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pkjean · Joined: 10 Sep 2006 Location: Hwaseung, South Korea

Does anyone know anything about the adult hogwon English Channel that teaches adults 1:1? They do state that three months are to be split shifts but besides that, is it a fulfilling place to work for?

They have "clinics" in Eulji-ro, City Hall, CoEx, and Bundang.

Every time I do search for "English Channel", the search result page never is able to show up.

Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.

regicide · Joined: 01 Sep 2006 Location: United States

birdflower · Joined: 18 Jan 2007 Location: Australia

Different posters, from different time periods, have all said that English Channel is a bad place to work.

1) http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewtopic.php?t=57787&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=english+channel+learn&start=15
2) http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewtopic.php?t=74883&highlight=
3) http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewtopic.php?t=74299&highlight=
4) http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewtopic.php?t=76761&highlight=
5) http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewtopic.php?t=77018&highlight=

English Channel's policy of not paying their teachers their last pay check on their last day of work but after they have left the country is a big red flag. As for the idea of staying in Korea to wait for your last pay check, you can not do that as they force their teachers to leave their apartment once they are done working. Where's my f---- hard earned money?!!

regicide · Joined: 01 Sep 2006 Location: United States

regicide · Joined: 01 Sep 2006 Location: United States

ashishkebob · Joined: 26 Mar 2006

1. Great Students who are enthusiastic to speak clearly.
2. Good hours with 6 months of split (you can go to the gym or work on your hobby in the day) and six months of block, where you can be lazy and sleep too much again.
3. Lab Coats, although different, provide a fun and humorous way to enjoy your job. Your attitude counts a lot at EC. If you always complain, then you will hate the job. But if you learn to love your job, despite its unique dress code, then you will be happier.
4. The money is good, after working a few saturdays, or doing overtime. You can save a good amount, depending on your habits. People complain about the hours they work, but there is also a lot of free time, because of absences or whatever.
5. Free Television and internet to enjoy on your free time.
6. Comfortable Couches and Beds to recline on when not teaching.
7. Good coworkers, where half are Korean, and you can practice your Korean language.
8. The apartment is paid for.
9. Cell phone is provided
10. Free Coffee/green tea and Free Cold Water
11. Air-Conditioned offices with comfortable leather seats
12. Your own free locker to place your belongings
13. Nice Staff, who you can get along with, as long you treat them with respect and have open communication.
14. On time pay.

15. Unpaid vacations are the only downpoint, but, that means more money for you in the bank. You can vacation to your hearts content after your fat severance and pension after one year. Time goes fast.

I think English Channel is a great place to work at with good people and good friends made along the way. I've had many good experiences that outweigh the bad. All jobs have its ups and downs, but overall, your job is what you make of it. So be positive, smile a lot, and do your best, because in the end, your students speaking english clearly is your best reward and joy.