Kimberly Wong

Kimberley Dale GOTefl Communications Manager for GOTefl & SA-Recruitment GroupBorn and raised in Cape Town, South Africa, Kim spends her time creating content and traveling Asia. She finds her inspiration in the food trucks and off-track attractions around the world in the hopes she can bring those experiences to life for others. Read my articles What to Watch Out for Before Signing Your TEFL Contract in China | ITTT | TEFL Blog Kimberley Dale Visa and Legal TEFL Information Signing any contract can be daunting. However, we have compiled a checklist for you to keep with you as you read through your contract. Guide to Writing a TEFL Resume That Will Get You Hired | ITTT | TEFL Blog Kimberley Dale Visa and Legal TEFL Information Are you looking to work as an English teacher...  [Read more]

OTP English Lesson - Richard - If I won the lottery   "In this video, our OTP trainee Richard elicits the topic of his class by asking his students what they would buy if they won the lottery. ITTT's Observed Teaching Practice courses (OTP) are ideal for teachers wanting to improve their teaching skills remotely from anywhere in the world." 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. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Human Rights Reading Comprehension B2 This test is all about human rights. The text is about 3 women that won the Nobel Peace Prize   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? ​Get your TEFL Certificate with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

OTP English Lesson - Richard - If Conditional   "In this video, our OTP trainee Richard elicits the topic of his class by asking his students what they would buy if they won the lottery. He then puts the information up on the board and does a quick gap-fill exercise to further elicit the second conditional. ITTT's Observed Teaching Practice courses (OTP) are ideal for teachers wanting to improve their teaching skills remotely from anywhere in the world." 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. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each...  [Read more]

Enthusiastic teacher wanted to teach EFL in Costa Rica Date posted:2006-04-06 | Writer: Idioma Internacional | Email: [email protected] Idioma Internacional needs teachers! We offer classes to adults in business settings to some of the largest companies in the country including Intel, Hospira, DHL, and Kimberly-Clark among others. Full-time jobs available for full-year contracts for qualified, experienced North American teachers Requirements: North American Between 24-45 minimum - Bachelor's degree TEFL or TESOL certified minimum of 6 months teaching experience willing to sign and commit to a one-year contract responsible, energetic, independent, and outgoing knowledge of Spanish knowledge of English grammar and how to teach it Benefits: salary paid in dollars ($7.50) - people...  [Read more]

Older Posts What to Watch Out for Before Signing Your TEFL Contract in China Kimberley Dale Visa and Legal TEFL Information Signing any contract can be daunting. However, we have compiled a checklist for you to keep with you as you read through your contract. 3 Steps for Dealing with a Student with Challenging Behavior Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Managing students with challenging behavior can be extremely stressful for all those involved. Here are 3 steps for dealing with a student with challenging behavior. All You Need to Know When Teaching Multi-Level ESL Classes Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Teaching multi-level classes can often be quite a challenge! That’s why we’ve written this post to reveal all you need to know when teaching...  [Read more]

The World Of TEFL and TESOL Explained 8 Traveling Power Couples Teaching English Abroad You Should Follow Right Now Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Teaching English as a foreign language is a great way to head off and explore the world. These 8 traveling power couples teach English abroad and will inspire you to follow in their footsteps! The 15 Most Asked Questions in a TEFL Interview Carrie Kellenberger Visa and Legal TEFL Information The demand for TEFL qualified teachers is increasing year after year and interviews are becoming ever more challenging. Here are the 15 most asked questions in a TEFL interview and how to answer them to the satisfaction of the employer so you get your dream teaching job abroad! What’s Stopping You from Teaching English Abroad? Mark...  [Read more]

Useful Information About TEFL Visas and Contracts 5 Steps to Prepare Yourself for Your TEFL Interview Marie Hernandez Visa and Legal TEFL Information Job interviews are among the most daunting tasks for anyone. Here are our 5 steps to help prepare yourself for your TEFL interview. The 15 Most Asked Questions in a TEFL Interview Carrie Kellenberger Visa and Legal TEFL Information The demand for TEFL qualified teachers is increasing year after year and interviews are becoming ever more challenging. Here are the 15 most asked questions in a TEFL interview and how to answer them to the satisfaction of the employer so you get your dream teaching job abroad! What to Watch Out for Before Signing Your TEFL Contract in China Kimberley Dale Visa and Legal TEFL Information ...  [Read more]

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 Kimberley Dale Visa and Legal TEFL Information What to Watch Out for Before Signing Your TEFL Contract in China Signing any contract can be daunting. However, if you know what to look out for as you go through the papers you have no need to be scared. Table of Contents There's more... Listen to this blog post Now you are ready for your adventure! Related Articles: We have compiled a checklist for you to keep with you as you read through your contract: There's more... Those are the most important things you will need to look out for. There are a few things you should also keep in mind when signing your contract: Even after going through the contract with the checklist above, get someone you trust to read through it before you sign it. You will sign two contracts:...  [Read more]

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Building Rapport by Knowing Students’ Names and Interests No matter how well-prepared a teacher may be, every classroom is different, which means each student is different, and each teacher needs to be able to adjust and be able to establish rapport with the new class. For some teachers, working in a foreign country may cause them to feel uneasy; however, a teacher needs to overcome this feeling to be successful in the classroom. Indeed, building rapport with all students will help. Although this is a continuous process throughout the term, the key to establishing a friendly learning environment starts on day one. Thus, the best way to build rapport is to know the students' names and interests by the end of the day or week...  [Read more]

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Importance of a Teacher in a Classroom The role of a teacher plays a critical role in a classroom setting. They are seen as leaders and someone for the learners to provide support and guidance. A great example of the impact of a teacher was in a previous lesson where it shows a comparison of two videos. One video showed the teacher being rude, disrespectful, uninterested, and inpatient among many things. He was rushing through his lesson, causing confusion among the students, and made it dreadful to be in the classroom. The other video showed positive examples of how to be a great teacher. The most valuable trait the teacher exhibited was by ensuring a healthy and positive learning environment. He started the lesson by...  [Read more]

Authorized TEFL Courses Check out tefl tesol about Authorized TEFL Courses 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.F. - South Korea said: Classroom ManagementFor this final assignment I have chosen to focus on classroom management as it is a vital component to a successful class. According to Harry K. Wong & Rosemary T. Wong, ?classroom management refers to all of the things that a teacher does to organize students, space, time, and materials so that student learning can take place? (2005, p. 84). Once everything is organized it is equally important to let the students know...  [Read more]

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 Kimberley Dale Visa and Legal TEFL Information Guide to Writing a TEFL Resume That Will Get You Hired We often get asked what the secret to acing a TEFL application is. Is it the initial screening or the interview that is more important? We generally say both! Each step is important, but the CV stage is what gets you to the interview stage – so that is the first thing you should focus on in your application. Table of Contents 1. No spelling errors 2. No borders or unnecessary embellishments 3. Include a picture of yourself 4. Include contact details and date of birth 5. List your languages 6. List your qualifications 7. Your experience 8. Sell yourself a little 9. If you already have a TEFL certificate or are in the process of getting one: CURRICULUM VITAE...  [Read more]

Sun, 12 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences What Is the Best Choice: One-to-One or Group Teaching? I have taught one-to-one through tutoring English students on several levels, from five-year-old young learners to teenagers and adults in the past. Though all of these were rewarding and have taught me a lot about my own skills, the different TEFL courses also allowed me to apprehend teaching groups and how it can differ from teaching one-to-one. The following is a summary of my take on this subject, based mostly on my experiences. Table of Contents Teaching materials Classroom management Comparing two types of classes My personal challenges Are you ready to teach ESL students? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification...  [Read more]

Sun, 12 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Problems English Learning Students Face in South Korea From my combined interest in Asian, and more specifically Korean, culture and my desire to teach English to anyone wanting to learn, I have personally come to interact with several adult learners from South Korea during the past few years. Through this experience, I have come to detect several common problems that students coming from this country, as well as students from neighboring Asian countries such as Japan and China, may face while learning English and that I will, therefore, develop in this short essay. Table of Contents Pronunciation Sentence structure Formal and Informal language Education system Do you want to teach English in South Korea? Related Articles: Listen...  [Read more]

College Fast TEFL Check out tefl tesol about College Fast TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts Z. B. - South Africa said: English as a global language Given the ever increasing global connectivity, be it through the internet, social networking, studying, business or just plain old relocation languages are crossing boundaries like never before. English has been slowly edging itself into becoming one of the global languages. In the past, English has been prevalent in countries that have been under colonel rule. However, this has evolved and the dialects and forms are varied....  [Read more]

Employment teaching English in Korea Date posted:2006-10-25 | Writer: WorknPlay | Email: [email protected] Work N Play is a School Search Firm for ESL Instructors, placing qualified Native English speakers in English teaching positions throughout South Korea. Â We also provide English Recruiting Services to meet the needs of reliable & secure school positions looking for English teachers. Work N Play has built its reputation working with the Government (Board of Education) and Public Schools, as well as reliable private language institutes. We are looking for qualified ESL instructors who can dedicate their teaching abilities to working in Korea. Description: (1) Location : Ulsan Number of Positions: 1 Type of School : Private school Teaching Hours : 30 hours a week - M~F...  [Read more]

Employment teaching English in Korea Date posted:2006-10-25 | Writer: WorknPlay | Email: [email protected] Work N Play is a School Search Firm for ESL Instructors, placing qualified Native English speakers in English teaching positions throughout South Korea. Â We also provide English Recruiting Services to meet the needs of reliable & secure school positions looking for English teachers. Work N Play has built its reputation working with the Government (Board of Education) and Public Schools, as well as reliable private language institutes. We are looking for qualified ESL instructors who can dedicate their teaching abilities to working in Korea. Description: (1) Location : Ulsan Number of Positions: 1 Type of School : Private school Teaching Hours : 30 hours a week - M~F...  [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]

Regular Openings For TEFL Teachers in Korea Date posted:2011-04-07 | Writer: ENW Asia | Email: [email protected] ENW, a recruiting company, are seeking ESL teachers to teach kindergarten and elementary level students starting in April, May, June and later months of this year. We have nearly 40 open positions located in and near Seoul and other areas in Korea. Our positions are mainly full time, working Monday to Friday. Benefits include an attractive salary dependant on qualifications and experience, paid vacations and accommodation. TEFL or TESOL qualified teachers who are passionate in educating young children are greatly welcomed. Contact us at the e-mail address given above for the latest opportunities. Here are a few of the positions currently available:...  [Read more]

Regular Openings For TEFL Teachers in Korea Date posted:2011-04-07 | Writer: ENW Asia | Email: [email protected] ENW, a recruiting company, are seeking ESL teachers to teach kindergarten and elementary level students starting in April, May, June and later months of this year. We have nearly 40 open positions located in and near Seoul and other areas in Korea. Our positions are mainly full time, working Monday to Friday. Benefits include an attractive salary dependant on qualifications and experience, paid vacations and accommodation. TEFL or TESOL qualified teachers who are passionate in educating young children are greatly welcomed. Contact us at the e-mail address given above for the latest opportunities. Here are a few of the positions currently available:...  [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]

Positions Teaching English in Korea Date posted:2016-03-10 | Writer: Reach To Teach | Email: [email protected] Reach To Teach has a variety of openings in South Korea for TEFL trained teachers who are available to start work in August of this year. These are EPIK, SMOE and GEPIK Teaching Positions. EPIK, SMOE and GEPIK are programs sponsored by the Korean Ministry of Education. Through the programs, over 1,000 teachers are placed in EFL teaching jobs every year. Reach To Teach is the ONLY official North American partner that works with the Korean Ministry of Education to place English Language Instructors (ELIs) in Korean public schools throughout the country. All teachers receive the following benefits: • Free housing provided by the Program (utilities not...  [Read more]

Positions Teaching English in Korea Date posted:2016-03-10 | Writer: Reach To Teach | Email: [email protected] Reach To Teach has a variety of openings in South Korea for TEFL trained teachers who are available to start work in August of this year. These are EPIK, SMOE and GEPIK Teaching Positions. EPIK, SMOE and GEPIK are programs sponsored by the Korean Ministry of Education. Through the programs, over 1,000 teachers are placed in EFL teaching jobs every year. Reach To Teach is the ONLY official North American partner that works with the Korean Ministry of Education to place English Language Instructors (ELIs) in Korean public schools throughout the country. All teachers receive the following benefits: • Free housing provided by the Program (utilities not...  [Read more]

TEFL in Wuxi, China. Date posted:2002-10-21 | Writer: Garry Jer & Associates. | Email: [email protected] WUXI IS ABOUT 75 MINUTES BY TRAIN FROM SHANGHAI. Wuxi has numerous historical sites and parks of which annually attract millions of tourists. With a population of four million, WuXi is a dynamic city with several rapidly growing industries, especially in computer technology. According to government statistics, Wuxi and its surrounding areas contribute up to twenty percent of the total national revenue. The Wuxi Mega Foreign Language Institute is situated in downtown Wuxi and offers English learning in a friendly environment. We provide complete teaching materials and in the future expect to reach thousands of students. Our teachers are highly regarded in Wuxi. Our students...  [Read more]

Teach EFL in Korea Date posted:2008-02-05 | Writer: Ace Consulting Inc | Email: [email protected]   JOB DESCRIPTION & BENEFITS - Must be a BA/BS holder with any major. - Contract: 1 year (minimum)  - 25-40 hours of teaching per week (Mon ~Fri) - Salary ranges from 2.0 to 5.0 KRW per month depending on career. - Overtime pay: 15,000~30,000 KRW per hour. - One-month severance pay at end of 1-year contract - Paid holidays (7~20 days per year) plus all Korean National holidays (14~15 per year) - 50% of the medical insurance cost paid by an employer   (Covering the period of employment) - Visa sponsored- Fully furnished single studio flat or single housing- Free airplane ticket (roundtrip) paid by the employer - Free airport pick up...  [Read more]

Teach EFL in Korea Date posted:2008-02-05 | Writer: Ace Consulting Inc | Email: [email protected]   JOB DESCRIPTION & BENEFITS - Must be a BA/BS holder with any major. - Contract: 1 year (minimum)  - 25-40 hours of teaching per week (Mon ~Fri) - Salary ranges from 2.0 to 5.0 KRW per month depending on career. - Overtime pay: 15,000~30,000 KRW per hour. - One-month severance pay at end of 1-year contract - Paid holidays (7~20 days per year) plus all Korean National holidays (14~15 per year) - 50% of the medical insurance cost paid by an employer   (Covering the period of employment) - Visa sponsored- Fully furnished single studio flat or single housing- Free airplane ticket (roundtrip) paid by the employer - Free airport pick up...  [Read more]

Job Teaching English in Korea Date posted:2002-10-21 | Writer: Dalstate Consulting | Email: [email protected] At Dalstate Consulting, we help native English speakers find jobs in South Korea. We have been helping teachers for over a year. Originally we concentrated on placing teachers in Korea's third largest city, Daegu. However, due to our success we have new contracts with ESL schools located all across Korea. Dalstate Consulting has built a reputation, based on putting the teacher first. We take into consideration all the requirements of the teacher, to help ensure that they find the best job possible. Over the year we have placed more than thirty teachers in schools across Korea and we would love to help you find the right job! Many teachers have used recruiters in the past, and...  [Read more]

Job Teaching English in Korea Date posted:2002-10-21 | Writer: Dalstate Consulting | Email: [email protected] At Dalstate Consulting, we help native English speakers find jobs in South Korea. We have been helping teachers for over a year. Originally we concentrated on placing teachers in Korea's third largest city, Daegu. However, due to our success we have new contracts with ESL schools located all across Korea. Dalstate Consulting has built a reputation, based on putting the teacher first. We take into consideration all the requirements of the teacher, to help ensure that they find the best job possible. Over the year we have placed more than thirty teachers in schools across Korea and we would love to help you find the right job! Many teachers have used recruiters in the past, and...  [Read more]

Opportunities For EFL Teachers in Korea Date posted:2011-07-14 | Writer: Korean Horizons | Email: [email protected] Korean Horizons is an agency which provides government public schools with TEFL qualified teachers in the peak seasons of March & September, and also for the off season periods as well. We work directly with the education office and unlike many other recruitment companies, we can provide you with the location and school information well in advance of your arrival. We will do our utmost to assist you before you come and throughout your entire employment contract here in South Korea. Our creditability is untarnished and speaks for itself.In addition to the benefits of a public school, you will also receive the following :Pay - 2.1m to 2.95m won. It depends on...  [Read more]