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What is the EPIK program for teaching English in South Korea? The EPIK program, which stands for English Program in Korea, is a prestigious initiative led by the South Korean government. Here's what you need to know: If you are interested in the EPIK program, we recommend reaching out to our TEFL recruitment partner Reach To Teach. Reach To Teach is an official partner of the EPIK program (English Program in Korea) and works with the Korean Ministry of Education to place English Language Instructors (ELIs) in Korean public schools throughout the country. Table of Contents What are the requirements for the EPIK Program? What does the EPIK Program involve? Where will I be placed on the EPIK Program? What are the benefits of the EPIK Program? What are the requirements for the EPIK...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles Ways to Teach Vocabulary Effectively | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their ideas of teaching English vocabulary. Why Are Teaching Skills Important? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on why learning teaching skills is important. Educational Practice: A Look into Issues in Teaching in South Korea Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles J. Piaget’s “Four Stages” in ESL Teaching | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate explains the peculiarities of the J. Piaget's Theory. Considering the Benefits of Taking a TEFL Course | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Our TEFL graduate tells about the benefits of taking a TEFL course. He considers the opportunities for career and travel, and the most useful teaching skills. How to Organize a Culturally Sensitive ESL Classroom | ITTT | TEFL...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore ITTT TEFL Linda is a passionate traveler, language learner and TEFL teacher. After spending some time teaching in China, she moved to Korea in 2015. She now calls South Korea her home. Read my articles 5 Reasons Why You Should Teach English in South Korea | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Destinations South Korea is a popular teaching destination that has one of the largest EFL job markets in the world. Whether you are interested in working for a public or private school, you will find great salaries and benefits in South Korea. Here are 5 reasons why you should teach English in South Korea. Teaching English Abroad: What's Next? - How To Advance In Your EFL Career | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Teaching English as a foreign language is a...  [Read more]

Affordable TEFL Program Check out tefl tesol about Affordable TEFL Program 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 A.B. - U.S.A. said: PROBLEMS WITH ENGLISH LEARNING IN SOUTH KOREAProblems South koreans have trying to learn English is a topic I could discuss for hours. I have been working in public middles schools in South korea for about two years now, so I have a lot of insight into the problems, as well as strong opinions about the issues. For the purpose of this paper, I am going to touch upon a few problematic areas for koreans trying to learn English. Among the areas I am going...  [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]

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]

Lesson Higher TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Lesson Higher TEFL 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 C.T. - Korea said: Problems for English Learners in korea There are a variety of problems facing language learners in korea. In the course of this paper I will avoid discussing the obvious issues, such as the "L/R" pronunciation problem that is typical of Asian students, and focus on further reaching ones. The issues I intend to address are cultural and institutional. That is to say, that korean culture and the education system itself presents a unique set of problems for language...  [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]

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Program Legitimate TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Program Legitimate TEFL 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 F. M. - Belgium said: Problems for learners in KoreaEnglish is widely taught in korea and is taken very seriously as it is an important key factor for entering prestigious universities. The highly competitive korean culture pushes students to be well prepared for university entrance exams. In this context, more and more native Western teachers come to korea to teach English. However, they often report, complain about what they identify as a reluctance or lack of interest...  [Read more]

Job Teaching English in Korea (4) Date posted:2013-12-10 | Writer: Hands Korea | Email: [email protected] Hands Korea is a recruiting and consulting firm based in Seoul, Korea. Our services are 100% free of charge for TEFL teachers. We place candidates from all over the world into great schools throughout Korea, with a specific focus on Gyeongido Province. We are dedicated to providing you not only with a wonderful job, but also aim to guide you through your time here with various social events and classroom support, for those entirely new to EFL teaching. No prior teaching experience or background in education is necessary. Any university degree will do, and a TEFL qualification is a distinct advantage. Salary and benefits: -Airfare reimbursement upon arrival in Korea. - Free...  [Read more]

Job Teaching English in Korea (4) Date posted:2013-12-10 | Writer: Hands Korea | Email: [email protected] Hands Korea is a recruiting and consulting firm based in Seoul, Korea. Our services are 100% free of charge for TEFL teachers. We place candidates from all over the world into great schools throughout Korea, with a specific focus on Gyeongido Province. We are dedicated to providing you not only with a wonderful job, but also aim to guide you through your time here with various social events and classroom support, for those entirely new to EFL teaching. No prior teaching experience or background in education is necessary. Any university degree will do, and a TEFL qualification is a distinct advantage. Salary and benefits: -Airfare reimbursement upon arrival in Korea. - Free...  [Read more]

Dates TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Dates TEFL 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 C. B. - U.S.A. said: Problems for Learners in the ROKHaving taught English in the ROK for the past twelve months, I have come to understand firsthand a number of issues facing students learning English in South korea. The most prevalent issue I recognized in my time teaching in the ROK was the structure of Hagweons, the private English academies attended by many school-age students pursuing more than the fundamental knowledge of the English language provided through their regular schools. As may...  [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]

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]

Position Teaching English in Korea Date posted:2018-08-29 | Writer: ENI School | Email: [email protected] ENI School, established in 2000, is a private institute specializing in English as a foreign language for children from elementary school to middle school. ENI is not a franchise, nor is it large by Korean standards, but I believe it to be one of the most enjoyable, reliable places of employment in the country for EFL teachers. It is our policy to offer a fair, honest and pleasant atmosphere. At present, our staff includes two western teachers and four Korean teachers. They are a professional group of individuals who work cooperatively to ensure the educational success of each student. We are currently looking for a responsible, reliable, energetic and hard working teacher who...  [Read more]

Position Teaching English in Korea Date posted:2018-08-29 | Writer: ENI School | Email: [email protected] ENI School, established in 2000, is a private institute specializing in English as a foreign language for children from elementary school to middle school. ENI is not a franchise, nor is it large by Korean standards, but I believe it to be one of the most enjoyable, reliable places of employment in the country for EFL teachers. It is our policy to offer a fair, honest and pleasant atmosphere. At present, our staff includes two western teachers and four Korean teachers. They are a professional group of individuals who work cooperatively to ensure the educational success of each student. We are currently looking for a responsible, reliable, energetic and hard working teacher who...  [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]

Outgoing and Dedicated EFL Instructors for Positions Throughout Korea Date posted:2012-07-09 | Writer: Hands Korea Recruiting | Email: [email protected] Hands Korea Recruiting is currently seeking TEFL qualified candidates to fill public and private school positions throughout Korea. Our agency is located in Seoul, is recognized as a top 3 recruiting agency by the Korean Office of Education, and we have native-English speakers on staff to assist you. Salary/Benefits:-Salary starts at (approx) $1,900/month, and up to $2,400 depending on experience-Single studio housing provided-Health insurance-Round-trip flight reimbursement-Contract completion bonus (one month’s pay)-10-20 paid vacation days, depending on public/private institution.-Driver pickup from airport-Consultation...  [Read more]

Outgoing and Dedicated EFL Instructors for Positions Throughout Korea Date posted:2012-07-09 | Writer: Hands Korea Recruiting | Email: [email protected] Hands Korea Recruiting is currently seeking TEFL qualified candidates to fill public and private school positions throughout Korea. Our agency is located in Seoul, is recognized as a top 3 recruiting agency by the Korean Office of Education, and we have native-English speakers on staff to assist you. Salary/Benefits:-Salary starts at (approx) $1,900/month, and up to $2,400 depending on experience-Single studio housing provided-Health insurance-Round-trip flight reimbursement-Contract completion bonus (one month’s pay)-10-20 paid vacation days, depending on public/private institution.-Driver pickup from airport-Consultation...  [Read more]

Provider Professional TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Provider Professional TEFL 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 G. R. - Korea said: English as a Global LanguageFrom the language used in airports and international governing bodies like the United Nations, English has become a global language. The internet, being the chief contributor to globalization, uses English as its primary form of communication. How has the spread of English affected countries that have never before concerned themselves with its acquisition? In countries like South korea, teaching English as a second...  [Read more]

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Tips for Bridging the Cultural Gap in an ESL Classroom in Asia Cultural capital according to French sociologist Pierre Bourdieu is the gathering of knowledge, skills, and cultural traits that a person obtains from their personal, social and educational environment (Bourdieu, 1991, p. 14). The educational system in a Korean society differs from the learning practices in Western society. Asian societies such as South Korea, prioritize a teacher-centered learning style where students are expected to respect teachers and not solicit too much information since communication is often indirect and implicit. This group-focused thinking is a main cultural learning difference from Western teachings where individualism is more emphasized...  [Read more]

Job For EFL Teachers in Korea Date posted:2013-05-21 | Writer: Yale Foreign Language Academy | Email: [email protected] Yale, a large and well established private school in Seogwipo City, has opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers who are available to start in July. It has a long history and employs around six or seven EFL teachers. Yale has a good standard of education which incorporates both online and classroom learning. There are set curricula from which to teach along with plenty of resources and the freedom to incorporate your own materials. Yale encourages good communication between Western and Korean co-teachers. The school is located in Seogwipo city on the breathtaking southern coast of Jeju Island in Korea. It is one of the most reputable private academies in Jeju. It...  [Read more]

Job For EFL Teachers in Korea Date posted:2013-05-21 | Writer: Yale Foreign Language Academy | Email: [email protected] Yale, a large and well established private school in Seogwipo City, has opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers who are available to start in July. It has a long history and employs around six or seven EFL teachers. Yale has a good standard of education which incorporates both online and classroom learning. There are set curricula from which to teach along with plenty of resources and the freedom to incorporate your own materials. Yale encourages good communication between Western and Korean co-teachers. The school is located in Seogwipo city on the breathtaking southern coast of Jeju Island in Korea. It is one of the most reputable private academies in Jeju. It...  [Read more]

Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories The Best Thing I've Learned From My TEFL/TESOL Course Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Are you interested in taking a TEFL course and teaching English abroad? Here is an alumni report on the best thing our alumni learned from their TEFL/TESOL course. Songs in the ESL Classroom for Younger Beginners Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas What better way to teach English than with music! Here are some great tips on how to use songs in an ESL classroom for younger beginners! The Most Common Problems Students in Italy Face When Learning English Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences If you are interested in teaching English in Italy, you should be aware of the issues highlighted in this post. This article covers the most...  [Read more]

TEFL Seoul | TEFL South Korea Seoul is home to almost 11 million people and is widely recognised as one of the world's most dynamic cities. Situated on both sides of the Han River the city has a long and interesting history and you can still see the ancient neighbourhoods and original city gates nestled among the gleaming chrome and glass skyscrapers that make up the modern skyline of today. The standard of living in Seoul is very high compared to the cost of living, which is much lower than many other first world capitals (it is 25% cheaper than London and 40% cheaper than New York) so teachers can live very well in whatever neighbourhood they choose to live in. Seoul is a diverse city with more than 700,000 foreigners living here side by side with the locals and this is reflected in...  [Read more]

TEFL Seoul | TEFL Korea Seoul is home to almost 11 million people and is widely recognised as one of the world's most dynamic cities. Situated on both sides of the Han River the city has a long and interesting history and you can still see the ancient neighbourhoods and original city gates nestled among the gleaming chrome and glass skyscrapers that make up the modern skyline of today. The standard of living in Seoul is very high compared to the cost of living, which is much lower than many other first world capitals (it is 25% cheaper than London and 40% cheaper than New York) so teachers can live very well in whatever neighbourhood they choose to live in. Seoul is a diverse city with more than 700,000 foreigners living here side by side with the locals and this is reflected in the...  [Read more]

TEFL Positions in Korea Date posted:2009-09-20 | Writer: Chung Dahm Learning | Email: [email protected] What differentiates Chungdahm with other English-language institutes in Korea? CULTURE: Chungdahm has over 120 locations throughout the country. Within our vast network we are able to offer various cultural experiences unique to Korea for our teaching staff. There are yearly trips to various events throughout the year such as the Boryeong Mud Festival and Pusan Film Festival to name a few. COMMUNITY: Nowhere will you find a better sense of community than at Chungdahm. Not only do our instructors work together, they are also involved in various extracurricular activities outside of the classroom. We offer many opportunities to get involved within the community such as after-school...  [Read more]