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Problems for korean learnersThe Republic of korea, colloquially South korea, was proclaimed in August 1948 and has since grown into one of Asia?s most affluent countries. After the korean War halted with a tenuous cease fire in 1953, the learning of English as a second language became prominent in korean education. BBC.
The focus on English is not without its challenges and missteps, however. South koreans learn English for more than ten years... [Read more]
Why Should You Teach English in South Korea? - TEFL Blog
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.
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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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The Most Common Problems Students in South Korea Face When Learning English - TEFL Blog
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.
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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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Teaching English in South Korea - the Salary and Budget Guide - TEFL Blog
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.
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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
Cost of Living in South Korea: Food
Cost of Living in South Korea: Leisure Activities
Cost of Living in South Korea: Transportation
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Why Group Seating Arrangement is Important - TEFL Blog
Wed, 29 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Why Group Seating Arrangement is Important
Most of the teachers like to arrange the seating arrangement. The aim is the only one which is to make sure all the students focus and understand what is going on in class. Even no arrangement is perfect but yet it helps. As a teacher in a lower primary in one of the international schools in Indonesia, I do like to arrange my students' seats. With English as a daily basis language and students are from different Asia countries with mixed language ability, the seating arrangement is one of the keys.
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Usual Seating
Why to Groups Students?
How Seating Arrangements Influence Students' Results?
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Teaching English in South Korea - What you need to know! - TEFL Blog
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.
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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! - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ 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]
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
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]
How will I make friends while teaching English abroad? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
How will I make friends while teaching English abroad?
Making friends while teaching English abroad is a common concern for many. Yet, once settled into their new surroundings, most teachers find forming connections easier than anticipated. In many teaching destinations, you are likely not the only foreign instructor, providing immediate camaraderie with peers. Moreover, the local community often embraces teachers warmly, eager to share their culture and help newcomers acclimate. Engaging with both fellow teachers and locals presents plenty of opportunities to build lasting friendships.
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Will I make friends with work colleagues when teaching English abroad?
Will I make friends with the local people?
How can I find like minded people in the local area?
Can I get... [Read more]
How will I make friends while teaching English abroad? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
How will I make friends while teaching English abroad?
Of the tens of thousands of people who head overseas every year to teach English abroad, the vast majority will have some level of anxiety about meeting new people and making new friends. The good news is that most teachers soon forget these concerns once they are immersed in their new environment. The chances are high that you will not be the only foreign teacher in your new school, apartment building, or neighborhood. As well as other teachers, you can also expect to meet friendly and welcoming people from the local community who will be more than happy to help you settle into your new home.
Will I make friends with work colleagues when teaching English abroad?
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Applying for EPIK in Korea? Top 4 Tips to Prepare for EPIK to teach English in Korea - TEFL Blog
Tue, 18 Jul 2023 Ashton March
Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
Applying for EPIK in Korea? Top 4 Tips to Prepare for EPIK to teach English in Korea
Are you considering applying for EPIK this year? If so, you're probably wondering how to prepare for such a life-changing opportunity or how to make yourself stand out as a candidate. Two years ago, I was in the same situation and unfortunately, I was not accepted. Times have changed though. This time I'm not only prepared as a candidate but also as an educator, and I would like to share a few tips that could help you in this journey.First, let's briefly go over what EPIK is. EPIK or English Program In Korea is a government program in Korea where schools hire English-speaking candidates to teach English in South Korean... [Read more]
How Teaching English Abroad Enhances Your Career Prospects - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
How Teaching English Abroad Enhances Your Career Prospects
Hello everyone, how are you doing? Linda from ITTT, back again with another live session. I’m super excited to be here today to talk about this exciting topic, teaching English abroad and how it enhances your career prospects.
I'm just going to wait for a couple more people to join, you know how it usually works. Once we are a good sized group of people we can start diving into this topic. If you can hear me and if you can see me please leave a comment. We are live on Facebook and on YouTube at the same time, so wherever you're watching from just leave a quick hi or hello in the comment section and also let me know where you are watching from. I am in South Korea about an hour and a half south of Seoul in a city called... [Read more]
6 Things You Will Miss Out On If You Don't Teach English Abroad
Thu, 15 Aug 2019 Linda Dunsmore
TEFL Information
6 Things You Will Miss Out On If You Don't Teach English Abroad
Teaching English abroad is one of the most interesting career paths one might take up. You get to move to a new country and even get paid for it! However, too many people are unsure whether teaching EFL is right for them. This article highlights 6 things you will miss out on if you don't teach English abroad.
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Trying new things
Meeting new people from all over the world
Seeing things from a different perspective
Enjoying Freedom
Gaining Independence
Change of routine
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How Teaching English Abroad Enhances Your Career Prospects - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
How Teaching English Abroad Enhances Your Career Prospects
05/27/2021
hello everyone hello tefl friends how are you doing
linda here from itt back again with another live session super excited to be here today
to talk about this this exciting topic um teaching english abroad and how it
enhances your career prospects so i'm just gonna wait uh for a couple of
people to join you know how it usually works and um yeah once we're our a good sized
group of people we can start diving into this topic and if you can hear me if you can see me
please just leave a comment we are live on facebook and on youtube at the same time so
wherever you're watching from just leave a quick hi or hello into the comment section and also let me know where you are
watching from i am in south korea about an hour and... [Read more]
How Teaching English Abroad Enhances Your Career Prospects - TEFL Blog
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
How Teaching English Abroad Enhances Your Career Prospects
Hello everyone, how are you doing? Linda from ITTT, back again with another live session. I'm super excited to be here today to talk about this exciting topic, teaching English abroad and how it enhances your career prospects.
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Self Introduction
Will teaching English abroad hurt my career?
Benefit #1: You will gain international work experience.
Benefit #2: Teaching English abroad will make you stand out.
Benefit #3: You will learn how to adapt to new situations and to live and work with people from different cultural backgrounds.
Benefit #4: You will develop organizational and communication skills as well as the... [Read more]
TEFL Talk with ITTT Alumna Brittany from "The Life of Brit" - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
TEFL Talk with ITTT Alumna Brittany from "The Life of Brit"
11/27/2020
hello welcome to another live session this week and yeah we're on at a different time
this week usually we're a little bit earlier um but yeah we have a special guest today and that's why because
she's on base in germany so we had to change the time a little bit yeah i'm linda from itt you've probably
seen me before if you've watched our lives and i'm here with brit today hi brit
hi thanks for having me and painting your time to meet my schedule yeah and thanks so much for
getting up early i know it's early in germany right now oh yeah just have my coffee and i'm good
to go yeah that's awesome where in germany are you exactly
so i'm based near trier which is along the border with luxembourg so very
close to luxembourg... [Read more]
Is TEFL a good career choice? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Is TEFL a good career choice?
Anyone who has considered teaching English abroad has probably had a reaction from a friend or family member along the lines of “that sounds like fun, but what will you do when you get back?” In some quarters, teaching English as a foreign language has the reputation of not being a ‘real job’, just something that people do to pay off student loans or simply for fun and adventure before settling down into a normal job and lifestyle. There are many people who do choose teaching abroad for these reasons, but there are also plenty who have made a successful and lucrative career out of TEFL.
Can I really make a long-term career out of TEFL?
YES, you absolutely can have a long-term career as an EFL teacher. For the majority of people who head overseas to... [Read more]
Rapport Building for The Most Enjoyable EFL Experience - TEFL Blog
Wed, 11 Dec 2019 Federico Riva
Teaching Ideas
Rapport Building for The Most Enjoyable EFL Experience
It is undeniable that rapport between the teacher and students and between students themselves makes the class successful and enjoyable. However, some teachers face problems trying to establish rapport with the students. Being an experienced EFL teacher, I keep facing the same problem: it is hard for me to create a relaxed atmosphere in the classroom and keep a balance between being students' reliable friend and their authority.
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Why Are Good Relationships Important?
Interest in Students
Outside of the Classroom
Students' Private Life
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10 Pieces of Advice Every New TEFL teacher Needs to Know - TEFL Blog
Thu, 17 May 2018 Linda Dunsmore
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10 Pieces of Advice Every New TEFL Teacher Needs to Know
Many people around the world dream of moving abroad to teach English. It's exciting, it's life-changing and it can seem like a never-ending vacation. I have taught English abroad since 2015 in China and South Korea and together with fellow teachers with years of experience, I've compiled this list of 10 pieces of advice that every new EFL teacher needs to know.
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1. Teaching is Actually Not That Hard - When You are Prepared!
2. Patience is Gold
3. All Kids Are the Same
4. Don't Underestimate Culture Shock
5. You Will Be Confused - and That's OK
6. You Might Get Sick
9. You Might Not Go Back
10. You Won't Be the Same Person
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Live Session with ITTT Alumna Brittany from "The Life of Brit" - TEFL Blog
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 Federico Riva
Destinations Alumni Experiences
Live Session with ITTT Alumna Brittany from "The Life of Brit"
Welcome to another live session this week and we're on at a different time this week. Usually we're a little bit earlier, but we have a special guest today, and that's because she's based in Germany. So we had to change the time a little bit. I'm Linda from ITT, you've probably seen me before, if you've watched us live and I'm here with Brit today.
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That's cool, that's exciting. Have you been to Luxemburg?
Like I said, we have Brittany here today. We're doing a TEFL talk, sort of a casual TEFL talk today.
We are live on Facebook, and we're also live on YouTube. So please don't hesitate to ask questions.
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Why You Should Take A TEFL Course Right Now Even If You Aren't Leaving Yet - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Why You Should Take a TEFL Course Right Now - Even If You Aren't Leaving Yet
Hi everybody, thanks so much for tuning in. It’s Linda here from ITTT with my morning coffee, because if you've watched me before in one of our live sessions you will know that I am in South Korea and it's currently 10:00 a.m. on Friday morning. So I'm having my morning coffee and I'm going to have a chat with you guys. If you can see me and hear me, please drop a hi or something into the comment box, I would really appreciate it.
As you may or may not know, at ITTT we go live twice every week, me on Fridays or maybe Thursdays depending on where you're watching from, and my colleague Liza she goes live every Tuesday. Actually Liza went live on Tuesday and also on Saturday last week because she had a... [Read more]
10 Pieces of Advice Every New EFL Teacher Needs to Know - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
10 Pieces of Advice Every New EFL Teacher Needs to Know
06/23/2022
hello hi everyone linda here from itt back
with another live session this week how is everybody doing hope you're doing fine thank you so much for tuning in and
spending um taking some time out of your day to spend it with me today as always
uh we go live and our live sessions take about 45 minutes sometimes even an hour
depends on how many questions you guys have at the end we always have a q a part so
this is a time where you can ask me your questions about teaching abroad about
tefl about tesol about our courses about anything teaching related that's on your
mind that you want to know and today's topic is dedicated to new teachers so i'm
going to be sharing 10 pieces of advice that you need to know as a new tefl or
efl... [Read more]
Live TEFL Q&A: Ask Us Anything! - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Live TEFL Q&A: Ask Us Anything!
03/31/2021
hello hi i am back for another live session this
week my name is linda from itt over here and um yeah hi i took a break last week
i was um traveling actually a little bit of traveling in korea not too far um but yeah i enjoyed the
cherry blossoms so that's why there was no life for me last week
but um yeah i'm back this week i'm super excited to be back and um yeah today we're just
gonna have a um you know q and a session so you guys can ask me questions
about tefl and tesol and everything uh teaching abroad teaching online
whatever you want to know about tefl and tesol and all that good stuff um so yeah that's what i'm here for
today so something a bit more casual um let's have a chat i like to you know uh get to know you
guys better you... [Read more]
Live TEFL Q&A: We Answer All Your TEFL/TESOL Questions - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Live TEFL Q&A: We Answer All Your TEFL/TESOL Questions
Hi, I am back for another live session this week. My name is Linda from ITTT. I took a break last week, I was traveling a little bit in Korea, not too far but I got to enjoy the cherry blossoms. That's why there was no live session from me last week. But I'm back this week and I'm super excited. Today we're going to have a Q&A session, so you guys can ask me questions about TEFL and TESOL, teaching abroad, teaching online, whatever you want to know about. So something a bit more casual, let's have a chat. I would like to get to know you guys better and you can get to know me, ITTT and TEFL. If you can see me and hear me please drop a hi or something into the comment box so that I know that everything is working well.
... [Read more]
Live Session With ITTT Alumna Brittany From 'The Life Of Brit' - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Live Session with ITTT Alumna Brittany from 'The Life of Brit'
Welcome to another live session this week and we're on at a different time this week. Usually we're a little bit earlier, but we have a special guest today, and that's because she's based in Germany. So we had to change the time a little bit. I’m Linda from ITT, you've probably seen me before, if you've watched us live and I’m here with Brit today.
Hi Brit!
Hi, thanks for having me, and painting your time to meet my schedule, and thank you so much for getting up early.I know it's early in Germany right now. just have my coffee and I’m good to go.That's awesome,where in Germany are you exactly? so I’m based near Trier, which is along the border with Luxembourg. So very close to Luxembourg?
That's cool,... [Read more]
Top 5 Tips for Making Friends While Teaching English Abroad - TEFL Blog
Wed, 23 May 2018 Mark Crocker
TEFL Information
Top 5 Tips for Making Friends While Teaching English Abroad
As the very essence of teaching English abroad involves leaving behind your friends and family and the social life you have been used to, it is inevitable that many newly qualified teachers have some concerns about making new friends once they head overseas. However, just like the many thousands of teachers who have gone before you, you will find that making the decision to leave home is actually the hard part and everything else will soon fall into place. To help set your mind at ease, we have put together 5 top tips for making new friends while teaching English abroad.
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1. Get to Know Your New Colleagues
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Live TEFL Q&A: We Answer All Your TEFL/TESOL Questions - TEFL Blog
Wed, 05 May 2021 Federico Riva
TEFL Information
Live TEFL Q&A: We Answer All Your TEFL/TESOL Questions
Hi, I am back for another live session this week. My name is Linda from ITTT. I took a break last week, I was traveling a little bit in Korea, not too far but I got to enjoy the cherry blossoms. That's why there was no live session from me last week. But I'm back this week and I'm super excited. Today we're going to have a Q&A session, so you guys can ask me questions about TEFL and TESOL, teaching abroad, teaching online, whatever you want to know about. So something a bit more casual, let's have a chat. I would like to get to know you guys better and you can get to know me, ITTT and TEFL. If you can see me and hear me please drop a hi or something into the comment box so... [Read more]
Teaching at a Language Academy in Korea - TEFL Blog
Tue, 04 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Teaching at a Language Academy in Korea
For those of us who have a desire to teach English as a foreign language in Korea but decide to forego a formal TEFL certificate, language academies (or, "hagwons") are one of our most prominent and accessible options. In the year 2018, fresh out of my undergraduate program, I joined the ranks of many enthusiastic (albeit, mostly untrained) teachers bound for privately-run English academies. The opportunity to travel, visa sponsorships, housing benefits, and the job, itself, make hagwons an attractive option to aspiring teachers with no formal training or little practical teaching experience.
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Teaching Challenges
Syllabus
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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?
05/06/2021
hi guys hi another live session this week my name is linda from itt
nice to see you again if you can see me if you can hear me just say hi into the comment section it would
be really really nice um yeah back this week with another exciting topic
as you can see teaching english how much money can you really make
okay very interesting topic we all need to know how much money we can make
obviously if we want to go and teach english abroad or i'm also going to cover how much money you can make when you
teach online so very very important topics
um that we are covering today and yeah thanks so much for watching if
you are listening to this as a podcast episode thank you so much for the download
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