All About 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 Schools: 1.8 - 2.8...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about College Global 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: R.K. - U.S.A. said: Problems for learners in KoreaMany people aspire to teach english as a second language abroad. As they become more serious about taking on this challenge, their focus will inevitably turn to what country to teach in. A very popular choice is Korea. Korea is a wealthy, safe country that offers many advantages to foreign teachers, including promises of excellent pay and accommodations. After a decision is made to teach in korea, people may look into what it takes to be a successful...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TEFL Course 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: J.V. - U.S.A. said: Problems for learners in South KoreaMany teachers going to teach english overseas in South Korea may wonder what problems learners in South Korea will face when they are being taught english by a Western teacher. Teachers may be concerned with what type of challenges they will encounter with their students. There are many hurdles that South Korean students will face, when learning the english language. The main difficulties for Korean students come from the essential differences between the english...  [Read more]

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 dinner, tour of the local neighbourhood and the “Grand” Palace (Gyeongbok Palace), taekwondo class and learning South Korean cookery and language. Incheon is home to Korea’s only official Chinatown, where you can try jajangmyun (noodles with black bean sauce) at the Gongwachun restaurant and for...  [Read more]

Many opportunities exist for TEFL jobs in Korea. It is also one of the more popular choices of destinations to teach English because it is one of the highest paid. A TEFL teacher willing to work overtime can earn $6000 US per month, and because the cost of living in this country is not that high, savings can be considerable. TEFL jobs are available in state universities and private language schools (hagwons). There are thousands of hagwons throughout the country, and a large proportion of teachers find work at one of these in Seoul or Busan. But there are also lots of good employment opportunities in towns and smaller cities as well. As long as you have a university degree, a well recognized TEFL certificate and you come from UK, Ireland, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada or South...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TEFL Certification Courses 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: J.O. - Korea said: Cultural Sensitivity in the classroomPart of the reason that anyone would take a TEFL course is because they envision themselves teaching english to people of another culture or background. As teachers, we have a responsibility to adequately prepare ourselves as best as we possibly can for our students, whether we are preparing to teach an elementary class, or preparing to teach to adults, it is vital that a teacher know a little bit about the culture that he or she is going to be...  [Read more]

  This TEFL review is from Paavani. She is from Ohio, USA, but just moved to South Korea where she will work as an English teacher. As this will be her first full-time teaching position, she decided to take our online TEFL/TESOL program to get the best possible foundation in teaching before starting her new position. After completing the course, she feels ready and prepared to teach Korean students in her own EFL classroom and she recommends this course to other new teachers. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Comprehensive 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: N.C. - U.S.A. said: I have been teaching ESL classes at small academies in South Korea for over three years. In the beginning I was totally clueless although I had some minor experience previously. As I continued teaching I improved through trial and error. But since I began studying TEFL through the ITTT course I have learned how to frame my approach. I planned my lessons through “feeling”- more intuitively about what the students needed and wanted in my class. Now, I can think in a more precise...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TEFL Corp 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: T.R. - South Korea said: When I first started the course, I was skeptical about how much new knowledge I would gain after I had been teaching for a year in Korea and I had studied to be a teacher in university. However, I found several things helpful and useful. I'm more aware of the ESL levels, first of all. Second, I realized that I am starting to mold my style of teaching to include some of the activities that were shown or suggested. In the last year of teaching, I developed a pattern and comfort zone for my teaching...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Recognised TEFL Language 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: A.S. - South Korea said: Options for TeachersWith Western and European economies not being as stable as they have been in the past, teachers are looking at different employment options. Often, such options lead teachers, whether experienced or inexperienced, to teach their native language, english, abroad. Having been stuck in a slow economy post university graduation, I looked at my options outside of my home country pertaining to how I could extend my experiences beyond my home boundaries. Never having...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in New York? Are you interested in teaching English in Hartford, New York? Check out our opportunities in Hartford, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! It was an interesting unit to learn much about the equipment and the teaching aids using those equipments. I also back in korea used a whiteboard all the time to teach my students the essential...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Best Recognised 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: R.L. - South Korea said: I originally decided to take this course at the advisement of my EPIK contact after an interview for teaching english in South Korea. During my interview I was confident in my ability to live in a different country, as I have done so before, and to work well with students. However, I had no teaching experience or knowledge about correct ways to teach and what I would be teaching. I knew that if I went to South Korea with only what I had at the time, I would be incredibly nervous about...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Oklahoma? Are you interested in teaching English in Calera, Oklahoma? Check out our opportunities in Calera, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! This unit covered evaluation and testing. I learned about different kinds of testing such as placement, progress and achievement tests. Progress tests should measure all four areas of learning;...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Authorized TEFL Centers 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: A.S. - U.S.A. said: I've learned that teaching english is not as easy as it may appear on paper. After living in korea and teaching english for four months, I have realized that teaching students regular subjects is entirely different than teaching a foreign language. Even though I felt well prepared to enter the EFL classroom after my Orientation program was complete in Korea, I was surprised by some of the challenges that I faced on a daily basis. Taking this course has helped me to recognize my...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TEFL License 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: J.G. – USA said: I have gained several things from this course. I think before this course I had a lot of ideas, but no real idea of how to organize them. I would come up with prop ideas, ideas that were great for small increments of time but this course has taught me to condense some of those notions, solidify them, edit them, and brainstorm on the spot any possible ideas that come into my head for any given situation. As well as asking me to think of any number of scenarios in terms of technological advantages....  [Read more]

Check out TEFL tesol about TEFL All 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: S.P. – U.S.A. said: Although being a native english speaker I have learned a great deal about the english language which had either been forgotten or never learned prior, yet most of all I have learned various teaching skills which I believe can be applied to all areas of expertise in the future and not just restricted to teaching english. This course was a real refresher for me on a lot of english and Education classes I took at the university level when I was working on my undergrad degree in Secondary Education...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Higher TEFL Center 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: J.L. - U.S.A. said: Choosing to take this TEFL course was a great decision in preparation for my goal to move to South Korea to be an english teacher. I graduated with a Communications degree, which is only tangentially useful as it relates to the teaching profession. I have otherwise no experience in a classroom, which is why I thought it would be in my best interest to take a TEFL course before I decided to look for a position in South Korea. I did a fair amount of research as to what course to choose since...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about All 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: P.W. - Australia said: Cultural Sensitivity in the ClassroomOften when we teach a class we have a group of students whose culture is very different to ours so cultural sensitivity is a very important issue. We must learn what things are sensitive, may offend or need addressing. By doing this, we will not create obstacles to their learning but rather make their learning journey a smoother, enjoyable one. We must look at the make-up of our class and filter activities respectively. For example, it would be very insensitive...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Inexpensive TEFL Cities 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: T.D. - Australia said: When learning the english language, it’s one thing to be born into the language and another to take the time to learn how the english language is constructed. For me, personally, the way that I spoke was almost always correct but I never took the time to ask why it is correct. After taking the TEFL course, I’ve accepted the fact that although I am fluent in english, I still have a lot to learn about the intricacies and complexities of what my native language has to offer. I felt...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Centre TEFL Cert 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: T.S. - South Korea said: Although I am a native english speaker, I have learned a great deal about the english language which had either been forgotten or never learned. Most of all I have learned various teaching skills which I believe can be applied to all areas of expertise in the future and not just restricted to teaching english. Ultimately I will use my certificates to continue teaching in various Asian countries. I feel that the course was very well structured and covered the areas which are necessary...  [Read more]

  Paul from Australia is currently living in Manila in the Philippines. Paul took the 120-hour online TESOL course without tutor from ITTT. In this TESOL review video, Paul tells us that he found the course to be challenging and rewarding and had a great time completing but feels it would have been better to take the course with tutor support. Since completing the course Paul has been able to observe ESL lessons at the local international school and is looking forward to starting his new career as a TESOL teacher. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Lesson TEFL Accredited 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: A.G. - Singapore said: The course is very informative and had refreshed me on the english subjects I learned from the school, years back. It reminded me of the proper grammar formation and usage of tenses that was unfortunate forgotten. And not to mention the teaching methodologies and techniques that will really help the learners’ learning formation. It also enlightened me on the essence of lesson planning and being prepared at all times when conducting classes. I had learned that to be an effective...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Accreditation 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: E. S. - Switzerland said: I have learned a great deal about the english language during the study of this course. Even though I am a native english speaker, I realized that I knew very little of the actual grammar and various tenses that I use regularly in written and spoken words. Grammar was not emphasized during my education growing up, apart from basic parts of speech and sentence subjects/objects, etc. For example, I was surprised to learn that the english language has 12 tenses! I also feel that...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TEFL Diploma Course 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: C.J. – USA said: Personally, it was great to get re-acquainted with grammar. It’s been a long time since I’ve studied or needed to work on any grammar! The course was certainly a lot more involved than I had expected as well. It was great to gain confidence in lesson planning. Again, it’s been a long time since I’ve had to do that! Lastly, it is the gaining of all the resources. I can use the lesson plans I’ve developed, but so many more need to be done. Resources for games, study, activate, and...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Pennsylvania? Are you interested in teaching English in Pond Creek, Pennsylvania? Check out our opportunities in Pond Creek, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! In Unit 10, we learn about evaluating students and checking their learning progress. Its important to give students feedback and let them know where they are and what they could do to...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Achieving TEFL Diplomas 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: A.H. - South Korea said: Completing my TEFL Teacher Training has given me the knowledge and understanding I need to be a confident teacher. I have learned the qualities, roles and responsibilities of both teachers and students. I know that a teacher is kind, patient, lively, and a motivation to others. The teacher has to be able to effectively take charge of the classroom and care about the students progress. Manager, facilitator, assessor and organizer are all ways to describe a teacher's role. Grammar...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Lessons 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: K.B. - U.S.A. said: I have gained a great deal from taking this course. Although I am a native english speaker, this course has showed me what I have forgotten about the english grammar. It was a very good refresher (although difficult at times) to practice english grammar again. I cant say I really enjoyed learning it again, but it was definitely useful. Mostly, I have learned various types of teaching skills and different ways to approach new situations in the classroom. I did not study to be a teacher...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Centre Fulltime 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: P.P. - South Korea said: I have gained a deeper understanding of the english language and the language that I use every day. It can be quite complicated and challenging for a non-english speaker to learn. I have gained an appreciation for my native language and hope one day to have the opportunity to pass this knowledge on to more people who really do want to learn english in a way that betters theirs lives in all aspects. This course is already helping me equip a native Zulu person I work with, speak better....  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Provider TESOL 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: S.R. - South Korea said: I have gained lots of knowledge and information on how to teach english to students with a different native language to english. For me, personally, I have learnt a great deal about english grammar, although I use english grammar every day I was unaware of how to explain or categorise it. I have become much more aware of the tense system and which tenses are used for which uses, although I did struggle a great deal with this to begin with. I feel very confident now with lesson...  [Read more]

  In this episode, Linda takes on the pronunciation of the word "futile". Enjoy the episode! Linda is a German/American ITTT alumna, teaching English in South Korea. Be sure to like and share this video if you find it helpful. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next. In this unit, we focused on the productive skills: speaking and writing. Both have a common purpose, to communicate something; Therefore, teachers need to create the desire in the...  [Read more]