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TESall.com's Guide to Teaching English in Korea
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Korea Primer"The key to happy and fruitful employment as a language instructor in Korea is to be employed by a reputable school."Great advice, but much easier said than done! Korea was, is and will likely remain the "wild west" of EFL teaching markets. Private language schools - known as hogwans in Korea - are so focussed on recruiting young, energetic native speakers they seem content to overlook training, experience and professionalism in favour of a stereotype that is easy to market. That makes Korea a great opportunity for recent college grads looking to pay off student loans and have a good time. Unfortunately, it also makes it an overheated job market full of unscrupulous recruiters and crooked school owners. On the positive side, Korea is an amazing country rich in history and culture and full of students motivated to learn English. More teachers enjoy there time teaching in Korea than don't but the disgruntled minority is larger in Korea than most other countries. In most cases, however, the fault is the teacher's. Research is absolutely vital in Korea. Talk to teachers who are or have been there. Know before you go! English teachers in Korea don't make as much money as those in Japan or even Taiwan - on paper. In reality, savings potential in Korea is comparable to that of its two Asian neighbours because airfare and rent are almost always included in teacher contracts. Expect to make between 1.8 and 2.2 million won per month and to be able to save $700US or more of that. TESOL certificates are seldom requested and almost never required and the hiring season is year-round, day and night. Korean schools and recruiters are always looking! Jobs can be secured from abroad easily, sometimes too easily. Don't get pressured into taking a position. Leave time for research!  Get your TESOL certificate in Seoul, Korea! |
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EFL Teaching LinksForeign Affairs Canada publishes a valuable primer on teaching English in Korea that contains useful information for new teachers of all nationalities.ESL Cafe's Job Information Journal for Korea has lots of opinions and experiences. Sean Matthews' blog, Korea Life is a must-read for anyone seeking day-to-day insight into teaching and living in Korea. ESL Cafe's Korean Job Discussion Forum is another interactive Q+A site including experiences, warnings and recommendations. Jon's ESL Teaching English Second Language Page has some key links for teachers contemplating Korea as their destination. Prisoner of Wonderland is a must-read cautionary tale. General InformationKoreaBridge is a great portal site for teachers.Website of The Ministry of Tourism and Culture in Korea. The Korean Herald is a major English-language daily. Pusanweb.com is a portal site focussed on Korean's second largest city. Ulsanweb.com is another portal site. Seoul Focus is an interactive map (in English) of Korea's largest city. Korea.net is the Korean Government's official English-language website. Click here to ask questions about teaching English in Korea!
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