Friday, January 28, 2011

English teachers in South Korea: do you like your job?

English teachers in South Korea: do you like your job?
Do you enjoy your job, or do you just tolerate it because you make decent money? In general, do you like your life in South Korea? Are you glad you're there, or do you wish you were back home? Along with your answer, I'd also like to know if you work in a hagwon, public school, etc. Thanks!
Korea - 4 Answers
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I work at a public school and I love teaching English. I've also worked for private schools, but never at a hogwas. It allows me to be both fun and creative. I am happy I came here. The money is decent, the people are friendly if you are friendly to them first, and the woman are beautiful. I do not regret coming to Korea, and I don't know when i will be returning back home to Canada.
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I am not an English teacher but I am currently lving in South Korea. My dh was stationed here with the army and we (me and my 5 and 1.5 yr old daughters), came to join him on our own (meaning without the Army's assistance). We live north of seoul in an area that is considered the country by most Koreans. There are still tons of apartment buildings over 20 stories tall so it doesn't seem very country like to me. But relative to Seoul, I guess it is. We have been here for 7 months and it has been an experience that I would never trade. We are actually quite happy here. The public transportation system in expansive so getting around is pretty easy. Most road signs are written in both English and Hangul so that makes things easier. There really isn't a lot of English spoken here. I think the estimate is like half the population but I find that many are too embarassed to speak English to a foreigner. It is just necessary to learn a little hangul to get by but I don't know very much and do pretty well. I really enjoy Korean food. Much of it is pretty spicey so some people have trouble getting used to that. You will find an equivalient to most things you would need at a local supermarket. Beef is quite expensive but pork is affordable. I don't think you will be able to find chicken breasts or even a raw chicken at the supermarket. I have never seen it. The only way chicken is really eaten in Korea is fried or barbequed. Normally ordered as takeout. Takeout is extensive. You can get tons of food delivered to your home. I was suprised to see milk and yogurt here. Most chesse is processed prewrapped american slices. There is alot to see and do. Koreans love outdoor activities so there are great parks, walking paths, even outdoor excersice equipment at parks. Hiking up the mountains is popular as is skiiing in the winter. Museams, temples, palaces, are all abundant and fun places to go. Good luck with your decision.
3 :
lol. the teachers i no would say that they luv teachin in korea. lol. i'm just a freshman in high school, just to tell u.
4 :
is bcoz the money,.....korean children r so unbearable,...



Friday, January 14, 2011

How can an american student get a source of income in South Korea?

How can an american student get a source of income in South Korea?
I will be studying in Korea on student exchange. I dont know Korean, but I am also trying to learn the language while i am there. I was wondering how i can make money there. And please give me an answer other than "english teacher" because that is just about every answer i got when i asked this question. (I do not think i will be able to do it because: 1. i dont know korean, 2. i am just an undergraduate student) anyway, any suggestions on how i can make money there?
Korea - 2 Answers
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1 :
Well,, I assume you know this, but without a visa, it is illegal to make money in South Korea, whether as an english teacher or as anything else. people gave you the teacher suggestion, I assume, because this is something quite common here. Parents pay cash and usually no one knows about it. But if caught, you will be shipped home by authorities. You do not offer any of your qualifications, so I assume you are not qualified to work in any particular field, or to be sponsored by a school/university as an employee. Your only option is to be sponsored. The company/institution that hires you will help to obtain your visa/work permit. You do not need to pseak Korean to tutor in english here. and just being a native speaker, sadly, qualifies you to work as an english tutor here. (albeit, illegally)
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Get any job( be a waiter or store person) in an english speaking part of seoul or korea.... work at TGIF or Outback...in a place like itaewon where there are many koreans that can speak english and help you in your korean....as well or go to the US army base and be a clerk or something. dont worry you will still get a lot ot korean exposure... good luck if you are here in korea you will learn korean fast ! believe me !.,.... I am here now !




Friday, January 7, 2011

How do I convince my parents to let me go to school in South Korea?

How do I convince my parents to let me go to school in South Korea?
I'm a teenager. Let's just say hypothetically, I can make enough money to support myself in South Korea. How do I convince them? ;) Thanks
Studying Abroad - 4 Answers
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tell them that you will learn a differnet language that willl help you later on in ur career, and how important it is to learn a new language and a new culture.
2 :
Look for an organized study abroad program. They deal with helping parents understand what it involved. On a side not, there is plenty of issue right now between North and South Korea, and it is not out of the question that there will be a war there in the not so distant future.
3 :
Unless you speak and can write Korean I wouldn't go unless you are going to be staying with a host family.
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To survive you have to do something so if you already make your destination to go abroad and you wanna convince your parents so tell them positive and try to make believable activities to them.




Saturday, January 1, 2011

How much do you make as an English teacher in South-Korea?

How much do you make as an English teacher in South-Korea?
How much money do you make as an English teacher in South-Korea? and is it an okay salary compared to the prices there?
Teaching - 5 Answers
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1 :
You make about _______ dollars, enjoy
2 :
I don't know about the south, but in the north most of the teachers are paid equally. You should try North Korea first.
3 :
LOL to try North Korea--yeah I would go teach English in a communist country-NOT. It all depends upon who you work for. Be VERY wary of agencies on the net who promise you a job and then when you get there, there is no job to be had.
4 :
The average wage of a new English teacher in South Korea is between 1.8 million won and 2.6 million won. That works out to about $1500 to $2200 a month in American dollars. To work in Korea you must have an authentic 4 year university degree Be from the big 7 English speaking countries such as Canada, US, England, New Zealand, Australia, Ireland and South Africa. Finally you must have no criminal record. Korea is very strict with drug offenses and other crimes foreign teachers are tightly screened and are the scapegoat for the local media.
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5000