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Problems English Learning Students Face in South Korea - TEFL Blog
Sun, 12 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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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.
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Sentence structure
Formal and Informal language
Education system
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Several Problems South Korean Students Face Learning English - TEFL Blog
Thu, 30 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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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.
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National Background
Education System
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How to improve Korean's English speaking
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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]
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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]
The Most Common Problems Students in South Korea Face When Learning English - TEFL Blog
Wed, 14 Nov 2018 Linda Dunsmore
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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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C.T. - Korea said:
Problems for English Learners in korea There are a variety of problems facing language learners in korea. In the course of this paper I will avoid discussing the obvious issues, such as the "L/R" pronunciation problem that is typical of Asian students, and focus on further reaching ones. The issues I intend to address are cultural and institutional. That is to say, that korean culture and the education system itself presents a unique set of problems for language... [Read more]
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F. M. - Belgium said:
Problems for learners in KoreaEnglish is widely taught in korea and is taken very seriously as it is an important key factor for entering prestigious universities.
The highly competitive korean culture pushes students to be well prepared for university entrance exams.
In this context, more and more native Western teachers come to korea to teach English.
However, they often report, complain about what they identify as a reluctance or lack of interest... [Read more]
Difficulties for Teachers Teaching South Korean Students - TEFL Blog
Sun, 19 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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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.
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G. R. - U.S.A. said:
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]
What Problems South Korean Students Face While Learning English - TEFL Blog
Mon, 15 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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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]
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C.S. - U.S.A. said:
Problems for learners in south koreaAs korea attracts more and more foreigners that live and visit the country, koreans are likely to be exposed to English and pick up certain vocabulary words. This is especially true for koreans that live in the cities according to the Frankfurt International School. Darian Godfrey of tesolcourse.com addresses the fact that a typical ESL student in korea has acquired a vocabulary of English words that they use on a daily... [Read more]
Educational Practice: A Look into Issues in Teaching in South Korea
Wed, 29 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Educational Practice: A Look into Issues in Teaching in South Korea
For this task, I have selected Korea as a choice for some students having difficulty learning. Korea is one of the countries investing a lot in the field of English education. Also, results achieved by Korean students on the TOEFL test improved by 10 points over the past six years. However, there still seems to be less proficient skills in writing and speaking in English.
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The Complications Learners in Korea Face When Studying English - TEFL Blog
Mon, 28 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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The Complications Learners in Korea Face When Studying English
Learning a second language can prove to have a variety of obstacles. Between age, time available for study, access to resources, and more, the desire to master another language must be given a strong priority to succeed. Just as individual learners will face their issues in the learning process, there are often similarities between language learners from a specific country or region. For English language learners from South Korea, where the standard college entrance exam contains sufficient English components (Kim, 2012), the necessity to learn is as high as the obstacles. Based on grammar differences, pronunciation, and a general fear of speaking English, English... [Read more]
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C. B. - U.S.A. said:
Problems for Learners in the ROKHaving taught English in the ROK for the past twelve months, I have come to understand firsthand a number of issues facing students learning English in South korea. The most prevalent issue I recognized in my time teaching in the ROK was the structure of Hagweons, the private English academies attended by many school-age students pursuing more than the fundamental knowledge of the English language provided through their regular schools. As may... [Read more]
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TEFL Jobs in Public Schools in Korea
Date posted:2015-09-06 | Writer: JOBINKOREA Ltd | Email: [email protected]
We are an official partner agency of EPIK. We are looking for TEFL certified English teachers for public schools all over Korea. Locations – Seoul ,Gyeonggi province , Busan , Incheon, Daegu , Gwangju , Daejeon, Ulsan , Sejong ,Gyeongsangnamdo,Gyeongsanbukdo, Chunagcheongnamdo,Chungcheongbukdo, Jeonnanamdo, Jeonnabukdo, Gwangju, Jeju
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TEFL Jobs in Public Schools in Korea
Date posted:2015-09-06 | Writer: JOBINKOREA Ltd | Email: [email protected]
We are an official partner agency of EPIK. We are looking for TEFL certified English teachers for public schools all over Korea. Locations – Seoul ,Gyeonggi province , Busan , Incheon, Daegu , Gwangju , Daejeon, Ulsan , Sejong ,Gyeongsangnamdo,Gyeongsanbukdo, Chunagcheongnamdo,Chungcheongbukdo, Jeonnanamdo, Jeonnabukdo, Gwangju, Jeju
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TEFL jobs in South Korea
510 Million Euros were spent on English language materials in Asia in 2002. That’s a lot of money, getting close to a Billion $ US. A large part of this was spent in South Korea. After the Japanese, Koreans spend more on English language learning than any other country in Asia, with the Chinese closing ground yearly. TEFL jobs in Korea can be found almost everywhere and anywhere. Such is the demand TEFL graduates have no problem in finding a TEFL job in Korea. Pay is good, cost of living reasonable and you can expect to save a good part of your salary each month. Culturally, Korea in mind-boggling. Expect to teach in a country unlike any other. Pay a visit to Teaching English in Korea for further information on teaching here. View sample TEFL job offers in... [Read more]
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G. R. - Korea said:
English as a Global LanguageFrom the language used in airports and international governing bodies like the United Nations, English has become a global language. The internet, being the chief contributor to globalization, uses English as its primary form of communication. How has the spread of English affected countries that have never before concerned themselves with its acquisition? In countries like South korea, teaching English as a second... [Read more]
Difficulties of English Pronunciation in Vietnam - TEFL Blog
Thu, 19 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Difficulties of English Pronunciation in Vietnam
Once I arrived in Vietnam to teach the English language, I realized that poor pronunciation is common in Vietnamese students as well as teachers. These mistakes are similar, as it was obvious the Vietnamese teachers passed them to the students. In this essay, I am going to deliberate on the causes of the problem and suggest a few solutions.
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One very popular option when looking for a job teaching English abroad is to join a national recruitment scheme that places teachers into local schools. Several countries around the world have well-established programs that actively recruit teachers before they leave their home country. Another major benefit of this route into teaching is that your visas and work permits will be organized for you and accommodation and flights are often included. Check out our FAQs covering the various options below.
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