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Taishi363
Joined: 13 Dec 2013
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 Posted: Sun Dec 15, 2013 8:02 pm Post subject: How to become an ESL teacher in S. Korea |
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Hello, I'm soon to be graduating in the spring of 2014 and I eant to become an ESL teacher at a public school in Korea. The problem is I have no idea where to begin or where to go. Can somebody tell me in detail what exactly I should do? Should I get certification? Do I need a working visa? I have a lot of questions that need answering  |
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Lucas
Joined: 11 Sep 2012
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| Posted: Sun Dec 15, 2013 8:08 pm Post subject: |
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1. Muster all of those 'research skills' that you have been perfecting at uni.
2. dust off your lap top.
3. 'double click' internet explorer button.
4. type in 'how to teach esl in Korea' or something similar.
Hey presto! |
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creeper1
Joined: 30 Jan 2007
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| Posted: Sun Dec 15, 2013 8:37 pm Post subject: simple |
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Steps are
1. be foreign
2. walk into a classroom
That's all there is to it. |
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YTMND
Joined: 16 Jan 2012
Location: You're the man now dog!!
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| Posted: Sun Dec 15, 2013 8:52 pm Post subject: Re: How to become an ESL teacher in S. Korea |
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| Taishi363 wrote: |
| Hello, I'm soon to be graduating in the spring of 2014 and I eant to become an ESL teacher at a public school in Korea. The problem is I have no idea where to begin or where to go. Can somebody tell me in detail what exactly I should do? Should I get certification? Do I need a working visa? I have a lot of questions that need answering |
It's so nice to see fresh invigorating youth taking such an interest in Korea. The rewards are endless and the support is vast. Your Korean counterparts will lead you to success as they help you learn their curriculum, assist you in translation with low level students, and then talk to you joyfully in between classes.
The hagwon owners are well respected figures in the warm loving school, they will pay you according to the contract, give you raises, schedule overtime as an option, discuss improvements with both staff and parents, and generally be available to address any concerns while you are teaching your year with them.
When you arrive, you will be taken to a lovely apartment, clean and spacious, with hot running water and air-conditioning. You will also be reimbursed your airfare and given health insurance upon landing in kimchiland.
Once you come to Korea, you will NEVER EVER in a million years want to leave this paradise.
Ok............. 
That might be what is advertised, but treat everything the opposite.
1. You may need to pay airfare and fight to collect on it.
2. You may not get a suitable apartment.
3. It's quite possible you will land in Korea, get an apartment, and then be asked to teach immediately the next day without training mentioned in the contract.
Research and read up on people's experiences. They have been posted many times on here and other sites. Also, tell us why you want to come. Is it for only work, study, family, marriage, etc...? |
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Taishi363
Joined: 13 Dec 2013
Location: USA
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| Posted: Sun Dec 15, 2013 9:01 pm Post subject: Re: How to become an ESL teacher in S. Korea |
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| YTMND wrote: |
| Taishi363 wrote: |
| Hello, I'm soon to be graduating in the spring of 2014 and I eant to become an ESL teacher at a public school in Korea. The problem is I have no idea where to begin or where to go. Can somebody tell me in detail what exactly I should do? Should I get certification? Do I need a working visa? I have a lot of questions that need answering |
It's so nice to see fresh invigorating youth taking such an interest in Korea. The rewards are endless and the support is vast. Your Korean counterparts will lead you to success as they help you learn their curriculum, assist you in translation with low level students, and then talk to you joyfully in between classes.
The hagwon owners are well respected figures in the warm loving school, they will pay you according to the contract, give you raises, schedule overtime as an option, discuss improvements with both staff and parents, and generally be available to address any concerns while you are teaching your year with them.
When you arrive, you will be taken to a lovely apartment, clean and spacious, with hot running water and air-conditioning. Later, you will be reimbursed your airfare and given health insurance upon landing in kimchiland.
Once you come to Korea, you will NEVER EVER in a million years want to leave this paradise.
Ok.............
That might be what is advertised, but treat everything the opposite.
1. You may need to pay airfare and fight to collect on it.
2. You may not get a suitable apartment.
3. It's quite possible you will land in Korea, get an apartment, and then be asked to teach immediately the next day without training mentioned in the contract.
Research and read up on people's experiences. They have been posted many times on here and other sites. Also, tell us why you want to come. Is it for only work, study, family, marriage, etc...? |
I'm looking to do something that can actually help the kids. I feel that teaching is of more use of my talents rather than read financial papers. I feel that being an ESL teacher in Korea might help me do some good since I'll be in a new culture where nobody knows who I am. You could say it's mostly for the experience. Problem is I have no idea where to begin.[/quote] |
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Smithington
Joined: 14 Dec 2011
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| Posted: Sun Dec 15, 2013 9:34 pm Post subject: Re: How to become an ESL teacher in S. Korea |
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| Taishi363 wrote: |
| Hello, I'm soon to be graduating in the spring of 2014 and I eant to become an ESL teacher at a public school in Korea. The problem is I have no idea where to begin or where to go. Can somebody tell me in detail what exactly I should do? Should I get certification? Do I need a working visa? I have a lot of questions that need answering |
Christ, how can you be so damned lazy? Would you like us to find a job for you too; maybe meet you at the airport? There is a ton of information on the internet about teaching in Korea. Don't be so lazy. |
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mayorhaggar
Joined: 01 Jan 2013
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Look at almost any Korean job ad here and it will tell you what you need.
Generally this is what you need:
1) apostilled copy of your diploma
2) apostilled original background check report from your national government (can take 6 weeks to get this if you're American)
3) some kind of TEFL certificate (requirements differ)
Public school jobs will usually require one or two letters of reference.
Research this, get cracking on ordering the documents, and come back to us with more specific questions. |
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Lucas
Joined: 11 Sep 2012
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| I'll be in a new culture where nobody knows who I am |
I wonder how many Al-Qaeda 'sleeper cells' are in SK?! |
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Scorpion
Joined: 15 Apr 2012
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| Posted: Sun Dec 15, 2013 10:06 pm Post subject: |
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| I'll be in a new culture where nobody knows who I am |
I wonder how many Al-Qaeda 'sleeper cells' are in SK?! |
I've always been surprised that American installations, or pubs frequented by US personelle, have never been targeted in Korea. It seems like an odd (if welcome) oversight on the part of Al Quaeda. Among all the Muslims in Seoul there must be a few that sympathize with Islamists. Yet you hear nothing. Let's hope it stays that way.
Can Korean cops really be that efficient and effective? |
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mayorhaggar
Joined: 01 Jan 2013
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| Al's Quesadillas? |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Sun Dec 15, 2013 11:27 pm Post subject: Re: How to become an ESL teacher in S. Korea |
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| Taishi363 wrote: |
| ... Problem is I have no idea where to begin. |
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Try reading the FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions).
The archives go back for 10 years or so and not too much has changed.
You can also try things like:
http://www.google.com
http://www.epik.go.kr/
If you don't have the time for that then you don't have the time to come to Korea either.
Oh, and ...
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| I'm looking to do something that can actually help the kids. I feel that teaching is of more use of my talents rather than read financial papers. I feel that being an ESL teacher in Korea might help me do some good since I'll be in a new culture where nobody knows who I am. |
you might want to get the star dust out of your eyes.... EFL at the entry level is a GRIND (day in and day out).
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edwardcatflap
Joined: 22 Mar 2009
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you might want to get the star dust out of your eyes.... EFL at the entry level is a GRIND (day in and day out).
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Don't be so negative. I Loved working in my first TEFL job, even though looking back on it, it was a crap one. |
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hogwonguy1979
Joined: 22 Dec 2003
Location: the racoon den
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people stop giving the op advice, its obvious he has no clue on anything (or is a troll
do some research before posting here, then maybe we will answer your questions.
good grief... |
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World Traveler
Joined: 29 May 2009
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| Posted: Mon Dec 16, 2013 1:39 am Post subject: |
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| edwardcatflap wrote: |
| I Loved working in my first TEFL job |
Where was your first ESL job? In Europe seventeen years ago? |
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edwardcatflap
Joined: 22 Mar 2009
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| Posted: Mon Dec 16, 2013 2:43 am Post subject: |
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| Where was your first ESL job? In Europe seventeen years ago? |
Pretty much yeah, but reading about people's hagwan experiences on here it was a fairly similar deal - re hours, lack of materials/syllabus/good behaviour etc..Paid less too. |
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