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5 Weekend Trips You Have to Go on While Living Abroad in South Korea - TEFL Blog
Wed, 20 Jun 2018 Linda Dunsmore
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5 Weekend Trips You Have to Go on While Living Abroad in South Korea
For many people around the world, it's their ultimate dream to go and live abroad. A TEFL certificate is one way to reach this goal as it enables you to head overseas and teach English. South Korea is one of the most popular destinations for EFL teachers for a variety of reasons, including high salaries, a vibrant culture, and breathtaking landscapes. Most teachers live in the capital Seoul or another major city, like Busan or Daejeon - but there is so much more to see in South Korea than just the big cities! If you, too, are heading to South Korea to teach English abroad, be sure to check out these 5 weekend trips you have to go on while living abroad in South Korea.... [Read more]
What is the EPIK program for teaching English in South Korea? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
What is the EPIK program for teaching English in South Korea?
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.
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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?
What are the requirements for the EPIK... [Read more]
Private or Public Schools in South Korea - Where is it Better to Teach English? - TEFL Blog
Mon, 30 Apr 2018 Linda Dunsmore
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Private or Public Schools in South Korea - Where is it Better to Teach English?
Teachers in South Korea either work for private language institutes, called Hagwons, or public schools through the government-funded EPIK program. Both options are highly popular and offer good salaries and other benefits. However, there are a couple of distinct differences that might help you to decide whether working at a private or public school in South Korea is a better fit for you.
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Differences in the Hiring Process
Differences in Salary
Differences in Working Hours
Differences in Vacation Time
Other Differences Between Public and Private Schools in South Korea
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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]
Differences Between Seoul and Busan - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teach English Abroad
Differences Between Seoul and Busan
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Why Should You Teach English in South Korea? - TEFL Blog
Wed, 12 Jun 2019 Jon ITTT
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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.
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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
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Tefl reviews - Why Teach In Korea - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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]
The Complications Learners in Korea Face When Studying English - TEFL Blog
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]
Teaching English in South Korea - the Salary and Budget Guide - TEFL Blog
Tue, 07 Aug 2018 Linda Dunsmore
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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
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Lesson Higher TEFL - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Lesson Higher TEFL
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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]
Several Problems South Korean Students Face Learning English - TEFL Blog
Thu, 30 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
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
Speaking Challenges
How to improve Korean's English speaking
Do you want to teach English in South Korea?
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Problems English Learning Students Face in South Korea - TEFL Blog
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.
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Pronunciation
Sentence structure
Formal and Informal language
Education system
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TEFL South Korea - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Epik Smoe And Gepik Teaching Positions In Korea ann. 2
EPIK, SMOE and GEPIK Teaching Positions in Korea
Date posted:2018-01-24 | Writer: Reach to Teach | Email: [email protected]
Reach to Teach has EPIK, SMOE and GEPIK Teaching Positions in Korea staring in August 2018.
What is EPIK?
EPIK stands for English Program in Korea, a program sponsored by the Korean Ministry of Education. The EPIK Program was established in 1995 with the mandate to improve the English speaking abilities of students and teachers in Korea and to develop cultural exchanges.
Through the EPIK Program, over 1,000 teachers are placed in ESL teaching jobs every year. Reach To Teach works with the Korean Ministry of Education to place English Language Instructors (ELIs) in Korean public schools throughout the country.
What is SMOE?
Public school positions with... [Read more]
TEFL Korea - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Epik Smoe And Gepik Teaching Positions In Korea ann. 2
EPIK, SMOE and GEPIK Teaching Positions in Korea
Date posted:2018-01-24 | Writer: Reach to Teach | Email: [email protected]
Reach to Teach has EPIK, SMOE and GEPIK Teaching Positions in Korea staring in August 2018.
What is EPIK?
EPIK stands for English Program in Korea, a program sponsored by the Korean Ministry of Education. The EPIK Program was established in 1995 with the mandate to improve the English speaking abilities of students and teachers in Korea and to develop cultural exchanges.
Through the EPIK Program, over 1,000 teachers are placed in ESL teaching jobs every year. Reach To Teach works with the Korean Ministry of Education to place English Language Instructors (ELIs) in Korean public schools throughout the country.
What is SMOE?
Public school positions with... [Read more]
Difficulties for Teachers Teaching South Korean Students - TEFL Blog
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.
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Education system
Differences in the phonetic systems of Korean and English
Syntactic differences
Korean culture
Do you want to teach English in South-Korea?
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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]
TEFL Korea - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teaching Positions Available In South Korea
Teaching Positions Available in South Korea
Date posted:2023-05-16 | Writer: SeoulESL - ESL Consulting | Email: [email protected]
We have information on various English teaching jobs throughout all of South Korea. Our list of jobs ranges from kindergarten, elementary, secondary, gyopo, private academy and international school positions.The starting dates for these jobs range throughout the year and applicants may apply at any time. Our schools and academies have solid curriculums and offer well-organized teaching materials as well. Due to these curriculums, teaching materials, and teacher training programs, even teachers with little or no experience will be able to adapt quickly to the life of an English teacher.We have placed numerous native English teachers in schools all around Korea... [Read more]
TEFL South Korea - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teaching Positions Available In South Korea
Teaching Positions Available in South Korea
Date posted:2023-05-16 | Writer: SeoulESL - ESL Consulting | Email: [email protected]
We have information on various English teaching jobs throughout all of South Korea. Our list of jobs ranges from kindergarten, elementary, secondary, gyopo, private academy and international school positions.The starting dates for these jobs range throughout the year and applicants may apply at any time. Our schools and academies have solid curriculums and offer well-organized teaching materials as well. Due to these curriculums, teaching materials, and teacher training programs, even teachers with little or no experience will be able to adapt quickly to the life of an English teacher.We have placed numerous native English teachers in schools all around Korea... [Read more]
Teaching English in South Korea - What you need to know! - TEFL Blog
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 Federico Riva
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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]
5 Reasons Why You Should Teach English in South Korea - TEFL Blog
Thu, 28 Jun 2018 Linda Dunsmore
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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!
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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
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TEFL South Korea - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Esl Teacher Needed In South Korea
ESL Teacher Needed in South Korea
Date posted:2020-12-16 | Writer: PlanetESL | Email: [email protected]
Use your TEFL skills to teach elementary schools students in Seoul, South Korea.PlanetESL is a recruiting and teacher placement agency operating out of Seoul, South Korea over 15 years. We have extensive experience in the ESL field in Korea and really understand the needs and concerns of teachers coming to a foreign country to work and live. Our aim at PlanetESL today more than ever is to provide comprehensive, knowledgeable and professional guidance to prospective ESL teachers who have the sincere desire to come to South Korea to teach English while at the same time learning about the richness and uniqueness of Korean culture and everyday life.We strive, through dedication, hard work... [Read more]
TEFL Korea - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Esl Teacher Needed In South Korea
ESL Teacher Needed in South Korea
Date posted:2020-12-16 | Writer: PlanetESL | Email: [email protected]
Use your TEFL skills to teach elementary schools students in Seoul, South Korea.PlanetESL is a recruiting and teacher placement agency operating out of Seoul, South Korea over 15 years. We have extensive experience in the ESL field in Korea and really understand the needs and concerns of teachers coming to a foreign country to work and live. Our aim at PlanetESL today more than ever is to provide comprehensive, knowledgeable and professional guidance to prospective ESL teachers who have the sincere desire to come to South Korea to teach English while at the same time learning about the richness and uniqueness of Korean culture and everyday life.We strive, through dedication, hard work... [Read more]
TEFL South Korea - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Work And Travel In South Korea ann. 2
Teach English and Travel in South Korea
Date posted:2020-10-24 | Writer: Korea Global Connections | Email: [email protected]
Use your TEFL skills to work and travel in South Korea. Teaching Conversational English to Korean Students.You will only speak English at school.Curriculum and Teaching materials are provided. An English speaking director will guide and train you before you start teaching. When you become 60 years, what kind of memory would you like to have? South Korea will give a once in a lifetime experience.Why Korea Global Connections?Korea Global Connections was founded in 2002 and has placed lots of native level English teachers to schools in South Korea. Our company motto is to listen to what you would want and offer you the best suitable positions. And also we meet you in... [Read more]
TEFL Korea - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Work And Travel In South Korea ann. 2
Teach English and Travel in South Korea
Date posted:2020-10-24 | Writer: Korea Global Connections | Email: [email protected]
Use your TEFL skills to work and travel in South Korea. Teaching Conversational English to Korean Students.You will only speak English at school.Curriculum and Teaching materials are provided. An English speaking director will guide and train you before you start teaching. When you become 60 years, what kind of memory would you like to have? South Korea will give a once in a lifetime experience.Why Korea Global Connections?Korea Global Connections was founded in 2002 and has placed lots of native level English teachers to schools in South Korea. Our company motto is to listen to what you would want and offer you the best suitable positions. And also we meet you in... [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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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]
Teaching English in South Korea - What you need to know! - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Teaching English in South Korea - What you need to know!
02/03/2021
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would be really helpful let me know where you guys are watching
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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]
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]
How to Teach the Correct Pronunciation of L, R, V, and F - TEFL Blog
Thu, 26 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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How to Teach the Correct Pronunciation of L, R, V, and F
Many students of English as a Second Language (ESL) find that, of the many struggles they have with the language, pronunciation is the most difficult to master.
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Working on Fluency
Difficult Sounds: Part 1
How to Teach?
Difficult Sounds: Part 2
How to Teach?
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Pronunciation is an extremely important ability to have to sound more fluent in English. By gaining the knowledge and skill of... [Read more]
What is the TaLK Program for teaching English in South Korea? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
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.
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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?
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