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stevemcgarrett
Joined: 24 Mar 2006
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 Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 6:41 am Post subject: HOW DOES TEACHING EFL IN KOREA, JAPAN, AND CHINA COMPARE? |
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What are your general impressions of the educational systems in these three nations, particularly at the high school and college levels? What are the relative strengths and weaknesses of each? Or: how are they alike and different? Which has offered you the best overall teaching experience (separate from salary considerations) and why?
As one who's been fortunate to teach in all three cultures, I'm curious to know. Perhaps the thread can serve as a starting point for those thinking of coming to East Asia to teach for the first time.
Informed, deliberative and balanced responses will be most appreciated.  |
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Bibbitybop
Joined: 22 Feb 2006
Location: Seoul
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| I've only taught in the US and in Korea, but I did learn a lot about the systems by reading the FAQs and stickies in the Korean and International forums on this site. |
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brento1138
Joined: 17 Nov 2004
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| Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 1:45 am Post subject: Re: HOW DOES TEACHING EFL IN KOREA, JAPAN, AND CHINA COMPARE |
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I looked into teaching in Japan. Best way to do this I think is reading the teacher forums in Japan. Then take what you know from real life in Korea, compare it with what you see on this ESLcafe board, and make your estimate on what that difference with the Japan boards and real Japan life would be.
Also, a trip to Japan could be in the works.
http://www.gaijinpot.com/bb/
As for China, maybe I'm biased, but it doesn't interest me as I've lived in Vancouver almost all my life, so nothing new to explore there... |
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stevemcgarrett
Joined: 24 Mar 2006
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brento:
Living in Vancouver--and I assume you're referring to the influx of Chinese immigrants as of late--hardly compares to living in China. It's apples and oranges, kimchee and tofu.
C'mon, dude, get real. |
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brento1138
Joined: 17 Nov 2004
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Then on the other hand, I really miss Chinese culture (and food!) here in Korea. I had assumed Korea, being so close to China, would have more Chinese here. But sadly, not the case... missin that little bit of home. It's funny how in the west I got more China than I get here. Well, I'm off to Hong Kong for a bit, so I'm gonna get my fill of Dim Sum...
Of course when I leave Korea, I really do begin to miss everything Korean.
Luckily, my true home is in Vancouver... where I can get a lil bit of everything. |
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