How To 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 Schools: 1.8 - 2.8...  [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]

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]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Minnesota? Are you interested in teaching English in White Bear Lake, Minnesota? Check out our opportunities in White Bear Lake, 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! I'm from South Korea. A lot of the content in this unit2 I could relate to with my personal teaching experience in Korea. One of the things I feel strongly about is that Korean...  [Read more]

Check out TEFL TESOL about Online TEFL TESOL 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: M. C. - South Korea said: Problems for english learners in South KoreaTeaching pronunciation of english is essential, but it is often not covered by native english speakers thoroughly. Reasons for this neglect vary from not having proper education on the subject to the teacher’s lack of confidence in this area. Despite this neglect, pronunciation remains one of the most important things that a native english speaker can teach their students. Teaching pronunciation is a quality that the native english speaking...  [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]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL TEFL Class 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.H. - U.S.A. said: Pronunciation problems of english learners in South KoreaThere are many problems and pronunciation issues that can arise when english learners are trying to improve their skills. These issues him coming about from the learning of english language, give a very wide and varied. It happened to be in Korea, there are a very specific set of pronunciation issues that are inherently common. Some of the most unique and problematic vocalization errors made by Korean learners of english are as follows:...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Accelerated TEFL 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: B. G. - Korea said: I began this course because I wanted to improve my pay grade in the public school system while teaching in korea. Since this is not my first time teaching ESL, I thought this course would be too easy and redundant from what I had already learned. After completing the TESOL, I realized how much I did not know. There are so many different problems that the ESL students face, and I learned that I cannot teach Korean students like I was taught back home. I have also learned that it is...  [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]

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 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 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 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]

Check out tefl tesol about Accreditation TEFL Teachers 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: D.A. - South Korea said: In this course, I’ve been reinforced in certain things I have already been doing and have learned to try new things or to alter other activities, actions. For example, in terms of discipline I now feel more confident that I am handling my classes correctly and that I am also communicating in an effective way for students at each level. With that confidence I feel I will not second guess myself when teaching. Things that I will change about my teaching style would include the...  [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 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 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 Minnesota? Are you interested in teaching English in Spring Park, Minnesota? Check out our opportunities in Spring Park, 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! The grammar-translation method has been widely used in Korea. As a result, most adult Koreans don't know how to speak English because it's not the most effective method for communicating...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in California? Are you interested in teaching English in Chino, California? Check out our opportunities in Chino, 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! Today’s lesson was very useful because I’m interested in how to develop and utilize different class materials to maximize student’s learning. I agree that relying on a course book too much...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in New York? Are you interested in teaching English in Inlet, New York? Check out our opportunities in Inlet, 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! I am quite well aware of the grammatical system since i have been teaching English in Korea. The grammatical system in education in my country is quite emphadsized throughout the entire education years...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Texas? Are you interested in teaching English in Castroville, Texas? Check out our opportunities in Castroville, 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 is about different types of classes of teaching groups. After completing this training i will be teaching kids in South Korea. Teaching kids is quite different from teaching adults, it...  [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]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in New York? Are you interested in teaching English in Poughkeepsie, New York? Check out our opportunities in Poughkeepsie, 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! When we teach grammar to elementary students in Korea, we basically teach the future simple, future continuous and future perfect. We do not extend to future perfect continuous and the...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Missouri? Are you interested in teaching English in South Gorin, Missouri? Check out our opportunities in South Gorin, 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 this unit I learnt how to teach new vocabulary, grammar and language structures using the different phases. I felt that the different activities were the most interesting part to learn...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Wisconsin? Are you interested in teaching English in Monroe, Wisconsin? Check out our opportunities in Monroe, 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 lesson was extremely beneficial to me. I currently teach adults in South Korea. I don't have a background in education, so my knowledge of how a teacher should be was very limited. I studied...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Missouri? Are you interested in teaching English in Pilot Knob, Missouri? Check out our opportunities in Pilot Knob, 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 this course unit, I have learnt the best methods for teaching EFL. Pointers such as Warmers and how to cope with different levels are the greatest challenges we face. Large classes with 5...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TEFL Courses Reviews 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: V.L. – Australia said: This course has given me a real insight into the challenges people are faced with when learning the english language. I thought I had a good grasp of the english language until I started this course and have come across information in almost every Unit that has taught my something new. I think the fact that this course didn't come easily to me, a native english speaker, will help me be more patient with my students and really work on explaining things clearly in an easy-to-understand...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Tennessee? Are you interested in teaching English in Hornbeak, Tennessee? Check out our opportunities in Hornbeak, 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! Before this unit I was completely ignorant of the many varieties of teaching techniques. However, in my high school and college years I was a student of French and I can vividly recall my...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Oregon? Are you interested in teaching English in Saint Joseph, Oregon? Check out our opportunities in Saint Joseph, 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 the parts of speech, the little bits that make up our sentences: adverbs, nouns, objects, prepositions and so on. Admittedly, this was an easy unit for me to complete...  [Read more]

  Juan Carlos from Mexico took the 120-hour online TESOL course with tutor support and videos from ITTT. In this TESOL review video he tells us how he found the course to be very informative covering topics from lesson planning to classroom management. Juan Carlos enjoyed the course and if he had the chance to do the course again, he would do so without thinking. 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. I am familiar with many of the teaching aid tools...  [Read more]