Korean Life

Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary Destinations The following guide will help you answer the question: How much can I earn (and save) teaching English in South Korea? You will also find information on the local cost of living in order to figure out how much to budget for when moving to South Korea. Listen to this blog post: The Typical Salary for English Teachers in South Korea Other Benefits to Expect When Teaching English in South Korea How to Earn Extra Cash While Teaching English in South Korea The Cost of Living in South Korea Cost of Living in South Korea: Food Cost of Living in South Korea: Leisure Activities Cost of Living in South Korea: Transportation Cost of Living in South Korea: Travel in Korea and Beyond Sample Monthly Teacher Budget How Much You Can Save When Teaching...  [Read more]

  Brittany is a freelance travel writer and avid photographer with a love of coffee, hiking and nature. Originally from Madison, Wisconsin, she worked in marketing for 2.5 years for Fortune 100 clients like Verizon and AT&T. But in 2017, she decided to quit her job, get TEFL certified, and teach English in South Korea. While in Korea, she fell in love with travel blogging and sharing her TEFL and travel experiences for aspiring EFL teachers on her personal website life of brit. After two years of teaching in Korea, she moved on to teach in Vietnam for a summer, and then to backpack Asia for six months before saying goodbye and heading back to the US. Today, she’s location independent and continues to freelance write, teach English online, and share helpful teaching guides and...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Here's a fun EFL worksheet to match words related to city life with their descriptions.     Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Koreans are obsessed with education to enable the best future for their children. No wonder that two thirds of Koreans aged 25-34 hold college degrees with mandatory English classes. English teachers in Korea can expect to make between $1,300 and $3,000 per month.   How far exactly will your salary get you in Korea? Most teachers can put away quite a good portion of their salary - even with a salary of $1,900 per month. You can live quite comfortably when teaching in South Korea.   Most foreigners settle in Seoul, the country’s capital, or Busan, the second largest city in Korea. However, you can find charming cities all across the peninsula. The number of expatriate English teachers hailing from English-speaking nations has increased and stood at more than 22,000 in...  [Read more]

  Ben is from California but worked as an English teacher in South Korea for four years. During his time in Korea, he did not possess a teaching qualification. When he returned home to the United States, he decided to become qualified to further his education. Even though he had prior teaching experience, he learned a lot of new skills and techniques, such as the ESA methodology, classroom management and lesson planning. Therefore, he highly recommends the course to anyone who is working in the EFL field. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a fun worksheet to practice daily routines for ESL students.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Date posted:2024-03-05 | Writer: GLOII Job Consulting | Email: [email protected] Embark on a life-changing adventure as a proactive and passionate English/TEFL/ESL teacher in South Korea! Our prestigious private English school is seeking dedicated educators like you to join our team in Seoul and various major cities in South Korea. Our English school stands as a symbol of excellence, with a renowned national brand encompassing 70 branch schools across the country. If you have a passion for teaching and a desire to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Teaching positions will be available from April, May, June 2024 and onwards.  Students aged 5-15 attend the institution and learn through its proprietary Infusion Learning method, which encourages them to express...  [Read more]

Date posted:2023-08-30 | Writer: Footprints Recruiting | Email: [email protected] Footprints Recruiting, is a global leader in recruiting certified and new teachers for rewarding teaching jobs abroad, since 2001. With over 10,000 happy teachers placed in schools, we are experts in matching our candidates with the best opportunities!We work with schools located all across South Korea, including some of the major cities! If you’re interested in working in Seoul, Busan, Daegu, Incheon, Daejeon, Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do or other locations, we’d love to speak with you!Our team is made up of people from all over the world, many of whom have taught abroad before, bringing a wide range of skills, experiences and perspectives to our work. We pride ourselves on our human approach to...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Some people may feel that doing a TEFL course is something for young people who want to travel and experience what the world has to offer. Whilst that is certainly the case, why should it only apply to younger people? Plan the Steps Your Current Job Your Home Your Family and Friends What Documents to Take What Luggage to Take Looking for Work Listen to this blog post Are you ready for your adventure abroad? Related Articles: There is no upper age limit for taking a TEFL course, and why should there be? You will find that some countries and individual companies set age limits when employing teachers; however, there are still plenty of great options for TEFL qualified teachers of all ages. Before deciding on your destination you simply need to thoroughly...  [Read more]

ITTT has a mutual cooperation in place with NIIED, the government Education Ministry in South Korea, to promote international education through the EPIK teacher training program as a service to our graduates. South Korea is a small but incredibly beautiful country, and during the 4 week TEFL you will have fantastic opportunities to experience the rich culture and history. Not only will you have the chance for local excursions, but based in Incheon, you will be less than an hour away from the lively city of Seoul on the express train. The first week of your program includes in-depth cultural orientations, ensuring you deeply understand the Korean way of life and culture. This includes a welcome dinner, tour of the local neighbourhood and the “Grand” Palace (Gyeongbok Palace),...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences This essay examines English education in South Korea and its socio-cultural problems. The discussion draws on my personal beliefs and experiences. First, the history of Korean education is laid out by illustrating the cultural background of Korean society. Following that, it traces the problems of learners of the English language in Korea and tips on how to improve their learning. National Background Education System Speaking Challenges How to improve Korean's English speaking Do you want to teach English in South Korea? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nayoung H. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. For a long time, Korea...  [Read more]

Date posted:2023-10-02 | Writer: ESL Teaching Jobs in Asia | Email: [email protected] ESL Teaching Jobs in Asia consists of current and former ESL Teachers in Korea and other countries. We know the significance of moving abroad to the other side of the world.  We always strive to provide the best service and care that we can for our teachers. We provide teaching positions throughout China and Korea, and we hire all year long. Most of our positions consist of Language Center Positions but we do also offer, Public School positions from time to time.    Benefits:   -     Renewable yearly contracts with competitive monthly salaries, depending on qualification and experience.-    Paid Vacation, Pension Plan, Medical Insurance...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Look at the ship. What are the pirates doing? Fill in the gaps with the verbs in brackets. Use the Present Continuous. Then match the descriptions to the numbers in the picture.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Here's a fun EFL word search with words related to city life.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Here's a fun EFL crossword puzzle with words related to city life.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Here's a fun EFL word scramble with words related to city life.     Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

hello welcome to another live session this week and yeah we're on at a different time this week usually we're a little bit earlier um but yeah we have a special guest today and that's why because she's on base in germany so we had to change the time a little bit yeah i'm linda from itt you've probably seen me before if you've watched our lives and i'm here with brit today hi brit hi thanks for having me and painting your time to meet my schedule yeah and thanks so much for getting up early i know it's early in germany right now oh yeah just have my coffee and i'm good to go yeah that's awesome where in germany are you exactly so i'm based near trier which is along the border with luxembourg so very close to luxembourg oh that's cool it's exciting have you been luxembourg uh yeah i got i...  [Read more]

510 Million Euros were spent on English language materials in Asia in 2002. That’s a lot of money, getting close to a Billion $ US. A large part of this was spent in South Korea. After the Japanese, Koreans spend more on English language learning than any other country in Asia, with the Chinese closing ground yearly. TEFL jobs in Korea can be found almost everywhere and anywhere. Such is the demand TEFL graduates have no problem in finding a TEFL job in Korea. Pay is good, cost of living reasonable and you can expect to save a good part of your salary each month. Culturally, Korea in mind-boggling. Expect to teach in a country unlike any other. Pay a visit to Teaching English in Korea for further information on teaching here. View sample TEFL job offers in Korea below. If you’d like to...  [Read more]

Date posted:2023-05-16 | Writer: SeoulESL - ESL Consulting | Email: [email protected] We have information on various English teaching jobs throughout all of South Korea. Our list of jobs ranges from kindergarten, elementary, secondary, gyopo, private academy and international school positions.The starting dates for these jobs range throughout the year and applicants may apply at any time. Our schools and academies have solid curriculums and offer well-organized teaching materials as well. Due to these curriculums, teaching materials, and teacher training programs, even teachers with little or no experience will be able to adapt quickly to the life of an English teacher.We have placed numerous native English teachers in schools all around Korea for the past ten years, and have developed a...  [Read more]

Teach and Learn in Korea (TaLK) is a government-backed initiative that assigns international individuals to elementary schools throughout South Korea. While similar to the more extensive EPIK program, TaLK's distinctiveness lies in its commitment to serving under-resourced areas, ensuring they too benefit from global teaching perspectives. Participants not only enrich their teaching portfolios but also immerse themselves in the diverse Korean culture, with ample opportunities to traverse both the nation and the surrounding regions. What are the requirements for the TaLK Program? What does the TaLK Program involve? Where will I be placed on the TaLK Program? What are the benefits of the TaLK Program? To qualify for the TaLK Program, candidates must: The TaLK Program offers a unique...  [Read more]

The EPIK program, which stands for English Program in Korea, is a prestigious initiative led by the South Korean government. Here's what you need to know: If you are interested in the EPIK program, we recommend reaching out to our TEFL recruitment partner Reach To Teach. Reach To Teach is an official partner of the EPIK program (English Program in Korea) and works with the Korean Ministry of Education to place English Language Instructors (ELIs) in Korean public schools throughout the country. What are the requirements for the EPIK Program? What does the EPIK Program involve? Where will I be placed on the EPIK Program? What are the benefits of the EPIK Program? To qualify for the EPIK program, applicants must meet the following criteria: This framework ensures participants are...  [Read more]

Ron Borland Alumni Experiences When I think back to my time teaching English in Chile, I can say that it has been an awesome experience for me because of how wonderful it can be to share one's native language with someone else. Probably the best thing about it was to see the others in gaining their experience overall in adapting to the new way of thinking. I know I had my troubles as I had to teach sometimes in Spanish what the rule was in English. For that, I relied on the help of other teachers to help with some of the grammar. "I am very thankful for the TEFL course from ITTT" "The students were learning about different cultures, and I let them know about the States." "I will admit that I never did any lesson planning" "I will admit that I never did any lesson planning" Are you ready...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences This blog post was written by recent ITTT graduate Kaitlin F., who shares her 10 years of teaching experience with us talking about the many different jobs in the English education field she was fortunate to work in. What is an educator? "I often dealt with preschool children who made my experience memorable and from there my passion to teach continued" "Every day I would receive a call not knowing what to expect when I walked into a school" "My experience while being a paraprofessional has let me become a more knowledgeable person in order to cater to students needs." "I received an opportunity to teach as an education instructor at my neighborhoods local zoo." Are you ready to teach English? Listen to this blog post Related Articles: This post was...  [Read more]

510 Million Euros were spent on English language materials in Asia in 2002. That’s a lot of money, getting close to a Billion $ US. A large part of this was spent in South Korea. After the Japanese, Koreans spend more on English language learning than any other country in Asia, with the Chinese closing ground yearly. TEFL jobs in Korea can be found almost everywhere and anywhere. Such is the demand TEFL graduates have no problem in finding a TEFL job in Korea. Pay is good, cost of living reasonable and you can expect to save a good part of your salary each month. Culturally, Korea in mind-boggling. Expect to teach in a country unlike any other. Pay a visit to Teaching English in Korea for further information on teaching here. View sample TEFL job offers in Korea below. If you’d like to...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences American and German What is your nationality? What city and state are you from? How old are you? What is your education level and background? Have you traveled abroad in the past? If so, where have you been? Where did you study? What made you interested in going to teach English abroad? What were some of your concerns before teaching abroad? Why did you decide to get TEFL certified and choose ITTT? Which TEFL certification course did you take? How did you like the course? How has your TEFL training helped you in your current teaching position? Which city and country did you decide to teach English in and why? How long have you been in this country and how long do you plan to stay? How did you secure your English teaching job? What school, company, or...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Here's a fun EFL worksheet to match words related to city life with their descriptions.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  After taking her TEFL course, Brittany moved on to teach English in South Korea and Vietnam. She also has taught English online, runs a travel blog, does freelance writing, and recently moved to Germany for grad school. If you are interested in finding out how to achieve a similar career, this live event is for you! #TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachEnglishOnline Are you ready to live and teach abroad? Click here and get started today: https://www.teflcourse.net/?cu=YTDESCRIPTION Check our wide range of online TEFL & TESOL courses: https://www.teflonline.net/?cu=YTDESCRIPTION Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Date posted:2023-04-12 | Writer: Appletree Edu Recruiting Agency | Email: [email protected] Appletree is a professional recruiting company that provides reliable service for all kinds of organizations in need of English native speaking teachers Public and private school, English Village, English Camp, Foreign Language Institutes and national organizations throughout Korea.Job Description:Location: Seoul, South KoreaWorking Hours: 09:00-18:00Age Group to Teach: Kindergarten-Elementary SchoolVacation: 2 weeks per YearMonthly Income: Approximately $2800.00 per MonthProvision:Working Visa (Sponsored)One-Way Flight Ticket to SeoulSingle HousingMedical InsuranceNational PensionSalary and benefits- Approx. $2800 per Month- Working Visa(E-2) sponsored by schools- Full-furnished Housing or...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Destinations Many thousands of people every year embark on their adventure of teaching English in a foreign country around the world. The options are almost limitless but which are the most affordable countries for teaching English abroad? 1. Argentina 2. Cambodia 3. China 4. Czech Republic 5. Ecuador 6. Laos 7. Mexico 8. Nepal 9. Peru 10. Philippines 11. Thailand 12. Vietnam Listen to this blog post Are you ready to start a new career teaching English overseas? Related Articles: If Latin America interests you Argentina is among the top destinations for teaching English as a foreign language in the region. The country has a high demand for qualified English teachers and the salaries are one of the highest in Latin America. The cost of living in Argentina is very...  [Read more]

Georgia Payne Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences The unofficial motto of the JET Programme is 'every situation is different (ESID).' This is completely true, and every JET's day looks different depending on whether they work in a public or private school, whether they have co-JETs or are solo, their teaching partner's style, and the school's schedule. I teach in a private junior and senior high school in central Tokyo, where students are aged 12-18. The following is my own experience, but every ALT's (assistant language teacher) experience on the JET Programme is vastly different. Wake up, get ready for school and commute to school 6:30 - 7:50 Home room: 8:10 - 8:30 Periods 1-4 Lunch time 12:30 - 13:10 Periods 5-7 After school 16:00 - 16:30 Saturdays Are you ready to teach...  [Read more]