Teach And Learn In Korea

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]

What is the TaLK Program for teaching English in South Korea? TaLK stands for Teach and Learn in Korea which is a government sponsored program that places foreign nationals into elementary schools across South Korea. TaLK is a similar program to the much larger EPIK; however, the TaLK Program differs by focusing on placements in underprivileged areas that might otherwise struggle to attract foreign teachers. Participants on the program will gain valuable teaching experience throughout their time in South Korea. There is also plenty of free time for exploring the local culture and for travel across the country and wider region. What are the requirements for the TaLK Program? The TaLK Program is open to college graduates or current undergraduate students who have completed at least two...  [Read more]

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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]

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]

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]

Provider Recommended TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Provider Recommended 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 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]

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences 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]

Brennan Global Corp. Teach in S. Korea! $2,000-$2,600 USD mo. (Free housing, bonus, one-way airfare, pension, and National Health Insurance) Greetings! We have been placing teachers in Korea since 2005 with zero complaints, and this is because we at TEIK (www.teachenglishinkorea.org) are a husband-and-wife team (Brad and Yumi) who have both taught, lived, and worked in Korea for TEIK. We pride ourselves on being a boutique recruitment agency that always focuses on our teachers getting the best job opportunity that fits the teacher's qualifications, experience, and preferences. We are a very laid-back, low-pressure ex-pat owned and run agency. TEIK is the best run recruitment agency placing high-quality teachers at high-quality schools. We only work with schools with an excellent track...  [Read more]

Lesson Course TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Lesson Course 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 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]

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]

Kinetic Recruiting The Kinetic Recruiting agency knows that teaching in South Korea is about the teachers, the schools and the students. Our teachers and schools mean everything to the education they bring to the students so our priority has always been to find the right teachers for the right schools. This is a vital part of our process so we know that the students are taught well and can follow their dream of not only speaking English, but also knowing about the world and successfully being a part of the World. Young ESL learners in Korea need role models and safe establishments to learn. Foreign travelling teachers need to live comfortably and safely while experiencing a new culture. Finally schools need to provide the best education possible to grow and survive in an ever changing...  [Read more]

Cheapest TEFL Certificate Check out tefl tesol about Cheapest TEFL Certificate 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.L. - Korea said: korean Pronunciation ProblemsIn korea, English has become an important language to learn. English is a required course in schools and parents spend hundreds of dollars a month on afterschool English classes and tutors for their children. Though English is important, koreans still have many difficulties learning it. The biggest problem with korean speakers learning English is its pronunciation. English pronunciation can be difficult for any language...  [Read more]

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]

Tue, 15 May 2018 Linda Dunsmore Destinations TEFL Information Why Seoul Is the Ideal Place to Teach English in 2018 South Korea's capital is one of the most important and fastest-growing cities in Asia and indeed the world. Across the city you will find some of the world's largest companies in the technology and automobile industries. On top of that, Seoul is an exciting city with lots of historic attractions, as well as modern museums, hot fashion shows, and a wide variety of music acts. Seoul is also home to thousands of foreign English teachers, many of whom are not ready to leave and have made the city their permanent home base. Table of Contents Major Trading Hub In Asia Vibrant Culture and History City of the Future Unique Food Options Education Paradise Competitive Salaries...  [Read more]

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. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Problems Relating to Cultural Differences Problems...  [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]

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]

TEFL teacher Wanted in South Korea Date posted:2022-11-12 | Writer: Luckids | Email: [email protected] Luckids is a dynamic and exciting center for children who have enthusiasm for learning, and we offer the chance to get involved in Korea for the most wonderful experience. Our programs are designed for children who are in kindergarten, primary school.All our classes have limited students(up to 8) so We provide high quality education. We go to picnics once a month to places which are attractive and fun. We are looking for a TEFL teacher who has high expectations of children’s learning and passion and who wants to enjoy both the city and country life. Our center is located southern part in Korea. We are from 10mins from the 4th biggest city in Korea. In addition, It’s near from...  [Read more]

TEFL teacher Wanted in South Korea Date posted:2022-11-12 | Writer: Luckids | Email: [email protected] Luckids is a dynamic and exciting center for children who have enthusiasm for learning, and we offer the chance to get involved in Korea for the most wonderful experience. Our programs are designed for children who are in kindergarten, primary school.All our classes have limited students(up to 8) so We provide high quality education. We go to picnics once a month to places which are attractive and fun. We are looking for a TEFL teacher who has high expectations of children’s learning and passion and who wants to enjoy both the city and country life. Our center is located southern part in Korea. We are from 10mins from the 4th biggest city in Korea. In addition, It’s near from...  [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]

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]

Position Teaching TEFL in Daegu, Korea Date posted:2009-04-30 | Writer: SEI Language Institute | Email: [email protected] Thank you for your interest regarding teaching position in SEI Language Institute. * Upcoming opening : ASAP, June, July * Location: Daegu (The third biggest city in Korea, 1 hour distance to the sea) * Job description o Salary: Minimum 2.1 million won/month (negotiable according to the qualification) o Severance pay upon completion of the contract:(equivalent to 1 month salary) o Working time - Monday to Friday - 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. (including 1 hour preparation time) - 50 minute/class + 10 minutes of break - Absolutely no split shifts o Student range: elementary to middle school (No kindergarten) o Size of a class: Maximum 12 (Averegely 8 to 10) o Curriculum:...  [Read more]

Position Teaching TEFL in Daegu, Korea Date posted:2009-04-30 | Writer: SEI Language Institute | Email: [email protected] Thank you for your interest regarding teaching position in SEI Language Institute. * Upcoming opening : ASAP, June, July * Location: Daegu (The third biggest city in Korea, 1 hour distance to the sea) * Job description o Salary: Minimum 2.1 million won/month (negotiable according to the qualification) o Severance pay upon completion of the contract:(equivalent to 1 month salary) o Working time - Monday to Friday - 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. (including 1 hour preparation time) - 50 minute/class + 10 minutes of break - Absolutely no split shifts o Student range: elementary to middle school (No kindergarten) o Size of a class: Maximum 12 (Averegely 8 to 10) o Curriculum:...  [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]

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences When One Teaches, Two Learn - An English Teacher in Korea Shares Her Story I decided to write about the subject I'm an expert in, my personal teaching experience. The focus will be on what I've gained from the last nine years as an EFL instructor. I'll begin by telling you about my first teaching position in rural South Korea. Next, I'll share my experience taking the TEFL course. Finally, I'll discuss my efforts to become an independent online English instructor. I hope my experience can provide some insight into some of the many options for EFL teachers. Table of Contents Teaching English in South Korea English education is everything in South Korea. Taking the next steps towards a career in teaching English Are you ready to teach...  [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]

TEFL Positions in Seoul and Other Parts of Korea Date posted:2019-07-23 | Writer: RISE Education Korea | Email: [email protected] RISE Education has regular opportunities in Korea for EFL teachers looking to gain valuable experience with a global leader in innovative education. Rise was founded on the strong beliefs of our CEO, Barry O’Callaghan for the need to change the way we teach young learners and prepare them for a new global future. The Rise Program, through the Rise Educational Centers, addresses this need for change and has delivered tremendous outcomes in both English fluency and improved social and leadership skills. The brand has an international presence in countries like China, India, South Korea, Vietnam, Japan, Indonesia and The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. WHY WORK FOR...  [Read more]

TEFL Positions in Seoul and Other Parts of Korea Date posted:2019-07-23 | Writer: RISE Education Korea | Email: [email protected] RISE Education has regular opportunities in Korea for EFL teachers looking to gain valuable experience with a global leader in innovative education. Rise was founded on the strong beliefs of our CEO, Barry O’Callaghan for the need to change the way we teach young learners and prepare them for a new global future. The Rise Program, through the Rise Educational Centers, addresses this need for change and has delivered tremendous outcomes in both English fluency and improved social and leadership skills. The brand has an international presence in countries like China, India, South Korea, Vietnam, Japan, Indonesia and The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. WHY WORK FOR...  [Read more]

Native English speaking teacher wanted to teach TEFL in Korea Date posted:2002-03-28 | Writer: Park OverseasPersonnel Sevice (POPS) | Email: [email protected] Park Overseas Personnel Service (POPS) specializes in recruiting individuals to teach conversational English to Koreans. POPS was established in 1991 as a pioneer in this field. We represent many of the well-known institutes in South Korea, for example The Korean Herald Kids School presently has about 70 schools and expanding rapidly. POPS works directly with these institutes through its branch offices in Korea. With 10 years of experience POPS is now very successful and has numerous connections, individuals may qualify for positions at the Universities or within the government. Salary and Benefit: - Salary 2 million Won...  [Read more]