Dangers Of Being A Female In Korea

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Rocket Science of Being a Teacher Teachers are arguably one of the most important figures in society. They are the people that shape and influence society. Teachers have been around since the beginning of time. Some remarkable teachers, such as Jesus and Buddha, continue to leave their influence on society today. Many great teachers have similar qualities. It doesn't matter where they came from. What made them great was that they had a passion for what they taught, led by example, and had a sincere desire to make a difference. In my opinion, the role of a teacher is to have these three qualities and the rest will follow. Table of Contents Teacher's Attitude Role Model Do you want to teach Egnlish abroad? Take a TEFL course today!...  [Read more]

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Amazing Perks of Being a Volunteer Teacher Being a teacher is not like any other jobs. For example, if you are an engineer and you don't like your job, you can still manage to go to work but to be a teacher, you have to love what you do. It is just like being a mother of 20-30 children. You have to take care of them one by one. You have to be their psychologist, mentor, and idol at the same time. It's not something that you can do just for the money; at least if you're good at your job. That is why being a volunteer in teaching is an excellent way of making this planet better. There are a few reasons to be a volunteer teacher and this essay will mention some of them. Table of Contents All About Love Traveling New Connections...  [Read more]

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Challenge of Being a TEFL Teacher in a Chinese Kindergarten Education is one of the most important and complex processes of all humans achievements, especially early childhood education. It requires good attention and hard work. Learning language is one part of those big achievements, once the language is given as a second language for young learners, therefore teaching English as a second language in primary institutions like kindergartens is a great challenge itself as for the students so for the teachers. Building a relationship with the children in the second language without utilizing their mother tongue demands great work. Teaching kids in the kindergarten must be motivating. Table of Contents Teaching Skills My TEFL...  [Read more]

Thu, 30 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Benefits and Challenges of Being a Volunteer Teacher "Doing nothing for others is the undoing of ourselves." - Horace Mann Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Volunteer's Responsibilities Volunteering in Ecuador Benefits of volunteering Challenges of Volunteering Change of personal Do you want to teach English all over the world? Related Articles: Volunteering is one of the most satisfying human experiences. It gives one a feeling of relevance, of giving freely to those whose live those skills one has will be of an immense benefit too. A volunteer has been defined by the Business Dictionary as a person that that actively takes on a task, responsibility, or project on his or her own accord without needing to be assigned,...  [Read more]

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Advantages and Disadvantages of English being a Global Language English is the language of the modern world. All people around the world know the importance of the English language in our life, because we need it in our work and sometimes when we meet other people from other cultures, maybe they are not from Britain or America but we almost think they are talking English. Table of Contents Other Languages Advantages of using English as a global language Disadvantages of using English as a global language Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Doaa E. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or...  [Read more]

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The Importance of Being a Reader for Learning Languages We live in a community where we can have everything we desire with one click, with one single device, on one single screen, we can see the infinitive things the whole world has to offer, and we do not even need to stand up from our sofa to get whatever we want. We live in a world that makes us believe that what we have is never enough; we are always seeking what is not in our house, what is not in our bag, what is not in our garden; human beings are so overwhelmed with a constant creation of any imaginable thing, there is such an overproduction that not even in a thousand years we would be able to benefit and make a true usage of everything...  [Read more]

Female full time teacher required to teach TEFL in Daejeon, Korea Date posted:2008-06-02 | Writer: Queens Story Club | Email: [email protected] We are excited to present a rare TEFL teaching opportunity to all female native English speaking teachers who are looking to come to South Korea! Our academy Queens Story Club has created a unique environment that is different to the other English academies in South Korea. We take pride in offering an exciting, enchanting, small class sized environment where English is taught to elementary school aged children by reading story books to them. So, if you love stories, then this is a great opportunity for you to take up the chance of teaching English in South Korea. We have created a fun and relaxing way of teaching English that is pleasant and...  [Read more]

Female full time teacher required to teach TEFL in Daejeon, Korea Date posted:2008-06-02 | Writer: Queens Story Club | Email: [email protected] We are excited to present a rare TEFL teaching opportunity to all female native English speaking teachers who are looking to come to South Korea! Our academy Queens Story Club has created a unique environment that is different to the other English academies in South Korea. We take pride in offering an exciting, enchanting, small class sized environment where English is taught to elementary school aged children by reading story books to them. So, if you love stories, then this is a great opportunity for you to take up the chance of teaching English in South Korea. We have created a fun and relaxing way of teaching English that is pleasant and...  [Read more]

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 Shanique Hutchinson Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Being a Cultural Ambassador in Japan: the Other Side of the EFL Experience Throughout my scholastic journey, I have been exposed to various foreign languages such as: Spanish, French, Japanese and Chinese. Apart from learning the lexical and grammatical structures of these languages, I was apprised of other cultural elements of the countries that spoke these languages through various materials as well as interacting with natives from these territories. This deep rooted love affair with other cultures, specifically languages, stirred my future aspirations to become a cultural ambassador. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Cultural exchange and classroom teaching Cultural exchange outside of...  [Read more]

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Importance of Being a Certified Teacher to Teach EFL Students Abroad Most people who backpack the world will mostly find themselves on a budget once that budget has been reached they have a few options one is to return home or the other is to find work. Asia, in general, is a very easy continent to find a job teaching English. English teachers are high demand in Asia and it has an attractive salary thus why many western travelers decide to relocate to a country of choice for a maximum of 6 to 12 months. Table of Contents Who are teachers abroad? Benefits of teaching in Asia The importance of training Personal experience Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

Fri, 31 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Destinations What It's Like Being a Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher in China The Chinese education market has been growing for the recent ten years. As the country is getting more and more open towards the rest of the world, the demand for proper English training becomes ubiquitous. Table of Contents My Responsibilities School Life Team Building Relationships With Kids and Parents Will you consider working in China? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: Compared to the Russian system, where English starts to be taught in primary school, in China, they try to include English as early as the nursery. The difference in culture, language structure, and the lack of proper training of the school staff open the doors to expats. If you find a...  [Read more]

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences How I Changed Careers From Being a Nurse to Teaching English in China I might not have realized it before since I was busy studying and just trying to achieve my short term goals but I believe that my mother has been an inspiration for me to become a teacher. I could remember seeing kids at home being taught by my mom and she used pictures to identify certain shapes and animals. My mom was a regular housewife then. She taught only for fun and to make my brother and I be more engaged in learning things with the company of our friends, our playmates. Table of Contents "I thought that I didn't have what it takes to become a teacher." "After two years, I tried to look for other jobs that I could apply for with reasonable pay." "How am I...  [Read more]

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 Brittany Varano Destinations Alumni Experiences A Day in the Life of an EPIK Teacher in South Korea For those thinking of teaching English in South Korea, the EPIK program offers one of the best job opportunities in Asia. An acronym that stands for "English Program in Korea," EPIK hires native English teachers to co-teach or lead English lessons in public elementary, middle, and high schools around the country. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: So, who can teach English with EPIK? A Day in the Life of An EPIK Elementary Teacher: A Normal Teaching Schedule 7:00 - 7:30 am Wake Up + Get Ready 8:00 am Walk to School 8:30 am School Starts 9:00 am - 12:20 pm First - Fourth Periods 12:10 pm - 1:10 pm Lunch 1:10pm - 2:40pm Fifth + Sixth Periods 2:40 pm Students Go...  [Read more]

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 Zareena Younis Destinations Alumni Experiences Nepotism in the Education Sector Nepotism, known as "wasta" in the workplace, is common in the Middle East, especially in the private sector. Personally, this area of common practice was unknown and unheard of to me as I come from a system of being recruited through the normal steps of applying for a job, being selected for an interview, and then being hired based on my experience knowledge, and skills. Table of Contents Negative Effects Time for a Reform Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! The normal practice of hiring a candidate based on their knowledge, skills, and experience matching the vacant job position available does occur in the Middle East, but not at the...  [Read more]

The Best Countries for Solo Women to Teach English Abroad   Hello everybody. It’s Liza here and I'm super glad to welcome you to my weekly ITTT live session. Today's session is devoted to international exams and the reasons to take them as a non-native ESL teacher. Before we begin, please let me know if you see me and hear me clearly, just because I want to make sure my equipment works smoothly. We've got this comments section and you can basically communicate with me through that. While we wait for some more people to join us let me know where you are tuning in from. I’m located in the Ural Region of Russia in a city called Yekaterinburg. It's pretty chilly today but really sunny and it means that spring is just around the corner. I hope so and what about you guys? Let me know...  [Read more]

Female volunteer ESL Teachers in India. Date posted:2006-01-18 | Writer: Unity Charitable Trust | Email: [email protected] Volunteering, a very good way to teach, serve, care and help others has a meaningful, positive impact on a society and the volunteers too can have many benefits like getting practical knowledge of a country or a region with different culture and customs. Whether you teach kids, serve orphaned children, you'll experience the real world through hands-on work. You can use this experience to explore your major or career interests. Volunteering brings together a variety of people. Both the recipients of your volunteer efforts and your co-workers can be rich sources of insight. Volunteering has many other intangible benefits. It can help you give back to society, break...  [Read more]

Female TEFL Teachers Required in Istanbul, Turkey Date posted:2008-09-02 | Writer: Dilko (Avcilar branch) | Email: [email protected] We are looking for two female English teachers for a branch of a well established language course (Dilko) in Istanbul. The positions are due to start in mid September. We have mainly adult students as well as children. We will provide a shared flat. The salary is about 2000 Turkish Liras ($1700) per month for 25 lessons a week. (Extra payment for additional teaching hours.) REQUIREMENTS • Age: 25-40 • Nationality: Native-speakers from USA, Australia, Canada, England, New Zealand only. • Bachelor degree plus TESOL / TEFL / CELTA certification If interested, please e-mail your detailed resume with a recent photo and certificate copies to the...  [Read more]

Female wanted to teach EFL in Italy Date posted:2004-11-02 | Writer: English School | Email: [email protected]   looking for female British native for conversation lessons in the south of Italy. Good wage and accommodation supplied. Please call 0885/415956 or send email [email protected] Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Teach EFL in a Fantastic Location in Korea Date posted:2012-04-05 | Writer: Morgan Recruiting Services | Email: [email protected] A top K-6 school program in Gangnam is looking for an EFL teacher to join their program starting in June 2012. This school is well-established with a solid curriculum and has a large student population of over 1,300 students. This school is in a terrific location. The school is located in Gangnam, near Olympic Park, which is south of the Han River in the South-East part of Seoul. It is a well-off district and is quite famous for its shopping and entertainment. COEX, the largest mall in Korea (with 17 movie theaters, aquariums, bookstores, restaurants, etc.) is located in Gangnam. This is one of the best districts of Seoul to live in. They are offering...  [Read more]

Shanique Hutchinson Shanique is from Jamaica and has been working as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) in the Mie prefecture in Japan since August 2018. She works at both the elementary and junior high school levels and enjoys traveling, learning foreign languages, reading and playing the piano. Read my articles Being a Cultural Ambassador in Japan: the Other Side of the EFL Experience | ITTT | TEFL Blog Shanique Hutchinson Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences This blog post was written by a recent TEFL course graduate who works as a cultural ambassador in Japan. Read more about her adventures teaching English in Asia in this blog post.  [Read more]

Sun, 29 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching English as a Non-Native Speaker Can a non-native speaking English be a TEFL teacher? Generally, employers will consider candidates from Us, Canada, England, and Australia for their hiring position. Therefore this may imply some difficulty to who is trying to establish a career teaching path. The answer to the question is YES! Table of Contents Benefits Second Language Experience Native vs. Non-Native Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Angela S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Benefits Despite all the difficulty, a non-native may encounter, the knowledge and...  [Read more]

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Most Important Benefits Of Obtaining a TEFL Certificate I've been traveling basically all my life, and that makes me a person that always will want to travel and will always want to be in different situations, cultures and of course countries. Table of Contents International Experience Challenging Yourself Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Silvia P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. International Experience I finally decided to learn how to teach English in not English speaking countries. Why? Because, the need is huge, many countries are developing very fast because...  [Read more]

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas English as a Global Language: Why is it an Important Skill to Have? Communication through complex language is a uniquely human trait that allowed for the development of society and culture in the human species. Over the past several decades, humans have moved into an era of a globalized society. Part of "society" is sharing a language; therefore, a globalized society should have a shared language. While there are still many cultures across the globe and thousands of languages being spoken, English has gained a place of global dominance. The recent rise in technology has created avenues for instantaneous communication between people thousands of miles apart. With the internet playing an extremely important role in how humans continue...  [Read more]

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why is English Considered a Global Language? Most people consider English to be a global language because it is the one language that is spoken and understood by the majority of the population in almost every region of the world. What is a global language? While there is no official definition, it refers to a language that is learned and spoken internationally by native and second language speakers (Mastin, 2011). There are approximately 360 million native English speakers and almost twice as many speaking it as a second language, making English one of the topmost spoken languages in the world (Klappenbach, 2019). English is undoubtedly in just about every sector whether it is in education, medicine, business, technology,...  [Read more]

Teach EFL in a Fantastic Location in Korea Date posted:2012-04-05 | Writer: Morgan Recruiting Services | Email: [email protected] A top K-6 school program in Gangnam is looking for an EFL teacher to join their program starting in June 2012. This school is well-established with a solid curriculum and has a large student population of over 1,300 students. This school is in a terrific location. The school is located in Gangnam, near Olympic Park, which is south of the Han River in the South-East part of Seoul. It is a well-off district and is quite famous for its shopping and entertainment. COEX, the largest mall in Korea (with 17 movie theaters, aquariums, bookstores, restaurants, etc.) is located in Gangnam. This is one of the best districts of Seoul to live in. They are offering...  [Read more]

Female full time teacher required to teach TEFL in Kuwait Date posted:2007-02-07 | Writer: HSE Europe | Email: [email protected] Our client is a major petroleum company in Kuwait. We are currently looking to recruit 2 Experienced English Instructors to join our team. You will be required to teach both General and Technical English to prepare and support Female Kuwaiti students (High school Diploma holders) on a pilot female BTEC training programme within the Petroleum Sector. Prior experience of this sector is not required for the post. The ideal candidate will be flexible, adaptable and resourceful. Previous experience of the Middle East would be an advantage but is not essential. Working in Kuwait is a pleasant experience and culturally diverse, offering everything that you...  [Read more]

Jobs For Male and Female EFL Teachers in Saudi Arabia Date posted:2015-05-14 | Writer: Quality Education Holding Company | Email: [email protected] Quality Education Holding Company, founded in 2009, is looking for male and female EFL teachers to work with renowned Universities and an International School to teach adults in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Job Description: • Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to adult students. • Marking and providing appropriate feedback on oral and written work. • Listening actively and effectively in order to identify and solve problems, facilitate learning for students and build student confidence. • Attending and participating in ESL staff department meetings, professional development, workshops, curriculum/program planning and...  [Read more]

Male and Female EFL Teachers Needed in Saudi Arabia (3) Date posted:2014-06-11 | Writer: Adwaa Rabia Group | Email: [email protected] Adwaa Rabia Group have regular opportunities for male and female EFL teachers throughout Saudi Arabia  (Riyadh, Jeddah, Madinah, Hail, Shaqra, Alkhobar). We currently need teachers for the Saudi University Foundation Year course. Job Description: • Curriculum Development • 25 Hours Classroom Teaching • Evaluation of Student Work • Mentoring And Advising Students • Undertaking Professional Activities • Coordinating Student Activities • Preparation of Lessons • Marking Of Homework and Class Work. • Preparation, Administration and Marking of Placement, Progress and Achievement Tests. • Assessment and Reporting Of...  [Read more]

Male and Female EFL Teachers Needed in Saudi Arabia (2) Date posted:2013-04-18 | Writer: Shabaka Training | Email: [email protected] Male and Female EFL teachers needed for The Saudi Arabia University Preparatory Year project starting in August, 2013. Shabaka Training was established in 2008 with the sole purpose of offering English language courses. We have created a successful program at King Faisal University within the Preparatory Year Deanship (PYD) and taught more than 3,000 students since its inception.  Overview • Located in (Eastern Province) about 2 hours from Bahrain. • Preparing Saudi teenagers for entrance into university faculties of Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy, Business, and Computer Science. • 17 classroom contact hours per...  [Read more]

Positions For Male and Female EFL Teachers in Saudi Arabia Date posted:2018-06-04 | Writer: Arab Cultural Institute | Email: [email protected] The Arab Cultural Institute is looking for enthusiastic and committed EFL teaching professionals (both male & female) to deliver General English / Academic English and IELTS/TOEFL preparation classes in Riyadh and Dammam for different levels using communicative and learner-centered approaches. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Teach integrated skill / General English courses and Test (IELTS/TOEFL) Preparation courses. - Teach up to 30 contact hours per week (The usual load is 20 – 25 teaching hours). - Provide up to 10 office hours. - Create and maintain weekly lesson plans in-line with the curriculum and pacing schedule. - Use educational...  [Read more]