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proudman
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 Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2010 9:31 am Post subject: Necessary Teaching Materials for your own business??? |
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I have only been teaching English at a Hagwon for about a month and a half, but have helped a gentleman prepare for an interview for a high level position with a large company in Korea. The gentleman ended up getting the position. He was so impressed with my abilities and method, that he is strongly urging me to start my own business. He has already referred a friend that is also preparing for an interview for a high level position. I will be tutoring both of them on a weekly basis moving forward.
My question is, what kinds of materials can any of my fellow dave's esl cafe members suggest to keep the lessons relevant and interesting? I also have an opportunity with a friend of mine's father that speaks basically no English. I have no idea where I would or should begin with him. He is a 60 year old man that is more than likely willing to pay more than my Hagwon does for my lessons. I want to obviously make sure these people get as much value as possible for the money they will be investing with me.
I'm also wondering if any of you could suggest any great materials for teaching young children. I have another potential opportunity to teach a wealthy family's grandson English. I want to ensure the kid learns as much as possible, and want to make sure the family sees the value from my services.
I would greatly appreciate any suggestions and words of wisdom from any of you veterans regarding books and other supplemental materials that should be utilized! I am still a newbie. I thank you in advance! |
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oldfatfarang
Joined: 19 May 2005
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What visa do you have? If it's an E2, then you can't have your own business in Korea. You'll probably have to marry some K chick ASAP to get an F-something-visa for that. Other posters can tell you, I'm sure.
Good luck finding future wifey. Places to start looking are churches and social clubs. |
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big_fella1
Joined: 08 Dec 2005
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First of all if you are an E2, you are working illegally. You should charge w100,000 per hour to cover the risk you are taking.
As far as teaching materials you should write your own materials as you obviously have a knack for this. Please post these materials here for your fellow esl'ers to benefit from.
Seriously though you need to go to a bookstore, and look at the available books to decide which ones will work for YOU and the STUDENT. |
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blackjack
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| oldfatfarang wrote: |
What visa do you have? If it's an E2, then you can't have your own business in Korea. You'll probably have to marry some K chick ASAP to get an F-something-visa for that. Other posters can tell you, I'm sure.
Good luck finding future wifey. Places to start looking are churches and social clubs. |
Sounds more like an F$ |
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Nester Noodlemon
Joined: 16 Jan 2009
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| Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2010 6:43 pm Post subject: Re: Necessary Teaching Materials for your own business??? |
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| proudman wrote: |
I have only been teaching English at a Hagwon for about a month and a half, but have helped a gentleman prepare for an interview for a high level position with a large company in Korea. The gentleman ended up getting the position. He was so impressed with my abilities and method, that he is strongly urging me to start my own business. He has already referred a friend that is also preparing for an interview for a high level position. I will be tutoring both of them on a weekly basis moving forward.
My question is, what kinds of materials can any of my fellow dave's esl cafe members suggest to keep the lessons relevant and interesting? I also have an opportunity with a friend of mine's father that speaks basically no English. I have no idea where I would or should begin with him. He is a 60 year old man that is more than likely willing to pay more than my Hagwon does for my lessons. I want to obviously make sure these people get as much value as possible for the money they will be investing with me.
I'm also wondering if any of you could suggest any great materials for teaching young children. I have another potential opportunity to teach a wealthy family's grandson English. I want to ensure the kid learns as much as possible, and want to make sure the family sees the value from my services.
I would greatly appreciate any suggestions and words of wisdom from any of you veterans regarding books and other supplemental materials that should be utilized! I am still a newbie. I thank you in advance! |
Let me see now... You have been here for a month... your abilities and method are impressive... you want to start your own business... you are working illegally... you don't have a clue as how to find or prepare teaching material... genius
Nester stares into the computer screen as large Einstein Bulb flashes... |
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proudman
Joined: 24 Mar 2009
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i'm definitely not a genius. i've just worked in the business world for 10 years, so business conversation and interview organization and preparation come very easy to me. i'm working legally. i have an f4. that is why the first gentleman that i helped is strongly urging me to start a business. gathering that information is a whole different animal. for now, i want to take it slow, and make sure i have the appropriate and best books and supplemental material for my private lessons. when and if they grow to the point that i cannot handle doing the one on one lessons, that's when i'll seriously entertain and explore the idea of starting my own business.
i need to find some good books for the korean student, whether it be the korean person that speaks some english, but needs help with grammar or interview preparation, or the elementary level kid that speaks a little english, or the much older individual that knows essentially nothing.
if you cannot make any specific recommendations, can you suggest a bookstore that will have a wide selection of english books for people that speak korean? i need to be able to kind of understand or at least be able to follow along with the lessons. thanks again everybody! |
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proudman
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| also, what should i be charging folks for private lessons that are given on a one on one basis. since these two gentlemen are the first two that i am working with, live in my neighborhood, and are paying for food and drink, i am only charging them 40,000 won an hour. is that reasonable? or am i short changing myself? |
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Nester Noodlemon
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i'm definitely not a genius. i've just worked in the business world for 10 years, so business conversation and interview organization and preparation come very easy to me. i'm working legally. i have an f4. that is why the first gentleman that i helped is strongly urging me to start a business. gathering that information is a whole different animal. for now, i want to take it slow, and make sure i have the appropriate and best books and supplemental material for my private lessons. when and if they grow to the point that i cannot handle doing the one on one lessons, that's when i'll seriously entertain and explore the idea of starting my own business.
i need to find some good books for the korean student, whether it be the korean person that speaks some english, but needs help with grammar or interview preparation, or the elementary level kid that speaks a little english, or the much older individual that knows essentially nothing.
if you cannot make any specific recommendations, can you suggest a bookstore that will have a wide selection of english books for people that speak korean? i need to be able to kind of understand or at least be able to follow along with the lessons. thanks again everybody! |
I don't know what city you are in so I'm not sure about a location for a bookstore.
As for elementary material, I suggest looking for books that are accompanied with a teacher's guide. The teacher's guide will help you in developing a basic lesson plan. The guide will also help you to move toward the objective of the lesson.
Try to help the adult students polish up their basic conversational grammar. Do lots of interview role plays. Help the adult students become confident in using their English. Help the adult students become confident in using their English. Help the adult students become confident in using their English.
You have experience in the business world. Pass this confidence on to your adult students. Actually, one-on-one lessons are usually better for adult students who are serious about improving their English, although not in all cases.
Take your time and gradually build up your student base. You can then assess what works and what doesn't. Keep your standards high. If you are in it for the long haul, focus on your standards. 40, 000 is very reasonable, stick with this for at least a year. |
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proudman
Joined: 24 Mar 2009
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nester noodlemon,
thank you for your input. if you or anyone have any other words of wisdom, i'd greatly appreciate hearing them!
have a great day!
take care! |
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