Can Korean Speak English

Thu, 30 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Several Problems South Korean Students Face Learning English This essay examines English education in South Korea and its socio-cultural problems. The discussion draws on my personal beliefs and experiences. First, the history of Korean education is laid out by illustrating the cultural background of Korean society. Following that, it traces the problems of learners of the English language in Korea and tips on how to improve their learning. Table of Contents National Background Education System Speaking Challenges How to improve Korean's English speaking Do you want to teach English in South Korea? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nayoung H. Please note that...  [Read more]

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 Linda Dunsmore Destinations Alumni Experiences The Most Common Problems Students in South Korea Face When Learning English Korean learners of the English language face numerous challenges in acquiring the language on a proficient level, although English is introduced to children at an early age. English is incorporated into the primary school curriculum from the age of four, yet only a small minority master the language on a proficient conversational level. Unfortunately, the reasons seem to stem from cultural and social differences, the significant differences between the two languages; Korean and English, and the Korean Educational System is also a contributing factor. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Problems Relating to Cultural Differences Problems...  [Read more]

Sun, 19 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Difficulties for Teachers Teaching South Korean Students Before starting my TEFL course to gain a more professional basis, I worked as an English teacher in South Korea for about one year. In this short essay, I will explain some of the most prominent difficulties South Korean students seem to face when learning English. Table of Contents Education system Differences in the phonetic systems of Korean and English Syntactic differences Korean culture Do you want to teach English in South-Korea? Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Laura M. Education system First and foremost, the educational structure in South Korea is quite different from those of Europe or the United States. Korean kids...  [Read more]

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 Jon ITTT Destinations Why Should You Teach English in South Korea? Two thirds of South Koreans aged 25 to 34 have a college degree and take mandatory English classes. Koreans are obsessed with education to enable the best future for their children and South Korea provides top salary to their teachers and has the highest average reading literacy of the OECD. This makes South Korea the ideal destination for qualified English teachers looking to make a good living while teaching abroad. Table of Contents Salaries for foreign English language teachers How much does it cost to live in Korea? Where to Teach in Korea? Korea as a tourist destination Pamper your palate Listen to this blog post Get ready to teach English in South Korea today! Related Articles: Salaries for...  [Read more]

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences What Problems South Korean Students Face While Learning English Koreans take education very, very seriously, yet there are many problems for learners in South Korea. Society deems those who are not good at studying as lazy, and good for nothing, therefore most students study to death. Literally. They go to school extremely early, finish around noon, and then stay at a cram school until late at night. They repeat the same routine over and over again every single day. They even have to study during vacation. This results in students that do not study because they are motivated or because they want to, but simply because they are forced to, and if they do not, they can't enter the college they want or land the job they've always...  [Read more]

Sun, 12 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Problems English Learning Students Face in South Korea From my combined interest in Asian, and more specifically Korean, culture and my desire to teach English to anyone wanting to learn, I have personally come to interact with several adult learners from South Korea during the past few years. Through this experience, I have come to detect several common problems that students coming from this country, as well as students from neighboring Asian countries such as Japan and China, may face while learning English and that I will, therefore, develop in this short essay. Table of Contents Pronunciation Sentence structure Formal and Informal language Education system Do you want to teach English in South Korea? Related Articles: Listen...  [Read more]

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Teach the Correct Pronunciation of L, R, V, and F Many students of English as a Second Language (ESL) find that, of the many struggles they have with the language, pronunciation is the most difficult to master. Table of Contents Working on Fluency Difficult Sounds: Part 1 How to Teach? Difficult Sounds: Part 2 How to Teach? Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Listen to this blog post Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Sophie M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Working on Fluency Pronunciation is an extremely important ability to have to sound more fluent in English. By gaining the knowledge and skill of...  [Read more]

TEFL Seoul | TEFL South Korea NIIED – National Institute for International Education ITTT has a mutual cooperation in place with NIIED, the government Education Ministry in South Korea, to promote international education through the EPIK teacher training program as a service to our graduates. South Korea is a small but incredibly beautiful country, and during the 4 week TEFL you will have fantastic opportunities to experience the rich culture and history. Not only will you have the chance for local excursions, but based in Incheon, you will be less than an hour away from the lively city of Seoul on the express train. The first week of your program includes in-depth cultural orientations, ensuring you deeply understand the Korean way of life and culture. This includes a welcome...  [Read more]

Rate TEFL Courses Check out tefl tesol about Rate TEFL Courses and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts H.K - Korea said: Pronunciation problems for KoreansMost EFL students find pronunciation the most difficult aspect of English language; pronunciation of English is very versatile because depending on stress, rhythm, and intonation, the meaning of a sentence can totally change. Majority of language students share problems pronouncing s endings, ed endings, stress, timing, articulation, intonation, rhythm through use of contractions, blends, flaps, pitch, inflections, linking(3)....  [Read more]

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary Destinations Teaching English in South Korea - the Salary and Budget Guide The following guide will help you answer the question: How much can I earn (and save) teaching English in South Korea? You will also find information on the local cost of living in order to figure out how much to budget for when moving to South Korea. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: The Typical Salary for English Teachers in South Korea Other Benefits to Expect When Teaching English in South Korea How to Earn Extra Cash While Teaching English in South Korea The Cost of Living in South Korea Cost of Living in South Korea: Food Cost of Living in South Korea: Leisure Activities Cost of Living in South Korea: Transportation Cost of Living in South...  [Read more]

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information Teaching English in South Korea - What you need to know! Hi and welcome to another live session from ITTT. My name is Linda and I'm here today to talk about teaching English in South Korea. Table of Contents Watch the live session here Mandy has asked if I teach in a public or private school or is it all private? I can see a lot of questions already coming in, that's awesome. Great question from Amy. Should anyone even bother looking into teaching abroad while there are COVID lockdowns in place? Mandy says, I'm interested in teaching abroad but South Korea is my ultimate place to teach. I just got done with the TEFL course and I have to finish my practicum to get my certificate. Amy asks, does he still celebrate his...  [Read more]

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Complications Learners in Korea Face When Studying English Learning a second language can prove to have a variety of obstacles. Between age, time available for study, access to resources, and more, the desire to master another language must be given a strong priority to succeed. Just as individual learners will face their issues in the learning process, there are often similarities between language learners from a specific country or region. For English language learners from South Korea, where the standard college entrance exam contains sufficient English components (Kim, 2012), the necessity to learn is as high as the obstacles. Based on grammar differences, pronunciation, and a general fear of speaking English, English...  [Read more]

Teaching English in South Korea - What you need to know! 02/03/2021 hi and welcome to another live session by itt my name is linda and i'm here today um to talk about teaching english in south korea so welcome welcome um i'm just gonna wait for um people to join please do let me know if you can hear me if you can see me or if you're not if you can't hear me if there's a problem if anything's wrong uh because that would be um bad obviously so yeah drop a comment um just leave a high and uh where you're tuning in from that would be really helpful let me know where you guys are watching from and um yeah i can see a few people have joined already hi thanks so much for joining awesome okay i got a yes i can hear you from mika awesome or micah sorry if i pronounce that wrong but yeah uh yeah...  [Read more]

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 Linda Dunsmore Destinations 5 Weekend Trips You Have to Go on While Living Abroad in South Korea For many people around the world, it's their ultimate dream to go and live abroad. A TEFL certificate is one way to reach this goal as it enables you to head overseas and teach English. South Korea is one of the most popular destinations for EFL teachers for a variety of reasons, including high salaries, a vibrant culture, and breathtaking landscapes. Most teachers live in the capital Seoul or another major city, like Busan or Daejeon - but there is so much more to see in South Korea than just the big cities! If you, too, are heading to South Korea to teach English abroad, be sure to check out these 5 weekend trips you have to go on while living abroad in South Korea....  [Read more]

Teaching English in South Korea - What you need to know!   Hi and welcome to another live session from ITTT. My name is Linda and I'm here today to talk about teaching English in South Korea. Let me just show you today's topic so that everybody who's joining knows what's happening today. Today we're talking about teaching English in South Korea and I'm so excited about this topic and it's actually been a super requested topic every time I do a live session. I've been living in Korea for almost six years and I have been teaching a few different classes. I have done summer camps and winter camps and teaching kids and teaching adults, teaching business English, teaching conversation, teaching full-time at a kindergarten and elementary school with afternoon programs and stuff like that....  [Read more]

TEFL Jobs in Korea (4) Date posted:2016-05-02 | Writer: Hands Korea Recruiting | Email: [email protected] Since the world is being rapidly globalized, English has become the major language people use internationally. Thus, English education in Korea has boomed in the past few years. Rather than providing English education by native Korean teachers, schools have started to increase the number of foreign EFL teachers. TEFL positions are available both at public schools and private schools (known as Hagwon), institutions and centers. You can expect a competitive salary based on your experience and qualifications including TESOL/TEFL certificate. The cost of living in Korea is not high, therefore you can expect to save a partial portion of the salary. Teaching in Korea is a rewarding...  [Read more]

TEFL Jobs in Korea (4) Date posted:2016-05-02 | Writer: Hands Korea Recruiting | Email: [email protected] Since the world is being rapidly globalized, English has become the major language people use internationally. Thus, English education in Korea has boomed in the past few years. Rather than providing English education by native Korean teachers, schools have started to increase the number of foreign EFL teachers. TEFL positions are available both at public schools and private schools (known as Hagwon), institutions and centers. You can expect a competitive salary based on your experience and qualifications including TESOL/TEFL certificate. The cost of living in Korea is not high, therefore you can expect to save a partial portion of the salary. Teaching in Korea is a rewarding...  [Read more]

Public School TEFL Jobs in South Korea Date posted:2017-09-21 | Writer: Handskorea Recruiting | Email: [email protected] Since the world has become more globalized, English has become the major language people use internationally. Thus, English education in Korea has shot up in the past few years. As a result, government and schools are now starting to increase the number of foreign teachers in Korea. Currently, Handskorea Recruiting is looking for numerous EFL teachers who are dedicated and passionate. No experience in these fields is necessary. Teaching in Korea is a rewarding and valuable experience and a great chance to wide your views by travelling around Korea, which has one of the oldest cultures in the world. Positions are available at public schools. You can expect a...  [Read more]

Public School TEFL Jobs in South Korea Date posted:2017-09-21 | Writer: Handskorea Recruiting | Email: [email protected] Since the world has become more globalized, English has become the major language people use internationally. Thus, English education in Korea has shot up in the past few years. As a result, government and schools are now starting to increase the number of foreign teachers in Korea. Currently, Handskorea Recruiting is looking for numerous EFL teachers who are dedicated and passionate. No experience in these fields is necessary. Teaching in Korea is a rewarding and valuable experience and a great chance to wide your views by travelling around Korea, which has one of the oldest cultures in the world. Positions are available at public schools. You can expect a...  [Read more]

Jobs in Korea For TEFL Qualified Teachers Date posted:2017-03-07 | Writer: Handskorea Recruiting | Email: [email protected] Hands Korea is a recruiting and consulting firm based in Seoul, Korea. We place TEFL qualified candidates from all over the world into great schools throughout Korea.​ We are dedicated to assist you in getting a wonderful job as well as guiding you through your entire time here in Korea. We also offer various social events and classroom support for those entirely new to teaching. Currently we are looking numerous EFL teachers who are dedicated and passionate. No experience in these fields is necessary - this is an ideal opportunity for newly qualified TEFL graduates. Teaching in Korea would be rewarding and valuable experience and a great chance to widen your...  [Read more]

Jobs in Korea For TEFL Qualified Teachers Date posted:2017-03-07 | Writer: Handskorea Recruiting | Email: [email protected] Hands Korea is a recruiting and consulting firm based in Seoul, Korea. We place TEFL qualified candidates from all over the world into great schools throughout Korea.​ We are dedicated to assist you in getting a wonderful job as well as guiding you through your entire time here in Korea. We also offer various social events and classroom support for those entirely new to teaching. Currently we are looking numerous EFL teachers who are dedicated and passionate. No experience in these fields is necessary - this is an ideal opportunity for newly qualified TEFL graduates. Teaching in Korea would be rewarding and valuable experience and a great chance to widen your...  [Read more]

Opportunities For EFL Teachers in Korea Date posted:2011-07-14 | Writer: Korean Horizons | Email: [email protected] Korean Horizons is an agency which provides government public schools with TEFL qualified teachers in the peak seasons of March & September, and also for the off season periods as well. We work directly with the education office and unlike many other recruitment companies, we can provide you with the location and school information well in advance of your arrival. We will do our utmost to assist you before you come and throughout your entire employment contract here in South Korea. Our creditability is untarnished and speaks for itself.In addition to the benefits of a public school, you will also receive the following :Pay - 2.1m to 2.95m won. It depends on...  [Read more]

Opportunities For EFL Teachers in Korea Date posted:2011-07-14 | Writer: Korean Horizons | Email: [email protected] Korean Horizons is an agency which provides government public schools with TEFL qualified teachers in the peak seasons of March & September, and also for the off season periods as well. We work directly with the education office and unlike many other recruitment companies, we can provide you with the location and school information well in advance of your arrival. We will do our utmost to assist you before you come and throughout your entire employment contract here in South Korea. Our creditability is untarnished and speaks for itself.In addition to the benefits of a public school, you will also receive the following :Pay - 2.1m to 2.95m won. It depends on...  [Read more]

Tue, 15 May 2018 Linda Dunsmore Destinations TEFL Information Why Seoul Is the Ideal Place to Teach English in 2018 South Korea's capital is one of the most important and fastest-growing cities in Asia and indeed the world. Across the city you will find some of the world's largest companies in the technology and automobile industries. On top of that, Seoul is an exciting city with lots of historic attractions, as well as modern museums, hot fashion shows, and a wide variety of music acts. Seoul is also home to thousands of foreign English teachers, many of whom are not ready to leave and have made the city their permanent home base. Table of Contents Major Trading Hub In Asia Vibrant Culture and History City of the Future Unique Food Options Education Paradise Competitive Salaries...  [Read more]

Public School TEFL Jobs in South Korea Date posted:2018-10-18 | Writer: Handskorea | Email: [email protected] Since the world has become more globalized, English has become the major language people use internationally. Thus, English education in Korea has shot up in the past few years. So, with government and schools now starting to increase the number of foreign teachers in Korea, there are plenty of opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers. Currently, we are looking numerous ESL teachers who are dedicated and passionate. No experience in these fields is necessary.   Teaching in Korea would be rewarding and valuable experience and a great chance to wide your views by travelling Korea where has one of the oldest cultures in the world.   Positions are available at public...  [Read more]

Public School TEFL Jobs in South Korea Date posted:2018-10-18 | Writer: Handskorea | Email: [email protected] Since the world has become more globalized, English has become the major language people use internationally. Thus, English education in Korea has shot up in the past few years. So, with government and schools now starting to increase the number of foreign teachers in Korea, there are plenty of opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers. Currently, we are looking numerous ESL teachers who are dedicated and passionate. No experience in these fields is necessary.   Teaching in Korea would be rewarding and valuable experience and a great chance to wide your views by travelling Korea where has one of the oldest cultures in the world.   Positions are available at public...  [Read more]

Teach English and Travel in South Korea Date posted:2020-10-24 | Writer: Korea Global Connections | Email: [email protected] Use your TEFL skills to work and travel in South Korea. Teaching Conversational English to Korean Students.You will only speak English at school.Curriculum and Teaching materials are provided. An English speaking director will guide and train you before you start teaching. When you become 60 years, what kind of memory would you like to have? South Korea will give a once in a lifetime experience.Why Korea Global Connections?Korea Global Connections was founded in 2002 and has placed lots of native level English teachers to schools in South Korea. Our company motto is to listen to what you would want and offer you the best suitable positions. And also we meet you in...  [Read more]

Teach English and Travel in South Korea Date posted:2020-10-24 | Writer: Korea Global Connections | Email: [email protected] Use your TEFL skills to work and travel in South Korea. Teaching Conversational English to Korean Students.You will only speak English at school.Curriculum and Teaching materials are provided. An English speaking director will guide and train you before you start teaching. When you become 60 years, what kind of memory would you like to have? South Korea will give a once in a lifetime experience.Why Korea Global Connections?Korea Global Connections was founded in 2002 and has placed lots of native level English teachers to schools in South Korea. Our company motto is to listen to what you would want and offer you the best suitable positions. And also we meet you in...  [Read more]

Position Teaching TEFL in Daegu, Korea Date posted:2009-04-30 | Writer: SEI Language Institute | Email: [email protected] Thank you for your interest regarding teaching position in SEI Language Institute. * Upcoming opening : ASAP, June, July * Location: Daegu (The third biggest city in Korea, 1 hour distance to the sea) * Job description o Salary: Minimum 2.1 million won/month (negotiable according to the qualification) o Severance pay upon completion of the contract:(equivalent to 1 month salary) o Working time - Monday to Friday - 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. (including 1 hour preparation time) - 50 minute/class + 10 minutes of break - Absolutely no split shifts o Student range: elementary to middle school (No kindergarten) o Size of a class: Maximum 12 (Averegely 8 to 10) o Curriculum:...  [Read more]

Position Teaching TEFL in Daegu, Korea Date posted:2009-04-30 | Writer: SEI Language Institute | Email: [email protected] Thank you for your interest regarding teaching position in SEI Language Institute. * Upcoming opening : ASAP, June, July * Location: Daegu (The third biggest city in Korea, 1 hour distance to the sea) * Job description o Salary: Minimum 2.1 million won/month (negotiable according to the qualification) o Severance pay upon completion of the contract:(equivalent to 1 month salary) o Working time - Monday to Friday - 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. (including 1 hour preparation time) - 50 minute/class + 10 minutes of break - Absolutely no split shifts o Student range: elementary to middle school (No kindergarten) o Size of a class: Maximum 12 (Averegely 8 to 10) o Curriculum:...  [Read more]