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CupcakeTraveller
Joined: 05 Oct 2007
Location: South Korea (From Manchester,uk)
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 Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 3:18 am Post subject: Working in Korea: first time advice needed :) |
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Me and my boyfriend are currently undertaking the online TEFL course and are hoping to work in Korea/seuol next year. We just had some general queries if anyone can help! Thanks 
Firstly is there a chance we could both get jobs in the same school?
Secondly if we are teaching high school levels, what exactly will we be teaching, i.e grammar or role playing situations like going out for a meal etc. Basically what level are most students going to be upto?
Thirdly where are the best places to start looking for a job? |
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KYC
Joined: 11 May 2006
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| Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 3:31 am Post subject: |
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| First: Have you checked out the FAQ section? Plenty of useful info there... |
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BS.Dos.
Joined: 29 Mar 2007
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| Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 8:19 pm Post subject: Re: Working in Korea: first time advice needed :) |
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| what exactly will we be teaching, i.e grammar or role playing situations like going out for a meal etc. |
Probably not grammar per se, but, and depending on how much autonomy you're given, you may be able to incorporate some in. Generally though, it'll depend on the level of your students. With my first grade HS students, I tend to lean toward their coursebook for the themes etc but incorporate my own activities, which is a combination of gap fills, drilling, games, role-play, simple questionnaires etc. Their attention spans will be fairly short, so ensure a good rotation of activities to keep them interested.
With my 2nd graders, who are (mostly) much higher in terms of ability, I try and focus on specific grammar points but do so using the same kind of activities as with the first. I've just finished looking at modals with them and will move onto something else this week.
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| Basically what level are most students going to be upto? |
Low to very low although their other key skills (writing, listening, reading) may be higher, it's unlikely that they'll be able to string together anything other than simple sentences. I've a TESOL and one thing that I wish I'd prepared more for is working with low level learners, something that you may like to take on aboard before you come to Korea.
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| Thirdly where are the best places to start looking for a job?[/ |
There are reputable recruiters out there, many in fact. I used Korvia who delivered everything they promised. |
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Milwaukiedave
Joined: 02 Oct 2004
Location: Goseong
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| Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 9:01 pm Post subject: |
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| If you are teaching hs, the chances of you teaching at the same school are not high unless they need two native speaking teachers at the same time. Now I have heard of couples teaching at different schools in the same area and living together. I highly recommend a public school (sounds like you've already decided that) and to stay away from hagwons. |
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