If you are thinking of going abroad to teach English and are considering teaching in Korea, check out the video below to see some of what the country has to offer!
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July 19, 2011May 3, 2011Please Teach Me English!
It probably goes without saying, but the entire experience of teaching ESL abroad in a foreign country will depend on the country that you teach in, as the educational values and the importance of learning English will differ from place to place. Those who are teaching in Korea understand that English is of the utmost importance to success in the workforce; this, however, does not mean that the students are always up for the challenge of learning! If you haven’t seen the movie ‘Please Teach Me English’, perhaps you should give it a go; it’s no academy award winner, but it will give you a bit more of an understanding of how Koreans view learning the language. Check out the trailer below. November 28, 2010A Typical Two Bedroom (Shared) Korean Apartment for English TeachersIf you are planning on teaching english in Korea for a year or longer, you are most likely a bit curious as to what type of apartment you will be given to live in. Here is a short video of a shared apartment that are reserved for either two friends or a couple: November 21, 2010Teach in Korea: 16 Tips for a Successful Interview
1. Be on time for the call and be sure to let the interviewer know that you were expecting their phone call. August 18, 20106 Helpful Tips for Newbie ESL Teachers
2) Prepare. You need to realize that you are not going to find all of the comforts of home, so you will have to be ready to adjust. When you get to Korea, look for stores that carry the foods you are looking for; even something as simple as finding the cereal that you like will make you feel a little closer to home while you are in your adjustment phase 3) Enjoy a simpler life. There will only be a certain number of channels on TV that will be in English, so if you are a big TV watcher, you will have to find other ways to spend your time. Explore your new city, and find things that will occupy you in your free time 4) Try to meet as many people as possible. Meeting new people and creating friendships is one of the best benefits that teaching abroad can offer, so take advantage of it. Everyone you meet will be doing the same thing as you, so you will have that in common. It is also important not to be too quick to judge people when you first meet them; you will find that some of your new friends will be very different from the people you usually hang out with back home, but this is a good thing 5) Don’t be too judgemental. You will inevitably notice things that Koreans will do things that will not make sense to you whatsoever; don’t hold this against them but try and understand the reasoning behind it. You don’t have to agree, but understanding is better than being annoyed 6) Stay as long as you can. Most people plan their return home before they even leave to teach in Korea. While this is a natural thing to do, don’t limit yourself to a deadline. You have no idea what is in store for you, so the best advice is to go with the flow and see where the journey takes you |
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