What South Korea Is Known For

  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]

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 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]

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 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 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]

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]

  Popular TEFL Destinations China Despite there being an estimated 100,000 plus foreign teachers currently working in China there is still a huge demand for English teachers and plenty of opportunities around the country. One of the great things about China is that there are positions available for both newly qualified teachers and those with experience. The more experienced and qualified you are the better salary and benefits you can expect to receive. Some of these benefits include accommodation and paid airfare. South Korea South Korea has been a popular draw for newly qualified TEFL teacher for some time and it is not hard to see why. Salaries are such that you can count on saving a significant portion of your income each month and schools offer many benefits including...  [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 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]

If you are looking for a region that has a huge job market for TEFL qualified teachers and you want to earn a good salary that allows you to save a considerable sum of money, look no further than East Asia. Jobs are abundant and the potential earnings are very high in countries such as Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, and China. As with any destination, the salaries on offer vary considerably depending on experience, qualifications, location, and type of employment. As a guide you should expect to earn somewhere between 200,000 and 600,000 yen (currently $2,000 to $6,000) per month. If the job pays by the hour then a figure of around 2,500 yen ($25) per hour would be typical. In addition to a basic salary, most positions will also include added benefits, such as paid airfares, housing,...  [Read more]

The age, background, and motivation of the students in your ESL classroom will vary greatly depending on where you are teaching and the school or institute you work for. You could have a class full of university students, hotel workers or even high flying business executives. Alternatively, you might work in a government school teaching a class of children aged anywhere from five to sixteen. Each of these groups has its own characteristics, and different teachers have their own preferences. Just remember that by completing a reputable TEFL certification course before you head off abroad, you will learn all the skills required to deliver effective and enjoyable lessons to almost any group of learners. A large percentage of teachers working in ESL classrooms overseas will find their...  [Read more]

It is important to appreciate that higher salaries are made available to attract the best teaching candidates. What each country considers best does depend on the country, but there are some common factors regarding qualifications and experience when it comes to securing the top paying jobs. In general you need to be a native English speaker, have a degree, usually in education or a related field, and a minimum of a TEFL certificate (though often higher, such as a Diploma in TESOL). You will often see that a minimum of two years teaching experience is also needed. If you have all the above, you have a good chance of gaining employment in the first five of our top ten below. With some of them, you may be able to gain employment in the other five. Figures taken from a range of teaching...  [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]

Many TEFL qualified teachers head overseas to look for excitement, adventure, new experiences, and to simply get away from the daily grind, but not all are aware of the potential to earn a very good living whilst doing so. In some parts of the world teachers can earn more than enough to live a high quality of life and also afford to put aside a considerable sum each month to pay off student debts or to save for future travel etc. As demand for qualified teachers continues to grow in many areas, so do the potential salaries on offer. When looking for a teaching job, it is always advisable to weigh up the salary on offer in comparison with the local cost of living as this can vary considerably from one country to the next. A monthly salary of $1000 in Bolivia would allow you to live a...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Legit 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: M. S. - South Korea said: After completing ITTT’s 120 hour online TESOL program, I believe that I have gained invaluable insight in how to organize, prepare and instruct L2 learners. In addition, I have been able to brush up on my grammar skills which will allow me to approach the subject in a more confident manner. From the get go, it was abundantly clear that the best EFL methodology was Jeremy Harmer’s ESA approach. This approach allows for all of the other various methods to be implemented, yet...  [Read more]

You can certainly get a teaching job with an online TEFL certificate. In fact, you can probably get a teaching job without any kind of qualifications or experience whatsoever. The real question is, can you get a quality teaching job with good pay and comfortable working conditions with an online certificate? The answer is still YES, if you make sure you sign up for the best quality online course you can find. The main problem for online trainees is the obvious lack of any practical teaching experience. If you can afford a month-long in-class training course that includes multiple hours of teaching practice in a real classroom, you will be able to apply for a wider range of jobs in most parts of the world. If you choose the cheaper online option, you will find that you will be more...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Minnesota? Are you interested in teaching English in Minnesota? Check out our opportunities in this beautiful US state, 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. Check out which city/town you may be more interested in and start your journey| From this unit, I learned that providing students with activities will help them engage and learn faster in class. Studying games should be used in class to help boost students capability. It is impor I have always had difficulty remembering the parts of sentences. I...  [Read more]

Check out TEFL TESOL about TESOL Tesl 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: A. L. - South Korea said: I feel I have gained much from this course. The grammar lessons gave me a deeper understanding of not only the mechanics of the english language, but also how to teach these mechanics to students. In general, each of the 20 units offered many interesting teaching ideas as well as other resources that are helpful to ESL teachers. Although I have been teaching ESL for nearly two years, before this course, I felt like I was mainly ‘winging it’ with my lessons. This course helped to...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Course TEFL Organisations 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.C. - Korea said: EFL in a KindergardenThe majority of my english teaching experience has occurred in kindergarten schools in South Korea. For children five and six years old, it can be very beneficial to be “immersed” in an english school for several hours a day, five days a week. This is an excellent opportunity for students to get an early and intense start to their english learning. Of course this would apply to students of any language and from any country. The students receive the benefit of...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Online TEFL Lessons 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 Africa said: Why complete a TEFL course I am 27 years old and ever since I left high school I have been involved in education in some form. During my varsity years I worked with a NPO that specialized in the supplementary education of underprivileged kids around the western cape of South Africa. After varsity I spent my first year teaching english as a second language in Korea at a private school. I then spent some time traveling and now I am almost finished my second year teaching english as a...  [Read more]

When choosing a destination for teaching English abroad there are a wide variety of options available to suit all tastes. For some this choice is based on where the best salaries and benefits are offered, whilst others may be more focused on cultural aspects or simply where to find the best nightlife. Each region and individual country has its own pros and cons, so here we give a brief overview of the most popular options to help you make the right decision to suit your plans. The huge continent of Asia continues to be the most popular destination for teachers in terms of numbers. Across the region there are a wide variety of diverse destinations to suit everyone, from the high-tech modernity of Tokyo to the peace and tranquility of a Cambodian village, Asia has it all. If you are...  [Read more]

Teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL), also known as teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL), is a rewarding profession that needs commitment and love. Luckily, you also won't have to sacrifice a good salary! We are sure you are curious about what type of teachers earn the most when teaching abroad, so let's have a look. The simple answer is your potential salary often depends on three main factors: your qualifications, the country you teach in, and the type of school you work for. The fact is, TEFL and TESOL certified teachers earn higher salaries compared to teachers without a certificate. Saudi Arabia, Japan, and the United Arab Emirates are among the top-paying countries in the world to teach English, with salaries ranging from $2,000 to $4,000 USD a month....  [Read more]

TEFL International’s course in Brazil is located in Natal--one of the most amazing cities in the entire country. Natal is easily reached from both North America and Europe, enjoys perfect weather all year round, has been found to have the best air quality in all of the Americas and is blessed with more than 20 spectacular beaches, along with their crystal clear waters and stunning coral reefs. Known as the “City of Sun”, Natal will not disappoint you. Each year, thousands of visitors come to take in the calm ocean, wonderful climate and gorgeous dunes. It even has local water parks that cater to kids and adults of all ages. During the week, you’ll receive some of the best training you’ll find in South America, while over the weekends, you can laze your days away under the...  [Read more]

Anyone who has considered teaching English abroad has probably had a reaction from a friend or family member along the lines of “that sounds like fun, but what will you do when you get back?” In some quarters, teaching English as a foreign language has the reputation of not being a ‘real job’, just something that people do to pay off student loans or simply for fun and adventure before settling down into a normal job and lifestyle. There are many people who do choose teaching abroad for these reasons, but there are also plenty who have made a successful and lucrative career out of TEFL. YES, you absolutely can have a long-term career as an EFL teacher. For the majority of people who head overseas to teach English, it all starts with a small idea to see a bit of the world while...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Flexible 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: S.N. - U.S.A. said: Globalization and EnglishThe influence of western culture is evident throughout the world. Many countries are transforming into westernized nations, which is 'often regarded as a part of the ongoing process of globalization"(2). China, japan, South Korea and even India are all included in the widespread of western culture. From this transformation comes the spread of the english language which quickly becoming the international language of choice. If there is a modern global language it...  [Read more]

Among the many attractions of teaching English abroad is the fact that you are free to choose not only the region where you would like to work, but also the specific country or even city. For some teachers the history and culture of Europe appeals most, while others are drawn to exotic destinations across Asia or Latin America. However, before you book your plane tickets you need to be aware that the requirements for foreign teachers vary greatly from one country to the next and these may limit your options. You should do plenty of research on whether any of the following issues apply to your chosen destination. In some cases, language schools are restricted to only hiring teachers who hold citizenship of a native English speaking country. These are generally considered to be the USA,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Colleges Higher 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.R. - South Korea said: The biggest personal gain from this class is confidence in my teaching ability. Before I took this course I had never had any teaching theory or TEFL theory. I have been teaching for a little over two years but I've never been confident in my skills. I know there is still a great deal for me to learn about teaching but I feel that I'm not totally off base in my current attempts. I was amazed that most of the teaching theory was very familiar to me. Most people have spent a large part...  [Read more]

Anyone who is thinking about teaching English abroad has most likely received a response along the lines of "Oh, how fun, but what will you do when you get back?" Some people believe that teaching English as a foreign language is not a "real job" but rather something that people do to pay off student debt or simply for fun before settling down into a "normal" job and lifestyle. Many people decide to teach English abroad for these reasons, but there are also many who have made a successful and lucrative career out of it. Yes, you can pursue a long-term career as an EFL teacher. For the vast majority of people who travel abroad to teach English, it all begins with a simple desire to see some of the world while earning some money. After a while, many people realize that they enjoy and are...  [Read more]

TEFL related teaching jobs are available in almost every country worldwide and due to a huge demand for qualified teachers, jobs are all but guaranteed in some areas. To ensure you have the widest range of positions to choose from and the best chance of landing that dream job, there are several things you can do to put yourself at the head of the queue. If you are looking for a job outside the country you are currently in, then using online searches is a common option. There are many job boards online that post available positions from countries worldwide. The majority of these jobs will be in regions where the demand for teachers is so high that employers are happy to hire teachers without the need for a face-to-face interview. These are most likely to be found in Asia, the Middle...  [Read more]