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Teaching English in South Korea - What you need to know! - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Destinations TEFL Information
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 birthday in September?
Albert asks, is that green tea that I'm drinking?
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What is the TaLK Program for teaching English in South Korea? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
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.
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?
To qualify for the TaLK Program, candidates must:
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What is the EPIK program for teaching English in South Korea? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
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.
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?
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Teaching English in South Korea - What you need to know! - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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 thanks so much for joining okay and mika mika is from argentina or... [Read more]
Teaching English In South Korea What You Need To Know - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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
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What is Grammar in English - Everything EFL Teachers Need to Know - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
English language grammar has a whole lot of definitions that focus on sound rules, words, sentences, and the combination and interpretation of other elements to make complete sense. To achieve this, the International TEFL and TESOL Training Lessons outline several aspects of the English language, such as parts of speech, present tense, past tense, future tense, phrasal verbs, and passive voice.
PARTS OF SPEECH
Nouns
Pronouns
Verbs
Adjectives
Adverbs
Prepositions
Conjunctions
Gerunds
Articles
TENSES IN SENTENCES
The Present Tenses
Past Tenses
Future Tenses
MODAL AUXILIARY VERBS
METHODOLOGIES
Conclusion
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Evaluation and Testing of Students - General English Exams - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
When considering General English exams there are a number of organizations or companies that offer these types of exams. Perhaps the most well-known is the Cambridge suite of examinations.
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Within the Cambridge suite there are five different examinations at five different levels.
The entry level examination for the Cambridge suite is known as the Key English Test and it's often known by its acronym KET. This is actually an entry level examination and both this and the next level of test are really used to show that people are ready for the third level of the... [Read more]
Kinetic Recruiting - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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 economy.
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What is Peer Learning and Why is it Good for ESL Classes? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Understanding the main purpose of any language usage as a means of exchanging, obtaining information, rendering our emotions, feelings, desires, states, or transmitting ideas inevitably involves this process, other people. In other words, we use language to communicate with other language speakers. So why not use this peculiarity in the process of language studying? Thereby using peer learning techniques in an ESA classroom becomes an essential and inherent part of it.
Where implementing Peer-to-Peer learning?
Benefits
Ideas for outside the classroom activities
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What is Important for Early Career Teachers? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
I have been teaching for almost 5 years now. My teaching career, I should say is at the beginner level. But I rather call it the aspirational level. At this level, I am in the stage of acquiring different qualifications to have more advantages and gain a wider scope in teaching. But as I seek more qualifications, I slowly understand what is important for early-career teachers like me.
My Start
Setting up Goals
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In my 5-year teaching career, it wasn't an easy road. In the first year of my teaching career, after... [Read more]
What is English for Specific Purposes? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
The field of English language instruction is teeming with acronyms, and ESP is a fairly common one. ESP stands for English for Specific Purposes, a niche within TEFL that you may end up teaching in the future. But what does English for Specific Purposes entail?
What is English for Specific Purposes?
Who needs English for Specific Purposes?
How to teach English for Specific Purposes
Who can teach English for Specific Purposes?
Resources for teaching English for Specific Purposes
English for Specific Purposes (ESP) is an approach to English language teaching that focuses on the specific linguistic needs of learners in a particular professional or academic field. Unlike general English courses that cover everyday communication, ESP courses zero in on the specialized vocabulary and structures... [Read more]
Since and For - What is the difference? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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"For" and "since" are prepositions used when talking about time. Let’s look at the difference between the two words.
For and Since are prepositions. Let’s look at the difference between these two words.
"For" is used with a period of time. This is often a number plus a time word.
"For" is used when we measure the duration of something or how long it lasts. It has a start point and an end point and can be used in different tenses.
"Since" is used with a starting point or a time or date. It refers to something that started in the past and continues until now. "Since" is mostly used with the present perfect and perfect progressive tense.
For example:
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Why is the English Language So Popular Worldwide and What is it Used For? - TEFL Blog
Mark Crocker
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
In recent years, English has become an increasingly important means of communication that is used by people from many different backgrounds to interact with the rest of the world for a wide variety of purposes. But why has English become an international language, how is it used and applied in different situations and what are the advantages of being able to speak English?
English Around the World
International Use of English in Specific Fields
Common Benefits of English Proficiency
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TEFL Korea - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Jobs In Korea For Efl Teachers
Date posted:2018-09-27 | Writer: Gwangmyeong ECC | Email: [email protected]
YBM is the leading English language school in Korea. We have over 70 ECC (English Centers for Children) all over Korea. YBM is a company that you can trust to pay you on time and ensure that all government benefits are being met; Pension, Healthcare, and Severance. Gwangmyeong ECC is currently looking for 2 EFL teachers who are available to start November 1st. Students: kindergarten to middle school aged; 5-13 students per class. Our center is located between line 7 and line 1 around Doksan Station and Gasan Digital Complex Station.
BENEFITS:
Salary: 2.1 – 2.4 million won depending on experience
Hours: 9-6 or 10-7
Compliance with all government benefits-Pension, Healthcare, Severance
Housing: provided... [Read more]
English as a Tool for Global Communication - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
First of all, let us define the meaning of the phrase "global language"? I suppose a "global language" is the language suitable for communication among a huge amount of people around the world. We also can say it is the language of global meaning. After the Second World War and especially since the beginning of the 90th years of the twentieth century, English became the most common international language. Artificial languages, created specifically for international communication, for example, Esperanto, are also supposed to be multinational. Common characteristics of international languages are: a lot of people are native speakers; among the non-native speakers there are a lot of people who use this language as a second one; this language is used in many... [Read more]
The 50 Most Common Irregular Verbs - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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What are irregular past tense verbs? Here is a list of the 50 most common irregular verbs every English speaker should know.
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Best online TEFL certification in South Korea - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
1. Why is TEFL Certification Important?
2. What to Look for in an Online TEFL Certification Program
3. Top Online TEFL Certification Programs for Teaching English in South Korea
4. Conclusion
TEFL (Teach English as a Foreign Language) certification is crucial for individuals looking to teach English in South Korea or any other foreign country. It provides the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively teach English to non-native speakers. Additionally, many schools and language institutes in South Korea require teachers to have a TEFL certification to ensure quality education for their students.
When choosing an online TEFL certification program, there are several factors to consider. Look for programs that are internationally recognized, offer at least 120 hours of coursework, provide... [Read more]
TEFL Ice Breakers: What You Need to Know
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Teaching Ideas
What are ice breakers and when and where do we use them? In this blog post, we will cover these issues and give actual examples of activities you can use with your classes.
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We are going to consider five different activities.
Two Truths and a Lie
Word Chain
Positive, Negative, Crazy
Would You Rather
Finish the Sentence
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Icebreakers are games or activities that are designed to 'break the ice'. Typically you would use these kinds of games or activities at the beginning of a new school year, when you have a new set of students, or a new class that you don't know and they... [Read more]
What is English for Specific Purposes (ESP)? ▷ Infographic - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
English for Specific Purposes includes courses of English taught to business people and those involved in a variety of professions that require a certain level of English proficiency in order to perform their jobs successfully. These include pilots, medical workers, engineers, scientists, lawyers and those working in the tourism and hospitality industry, among others.
The difference between teaching ESP and teaching general English is that for ESP students you only teach them what they need to know to perform their role effectively. A pilot is not going to need to know how to buy groceries at the local market but is going to need to know how to communicate with other pilots and ground staff all over the world, following international aviation guidelines.
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TEFL South Korea - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Jobs In Korea For Efl Teachers
Date posted:2018-09-27 | Writer: Gwangmyeong ECC | Email: [email protected]
YBM is the leading English language school in Korea. We have over 70 ECC (English Centers for Children) all over Korea. YBM is a company that you can trust to pay you on time and ensure that all government benefits are being met; Pension, Healthcare, and Severance. Gwangmyeong ECC is currently looking for 2 EFL teachers who are available to start November 1st. Students: kindergarten to middle school aged; 5-13 students per class. Our center is located between line 7 and line 1 around Doksan Station and Gasan Digital Complex Station.
BENEFITS:
Salary: 2.1 – 2.4 million won depending on experience
Hours: 9-6 or 10-7
Compliance with all government benefits-Pension, Healthcare, Severance
Housing: provided... [Read more]
TEFL Korea - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Looking For English Teachers In South Korea
Date posted:2021-07-28 | Writer: AMS Korea | Email: [email protected]
Asia Marketing Services (AMS) is a recruiting firm that specializes in placing experienced and beginning ESL teachers in schools throughout South Korea. We are looking for qualified candidates to fill teaching positions as they are needed. Spending part of your life working in Asia can be one of the more fulfilling experiences of your professional life. It is our hope to facilitate that experience for our teachers. Teaching ESL in Korea ranges from teaching English conversation to SAT and TOEFL preparation. JOB REQUIREMENTS:• A minimum of Bachelor's degree in any field• One year teaching commitment* TEFL/TESOL preferred* No teaching experience required* Graduating seniors can apply now and start the visa process... [Read more]
TEFL Korea - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Immediate Opportunities For Efl Teachers In Korea
Date posted:2020-04-13 | Writer: Teacher Tech. Inc. | Email: [email protected]
If your current school is downsizing or closing down, or if your current contract ends in May or June so you are looking for a new TEFL position in Korea, Teacher Tech. Inc. has plenty of openings. We are currently looking for teachers who are already in Korea who can transfer their visa to a new position.
Our client schools operate a strong English program so that inexperienced EFL teachers will get good support to be a successful teacher. There are also various opportunities for experienced teachers to widen their teaching spectrum.
CURRENT OPENINGS:
In Incheon: preschool/kinder and young elementary students teaching position
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TEFL South Korea - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Vacancies For English Teachers In Korea
Date posted:2014-06-05 | Writer: World Foreign Language Institute | Email: [email protected]
World Foreign Language Institute is looking for passionate EFL Teachers for Kids in Busan. If you are willing to commit to a one year contract and have a TESOL/TEFL/CELTA qualification, then please contact us at the email address given on the job heading.
Job details:
*Students: elementary and middle school students
*Salary: 2.1 - 2.3 Million Korean Won / Month
*Working hours: 2PM-10PM, 5 days/week (Mon-Fri), maximum 100 hours of teaching a month.
*Severance Pay: The full payment of one month salary at the end of the contract.
*Airfare: A round-trip ticket for the employee coming from overseas
*Vacation: 10 days vacation will be given to the employee and Days of vacation will vary... [Read more]
TEFL Korea - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Regular Opportunities For Efl Teachers In Korea
Date posted:2015-08-06 | Writer: YBM Education Inc. | Email: [email protected]
YBM Language Institutes is searching for dynamic and professional EFL instructors to join its teams in Incheon, Seongnam and Seoul. Korea’s number 1 EFL organization for the last twelve years running, YBM is Korea’s premier provider of English language content and services. Instructors for the adult EFL programs are offered contracts whose conditions are guaranteed by its corporate office (no franchises) and supported by a company whose reputation is second to none.
Working with native-speaking English academic supervisors and English speaking administrative staff, instructors are provided with complete support and assistance to help students meet their language development goals through Speaking,... [Read more]
TEFL South Korea - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Job For Efl Teachers In Korea
Date posted:2013-05-21 | Writer: Yale Foreign Language Academy | Email: [email protected]
Yale, a large and well established private school in Seogwipo City, has opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers who are available to start in July. It has a long history and employs around six or seven EFL teachers. Yale has a good standard of education which incorporates both online and classroom learning. There are set curricula from which to teach along with plenty of resources and the freedom to incorporate your own materials. Yale encourages good communication between Western and Korean co-teachers.
The school is located in Seogwipo city on the breathtaking southern coast of Jeju Island in Korea. It is one of the most reputable private academies in Jeju. It was founded in 1989. Since... [Read more]
TEFL South Korea - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Vacancies In Korea For Efl Teachers
Date posted:2016-01-28 | Writer: Daegu TEFLJOB | Email: [email protected]
Teach EFL to students at private English language institutes in Daegu (Taegu), the 3rd largest city in South Korea with a population of around 2.5million and over 700 current native English speaking teachers. The working day is usually 2:30pm-9:50pm or 9:30am-6:30pm depending on the age group of students you teach. TEFL positions are available all year round.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Monthly salary of 2,100,000 won
One-way flight ticket to S.Korea or a return flight ticket back home
10 days vacation per year scheduled by a school and additional national holidays
Rent free fully-furnished single housing within 10~15 min. walking distance of a school
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What level of English is required for TEFL? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
For those aspiring to teach English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), especially non-native speakers, a high level of English proficiency is essential. Specifically, you should have an English language proficiency that aligns with at least the C1 level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). TEFL primarily involves teaching English in regions where English is not the predominant language, so instructors need a deep understanding and command of the language.
Who can be a TEFL teacher?
Why is TEFL certification important?
Do you have to be a native English speaker to teach EFL?
The profession of teaching is regulated throughout the world, although the level of regulation varies from country to country. This is also true of the EFL teaching sector, however, there... [Read more]
What is the best method for teaching English? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
We will follow a largely chronological order as we delve into the different strategies for teaching English, from time-tested methods to modern approaches.
The Classical Method
The Direct Method
Audio-Lingual Method
Task Based Learning
Total Physical Response
Engage Study Activate
CLIL
Conclusion
This approach, also known as grammar translation, was originally used for teaching classical languages like Greek and Latin. It places a strong emphasis on grammar, particularly verb conjugations and language rules.
Also known as the "natural approach", it strives to mimic the way we acquire our mother tongue naturally. Consequently, only the target language is employed, prioritizing speaking and listening skills.
As the name suggests, this method primarily emphasizes listening ('audio') and... [Read more]
What is Challenging in English Pronunciation for Japanese Native Speakers? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
What's the most difficult part of learning a new language? Is it writing? Perhaps it's the reading or memorizing new vocabulary? Well for some it's speaking the new language, specifically when it comes to pronunciation. Every language has its unique ways or pronouncing their vowels and constants as well as how they form their sentence structure. Especially this write up will focus on Japanese English as a Second Language (ESL) students and the difficulties they face while learning English and its pronunciation.
Japanese Writing
Teaching Approach
Pronunciation Differences
Further Steps
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TEFL South Korea - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Looking For English Teachers In South Korea
Date posted:2021-07-28 | Writer: AMS Korea | Email: [email protected]
Asia Marketing Services (AMS) is a recruiting firm that specializes in placing experienced and beginning ESL teachers in schools throughout South Korea. We are looking for qualified candidates to fill teaching positions as they are needed. Spending part of your life working in Asia can be one of the more fulfilling experiences of your professional life. It is our hope to facilitate that experience for our teachers. Teaching ESL in Korea ranges from teaching English conversation to SAT and TOEFL preparation. JOB REQUIREMENTS:• A minimum of Bachelor's degree in any field• One year teaching commitment* TEFL/TESOL preferred* No teaching experience required* Graduating seniors can apply now and start the visa process... [Read more]
