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This paper is an attempt to soften concerns about possible negative impact of the limitations on students’ communicative competence by considering certain aspects of the language-learning process as apply in the Korean situation. An argument is presented if favor of balancing the skills of English language use and language teaching with instructional content that requires, and draws heavily on (1) an extensive general knowledge of global issues, (2) an awareness of the ways in which these issues influence one personally, and (3) an ability and willingness to be an advocate of positive global solutions and change through creative use of timely instructional content, positive personal behavior and a thoughtful approach to interpersonal and intercultural communication. The analysis begins with the consideration of the nature of the encounter between teachers and learners. A review of the role of motivation and method in the Korean context is seen to generate a need for attributes and qualities that are not usually a part of teacher training, but are in the more general categories of culture and personality. These include general networking, strategies for error production and correction, and patience.