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jyl2011 · Joined: 07 Dec 2011 Posts: 33

Hi guys. I'm curious about the need for Korean teachers around the world and the general demand for the Korean language. Let me tell you a bit about my situation.

- I'm in the UK and I'm with my wife. She is a native South Korean with a South Korean passport. We've been through a heck of a lot (more than I could ever describe here) and we are trying to find a place to live. This is the dilemma. We never want to go back to Korea and living in the UK together is also not an option. From my research I've discovered a couple of things...

1. We could go to Europe. I believe that as my wife she would be able to get a residency permit in countries such as Spain. On the other hand, how exactly would she find a teaching job in Europe? Is there a great demand for Korean teaching in Europe? Where would be the best option for her?

2. I suppose Asia would be her best bet as I reckon the demand for learning Korean is greater here. Am I right in thinking that? What country would be the best for a South Korean seeking a Korean teaching position?

What makes it more tricky is my wife's credentials. She never completed her College degree in 3D Graphics and she does not have an official qualification that certifies her as a Korean teacher. Would these be essential in her quest for a Korean teaching job?

So I suppose I am looking for a bit of advice.
- What would be the best choice for us? I want to teach English and she wants to teach Korean.

Thank you for reading.

contented · Joined: 17 Oct 2011 Posts: 136 Location: اسطنبول

Is there some kind of short-term Korean course she could take that would qualify her to teach Korean? Maybe she can do translating work and interpretation. I know in the US there are needs at times at hospitals for interpreters assisting patients.

jyl2011 · Joined: 07 Dec 2011 Posts: 33

I don't think there are. We had a little look and the courses for Korean teaching tend to require that you have a degree from a University and that you be in the country (South Korea) in order to attain it.

In terms of interpreting, this would be good, however she would need complete fluency in two languages, for example Mandarin and Korean if we lived in China and so on. In addition, her English is pretty good, but by no means fluent and at native levels.

Mr. Kalgukshi · Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2011 10:10 pm Post subject:

This topic is best addressed on the Korean board:

http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/

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