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Why Should You Teach English in South Korea? - TEFL Blog
Wed, 12 Jun 2019 Jon ITTT
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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.
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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
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Where in South Korea should I teach?
For those looking to teach English in South Korea, some of the prime locations to consider are Seoul, known for its modernity and vibrant lifestyle; Daegu, which blends tradition with urban comforts; and Incheon, a port city with an international ambiance. Each city offers a plethora of teaching opportunities, complemented by competitive salaries, affordable living costs, and additional perks like paid accommodation and airfares.
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Seoul
Daegu
Daejeon
Incheon
Jeju City
Seoul
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Teaching English in South Korea - the Salary and Budget Guide - TEFL Blog
Tue, 07 Aug 2018 Linda Dunsmore
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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.
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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
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Why Seoul Is the Ideal Place to Teach English in 2018 - TEFL Blog
Tue, 15 May 2018 Linda Dunsmore
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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.
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Major Trading Hub In Asia
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City of the Future
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Education Paradise
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Where in South Korea should I teach? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Where in South Korea should I teach?
Teaching English abroad is an incredibly popular choice, with Asia being the top region. Amongst this, South Korea stands out due to the vast array of opportunities it offers, making it an attractive destination for teachers worldwide. A substantial number of job openings, impressive infrastructure, affordable living cost, low crime rate, and competitive salaries are all factors that make Korea shine. Moreover, the additional benefits such as paid accommodation and airfares mean that it is commonplace for teachers to save a good portion of their income. But where in Korea should you choose? Here are some of the best cities in the country for teaching.
Seoul
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TEFL Seoul - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL South Korea ▷ combined course
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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.
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TEFL Seoul - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL Korea ▷ combined course
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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.
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TEFL South Korea - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teach Efl In Korea Seoul
Teach EFL in Korea - Seoul
Date posted:2006-04-10 | Writer: ATC Avail Teachers Consulting | Email: [email protected]
English teachers required for private and public schools in Seoul and surrounding areas. Students range from 6-15 years old with abilities from beginner to intermediate level. Benefits include attractive salary, furnished accommodation and paid holidays.
1. More information about the schools
There are two type of schools:
1) Private English institutes (after school program) located in Seoul and
Seoul suburban area. ATC has around more than 80% set clients so that we can always give very realistic information about schools and can provide a current teacher's email or phone number to contact.
2) Public Elementary, Middle, High school under the... [Read more]
TEFL Korea - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teach Efl In Korea Seoul
Teach EFL in Korea - Seoul
Date posted:2006-04-10 | Writer: ATC Avail Teachers Consulting | Email: [email protected]
English teachers required for private and public schools in Seoul and surrounding areas. Students range from 6-15 years old with abilities from beginner to intermediate level. Benefits include attractive salary, furnished accommodation and paid holidays.
1. More information about the schools
There are two type of schools:
1) Private English institutes (after school program) located in Seoul and
Seoul suburban area. ATC has around more than 80% set clients so that we can always give very realistic information about schools and can provide a current teacher's email or phone number to contact.
2) Public Elementary, Middle, High school under the... [Read more]
Tefl reviews - Why Teach In Korea - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Why teach in Korea
Why teach in Korea?
First the Facts
2/3 of South Koreans aged 25-34 have college degree and take mandatory English classes.
Koreans are obsessed with education to enable the best future for their children South Korea provides top salary to their teachers and has the highest average reading literacy of the OECD
Salary for foreign English language teachers
English teachers in Korea can expect to make between $1,300 and $3,000 per month. Depending on the type of educational institution, the salary varies enormously:
Public Schools: 1.5-3 million won, or $1,265 - $2,500 USD, per month.
Private Language Institutes: 1.9-2.3 million won, or 1,600 - $1,940 USD, per month.
Universities: 2.3 - 3.5 million won, or $1,950 - $2,950 USD, per month.
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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]
TEFL Korea - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Jobs In Korea For Tefl Qualified Teachers
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.
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Teaching Abroad: Saving Money & Paying off Loans - Here's how! - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Teaching Abroad: Saving Money & Paying off Loans - Here's how!
07/29/2021
hi guys hello welcome to another live session my name is linda from itt and today
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it's all going to be about how to save money and also pay off loans and debt when teaching
english abroad um yeah so thank you so much for joining if you can see me if you can hear me as
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can see me and hear me because you know sometimes there are technical difficulties um and i might be aware of it so just
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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]
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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.
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Public School TEFL Jobs in South Korea
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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.
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Teaching English in South Korea - What you need to know! - TEFL Blog
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 Federico Riva
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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.
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Mandy has asked if I teach in a public or private school or is it all private?
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Where to Earn the Highest Salaries Teaching English Abroad - TEFL Blog
Thu, 01 Mar 2018 Linda Dunsmore
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Where to Earn the Highest Salaries Teaching English Abroad
There are many reasons why some people decide to teach English abroad. Some want to explore a new culture or learn a new language. Others want to gain teaching experience or be able to save a lot of money to pay off student debt or simply make some money for the future.
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Teaching English in Asia
Teaching English in South Korea
Teaching English in Taiwan
Teaching English in China
Teaching English in Japan
Teaching English in the Middle East
Teaching English in Saudi Arabia
Teaching English in the United Arab Emirates
Teaching English in Europe
Teaching English in the Czech Republic
Teaching English in Latin America
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Teaching English In South Korea What You Need To Know! - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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]
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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]
TEFL Korea - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Public School Tefl Jobs In South Korea 1
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]
Teaching English in South Korea - What you need to know! - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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
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Top 10 Cities in Asia with the Highest Demand for English Language Teachers - TEFL Blog
Thu, 12 Apr 2018 Linda Dunsmore
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Top 10 Cities in Asia with the Highest Demand for English Language Teachers
Asia is the most popular destination for teaching English in the world with dozens of exciting regions to choose from. Moreover, Asia offers teaching jobs to people of all backgrounds, including native and non-native English speakers and those with or without a degree. Here are the top 10 cities in Asia with the highest demand for English language teachers.
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Bangkok - The City of Angels
Hanoi - The City of Lakes
Hong Kong - The Pearl of the Orient
Kuala Lumpur - The City of Contrast and Diversity
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9 Vegan Friendly Destinations for Teaching English Abroad - TEFL Blog
Tue, 09 Oct 2018 Linda Dunsmore
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9 Vegan Friendly Destinations for Teaching English Abroad
So, you love to travel and want to teach English abroad but you're also a vegan? The good news is that you won't have to choose between your dietary needs and your dream of exploring the world. The following places are vegan-friendly destinations ideal for teaching English abroad.
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Thailand
Germany
South Korea
Singapore
Taiwan
India
China
Italy
Indonesia
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How Much Money Can You REALLY Earn When Teaching English? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
How Much Money Can You REALLY Earn When Teaching English?
Hi guys, my name is Linda from ITTT, nice to see you again. If you can see me and hear me just say hi in the comment section, it would be really nice. Yeah, back this week with another exciting topic, how much money can you really make teaching English? Very interesting topic as we all need to know how much money we can make if we want to go and teach English abroad. I'm also going to cover how much money you can make when you teach online, so very important topics that we are covering today.
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The 8 Best Countries in Asia for Teaching English Abroad - TEFL Blog
Thu, 22 Mar 2018 Linda Dunsmore
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The 8 Best Countries in Asia for Teaching English Abroad
Asia is a premier destination for English teachers due to the ease of travel between countries, good salaries, extra benefits (free flights! free housing!) and the abundance of available jobs. Teaching English overseas provides unlimited opportunities for English speakers from all backgrounds to live, work and travel overseas. Here are the best countries in Asia to teach English as a foreign language in 2018.
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Vietnam - The Land of the Ascending Dragon
Japan - The Land of the Rising Sun
South Korea - The Land of the Morning Calm
Thailand - The Land of Smiles
China - The Land of the Red Dragon
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TEFL South Korea - page 1 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL Jobs in South Korea
TEFL jobs in South Korea
510 Million Euros were spent on English language materials in Asia in 2002. That’s a lot of money, getting close to a Billion $ US. A large part of this was spent in South Korea. After the Japanese, Koreans spend more on English language learning than any other country in Asia, with the Chinese closing ground yearly. TEFL jobs in Korea can be found almost everywhere and anywhere. Such is the demand TEFL graduates have no problem in finding a TEFL job in Korea. Pay is good, cost of living reasonable and you can expect to save a good part of your salary each month. Culturally, Korea in mind-boggling. Expect to teach in a country unlike any other. Pay a visit to Teaching English in Korea for further information on teaching here. View sample TEFL job offers in... [Read more]
TEFL Korea - page 1 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL Jobs in Korea
TEFL jobs in Korea
510 Million Euros were spent on English language materials in Asia in 2002. That’s a lot of money, getting close to a Billion $ US. A large part of this was spent in South Korea. After the Japanese, Koreans spend more on English language learning than any other country in Asia, with the Chinese closing ground yearly. TEFL jobs in Korea can be found almost everywhere and anywhere. Such is the demand TEFL graduates have no problem in finding a TEFL job in Korea. Pay is good, cost of living reasonable and you can expect to save a good part of your salary each month. Culturally, Korea in mind-boggling. Expect to teach in a country unlike any other. Pay a visit to Teaching English in Korea for further information on teaching here. View sample TEFL job offers in Korea... [Read more]
How Much Money Can You REALLY Earn When Teaching English? - TEFL Blog
Tue, 25 May 2021 Federico Riva
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How Much Money Can You REALLY Earn When Teaching English?
Hi guys, my name is Linda from ITTT, nice to see you again. If you can see me and hear me just say hi in the comment section, it would be really nice. Yeah, back this week with another exciting topic, how much money can you really make teaching English? Very interesting topic as we all need to know how much money we can make if we want to go and teach English abroad. I'm also going to cover how much money you can make when you teach online, so very important topics that we are covering today.
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