Anyone ever thought about teaching English in South Korea?
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I actually plan on doing this at some point.  I think it would be a great experience both in teaching and just regarding life in general.
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I started teaching in China ten years ago, everywhere from BeiDa all the way down to rural schoolhouses.\nUnfortunately there are very few schools left in China, only businesses pretending to be schools.\nStill, if you want more info check out http://teflchina.org/ for the most comprehensive site on the subject.
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At the moment, South Korea is basically indirectly influenced by America.  In general, Korea see America as the most powerful country, so, they learn American English, and practically of the English-based entertainment is from there.\n\nThings are slowly changing in Korea, recognising that English is a language used in many places, so that there are different variations on it, but it will take time.  To be indirectly told that your English is wrong (especially if you're not american or canadian) can be insulting at times.  Some older Koreans to assume that all foreigners are American, but this thinking is slowly changing too, with more Koreans wanting to visit other English speaking countries, other than America.
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Of course there is, or else who would teach all of us immigrants proper english! It is true that there are language centers but believe me it is ESL that really teaches someone how to talk properly and build up confidence in the new language they'll probably use for the rest of their lives!
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Here's a trick that worked for one person I know: she came to the U.S. and couldn't work legally, but in his case, this would be even easier.  She volunteered in my aunt's ESL classroom as an aide.  Over time, she even got paid to do lunch supervision.  In her case, she was an art teacher in Mexico, so it was a natural fit, but he might also have a chance to volunteer somewhere where English is spoken regularly (maybe via your church or even a classroom) and he can help out by helping the kids who are also learning English and still hear English and practice using it, himself.  Places like schools are non-intimidating (the kids don't care how you speak it!) and often teachers are glad of the extra help.  With school coming to a close for the summer, maybe there are summer school classes or vacation church school classes that need some help?  If not in a classroom, maybe there are other areas where there is a mix of native and non-native speakers that he could volunteer.\n\nAsk around.  A lot of people love getting some help, and he could be "immersed" in English without having to pay!  Good luck.
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Hey, you're in the same boat I am huh? Wanna study Hangul together sometime? .. to get me started I have this site here.. http://www.indiana.edu/~koreanrs/hangul.html \nBeyond that I've joined some language exchange sites but they have been of little help.
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Probably not a lot else besides elementary school teacher.  However, there are employers out there who look for peole who have proven themselves simply by completing a university degree, so some large companies might have possibilities for you.  There are of course the tutoring options, teaching English in Korea or China or Japan, selling educational products, teaching at private learning centers such as Sylvan, and moving into either preschool or adult education.   You might be able to consider starting your own business such as a day care or a tutoring center.   A web based business might be possible - selling lesson plans, that sort of thing, but I don't knowhow lucrative that would be.  You might also consider some  company or industry that provides services to persons with disabilities.\n\nI hope these thoughts help.
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Well - in general - international schools have mostly international teachers. As for english teachers - a couple - but why go Korean International School when you can go to Beijing International School - it has a lot more options and is much more prestigious and has better faculty. \n\nJust a thought. \n\nAnyway - there'll be plenty of english teachers.
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I have a good friend with that degree from the University of Hawaii.  He's been teaching English at a school in Japan for the past 22 years and loves it!
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um, learn the language...there's english classes all over the world, i'm sure you could find one...
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Yes.  I am reunited with my lover from 23 years ago.  We met in Korea in 1983, while waiting in the rain for a bus.  He was an Army medic and I was a civilian employee for the US government.  We got engaged in Korea, but then a lot of life happened and I ended up going back to a former boyfriend.  I had known former bf for five years at the time, and new lover only five months.\n\nWe both married and divorced and married other people and never contacted each other for years.  In Feb. 2005 he searched me on the internet and contacted me.  He was unhappily married and I was unhappily alone.  ;~)  One thing and another, and he ended up leaving a horrible marriage of 18 years and coming to live with me in April 2005.  We have been together ever since and now know that we were meant to be together.  Happy ending!!\n\nI forgot to say that I kind of made the first move, but there is a story there, too.  I was used to being hit on regularly--blonde, blue-eyed American girl in Korea, where male GIs outnumber females by thousands.  He asked me to go on a tour in Seoul with him, it was an all-day date, but he was a perfect gentleman.  At the end of the date, I asked him if he was gay.  And he busted up laughing and said why?  And I said because every other guy in country has hit on me in the first five minutes.  He said that he resisted doing that because he knew I would be intrigued (he is a psych major).  And he was right!
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I used to teach Koreans the English language. What I have noticed with them is that they're pretty okay with writing, the grammar and sentence structures, even the words are correctly used. But it's a different story when they actually try to speak English. My suggestion is that don't focus too much on the grammar. Having good grammar is great, but you won't always have a perfect one. Try to express yourself more using this language, if you can talk about your interests or other people's interest in your conversations. Listen very well too. I suggest also that you get a cassette tape and record conversations, then listen to it after a while, try to find out the things that are wrong and the things that are right. Learning a language will take a while, so just don't be too hard on yourself, language is about expression and communication so use English to its advantage and do not be bounded by the technicality of the grammar, it's helpful as well if you'll have a list of new words everyday and use them as much as possible.. That's all..
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Maybe the best way is to study abroad. Filipinos speak good English and you can actually find a lot of English classes that cater to foreigners. I myself have met a lot of Koreans who are taking English classes in my school. I think they choose to come here to learn English because it is cheaper than going to the U.S.. Surf the net for English classes for foreigners in the Philippines. Try to go to the University of the Philippines (U.P.) website and contact them through email or phone, you choose. There are other schools offering English classes for foreigners, however. U.P. is just one of them. Good luck! :)
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What you would be wise to do is to ask permission to either sit in on an ESL class or interview students or former students about their experiences.  If they are speaking English and able to work, make purchases, deal with paperwork, then the success is evident.\n\nI believe that in order to teach ESL an instructor must participate in training and be certified to teach.\n\nBut the answers to your questions like with the students who took the course - can they speak English to their own satisfaction?  If they are not able to do so, what prevented them from reaching their goal of learning to speak English?
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Hi my name is Bianca. I can teach you if you liek. I have been teaching Koreans for 2 years already. i specialize in accent training and conversational english. I live in Kembangan. if you want please call me at 92254283. or you can send me your email address so I can email you my resume. my email address is biancx_bueno@yahoo.com
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I hope your kidding.\nIf your not you may want to pick up English as a second language.
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I think you can, my sister in law did, and she is from Korea. And yes, she did it legally.