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[Q] Teaching English in Korea
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theron[wdt]
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citrus
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NeverGG
United Kingdom5399 Posts
P.S. You have to be a native speaker. No one from countries where English is secondary language can teach here. Unless they are Korean and hold the right Visa. | ||
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Amnesia
United States3818 Posts
You might need an account to view the topic. Here it is: http://www.soompi.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=11960 | ||
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theron[wdt]
United States395 Posts
I think i brought that up to my parents and they said something about this one program that hires college students. Any info on that? Common logic says that the pay is gonna be less with shittier benefits. | ||
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VorcePA
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Amnesia
United States3818 Posts
I could ask her if you want? | ||
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theron[wdt]
United States395 Posts
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NeverGG
United Kingdom5399 Posts
On October 14 2009 18:04 SoMuchSoul wrote: Yeah, there are programs that hire college students for like, let's say a year or half a year depending on how long you want to go. The pay is smaller but you get some benefits like free housing and stuff. I know my friend did that during her third year of university. I'm not quite sure if it was teaching English, or being a Teacher's Assistant. I could ask her if you want? You get those benefits with any teaching job here btw. All jobs have to, by law provide either housing or a housing allowance. | ||
Rekrul
Korea (South)17174 Posts
On October 14 2009 17:53 NeverGG wrote: Yeah check out the blog above - Elric's advice is all pretty awesome. The first and foremost thing you have to have is a university degree - without one it's impossible to teach here unless you do it illegally and regulations have tightened up *a lot* in the last couple of years (Since I've been here.) so you (or anyone else for that matter.) would be stupid to even consider that route. P.S. You have to be a native speaker. No one from countries where English is secondary language can teach here. Unless they are Korean and hold the right Visa. not really you can sneak in as a tourist and privately tutor people on the side if you're smart enough to find customers | ||
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Iplaythings
Denmark9110 Posts
On October 14 2009 18:33 Rekrul wrote: not really you can sneak in as a tourist and privately tutor people on the side if you're smart enough to find customers *cough* illegally *cough* | ||
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NeverGG
United Kingdom5399 Posts
On October 14 2009 18:33 Rekrul wrote: not really you can sneak in as a tourist and privately tutor people on the side if you're smart enough to find customers You can, but it's only really a good idea if you like the thought of being deported if you're caught. I knew a German once while I lived in the hostel and he was teaching English somewhere despite being a filthy, bearded tramp who could barely string together a single coherent sentence. I hate to think what school/parents were desperate enough to pay him to teach their kids 'English.' The whole 'only native speakers' thing does sadden me at times though. I know so many Europeans who have fluent skills and can't come over here for a protracted period because they aren't from one of the approved countries. | ||
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theron[wdt]
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lilsusie
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Though, one thing, if one wants to teach here but isn't from one of the English speaking countries, they should be able to take the Toefl test or something and prove that their English is good enough. =/ | ||
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lilsusie
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http://www.talk.go.kr/ | ||
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omninmo
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+ Show Spoiler + I am a headhunter for english teachers in beijing. semesters start in FEB or AUG. contract is one year. i can pay you well and give you a free apartment. hit me up. despite the lack of a pro starcraft scene, beijing is loads more interesting and cosmopolitan than seoul. some friends who have lived in both places (this includes teachers as well as poker and war3 pros) seem to agree that seoul is more like living in a mall whereas beijing actually has "soul". i guess if you can afford to buy a 200k boji car then it doesnt matter where you live but for working teachers.. beijing owns seoul. no offense. getting a job here teaching requires no certificates and contracts are negotiable. its a lot less standardized and much more free in terms of life style as well. plus, chinese are quite friendly towards foreigners and chinese girls are easier than their korean counterparts. /casts flame shield | ||
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tirentu
Canada1257 Posts
On October 15 2009 00:07 omninmo wrote: i am guessing you are of korean heritage and have your heart set on teaching there and that is why your parents told you about esl in korea? if not and you just want to kick it in asia for a year then continue reading for a much better ESL option. + Show Spoiler + I am a headhunter for english teachers in beijing. semesters start in FEB or AUG. contract is one year. i can pay you well and give you a free apartment. hit me up. despite the lack of a pro starcraft scene, beijing is loads more interesting and cosmopolitan than seoul. some friends who have lived in both places (this includes teachers as well as poker and war3 pros) seem to agree that seoul is more like living in a mall whereas beijing actually has "soul". i guess if you can afford to buy a 200k boji car then it doesnt matter where you live but for working teachers.. beijing owns seoul. no offense. getting a job here teaching requires no certificates and contracts are negotiable. its a lot less standardized and much more free in terms of life style as well. plus, chinese are quite friendly towards foreigners and chinese girls are easier than their korean counterparts. /casts flame shield Living costs in China are dirt cheap compared to Korea as well, no? But really, how legitimate is your program? I realize that the nature of most operations in China doesn't really necessitate anything non-shady, but is there a website or anything that legitimizes it more than a spoiler on TL?  I might be interested in such a thing eventually, though I'd prefer Korea or Japan for cultural and language reasons (I know Japanese and I'm on TL ffs). | ||
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Rekrul
Korea (South)17174 Posts
On October 15 2009 00:07 omninmo wrote: i am guessing you are of korean heritage and have your heart set on teaching there and that is why your parents told you about esl in korea? if not and you just want to kick it in asia for a year then continue reading for a much better ESL option. + Show Spoiler + I am a headhunter for english teachers in beijing. semesters start in FEB or AUG. contract is one year. i can pay you well and give you a free apartment. hit me up. despite the lack of a pro starcraft scene, beijing is loads more interesting and cosmopolitan than seoul. some friends who have lived in both places (this includes teachers as well as poker and war3 pros) seem to agree that seoul is more like living in a mall whereas beijing actually has "soul". i guess if you can afford to buy a 200k boji car then it doesnt matter where you live but for working teachers.. beijing owns seoul. no offense. getting a job here teaching requires no certificates and contracts are negotiable. its a lot less standardized and much more free in terms of life style as well. plus, chinese are quite friendly towards foreigners and chinese girls are easier than their korean counterparts. /casts flame shield yeah living in seoul is like a shopping mall unless you speak the language...then you realize... ur teacher poker and war3 buddies dont know shit lol | ||
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Zortch
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lilsusie
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QuickStriker
United States3694 Posts
On October 14 2009 18:13 theron[wdt] wrote: that would be excellent thanks. anyone have an opinion on the TaLK (Teach and Learn Korea) program? Hey!!!!!!!!! I was in that program for 6 months!!!!!!!! I was the very first group of people to sign up and be shipped (flying obviously) to Korea to teach, which enabled my nice visit to PL matches!!! That being said, I would love to talk more but.... well.... I'm sorta in a middle of business atm (an exam tomorrow) so.... you could PM me....... or something... and I'll share my input.... or wait till.... tomorrow.... or day after.... to share.... my opinion and final thoughts of the TaLK program..... thanks.... | ||
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