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hyperlatina
Joined: 03 Oct 2006
Location: Suwon, Korea
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 Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 10:21 am Post subject: Does this count as "private lessons"? |
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| I've been asked by quite a few English teachers (expat community) as well as a couple of Koreans for Spanish lessons (since I'm fluent in the language as well). Would I be in violation of the "private lesson" rule if I did this and earned money for it while I'm here? |
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Faron
Joined: 13 Jan 2006
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| Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 10:48 am Post subject: |
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| Yes they are considered private lessons |
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Yesanman
Joined: 21 Jun 2006
Location: Chungnam
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| Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 4:48 pm Post subject: |
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Can you teach the classes at your school?
That will get you around the problem. Cut your boss in on the action and he'll be happy. |
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hyperlatina
Joined: 03 Oct 2006
Location: Suwon, Korea
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| Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2006 5:21 am Post subject: |
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I don't know if that would be a problem with the boss or not.
Quite frankly, I mostly speak Spanish when I'm back home, and I have to admit that I do miss constantly speaking it. If it does end up being illegal to do that, then I'll just do them free of charge, since it'll be something that I can look forward to as well. |
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BigBuds
Joined: 15 Sep 2005
Location: Changwon
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| Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2006 5:57 am Post subject: |
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It would still be considered illegal by immigration. Even for volunter work, you still have to have immigrations approval.
Honestly, I think there would be very little risk in it but if you're caught you be in a whole heap of sh*t. |
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SuperFly
Joined: 09 Jul 2003
Location: In the doghouse
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| Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2006 6:20 am Post subject: |
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Bueno!
How much are you charging for Spanish lessons?  Be reasonable!
Edit: Maybe we could work something out online in a virtual classroom. |
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hyperlatina
Joined: 03 Oct 2006
Location: Suwon, Korea
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| Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2006 6:25 am Post subject: |
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If I was going to charge, it would have been minimal, since it was for teachers mostly.
Although, I may just do a skill trade thing - i.e. I'll teach you Spanish, you teach me to play the guitar, etc. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2006 6:52 am Post subject: Re: Does this count as "private lessons"? |
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| hyperlatina wrote: |
| I've been asked by quite a few English teachers (expat community) as well as a couple of Koreans for Spanish lessons (since I'm fluent in the language as well). Would I be in violation of the "private lesson" rule if I did this and earned money for it while I'm here? |
Doing anything outside your status of sojourn is illegal.
This can include volunteer work (like teaching English at an orphanage).
It does NOT include cultural exchanges. This is technically tourism or daily living and flies under the radar of the immigration office.
Speaking Spanish instead of English or Korean while you are taking your guitar lesson is perfectly acceptable. |
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ilovebdt
Joined: 03 Jun 2005
Location: Nr Seoul
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| Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2006 5:40 pm Post subject: |
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| hyperlatina wrote: |
If I was going to charge, it would have been minimal, since it was for teachers mostly.
Although, I may just do a skill trade thing - i.e. I'll teach you Spanish, you teach me to play the guitar, etc. |
Or sitting in Starbucks in the middle of Itaewon with a couple of books and a coffee I am sure would be fine too.
P.S I'd be interested in practising my Spanish.
ilovebdt |
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hyperlatina
Joined: 03 Oct 2006
Location: Suwon, Korea
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| Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2006 2:07 am Post subject: |
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| I'm definitely willing to practice!!! |
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