, just wanted to drop a line to say thanks for your hard work on this site. I taught ESL in Seoul for about 7 years, and now I’m in Canada doing the same. I’m constantly on the hunt for new and interesting ways to teach writing skills to my advanced students. Thanks again!
Hi Beth,
Thanks for the good words. I agree the search for new material does seem endless. I hope you foudn a coupel of useful things here.
Cheers,
rob
Hello- whyte !!
Do you remember me?
I attended your lectures about speaking and writing in BUFS.
I took a leave of absence during a year.
When I came back,
I wanted to take your lecture again in this semester.
But It seems hard because of timetable. T.T
If we meet by chance in the school , Let’s exchange greetings !!
See you !
I remember very well.
If you are near the IT building, come by and say hi.
Hello!
As another longtime expat professor (currently in Suncheon) I’ve enjoyed looking through your site for ideas!
Thanks for the note.
I hope you found some useful class material.
Nice website Rob! Like the layout and details. It is very helpful.
I am currently looking for a text and materials to improve ESL students’ e-mail and business correspondence skills.
Any recommendations?
Doug
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