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Helping Koreans understand
Matthew Sleight has for many years tried to help Koreans to understand western language and culture, and to help western people and companies better communicate with the Korean people and business.
The Professor
Matthew Sleight has worked
in many fields and has even
earned the honorary title of
professor in one of the largest
and successful colleges in
Seoul. He has also worked
through the Seoul government on educational camps helping young people in disadvantaged areas learn the English language. During his time helping people understanding English and how to prepare for working with western companies he has published 5 books (The Speak Out we're listening series) to help Koreans better converse and understand different aspects of communicating in English and business.
Giving back to the community
Matthew works with many local aid organizations, from painting murals in the beautify Seoul program to teaching young underprivileged children on summer and winter camps. Matthew has always like to give back to the community around him and gained the trust of many people in both the public and private sectors.Asked why he does these things he was quoted as saying
"Korea has given me so much,I should try to give back what I can".
A respected and easy to approach person, Matthew Sleight is someone that knows the Korean people, and is someone they know as well.
The Honorary Citizen
In 2011, Matthew Sleight was awarded the honor of "2011 honorary citizen of Seoul".
He was nominated by Members of local government for his work with local charities and for his involvement with other governmental programs. This award is only given to a few people a year.
To be nominated, that person must have in some way been of outstanding help to the people of Seoul city, be nominated by a high ranking official in the government and be approved by the regulatory commission governing the award. The awards were given to 16 people in 2011 with backgrounds in international business, charity and religious organizations.
Matthew what asked how he felt about receiving the 2011 honorary citizen award and replied “I still feel honored and humbled that I was chosen for this award”.
Matthew has since kept helping those he can and the community around him.