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Teaching English in South Korea and China - Alumni Report by Linda D. - TEFL Blog
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
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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]
Teaching English in South Korea - What you need to know! - TEFL Blog
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.
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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... [Read more]
Teaching English in South Korea - the Salary and Budget Guide - TEFL Blog
Tue, 07 Aug 2018 Linda Dunsmore
Budget and Salary Destinations
Teaching English in South Korea - the Salary and Budget Guide
The following guide will help you answer the question: How much can I earn (and save) teaching English in South Korea? You will also find information on the local cost of living in order to figure out how much to budget for when moving to South Korea.
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The Typical Salary for English Teachers in South Korea
Other Benefits to Expect When Teaching English in South Korea
How to Earn Extra Cash While Teaching English in South Korea
The Cost of Living in South Korea
Cost of Living in South Korea: Food
Cost of Living in South Korea: Leisure Activities
Cost of Living in South Korea: Transportation
Cost of Living in South... [Read more]
Teaching English in South Korea - What you need to know! - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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]
Teaching English In South Korea What You Need To Know! - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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]
TEFL Seoul - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL South Korea ▷ ITTT course
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]
When One Teaches, Two Learn - An English Teacher in Korea Shares Her Story - TEFL Blog
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.
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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]
A Day in the Life of an EPIK Teacher in South Korea - TEFL Blog
Tue, 18 Aug 2020 Brittany Varano
Destinations Alumni Experiences
A Day in the Life of an EPIK Teacher in South Korea
For those thinking of teaching English in South Korea, the EPIK program offers one of the best job opportunities in Asia. An acronym that stands for "English Program in Korea," EPIK hires native English teachers to co-teach or lead English lessons in public elementary, middle, and high schools around the country.
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So, who can teach English with EPIK?
A Day in the Life of An EPIK Elementary Teacher: A Normal Teaching Schedule
7:00 - 7:30 am Wake Up + Get Ready
8:00 am Walk to School
8:30 am School Starts
9:00 am - 12:20 pm First - Fourth Periods
12:10 pm - 1:10 pm Lunch
1:10pm - 2:40pm Fifth + Sixth Periods
2:40 pm Students Go... [Read more]
Where in South Korea should I teach? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Where in South Korea should I teach?
For those looking to teach English in South Korea, some of the prime locations to consider are Seoul, known for its modernity and vibrant lifestyle; Daegu, which blends tradition with urban comforts; and Incheon, a port city with an international ambiance. Each city offers a plethora of teaching opportunities, complemented by competitive salaries, affordable living costs, and additional perks like paid accommodation and airfares.
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Seoul
Daegu
Daejeon
Incheon
Jeju City
Seoul
The capital and biggest city, Seoul, tops the list with the highest number of teaching opportunities. However, the competition can be intense, particularly for first-time teachers. This city never sleeps; from big festivals to diverse nightlife, there is always... [Read more]
Where in South Korea should I teach? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Where in South Korea should I teach?
Teaching English abroad is an incredibly popular choice, with Asia being the top region. Amongst this, South Korea stands out due to the vast array of opportunities it offers, making it an attractive destination for teachers worldwide. A substantial number of job openings, impressive infrastructure, affordable living cost, low crime rate, and competitive salaries are all factors that make Korea shine. Moreover, the additional benefits such as paid accommodation and airfares mean that it is commonplace for teachers to save a good portion of their income. But where in Korea should you choose? Here are some of the best cities in the country for teaching.
Seoul
The capital and biggest city, Seoul, tops the list with the highest number of teaching... [Read more]
Linda is a passionate travel writer of both an American and German background - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Linda Goes East
Linda is a passionate traveler and English teacher exploring the world one country at a time. After studying Mandarin Chinese, she moved to Guangzhou, China, to pursue an internship at a German online marketing company. She loved it so much that she decided to move back to China after finishing her Bachelor’s degree in Management in California.
After working in online marketing for a while, she got into English teaching. Teaching English overseas has enabled her to experience life in different countries and fund her passion for travel. She taught English in China for a year and also during my her year in South Korea.
She’s been living in South Korea since 2015 and returned to working in online marketing and teaching online in 2016 remotely.
On her Website, she shares... [Read more]
Live Session with ITTT Alumna Brittany from "The Life of Brit" - TEFL Blog
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 Federico Riva
Destinations Alumni Experiences
Live Session with ITTT Alumna Brittany from "The Life of Brit"
Welcome to another live session this week and we're on at a different time this week. Usually we're a little bit earlier, but we have a special guest today, and that's because she's based in Germany. So we had to change the time a little bit. I'm Linda from ITT, you've probably seen me before, if you've watched us live and I'm here with Brit today.
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That's cool, that's exciting. Have you been to Luxemburg?
Like I said, we have Brittany here today. We're doing a TEFL talk, sort of a casual TEFL talk today.
We are live on Facebook, and we're also live on YouTube. So please don't hesitate to ask questions.
Why did you... [Read more]
TEFL South Korea - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Tefl In Pohang Korea
TEFL in Pohang, Korea
Date posted:2002-12-11 | Writer: Handong His School | Email: [email protected]
Handong His School (HIS) Pohang, South Korea
Handong Christian His School(grades 7-12) is currently seeking native English-speaking teachers. Math, Science, English Literature, Social Studies are especially desirable.
If you would like to educate young people in a Christian environment, then we want to hear from you. You can not only be paid but also render Christian service to the students in our school. Our school considers all of its teachers and staffs to be missionaries, ministering to the 'students and to their colleagues.
About our school Our school is a private Christian school and belongs to the same educational foundation with Handong Global University located near... [Read more]
TEFL Korea - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Tefl In Pohang Korea
TEFL in Pohang, Korea
Date posted:2002-12-11 | Writer: Handong His School | Email: [email protected]
Handong His School (HIS) Pohang, South Korea
Handong Christian His School(grades 7-12) is currently seeking native English-speaking teachers. Math, Science, English Literature, Social Studies are especially desirable.
If you would like to educate young people in a Christian environment, then we want to hear from you. You can not only be paid but also render Christian service to the students in our school. Our school considers all of its teachers and staffs to be missionaries, ministering to the 'students and to their colleagues.
About our school Our school is a private Christian school and belongs to the same educational foundation with Handong Global University located near... [Read more]
Live Session With ITTT Alumna Brittany From 'The Life Of Brit' - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Live Session with ITTT Alumna Brittany from 'The Life of Brit'
Welcome to another live session this week and we're on at a different time this week. Usually we're a little bit earlier, but we have a special guest today, and that's because she's based in Germany. So we had to change the time a little bit. I’m Linda from ITT, you've probably seen me before, if you've watched us live and I’m here with Brit today.
Hi Brit!
Hi, thanks for having me, and painting your time to meet my schedule, and thank you so much for getting up early.I know it's early in Germany right now. just have my coffee and I’m good to go.That's awesome,where in Germany are you exactly? so I’m based near Trier, which is along the border with Luxembourg. So very close to Luxembourg?
That's cool,... [Read more]
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Linda Dunsmore ITTT TEFL
Linda is a passionate traveler, language learner and TEFL teacher. After spending some time teaching in China, she moved to Korea in 2015. She now calls South Korea her home.
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5 Reasons Why Teaching Abroad is Better Than Studying Abroad | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Budget and Salary TEFL Information
Studying abroad is not the only way to experience life in a foreign country. Here are 5 reasons why we think teaching abroad is better than studying abroad.
The How-To Guide for Americans to Teach English in Europe | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Visa and Legal Destinations TEFL Information
Europe is amongst the top destinations for teaching English as a foreign language. However, it is often said that it's not a good fit for... [Read more]
Applying for EPIK in Korea? Top 4 Tips to Prepare for EPIK to teach English in Korea - TEFL Blog
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]
TEFL Talk with ITTT Alumna Brittany from "The Life of Brit" - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
TEFL Talk with ITTT Alumna Brittany from "The Life of Brit"
11/27/2020
hello welcome to another live session this week and yeah we're on at a different time
this week usually we're a little bit earlier um but yeah we have a special guest today and that's why because
she's on base in germany so we had to change the time a little bit yeah i'm linda from itt you've probably
seen me before if you've watched our lives and i'm here with brit today hi brit
hi thanks for having me and painting your time to meet my schedule yeah and thanks so much for
getting up early i know it's early in germany right now oh yeah just have my coffee and i'm good
to go yeah that's awesome where in germany are you exactly
so i'm based near trier which is along the border with luxembourg so very
close to luxembourg... [Read more]
Personal Teaching Experience Shaping into an Adaptable Resilient Teacher - TEFL Blog
Wed, 29 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Personal Teaching Experience Shaping into an Adaptable Resilient Teacher
Having completed my Bachelor of Arts in Drama, I started my international teaching career straight out of university. What was meant to be a gap year opportunity of traveling and earning money has become a professional career in education spanning over ten years in more than five different countries. What was once a means to an end, has become a passion and a calling.
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Personal Learning Experience
Job Market
Living in South Korea
Teaching Methodology
Teaching in Poland
Working in Turkey
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The Best Government-Run Programs For Teaching English Abroad - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The Best Government-Run Programs For Teaching English Abroad
01/14/2021
My name is linda i'm from itt international tefl and tesol training
and um yeah i'm back again today for another live session and yeah if you can hear me if
you can see me because i'm trying out a new mic today so if that is um working well
um i need to know if you can hear me and you can see me so
please leave a quick comment um just throwing in a high and where you're watching from so that i
know that you can hear me clearly and that you can see me and that you're here and ready to go through today's
live and today's topic that would be really really great um yeah my name is linda
um working for itt and i have been living in south korea
for five and a half years so for me right now it's 10 a.m friday
morning in... [Read more]
Q&A About TEFL/TESOL: Ask Us Anything! - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Q&A About TEFL/TESOL: Ask us anything!
Hello and welcome my name is Linda from ITTT, thanks for tuning in. If you are watching for the first time thanks so much and welcome and if you've seen me before on one of our live streams welcome back and thanks for joining us again. If you can see me and you can hear me please let me know in the comments so that I know that everything is working well and also please let me know where you're watching from, that's always very interesting for me to know.
I am in South Korea so it's actually 10:00 a.m. on Friday morning and I have my morning coffee right here. Where are you watching from? Let me know as I am really curious.
Today we have a live Q&A session so you can throw your questions about TEFL/TESOL and teaching English to me and... [Read more]
Q&A About TEFL/TESOL ✅ Ask us anything! - TEFL Blog
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Q&A About TEFL/TESOL ✅ Ask us anything!
English to me and I'll answer them to the best of my ability. We have a first time watcher Sebastian watching from Cameroon and it is 2:00 a.m. there, wow thanks so much for staying up and watching our live stream, that's awesome.
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Muhammad asks how much is the course and how many courses do we have?
We have another question from Maria. I did the 120-hour TEFL course, is it valid everywhere?
Okay, Hamza wants to inquire concerning the duration of the 120-hour TEFL online course.
Another question from Hamza, how much does the 120-hour TEFL online course cost?
Okay great, we have a question from Christine. I'm... [Read more]
The Top Hiring Seasons for Teaching English Abroad - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The Top Hiring Seasons for Teaching English Abroad
03/18/2021
hello hello hi welcome welcome i'm back again this week
for another live session for itt super excited to be here yet again um as
always uh it is friday 10 a.m where i am in south korea
and please let me know guys if you can see me if you can hear me um you know use the
comment section and just throw in a quick hi and where you're watching from
let me know where you are in the world um i would be super excited to know um
because we always get a very international crowd here and it's super exciting so please let me know where you are
right now what time it is there and um yeah just a high i would appreciate it
i am in south korea about an hour and a half south of seoul it is friday morning um
the weather it's it's kind of... [Read more]
TEFL TALK: Open Q&A Session about all things TEFL & Teaching - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
TEFL TALK: Open Q&A Session about all things TEFL & Teaching
01/21/2021
hello everybody hello and welcome
we're actually also going live on instagram today so i'm gonna check that out as well
so when i look here hi this is on instagram and when i look here this is on facebook
and youtube so hopefully everything will be working fine
i hope everybody can hear me well and can see me as well so this is the first time that
we're actually live on instagram and on facebook and youtube at the same time so i have a lot of
screens here in front of me hello there i see somebody tuned in on instagram and a couple of people here as
well on facebook and youtube so
i hope everything is going well today hi great okay so unfortunately if you're
watching on instagram um you won't be able to see... [Read more]
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Top 5 Tips: How to Learn a New Language When Teaching English Abroad
Linda Dunsmore
Destinations TEFL Information
Learning a new language is one of the many possible benefits when teaching English overseas. However, how do you go about learning a new language? Here are our top 5 tips on how to learn a new language when teaching English abroad.
How to Find a Job as an English Teacher Online (updated April 2023)
Linda Dunsmore
TEFL Information
Working online from anywhere in the world is an attractive way of life for many people these days. If you are a qualified English teacher you should check out this post on how to find a job as an English teacher online.
6 Reasons for Teaching English in the Czech Republic
Mark Crocker
Destinations
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How Teaching English Abroad Enhances Your Career Prospects - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
How Teaching English Abroad Enhances Your Career Prospects
05/27/2021
hello everyone hello tefl friends how are you doing
linda here from itt back again with another live session super excited to be here today
to talk about this this exciting topic um teaching english abroad and how it
enhances your career prospects so i'm just gonna wait uh for a couple of
people to join you know how it usually works and um yeah once we're our a good sized
group of people we can start diving into this topic and if you can hear me if you can see me
please just leave a comment we are live on facebook and on youtube at the same time so
wherever you're watching from just leave a quick hi or hello into the comment section and also let me know where you are
watching from i am in south korea about an hour and... [Read more]
Q&A About TEFL/TESOL - Ask us anything! - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Q&A About TEFL/TESOL - Ask us anything!
12/10/2020
hello and welcome my name is linda from itt um thanks for tuning in if you are
watching for the first time thanks so much welcome and if you've seen me before on one of our lives welcome back
thanks for joining us again if you can see me and you can hear me please let me know in the comments so
that i know that everything is working well and also please let me know where you're
watching from that's always very interesting for me to know i am in south korea so it's actually
friday morning right now it's 10 a.m so i have my morning coffee right here
that i might have to uh take a few sips from here and there um but yeah where are you watching from
let me know i really i'm really curious to know and today we are talking about
well you... [Read more]
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Teaching English in Hong Kong: What Options Are There?
Gianluca Costa
Budget and Salary Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
Hong Kong has a lot to offer if you are looking for an English teaching job because Hong Kong has a very active and diverse education system. If you live in Hong Kong and want to start a teaching career or plan to move to Hong Kong with the idea of teaching English, this blog post will help you understand what to expect and covers three main options for teaching English in Hong Kong.
5 Things Teaching English in China Taught Me
Anastasiia Ovchinnikova
Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, our TEFL expert Anastasiia shares her experience of... [Read more]
Which countries have a TEFL placement program? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Which countries have a TEFL placement program?
If you want to have a job in place and all the paperwork sorted out before you leave your home country, a TEFL placement program is certainly worth considering. Several countries across Europe and Asia have government run schemes that recruit foreign teachers to work in their public school system. The following options are long established and respected programs that offer a great opportunity to live and work in some of the most popular teaching destinations.
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What is the TAPIF Program for teaching English in France?
What are the requirements for the TAPIF Program?
How do I apply for the TAPIF Program?
Do I need a TEFL/TESOL certificate to apply to the TAPIF Program?
What is the Cultural Ambassadors Program for teaching... [Read more]