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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!   Are you interested in teaching English in South Korea or are looking for good options to teach abroad? This live session is held by ITTT TEFL expert Linda, who has been living and teaching English in South Korea for nearly 6 years. #TEFL#BestTEFL #SouthKorea Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: https://bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: https://bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: https://bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: https://bit.ly/3ltqEPL Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

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

What is a hagwon and are they a good place to work? A hagwon is a specialized educational institution in South Korea, distinct from the standard public school system. It operates primarily as a private academy, catering to students who seek supplementary education, especially in subjects like English. While the public school system offers foundational education, hagwons focus on enhancing and refining a student's knowledge. Approximately 95% of South Korean students enroll in a hagwon at some point in their educational journey, indicating their significant role in the Korean academic landscape. Given their prominence, hagwons present a vast majority of employment opportunities for EFL teachers in South Korea. However, potential educators should thoroughly research individual hagwons and...  [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]

Why Teach in Korea Koreans are obsessed with education to enable the best future for their children. No wonder that two thirds of Koreans aged 25-34 hold college degrees with mandatory English classes. English teachers in Korea can expect to make between $1,300 and $3,000 per month.   How far exactly will your salary get you in Korea? Most teachers can put away quite a good portion of their salary - even with a salary of $1,900 per month. You can live quite comfortably when teaching in South Korea.   Most foreigners settle in Seoul, the country’s capital, or Busan, the second largest city in Korea. However, you can find charming cities all across the peninsula. The number of expatriate English teachers hailing from English-speaking nations has increased and stood at...  [Read more]

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. International...  [Read more]

What is the EPIK program for teaching English in South Korea? EPIK stands for the English Program in Korea, a scheme run by the South Korean government that places foreign teachers into schools across the country to work as English language instructors. EPIK is one of the largest and most popular schemes of its kind as it offers a competitive salary, a good range of extra benefits, and the chance to experience living and working in a unique cultural environment. If you meet the specified criteria then you could be one of the thousand plus teachers heading to South Korea this year to join the program. 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...  [Read more]

What is a hagwon and are they a good place to work? The term hagwon is used in South Korea to describe a particular type of school. The South Korean education system has two major components, the public school system and the private school system. Many South Koreans make use of both these systems, attending the government-run public schools as normal in any country and then taking additional lessons in a private school, particularly for additional learning in subjects such as English. A hagwon is therefore a private educational institution in South Korea where students can gain additional teaching in subjects which are seen as important for their education. It is estimated that during their education, 95% of South Korean students will make use of a hagwon. As such these private...  [Read more]

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]

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

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]

Company TEFL Training Check out tefl tesol about Company TEFL Training 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 B.F. - U.S.A. said: Problems of learners in North KoreaA nation that has intrigued me many years now is North korea. My wife, who is South korean, and I, traveled to Seoul in 2009 to work with NK refugees. I was able to glean the following facts from the internet about the Hermit Kingdom?s English education process. (The wording is my own.) It is not politically correct to learn English in North korea. Any overt interest in that language or any of its speakers will...  [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]

What is the TaLK Program for teaching English in South Korea? Teach and Learn in Korea (TaLK) is a government-backed initiative that assigns international individuals to elementary schools throughout South Korea. While similar to the more extensive EPIK program, TaLK's distinctiveness lies in its commitment to serving under-resourced areas, ensuring they too benefit from global teaching perspectives. Participants not only enrich their teaching portfolios but also immerse themselves in the diverse Korean culture, with ample opportunities to traverse both the nation and the surrounding regions. Table of Contents What are the requirements for the TaLK Program? What does the TaLK Program involve? Where will I be placed on the TaLK Program? What are the benefits of the TaLK Program? ...  [Read more]

Teach TEFL in Korea - Seoul Date posted:2003-09-01 | Writer: American Language School | Email: [email protected] English teachers needed American Language School in South Korea. Franchised English school headoffice, American Language School, in South Korea is looking for people who want to teach English in South Korea for 1 year as full time positions.? ALS is one of the biggest franchised English school has over 100 branches at all areas in South Korea. We need 15 teachers by 2003, 25 teachers for year 2004. Hiring schedule and number of teachers needed : September : 5 positions available October : 3 positions available November : 2 positions available December : 5 positions available   Candidates who are interested in our job openings, should contact by e-mail to our...  [Read more]

Teach TEFL in Korea - Seoul Date posted:2003-09-01 | Writer: American Language School | Email: [email protected] English teachers needed American Language School in South Korea. Franchised English school headoffice, American Language School, in South Korea is looking for people who want to teach English in South Korea for 1 year as full time positions.? ALS is one of the biggest franchised English school has over 100 branches at all areas in South Korea. We need 15 teachers by 2003, 25 teachers for year 2004. Hiring schedule and number of teachers needed : September : 5 positions available October : 3 positions available November : 2 positions available December : 5 positions available   Candidates who are interested in our job openings, should contact by e-mail to our...  [Read more]

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching English in South Korea and China - Alumni Report by Linda D. TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF! What is your nationality? American and German Table of Contents What is your nationality? What city and state are you from? How old are you? What is your education level and background? Have you traveled abroad in the past? If so, where have you been? Where did you study? What made you interested in going to teach English abroad? What were some of your concerns before teaching abroad? Why did you decide to get TEFL certified and choose ITTT? Which TEFL certification course did you take? How did you like the course? How has your TEFL training helped you in your current teaching position? Which city and country did you decide to teach English...  [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]

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 Linda Dunsmore Destinations 5 Reasons Why You Should Teach English in South Korea There are many great places to teach English abroad and one place that comes up a lot when researching the topic is South Korea. It's true that thousands of new teachers head to South Korea each year to pursue a career in teaching English as a foreign language for good reasons! Table of Contents English Education Is a Million Dollar Business In Korea Opportunities All Around the Country Attractive Salaries and Benefits Government-Funded Teaching Programs For Foreign Teachers Vibrant Culture and Picturesque Scenery Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English in South Korea? Related Articles: Here are 5 reasons why you should teach English in South Korea. English Education...  [Read more]

How do I get a job teaching English in South Korea? Teaching English in South Korea has become increasingly popular over the last decade and it is no secret that the country offers some of the best salaries for foreign teachers to be found anywhere in the world. English teachers in Korea can expect to earn between $1,500 and $3,000 US per month and it is certainly possible to save up to half of this depending on your lifestyle. On top of the basic salary you can also expect other benefits such as paid airfares, free housing and an end of contract bonus. What are the requirements for teaching English in South Korea? Unsurprisingly, the high salaries and good benefits on offer have led to a high level of competition for the best jobs. If you have any teaching qualifications and...  [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]

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]

English Teachers Wanted - Multiple Locations in South Korea Date posted:2022-04-02 | Writer: Korvia Consulting | Email: [email protected] EPIK (English Program in Korea) is a public school English teaching program in Korea sponsored by the Korean government that places teachers into various cities as well as provinces around South Korea. English Program in Korea is the most inclusive English program in Korea and has the most location choices out of all the public school teaching programs in Korea, spanning across all of South Korea. Applicants have the option of choosing a preference for their location and grade level.Here are some of the expectations being an EPIK teacher:Starting dates start for the Spring or FallClasses are Mon-Fri, 8:30AM to 4:30PMPositions for Elementary, Middle,...  [Read more]

English Teachers Wanted - Multiple Locations in South Korea Date posted:2022-04-02 | Writer: Korvia Consulting | Email: [email protected] EPIK (English Program in Korea) is a public school English teaching program in Korea sponsored by the Korean government that places teachers into various cities as well as provinces around South Korea. English Program in Korea is the most inclusive English program in Korea and has the most location choices out of all the public school teaching programs in Korea, spanning across all of South Korea. Applicants have the option of choosing a preference for their location and grade level.Here are some of the expectations being an EPIK teacher:Starting dates start for the Spring or FallClasses are Mon-Fri, 8:30AM to 4:30PMPositions for Elementary, Middle,...  [Read more]

Public School Positions (EPIK Spring 2024) South Korea Date posted:2023-12-18 | Writer: Korvia Consulting | Email: [email protected] Greetings! Would you like to find a way to live abroad here in South Korea and earn a living while getting to explore South Korea?Become a public school teacher here in South Korea through EPIK! With over 10 years of experience and a crew of members who are experts with EPIK, we are one of the few official partners with the EPIK program!Applications for the Spring intake have started since August, but know that you are not late! Please fill out the Korvia Application on our website! We are excited to help with the upcoming intake!EPIK (English Program in Korea) is a public school English teaching program in Korea sponsored by the Korean government that...  [Read more]

Public School Positions (EPIK Spring 2024) South Korea Date posted:2023-12-18 | Writer: Korvia Consulting | Email: [email protected] Greetings! Would you like to find a way to live abroad here in South Korea and earn a living while getting to explore South Korea?Become a public school teacher here in South Korea through EPIK! With over 10 years of experience and a crew of members who are experts with EPIK, we are one of the few official partners with the EPIK program!Applications for the Spring intake have started since August, but know that you are not late! Please fill out the Korvia Application on our website! We are excited to help with the upcoming intake!EPIK (English Program in Korea) is a public school English teaching program in Korea sponsored by the Korean government that...  [Read more]

Teaching Opportunities in China and South Korea Date posted:2022-06-08 | Writer: ESL Teaching jobs in Asia | Email: [email protected] ESL Teaching jobs in Asia has opportunities all over China and Korea for qualified EFL teachers. We are a recruiting agency of current and former Native and Korean teachers based in Busan, South Korea. We have connections with hundreds of schools in Korea and many in China as well. Due to the recent pandemic it has been quite difficult for teachers to find positions in China from abroad but there still are possibilities with a PU letter, it just takes time and there are not as many options as before. We do our best to provide only reliable and stable schools which provide a good working experience for teachers and expect our teachers to do their...  [Read more]

Openings Teaching TEFL in Seoul, Korea Date posted:2008-12-11 | Writer: MPNet | Email: [email protected] As a licensed ESL teachers recruiting company based in Seoul, Korea, we have openings in many areas of Korea for TEFL qualified ESL teachers all year round. Currently we have a position in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, starting in February teaching kindergarten and elementary school children. Benefits include an attractive salary, free accommodation and airfare.  If you are interested in teaching in Korea, please email your resume and photo with the information of your available starting date at the address given on the job heading page. * Position : English teaching position * Location : Daechi-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul * Students : Kindergarten/Elementary school children * Work hours : 110...  [Read more]

Openings Teaching TEFL in Seoul, Korea Date posted:2008-12-11 | Writer: MPNet | Email: [email protected] As a licensed ESL teachers recruiting company based in Seoul, Korea, we have openings in many areas of Korea for TEFL qualified ESL teachers all year round. Currently we have a position in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, starting in February teaching kindergarten and elementary school children. Benefits include an attractive salary, free accommodation and airfare.  If you are interested in teaching in Korea, please email your resume and photo with the information of your available starting date at the address given on the job heading page. * Position : English teaching position * Location : Daechi-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul * Students : Kindergarten/Elementary school children * Work hours : 110...  [Read more]