Do Koreans Celebrate Halloween

Linda Dunsmore Destinations Lunar New Year is one of the most important holidays in a variety of Asian countries. This holiday marks the beginning of a calendar year whose months are cycles of the moon. Typically, the Lunar New Year is celebrated in January or February depending on the lunar calendar. Teaching English in Asia is a great way to experience Lunar New Year celebrations and different customs in the various Asian nations. Chinese New Year is the most important Chinese festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional Chinese moon calendar. Chinese New Year is a 15-day-long festival period with the Lantern Festival concluding the celebrations on the 15th day of the year. The first day of Chinese New Year begins on the new moon that appears between 21...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Zhuangtou Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Xianyang Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. 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 English language in Korea and tips on how to improve...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas October is here and Halloween isn’t far away! Whether you teach in your country or abroad, this festival is exciting as it has specific cultural features. In this blog post, we share five fun Halloween decor ideas for your ESL classroom. Get inspired, and feel free to encourage your students to help you decorate the classroom! If you prefer to celebrate in style, you can pick a particular topic to decorate all parts of your classroom. Also Read: "6 Great Ideas for Developing Vocabulary in English Learners" Use all time favorites - pumpkins, lanterns, web, and wreaths - as the basis of your decor. You can either DIY them or buy them at a dollar store. Add a black bat, cat, spider, or witch silhouettes. Mix spooky...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Evergreen Park Indiana and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: It is evident from the reports on tests given South Koreans—such as the General Training Module IELTS—that serious problems remain in the teaching of english here. Considering the huge amounts of government money and the ubiquity of native english speakers across the educational system, it is an ongoing disgrace that South Korea ends up dead last or second to last in such tests, among all the nations of the world. Apart from the different alphabet, the different word order, the lack of articles ‘the'...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Newfoundland and Labrador? Are you interested in teaching English in Labrador City, Newfoundland and Labrador? Check out our opportunities in Labrador City, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! For the last decade or so, Koreans have been obsessed with learning english. In many ways, one's ability to speak english symbolizes wealth, status, superiority and even...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Fenghuang Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Heze Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. People who teach English to non-native speakers will face many specific problems that teachers who teach native speakers will never experience. One of the problems these types of teachers will experience has to do with pronunciation. Problems in pronunciation occur because different native languages have different sounds and rules that people will naturally try to...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Yichang and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: K. V. - U.S.A. said: Every country, when speaking a foreign language, has its own distinct difficulties, most arising from the difference between the native language and foreign language being taught. In South Korea these pronunciation challenges occur mostly from attempting to match english sounds with Korean. The first problem occurs in that the english alphabet contains several sounds which are unknown in Korean. For example, the Korean alphabet does not contain the sounds [f], [v], or [z] so Koreans tend to substitute these...  [Read more]

ITTT has recently opened a TEFL & TESOL training center in Ann Arbor Michigan. If you wish to be TEFL/TESOL-certified and would love to take a course in Ann Arbor Michigan, this is an opportunity you cannot miss. Check out course details and fees for ITTT's Ann Arbor Michigan. TEFL/TESOL center here! Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Michiana Michigan and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: Every country, when speaking a foreign language, has its own distinct difficulties, most arising from the difference between the native language and foreign language being taught. In South Korea these...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Newfoundland and Labrador? Are you interested in teaching English in Avondale, Newfoundland and Labrador? Check out our opportunities in Avondale, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! Alicia Simmons – Pronunciation problems in South Korea-37 Over the last 5 years teaching english in Korea has become a desirable option for recent graduates in countries where...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Newfoundland and Labrador? Are you interested in teaching English in Brigus, Newfoundland and Labrador? Check out our opportunities in Brigus, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! Alicia Simmons – Pronunciation problems in South Korea-37 Over the last 5 years teaching english in Korea has become a desirable option for recent graduates in countries where english is...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Newfoundland and Labrador? Are you interested in teaching English in Leading Tickles, Newfoundland and Labrador? Check out our opportunities in Leading Tickles, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! It is important to identify an esl student's native language, because students from various nationalities will learn the concepts of the english language differently. In...  [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. 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 has been a country that’s been highly education-obsessed. Entry to a top university has led to prestigious, well-paying, and secure jobs; it has even led to fame. Therefore, the country...  [Read more]

Jon ITTT Destinations Two thirds of South Koreans aged 25 to 34 have a college degree and take mandatory English classes. Koreans are obsessed with education to enable the best future for their children and South Korea provides top salary to their teachers and has the highest average reading literacy of the OECD. This makes South Korea the ideal destination for qualified English teachers looking to make a good living while teaching abroad. English teachers with TEFL certification in Korea can expect to earn between US$1,300 and US$3,000 per month. Salaries vary enormously depending on the educational institution. Public school teachers can expect to earn around 1.5 – 3 million won or US$1,265 – US$2,500 per month. Teachers in universities can make 2.3 – 3.5 million won or...  [Read more]

ITTT has recently opened a TEFL & TESOL training center in Madison Wisconsin. If you wish to be TEFL/TESOL-certified and would love to take a course in Madison Wisconsin, this is an opportunity you cannot miss. Check out course details and fees for ITTT's Madison Wisconsin. TEFL/TESOL center here! Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Vinland Wisconsin and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: Korean learners of english, in general, face some common obstacles when it comes to pronouncing english words. This is simply because some sounds from english words do not exist in the Korean alphabet. One such...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Shenhe Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Ankang Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Problems for Learners in South Korea Korean learners of the English language face numerous challenges in acquiring the language on a proficient level, although English is introduced to children at an early age. English is incorporated into the primary school curriculum from the age of four, yet only a small minority master the language on a proficient conversational...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Dengfeng and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: D.H. - U.S. said: Learners in South Korea encounter many difficulties when learning english. The significant differences between Korean and english do not help matters. Both phonetic and syntactic differences cause problems for Korean learners of english. Korean private and public organizations bring in many foreign teachers to teach english. The cultural differences between these teachers and the students can also cause issues with learning english. One of the biggest challenges for Korean learners of english is the substantial...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Prince Edward Island? Are you interested in teaching English in Clyde River, Prince Edward Island? Check out our opportunities in Clyde River, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! Problems related to pronunciation greatly depend on what the speaker's mother tongue is. Each language will present its own unique pronunciation problems due to not only phonological...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Blackbird Delaware and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: There are many areas of difficulty with learning a new language. Learners of the english language in South Korea particularly have problems in using the Roman alphabet, grammar, syntax, and new learning methods. South Korea, unlike some European countries, does not use the Roman alphabet. This needs to be taught and learnt by all students. Since some consonant sounds in the english language such as F, V, Z, L, and R are not present in the Korean alphabet, this can create pronunciation problems for students. Each...  [Read more]

ITTT has recently opened a TEFL & TESOL training center in Portland Oregon. If you wish to be TEFL/TESOL-certified and would love to take a course in Portland Oregon, this is an opportunity you cannot miss. Check out course details and fees for ITTT's Portland Oregon. TEFL/TESOL center here! Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Grants Pass Oregon and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: Learners in South Korea encounter many difficulties when learning english. The significant differences between Korean and english do not help matters. Both phonetic and syntactic differences cause problems for Korean...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Spring City Pennsylvania and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: Pronunciation “refers to the ability to use the correct stress, rhythm and intonation of a word in a spoken language. A word can be spoken in different ways by various individual, or groups depending on many factors, such as: the area in which they grew up, the area in which they live, if they have a speech or voice disorder, their ethnic group, their social class, or their education” (Wikipedia online 05/30/2012). This paper will examine the common pronunciation problems of Korean speakers. I will...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Alberton Montana and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: Pronunciation “refers to the ability to use the correct stress, rhythm and intonation of a word in a spoken language. A word can be spoken in different ways by various individual, or groups depending on many factors, such as: the area in which they grew up, the area in which they live, if they have a speech or voice disorder, their ethnic group, their social class, or their education” (Wikipedia online 05/30/2012). This paper will examine the common pronunciation problems of Korean speakers. I will examine some...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Jeonju and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: D.S. South Korea said: Pronunciation “refers to the ability to use the correct stress, rhythm and intonation of a word in a spoken language. A word can be spoken in different ways by various individual, or groups depending on many factors, such as: the area in which they grew up, the area in which they live, if they have a speech or voice disorder, their ethnic group, their social class, or their education” (Wikipedia online 05/30/2012). This paper will examine the common pronunciation problems of Korean speakers. I will...  [Read more]

ITTT has recently opened a TEFL & TESOL training center in New York City. If you wish to be TEFL/TESOL-certified and would love to take a course in New York City, this is an opportunity you cannot miss. Check out course details and fees for ITTT's New York City. TEFL/TESOL center here! Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Hamburg New York and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: I have chosen to write about problems for learners of english in Korea. As I have been teaching in the country for the last two months,I have personally encountered problems that I believe to be common. As I see them, these...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Destinations Alumni Experiences Korean learners of the English language face numerous challenges in acquiring the language on a proficient level, although English is introduced to children at an early age. English is incorporated into the primary school curriculum from the age of four, yet only a small minority master the language on a proficient conversational level. Unfortunately, the reasons seem to stem from cultural and social differences, the significant differences between the two languages; Korean and English, and the Korean Educational System is also a contributing factor. This post was written by our ITTT graduate Beatrix N. To begin with, cultural differences seem to be a central reason why Koreans find it challenging to master English. Firstly, Korea is a...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Centre Hall Pennsylvania and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: There are significant differences between the english and Korean Languages that make pronouncing english words difficult for Korean Students. These differences include individual letter sounds, sound combinations and the timing of syllables. The english Language consists of sounds that do not occur in the Korean Language. Most of these sounds are consonants, and Korean students tend to have a difficult time not only producing the correct sound but also hearing the difference between the sound they are...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Warrenton North Carolina and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: Problems for learners in South Korea In South Korea, some learners are exposed to english as early as Kindergarten. Students are obligated to attend english class at public school, as often as twice a week. Some parents go as far as paying monthly fees for their children to attend private institutions, which begin as soon as school has ended and run well into the evening. The benefit of learning english at private institutions, Hagwons, is that the classes are taught by native speakers. Therefore, they are...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL LaSalle Colorado and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: Problems for learners in South Korea In South Korea, some learners are exposed to english as early as Kindergarten. Students are obligated to attend english class at public school, as often as twice a week. Some parents go as far as paying monthly fees for their children to attend private institutions, which begin as soon as school has ended and run well into the evening. The benefit of learning english at private institutions, Hagwons, is that the classes are taught by native speakers. Therefore, they are likely...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Xiangtan and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: J.V. - U.S.A. said: Many teachers going to teach english overseas in South Korea may wonder what problems learners in South Korea will face when they are being taught english by a Western teacher. teachers may be concerned with what type of challenges they will encounter with their students. There are many hurdles that South Korean students will face, when learning the english language. The main difficulties for Korean students come from the essential differences between the english and Korean language. They may struggle with...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Quebec? Are you interested in teaching English in Chandler, Quebec? Check out our opportunities in Chandler, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! Many teachers going to teach english overseas in South Korea may wonder what problems learners in South Korea will face when they are being taught english by a Western teacher. teachers may be concerned with what type of...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Kenmare North Dakota and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: Edward Park, Problems with english learners in Korea (10) This essay will focus on the education system in Korea and differences in linguistics and culture that create difficulties for Koreans when learning english as a second language. Koreans begin learning english in primary school, with the purpose of cultivating an interest in english language and culture. However beyond that, middle school and high school courses in english are primarily focused on textbook learning. The students are expected to be able...  [Read more]