Do South Koreans Speak English

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]

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]

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]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Leitchfield Kentucky 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: People all over the world feel South Korean students are one of the smartest students in the world. Asian countries in general are looked at as having very intelligent people. Then why is it that Korean students have a hard time with learning english? Over the last 5 years there has been a huge boom in the number of Hagwons (english Academies) that have started up in South Korea. South Korea realized that for them to complete with other countries they must be able to speak the “world” language. South...  [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 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 Maplewood Missouri 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: In South Korea english language problem there is many. Yes, this sentence seems a bit off. However, this is how the Korean language could be directly translated into english. This differentiation in word order is just a simple introduction illustrating one of the many problems that exist in South Korea for children and adults, alike, trying to master the difficult language of english. A couple other areas that will be discussed in this article are the problems of pronunciation and of speaking. South Koreans care...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Haiphong 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: M.G. - Korea said: In South Korea english language problem there is many. Yes, this sentence seems a bit off. However, this is how the Korean language could be directly translated into english. This differentiation in word order is just a simple introduction illustrating one of the many problems that exist in South Korea for children and adults, alike, trying to master the difficult language of english. A couple other areas that will be discussed in this article are the problems of pronunciation and of speaking. South Koreans...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary Destinations The following guide will help you answer the question: How much can I earn (and save) teaching English in South Korea? You will also find information on the local cost of living in order to figure out how much to budget for when moving to South Korea. There are many different teaching positions available all across South Korea. The salary usually depends on the type of school you work at and your qualifications. English teachers in South Korea can expect to make between 1.8 and 3 million Korean Won per month (currently $1,600 to $2,675). Those teaching at a university or international school, however, can make up to 3.5 million KRW ($3,120 USD). If you are a first-time teacher, you can expect to earn between 1.8 to 2.0 million KRW per month,...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Many students of English as a Second Language (ESL) find that, of the many struggles they have with the language, pronunciation is the most difficult to master. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Sophie M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Pronunciation is an extremely important ability to have to sound more fluent in English. By gaining the knowledge and skill of proper pronunciation, an ESL student can come across at a much higher level of English ability and intelligence. However, this is easier said than done. In South Korea, for example, certain sounds aren’t used in their language but are used in English. Because these sounds don’t exist in Korean, students...  [Read more]

  South Korea is a small but incredibly beautiful country, and during the 4 week TEFL you will have fantastic opportunities to experience the rich culture and history. Not only will you have the chance for local excursions, but based in Incheon, you will be less than an hour away from the lively city of Seoul on the express train. The first week of your program includes in-depth cultural orientations, ensuring you deeply understand the Korean way of life and culture. This includes a welcome dinner, tour of the local neighbourhood and the “Grand” Palace (Gyeongbok Palace), taekwondo class and learning South Korean cookery and language. Incheon is home to Korea’s only official Chinatown, where you can try jajangmyun (noodles with black bean sauce) at the Gongwachun restaurant and...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Before starting my TEFL course to gain a more professional basis, I worked as an English teacher in South Korea for about one year. In this short essay, I will explain some of the most prominent difficulties South Korean students seem to face when learning English. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Laura M. First and foremost, the educational structure in South Korea is quite different from those of Europe or the United States. Korean kids usually start studying English from the age of three. However, the average class size of about 40 students is way too big for such young students, making any interaction between teacher and student impossible. Later on, most Korean students become very exam-conscious. In order to get into a...  [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 East Dennis Masachusetts 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: As a person who is interested in the South Korean culture as well as an english teacher in South Korea, I have noticed several problems that Korean students often face while studying english. The first problem deals with the “R” and “L” sound. The second issue highlights the pronunciation of the “SI” versus “SHI” sound. Finally, I will address the overall issues Korean speakers have as a whole when learning english. Native Korean speakers often confuse the “R” and “L” sound in the...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Leland Grove Illinois 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: South Korea is a country where has an enormous population wanting to learn english. The Korean government has recently calculated that people in Korea spend 15 trillion won(their currency) on learning english every year. It is certainly a big market for english teaching and thus, we, as an efl teacher, have a very good chance of going to Korea teaching them english. Therefore, it would be worthwhile to pre-study about Korean learners. In this article, I am going to focus on a few major problems facing learners...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Thomasville 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: The often puzzling pronunciation that is encountered when speaking english with a Korean national can be a source of frustration or amusement depending on the occasion. Having lived in South Korea for four years, I got pretty good at recognizing the primary pronunciation errors and made a game of interpreting the intended words. Here are the most frequently made mistakes I observed. When a Korean pronounces an “s” sound that is followed by a long “e”, he will invariably want to say “shee.” So...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Tiebiancheng Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Yan'an 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. Koreans take education very, very seriously, yet there are many problems for learners in South Korea. Society deems those who are not good at studying as lazy, and good for nothing, therefore most students study to death. Literally. They go to school extremely early, finish around noon, and then stay at a cram school until late at night. They repeat the same...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Hejian 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: L.P. - U.S. said: In many of the units covered in this course, there was a section on “specific problems that may be encountered in the classroom” be it differing pronunciation, mixed levels, behavior, outside forces, age, and from other factors. In Unit 5, this course listed a number of factors that could potentially cause problems in the classroom or for students such as class size, boredom, class arrangement, low self-esteem, family issues, peer pressure, and lack of respect (Unit, 12). In a later unit (20), the course...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Koreans take education very, very seriously, yet there are many problems for learners in South Korea. Society deems those who are not good at studying as lazy, and good for nothing, therefore most students study to death. Literally. They go to school extremely early, finish around noon, and then stay at a cram school until late at night. They repeat the same routine over and over again every single day. They even have to study during vacation. This results in students that do not study because they are motivated or because they want to, but simply because they are forced to, and if they do not, they can’t enter the college they want or land the job they’ve always dreamed of. Studying until 2 or 3 am has become a cultural thing that shows that the...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Destinations TEFL Information South Korea’s capital is one of the most important and fastest-growing cities in Asia and indeed the world. Across the city you will find some of the world's largest companies in the technology and automobile industries. On top of that, Seoul is an exciting city with lots of historic attractions, as well as modern museums, hot fashion shows, and a wide variety of music acts. Seoul is also home to thousands of foreign English teachers, many of whom are not ready to leave and have made the city their permanent home base. The population of Seoul stands at nearly 10 million people, a figure that grows every year due to the city’s vast number of job opportunities. Seoul is also among the top 30 financial centers on the Global Financial Centres...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Xiying 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. When I first thought of teaching English as a foreign language to those who don’t predominantly speak English, my mind automatically went to the country of South Korea (The Republic of Korea). When I was in high school, my best friend and speech partner was born and raised in South Korea until he was about six years old. So, he would often share with me the...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Newfoundland and Labrador? Are you interested in teaching English in Red Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador? Check out our opportunities in Red Harbour, 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! The Cambridge online dictionary defines culture as ‘the way of life, especially the general customs and beliefs, of a particular group of people at a particular time.'...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Fengzhou Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Changzhi 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. Just as each language and culture poses its own unique difficulties, Korean-speaking students face distinct challenges when learning English. Since it is the task of the instructor to help students surmount initial obstacles to learning English, it is critical for and EFL teacher in Korea to examine the inherent challenges of Korean-speakers when learning English....  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Caochi Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Ziyang 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. I have been teaching ESL, mainly to South Koreans, for approximately 20 years but it was very much a learn-on-the-job situation. I was not aware of the theory, so found that section very interesting. Some of it seemed odd (like the Silent Way) and I have no idea how I would incorporate that into one of my classes. Others, like Grammar-translation I have tried a...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Qingyun Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Bazhong 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. I started to learn English in South Korea when I was in the 6th grade during winter vacation as a preparation for entering middle school. Beginning with the Alphabet, pronunciation, and grammar, I thought it was not difficult and even laughed about pronunciation. At that time I never imagined pronunciation would be the biggest challenge of listening and speaking...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Astana 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: A.L. - U.S.A. said: Learning english can be very difficult as it is, but this difficulty can be multiplied depending on your own native language. I am a native english speaker but I can also speak spanish. Translating between the two is not very difficult, since most of the time it’s just substituting vocabulary. Both language share much in common in terms of word order, etc. However, I tried learning japanese and had a much harder time. The reason for this was because japanese and english are on completely different language...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Lehighton 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: Learning english can be very difficult as it is, but this difficulty can be multiplied depending on your own native language. I am a native english speaker but I can also speak spanish. Translating between the two is not very difficult, since most of the time it's just substituting vocabulary. Both language share much in common in terms of word order, etc. However, I tried learning japanese and had a much harder time. The reason for this was because japanese and english are on completely different language...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information Hi and welcome to another live session from ITTT. My name is Linda and I'm here today to talk about teaching English in South Korea. Let me just show you today's topic so that everybody who's joining knows what's happening today. Today we're talking about teaching English in South Korea and I'm so excited about this topic and it's actually been a super requested topic every time I do a live session. I've been living in Korea for almost six years and I have been teaching a few different classes. I have done summer camps and winter camps and teaching kids and teaching adults, teaching business English, teaching conversation, teaching full-time at a kindergarten and elementary school with afternoon programs and stuff like that. So I hope that...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Orono Minnesota 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 found that having foreign language experience has significantly helped me in teaching english. My job prior to teaching in South Korea was in a french speaking country, and all of my work was conducted predominately in french. I had studied french in high school and university, but had never had to put it to use in a real-world experience. I knew the grammar and the specifics of it, and was able to speak it well, but living it day-to-day was eye-opening, yet quite rewarding. It all came back to me quite...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Davis South 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: I come from South Africa where there are 11 Official Languages, but I come from an Afrikaans background and I was raised by an Afrikaans Mother. Being raised Afrikaans is slightly different to being raised english. My mother new how important it was going to be for my future to rather raise me predominantly english and put me in an english School. I thank her for doing this because I am Bilingual and because I can speak english fluently and well, I am able to travel the world more easily. I got into a good...  [Read more]