Destination close up part 6. Job information.

There are a number of compelling reasons why Korea is a great destination for ESL teachers. Korea has an abundance of teaching positions available to all levels of teachers. The only requirements to teach in Korea are that you have a degree in any subject and are a native English speaker. The majority of positions available are entry-level positions where no experience is required. There are jobs with Universities and state run middle and high schools that require more advanced qualifications and would be appealing to the more experienced and qualified teacher. All these types of job are in constant demand and finding the right job to fit your circumstances is not difficult.

The compensation and benefits package in Korea is a big attraction. After university many students are left with high levels of student loan debt, teaching in Korea offers a possible solution to this. The salary and benefits offered to teach in Korea make it easy to put aside large amounts of money (in my experience at least 50%) and yet not have to compromise your lifestyle. You also will have your return plane tickets paid, for so there is no cost to you to travel there and start teaching and return home when you are done. The average wage for a teacher in Korea of between $2000-$3000 gross per month with the pay rising the more experience and qualifications you have. From that you will have around 5% taken in income tax. Other than tax you have very few other expenses to worry about. The school pays for your accommodation although it is your responsibility to pay the utility bills and in most cases you will have to pay 50% of your medical insurance (normally around $50 per month). This will be a total deduction of around $150 to $200 per month. So as you can see you are left with a very large portion of your paycheck to do with as you please. Living costs such as food are not particularly high either, especially if you like Korean cuisine. On top of all this at the end of your contract you will receive one full months salary as a bonus. Some schools also offer a resigning bonus to teachers who sign another contract.

Korea geographically is only a short flight away from other east and central Asian destinations such as China, Japan, Thailand and Malaysia. It is very common to take a couple of months between teaching contracts to travel these countries and really explore the continent. Teaching in Korea gives you the flexibility to take a longer break between contracts due to the demand for teachers.

Korea has a lot of benefits for teachers but there are also some pitfalls that have to be considered and avoided. Proper research needs to be done before leaving to teach both on the school you will be teaching, its location and also the Korean culture.

Your time spent working at the school or "Hogwan" as it is known will play a huge role on how happy you are and where most people's problems occur. What must be understood is that these "hogwans" are businesses and like all businesses some are more reputable than others are. Teachers can have problems with non-payment of wages, breaches of their contract in regards to hours, overtime payments, or living conditions. If the right steps where taken before accepting the position most of these issues could will be avoided. Before accepting a position it is a good idea to speak with one of the current western teachers preferably by phone that can alert you to any possible problems.

When it comes to culture it is very important to do your research about Korea. Korea culturally is vastly different to North America or Europe and research on this should be done before deciding to teach there. Many teachers will experience culture shock in Korea and some will not be able to deal with these differences. These differences can be more distinct dependant upon you location within Korea. If you intend on living in Seoul or other of the large metropolitan cities then the differences will not be so distinct due to the large foreign presence. In smaller cities and towns there could be little western influence meaning these destinations may not be for everyone.

Korea offers numerous benefits to teachers both monetarily and through opportunities provided with by job. The labour market for teachers in Korea also means getting the right job is easier than many other locations.

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Destination close up part 5. Language

The Korean language, Hangul.

The Korean language looks daunting to most westerners when they see it, however like English it has an alphabet. The Korean alphabet has 24 letters, containing 14 consonants and 10 vowels. These letters are placed into boxes that represent on syllable (as you can see to the left). These boxes are known as jamo. The shapes of the letters are supposed to represent the shape of your mouth when pronounced.

The Korean language is very phonetic making it easy to read and pronounce. This makes it very possible that with several hours of study you will be able to read and pronounce the Korean alphabet and read words at a basic level.

Below is a short video giving you the basics of reading and pronouncing Korean letters.

The Korean language is an interesting and fun language to learn. It is more accessible than most Asian languages due to its initial simplicity. When teaching in Korea it is important you learn Hangul at least to a basic level due to not all signs and stores having English translation.

To find out more about Korea read our previous blog entries,

Destination close up, Korea: Part 1 location

Destination close up, Korea: Part 2 Scenery

Destination close up, Korea: Part 3 Culture

Destination close up, Korea: Part 4 Cities

Teaching English in Korea

Information on Teaching in Korea

Lessons Learned From Teaching English in South Korea

Destination close up part 4. Cities

Picture: The skyline of Busan

Korea's cities are an example of its burgeoning wealth and technological expertise. Their futuristic skylines and neon signs could be straight from the scenes of the latest science fiction movie. In amongst all this modernity you can still find many examples of traditional Korea, with tightly packed streets of pitched roof traditional houses.

Busan is Korea's second city located on the south coast. Busan is famous for it beaches, temples and scenery. It is also home to one of Asia's largest international film festival held annually. Watch the video below to see what Busan has to offer.

One of Korea's medium sized cities is Jeonju located in the central area of the country. Jeonju is built in the center of a bowl of mountains meaning you are never far from a hike or temple. Jeonju is famous for its food and is home to one of Korea's most famous dishes, bibimbap.

Korea has a wide variety of different cities each with its own distinctive character. Before deciding upon a location within Korea to teach it is worth doing your research and matching a city to what you hope to gain from the experience.

You can also see a previous video posted on Seoul at http://seemoreplaces.blogspot.com/2009/11/esl-teaching-destination-guide-seoul.html

Destination close up: Part 3. Culture.

South Korea is not just about its history and scenery. Korea has a vibrant and distinctive culture, which melds it traditions with the modern world. It has fused many western influences into its society, yet retained many of the core Confucian principles upon which Korean society is based.

Over the past few decades Korea has experienced a rapid increase in wealth and became more open to the outside world. This can be seen in Korean music. These two videos show traditional Korean drumming then a modern pop song.





Korea still retains a very distinct identity within Asia which they are very proud of. With Korea's growing wealth the government increases its investment in the promotion and preservation of Korea's unique cultural heritage.

Here are some useful links relating to Korean culture.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_Korea - Wikipedia page

http://www.korea.net/korea/korea.asp - Korean Government website on Korean culture and History.

http://www.kpopmusic.com/ - The latest news and information on the Korean Pop music scene.

Destination close up: South Korea Part 2. Scenery.

South Korea is a country dominated by its mountainous terrain. Mountain ranges cover around 70% of South Korea's geographical area, making it difficult for farming but great for the hiker. Hidden away in these mountains are numerous pagodas, temples and monasteries many of which still house monks today.

Korea's cities between sprawl mountain ranges with high rise skylines. They are a mix of the ancient and modern, with traditional slate roofed houses next to large apartment buildings. These thriving metropolises buzz with life, with street vendors selling 'Stick' food to open air markets selling a wide variety of of items.

Here is a video provided by the Korean Tourism Organisation that shows some of the landscape and sights in Korea.

Destination close up. South Korea, Part 1. Introduction.

Each week we will focus on a popular destinations for English as a Second Language Teachers and post videos, photographs and information on that country.
We begin with probably the most popular destination, South Korea.
South Korea is located between China and Japan and has a population of over 48 million people. These 48 million live in an area the size of Virginia making it the third most densely populated country in the world.
But what is it like to teach in Korea? Here is a video that shows details of a teachers experiences and general information on teaching ESL in South Korea



In the coming week we will continue to feature this destination, showing the sights sounds, language and food from the land of morning calm.

Lessons learned from teaching English in South Korea.

Korea is one of the most popular destinations for ESL/TEFL teachers, with many thousands arriving each year to work. The salaries offered are fairly good and the benefits package is excellent. The abundance and constant demand for teachers also mean it is a popular destination for first time teachers looking to start a career in ESL/TEFL teaching, and for those who are just taking a year or two out after university. This is what I did myself, after graduation taking a job teaching in Korea where I spent over four years. During that period I learnt many things about the positive and negative aspects of teaching in Korea, from my own experiences and those of friends and colleagues around me. All in all I had a very positive and enjoyable experience and look back on those years fondly.

When looking back in hindsight most of the major problems that most teachers face can be eliminated before even leaving for Korea. The serious problems I found most people to encounter could be put into two categories work (school) and culture. Your time spent working at the school or "Hogwan" as it is known will play a huge role on how happy you are and where most people's problems occur. What must be understood is that these "hogwans" are businesses and like all businesses some are more reputable than others. Teachers would have problems with non-payment of wages, breaches of their contract in regards to hours, overtime payments, or living conditions. If the right steps where taken before accepting the position most of these issues could have been avoided.

Before accepting a position it is a good idea to speak with one of the current western teachers preferably by phone. If you are able to do this you should ask the following questions, What is it like to work at the school? What are the teaching shift patterns and the hours of work? (Many schools operate a split shift teaching schedule). Are you paid on time and how are you paid? Are contract terms and conditions honoured? This final question may sound rather redundant however in my experience many "hogwans" have English contracts only to let their teacher know what is expected of them and what they should expect. By all accounts contracts written in English seem to have dubious legal standing and act more as guides than required actions. It is a good idea to get the school to send you pictures of the accommodation as the apartments provided can sometimes be barely livable. Generally the apartment will be a lot smaller than you are used to but this is the case for the majority of living accommodations in Korea so should not come as a shock. It also advisable to find out if you will be sharing an apartment with anyone and who they are. Be prepared to teach as soon as you arrive. You will usually begin teaching classes a day or two after you arrive so it is advisable to have some activities and ideas for lessons prepared. Although not essential I also found it useful to have some form of teacher training. It gives you some knowledge of what to do and teaching that first class becomes less daunting.

When it comes to culture it is very important to do your research about Korea. Korea is vastly different to North America or Europe not only in the look of the country but how people act and behave. Many teachers will experience culture shock in Korea and some will not be able to deal with the differences. The differences are also more distinct dependant upon you location within Korea. If you intend on living in Seoul then the differences will not be so distinct due to the large foreign presence in the city. In smaller cities and towns there could be little western influence meaning these destinations may not be for everyone.

I would recommend going to teach in Korea to anyone however you must know what you are signing up for. Do your research and take your time in making a decision on your job and I am sure you will have a great time and avoid most of the problems you could encounter.

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How Should You Take Your TEFL Course - Online Or in the Classroom?

To study online or in the classroom - that's the question. Each has its advantages and disadvantages, so a little bit of research is required before you make a decision. The choice you make should be as much about you and how you learn as anything else. So have a read and see which one's the best fit.

Your lifestyle

First things first, ask yourself a couple of questions:

• How much spare time do you have?
• Will you have to fit your TEFL course around work?
• Are your weekends free?
• Does your spare time vary from week to week?

The answers to these questions will help you decide if you should study online or in the classroom. You see a weekend course is intensive but short. You'll need to free up a whole weekend; in fact, you'll probably want to keep your evenings free too. Its fun work, but its hard work, so you really should make sure you're awake and alert.

If you can't free up a whole weekend and need to fit your course around your life, online TEFL courses will be a much better choice. You can do it in small doses or in a couple of long sessions, the choice is yours. And because you've got a good few months to complete your course, you can take your time.

So basically, if your time is short, but your weekends are free - a weekend course might be the thing for you. And if you've got a flexible timetable or want to spread your course over a couple of month - an online course might be a better choice.

Your learning style

Here's another set of questions for you:

• Do you need to read things for yourself to take them in?
• Do you enjoy working in groups or by yourself?
• Do you like to in-depth study with lots of information to get your teeth into?
• Do you revise in short sharp bursts or have one long session before the exam?
• Do you learn more when you're tested or when you do practical activities?

Right then, if you're one of those people who likes to get involved, have a go and generally get your hands dirty, you might want to consider a classroom course. You'll be in a group of about twenty people, which means you'll have plenty of opportunities to make new friends and have a laugh. What's more, you'll learn something then try it out in practice. So not only will you know you've learnt it, but you'll get some hands-on teaching experience too.

On the other hand, if you like to take your time, read everything for yourself and work alone, an online course might suit you better. You'll have plenty of time to take in all the information and you'll be working with an online tutor, which will make it much easier to identify the areas you need to work on.

Other considerations

There's one more option you might want to consider - doing both. It's the best of both worlds. You'll get the practical experience of a classroom course and the in-depth study of an online course. The initial investment will be a little higher but there are bonuses. Most combined courses come with an extra grammar module, so you can give this tricky topic a little bit of extra attention. And of course, combined courses look absolutely great on your CV.

So those are your options. Ask yourself some questions, answer them honestly and decide which course suits you best.

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Teaching ESL in South Korea, Information on Teaching English Overseas

Here is an interesting video on a teachers experience of teaching in Korea. There is some good advice and is useful for prospective teachers.

Teaching English in Korea

South Korea is an incredibly popular destination for people teaching English as a second language. But why is this and conditions will a teacher expect to find when they arrive?

There are a number of compelling reasons why Korea is a great destination for ESL teachers. Korea has an abundance of teaching positions available to all levels of teachers. The only requirements to teach in Korea are that you have a degree in any subject and are a native English speaker. The majority of positions available are entry-level positions where no experience is required. There are jobs with Universities and state run middle and high schools that require more advanced qualifications and would be appealing to the more experienced and qualified teacher. All these types of job are in constant demand and finding the right job to fit your circumstances is not difficult.

The compensation and benefits package in Korea is a big attraction. After university many students are left with high levels of student loan debt, teaching in Korea offers a possible solution to this. The salary and benefits offered to teach in Korea make it easy to put aside large amounts of money (in my experience at least 50%) and yet not have to compromise your lifestyle. You also will have your return plane tickets paid, for so there is no cost to you to travel there and start teaching and return home when you are done. The average wage for a teacher in Korea of between $2000-$3000 gross per month with the pay rising the more experience and qualifications you have. From that you will have around 5% taken in income tax. Other than tax you have very few other expenses to worry about. The school pays for your accommodation although it is your responsibility to pay the utility bills and in most cases you will have to pay 50% of your medical insurance (normally around $50 per month). This will be a total deduction of around $150 to $200 per month. So as you can see you are left with a very large portion of your paycheck to do with as you please. Living costs such as food are not particularly high either, especially if you like Korean cuisine. On top of all this at the end of your contract you will receive one full months salary as a bonus. Some schools also offer a resigning bonus to teachers who sign another contract.

Korea geographically is only a short flight away from other east and central Asian destinations such as China, Japan, Thailand and Malaysia. It is very common to take a couple of months between teaching contracts to travel these countries and really explore the continent. Teaching in Korea gives you the flexibility to take a longer break between contracts due to the demand for teachers.

Korea has a lot of benefits for teachers but there are also some pitfalls that have to be considered and avoided. Proper research needs to be done before leaving to teach both on the school you will be teaching, its location and also the Korean culture.

Your time spent working at the school or "Hogwan" as it is known will play a huge role on how happy you are and where most people's problems occur. What must be understood is that these "hogwans" are businesses and like all businesses some are more reputable than others are. Teachers can have problems with non-payment of wages, breaches of their contract in regards to hours, overtime payments, or living conditions. If the right steps where taken before accepting the position most of these issues could will be avoided. Before accepting a position it is a good idea to speak with one of the current western teachers preferably by phone that can alert you to any possible problems.

When it comes to culture it is very important to do your research about Korea. Korea culturally is vastly different to North America or Europe and research on this should be done before deciding to teach there. Many teachers will experience culture shock in Korea and some will not be able to deal with these differences. These differences can be more distinct dependant upon you location within Korea. If you intend on living in Seoul or other of the large metropolitan cities then the differences will not be so distinct due to the large foreign presence. In smaller cities and towns there could be little western influence meaning these destinations may not be for everyone.

Korea offers numerous benefits to teachers both monetarily and through opportunities provided with by job. The labour market for teachers in Korea also means getting the right job is easier than many other locations.

Teaching in Korea is an experience you will have that will stay with you for the rest of your life and is a great opportunity for anyone no matter what his or her situation.

ESL and TEFL: Teaching Children Grammar through Games

One of the questions ESL and TEFL teachers are asking on forums the world over is: how can you teach grammar through games?

If you don’t want your class to glaze over with dictation, writing exercises and “Jimmy, would you please read paragraph 1,” then take heart! You’ll find you can teach everything you want with games, and the children remember it better to boot.

Here is a disarmingly simple game, which can be used for many purposes. Please note this particular game is for small groups of up to 20 children or so, and you need floor space. If you have more than 20 children, or no floor space then please see the bottom of the article for games suited to your needs.

The players stand round in a circle with one player standing in the middle. Each player has a picture of an item, or a word flash card, except for the player in the middle. Call out two of the picture card items or words. The two players holding these cards have to change places without the person in the middle grabbing one of their spots. If the person in the middle manages to slip into the spot in the circle then the one left standing goes in the middle. The new person in the middle hands their flash card to the child taking their place in the circle.

If someone is stuck in the middle for two turns say, "All Change!” When the players hear this they must all change places, which gives the person in the middle a very good chance of joining the circle. Once everyone has had one go ask your class to pass their picture to the right, and take the one handed to them from the left. You can give them another go with the new picture.

Notice that only 2 children move at any one time (aside from when you say “All Change), which makes it easy to keep control.

How could you use this game in your language teaching? Firstly, you can use it to reinforce new vocabulary, secondly, for revision, thirdly to help spelling by playing the game with word flashcards instead of pictures, and fourthly, to practise a grammatical structure.

Let us say you want to teach the conditional tense and you start with “I would like”. Hand out pictures of food that your pupils already know. Call out “I would like bananas and pie”. The pupil with the bananas tries to change places with the pupil holding the pie without the person in the middle taking one of the spots in the circle. Continue until everyone has had a go, repeating the target structure each time. With a class that learns quickly you can also introduce the rest of the declension (he and she would like, etc.). You are now ready to proceed to a speaking game where your pupils use the target structure, as they will have heard it repeatedly by now. You can follow the speaking game up with a writing game, and hey presto your children can understand, say, read and write the new target structure.

Now what better way is there to teach grammar than that? You are teaching grammar by absorption and repetition, which is the way we learn our native tongue, and for children it is by far the best way to go.

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www.teachingenglishgames.com

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ESL Teaching Destination Guide: Seoul

The capital city of South Korea, a metropolis of over 10 million people, Seoul is one of the top destinations for ESL teachers. This vast city is home to thousands of ESL teachers from around the globe. But what is there to see in this city?

Here is a quick video from Delta Airlines that shows some of the sites of the city any allows you to see what Seoul looks like.

How to teach ESL to under 5's

Teaching English as a second language can be one of the most rewarding, yet difficult jobs you will ever have. This is especially the case when teaching the under 5's. This age group can be great fun, but they also present their own set of challenges.

The first piece of advice is to know who you are teaching and their limitations. When you think of three, four and five year olds in your own native country you realize they are in the infancy of language acquisition and development. This creates a great opportunity as students will learn words and phrases very quickly, however they will have boundaries. Do not attempt to teach any thing too complex. As a rule of thumb if they do not have knowledge of certain rules and concepts in their own native language it is unlikely they will grasp it in a tongue they do not use or hear regularly. At this age their reading and writing skills will also be limited so the use of pictorial or visual teaching aids is vital to enable effective teaching.

The most important thing to bear in mind when teaching the under 5's is to make it fun. If you can achieve this you will have happier and more attentive students. Making it fun achieves two things. One, it means the students enjoy the class and feel comfortable enough to participate in activities. Secondly, by making it enjoyable you are laying the ground work for their success and desire to study and learn English. If at a young age they dislike English classes, then in all likelihood this will continue as they grow older, meaning a less dedicated student.

It is easy to say make it fun, but how do you do this? Think about what young children like to do. Children (generally) love to draw, color, sing, dance, and play games, most of all they want to be entertained. To keep a young child's attention in a classroom setting you have to make them enjoy it and laugh.

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New Teacher Tips - Using Songs to Motivate ESL Students. By Dorit Sasson

Songs for teaching might help you with the big question of how to motivate your students. Songs are fun, help relax the classroom atmosphere, incorporate both reading and listening skills, and in general, are enjoyable! When students see a teacher entering the classroom with a tape in hand, they are suddenly very motivated to learn, especially when it comes to teaching ESL.

Teaching songs should ideally follow a traditional lesson plan. Since they incorporate both reading and listening skills, ESL teachers can weave these skills into their lesson plans. By all means, this lesson plan is not exhaustive.

Lesson Beginnings (Pre)

Teaching songs must involve a purpose for listening. It is up to the teacher to create that purpose. Here are a few ideas for lesson beginnings regarding teaching songs.

1. Show a piece of art work as an example for teaching the song "Starry, Starry Night" as a lead-in.

2. Have students imagine what the world would be like in twenty or thirty years as a springboard to the song "Imagine" by John Lennon. Collect their answers by writing them on the board.

3. Give students the basic vocabulary from the song and ask them to predict what the song might be about.

Now it is time to play the song. Make sure the song is recorded on a good quality cassette. Using CD's are ultimately, much better. Have clear copies with reasonably large font. When choosing a song you yourself like, avoid singers who muffle the words and choose age appropriate themes and lyrics. Use an attractive layout to enrich the visual side of your lesson plan.

Listening to the song itself is the main core of your activity. Play the song at least twice.

Here are a few sample main activity ideas:

1. Delete every seventh word or so to create a cloze activity. Depending on the level of your students, you might want to insert a word bank.

2. Present the students the song with twenty mistakes. Have students circle the mistakes. Depending on the level, you could ask them to correct the mistakes or give them a word bank and have them choose the right word.

3. Give students envelopes with sentence strips. Have them read and if possible, put the sentence strips in the correct order. (The chorus should be in one section) Students check their answers while and after listening to the song.

4. Song Bingo. Have students choose nine words from the song. They mark an X when they hear the word being sung.

Lesson Endings (post)

1. Have students write their own 'imagines' in relation to John Lennon's song "Imagine." Encourage them to share with the rest of the class.

2. Students prepare a memory game based on the words they learned from the song.

3. Students can reflect on how the song made them feel and jot down any random thoughts or feelings for a further classroom discussion.

The most important thing is to have fun!

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The benefits of teaching English abroad

Living in a foreign and exotic country is a dream for many people and teaching English overseas is one of the most accessible ways to do this. Teaching English overseas is a great way to travel and earn money whilst doing so. It can allow you to travel extensively with the ability to spend months not weeks in various locations integrating with local people and really exploring the culture. Usually these teaching positions are paid and you will generally be compensated well above the local average salary, meaning you can live well. There are also a large number of volunteer teaching positions around the globe with the aim of improving people's lives and opportunities. For many people it is an attractive and lucrative career choice with genuine opportunities for progression and improvement. It is a career that can give you tremendous job satisfaction and feel you are making a difference. Teaching English overseas could be a possible land of opportunity for you too.
When deciding to teach overseas you must weigh up what you want to gain and achieve from your experience. Each destination has its own set of benefits, and to make the most of your experience you need to find the best fit for you. Some destinations such as Korea and Japan offer a very competitive salary package that can allow you to save a good amount of money during your contract. A large amount of people are teaching in these countries for the sole reason is that it gives them the ability to have enough surplus money to pay down their student loan debt. Other locations such as Thailand do not offer a high level pay, but you earn enough to live comfortably in on of the most beautiful tropical locations in the world. If you are looking to make a real difference there are an abundance of teaching positions in developing nations, where you will be volunteering your skills to help others. By doing a quick Internet search you will be able to find an abundance of teaching positions across the globe and look at the types of positions on offer.
Teaching in a foreign culture also gives you the opportunity to meet, become friends with local people and interact with their daily life. It gives you a great insight into the mannerisms, culture and history of that nation, something you would never be able to do on a two-week trip. You are also able to meet fellow teachers from around the globe and build friendships and bonds that last well after you or they have left the country.
Teaching English as a second language is a rewarding and life changing experience. Whether it is just a way to travel or how you intend to build a new life and career, it is a choice I would recommend to anyone.

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