Does Korea Speak English

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Newfoundland and Labrador? Are you interested in teaching English in Salvage, Newfoundland and Labrador? Check out our opportunities in Salvage, 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! teacher does important roles with a responsibility. Because of these characteristics, the problems of teachers come up and issue. This paper shows what the most difficult thing about...  [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]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Learning a second language can prove to have a variety of obstacles. Between age, time available for study, access to resources, and more, the desire to master another language must be given a strong priority to succeed. Just as individual learners will face their issues in the learning process, there are often similarities between language learners from a specific country or region. For English language learners from South Korea, where the standard college entrance exam contains sufficient English components (Kim, 2012), the necessity to learn is as high as the obstacles. Based on grammar differences, pronunciation, and a general fear of speaking English, English language learners in South Korea face issues particular to their region. This post was...  [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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences For this task, I have selected Korea as a choice for some students having difficulty learning. Korea is one of the countries investing a lot in the field of English education. Also, results achieved by Korean students on the TOEFL test improved by 10 points over the past six years. However, there still seems to be less proficient skills in writing and speaking in English. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Heejeong K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. When I taught teenage students in Korea, I watched them being reluctant or struggling to speak and write in English even though they had more than average scores in reading and listening tests. I think this problem has...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Anneville 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: When teaching english it is useful be aware of the challenges one's students faces when learning the various lessons. Although specific lessons may pose more difficulty than others, it is also true that in general, some categories as a whole prove to be more difficult for various language learners depending on their backgrounds. For example, Korean learners of english tend to have difficulty in spelling, pronunciation and syntax structure due to the large difference from those in their native language....  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL East Point Georgia 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 poses a number of specific challenges for Korean students, some language-based and some cultural. The three main challenges I will address are the difficulties with english pronunciation and grammar, and the pressure placed on students to achieve and save face. My own personal experience has been with Korean students in Korea, meaning the class was monolingual, ranging in age from kindergarten to high school, in various regions of the country. Korean students' main difficulty with the english...  [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]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Lingbao 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.R. - Korea said: I have been preparing to go to Korea to teach english for quite some time now. The most common question I have heard from people wanting to know about what I will be doing has been, “Do you speak Korean?” When I answer no, the next question is always “How are you going to teach them if you don’t speak their language?” Good question. Having studied a foreign language myself, I know that learning happens most when my own native tongue is not used. That is a good principle, but then what? What does it...  [Read more]

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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]

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]

Brittany Varano Destinations Alumni Experiences For those thinking of teaching English in South Korea, the EPIK program offers one of the best job opportunities in Asia. An acronym that stands for "English Program in Korea," EPIK hires native English teachers to co-teach or lead English lessons in public elementary, middle, and high schools around the country. I got my start in the world of TEFL through the EPIK program and fell in love with the lifestyle of an EFL teacher in Asia - so much so I stayed for two years! The work was enjoyable, my EPIK salary went a long way, the benefits were hard to beat, and the expat community I met through it all helped foster lifelong friendships I hold dearly to this day. To be considered for a teaching position at EPIK, prospective teachers need to...  [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]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Cultural capital according to French sociologist Pierre Bourdieu is the gathering of knowledge, skills, and cultural traits that a person obtains from their personal, social and educational environment (Bourdieu, 1991, p. 14). The educational system in a Korean society differs from the learning practices in Western society. Asian societies such as South Korea, prioritize a teacher-centered learning style where students are expected to respect teachers and not solicit too much information since communication is often indirect and implicit. This group-focused thinking is a main cultural learning difference from Western teachings where individualism is more emphasized and students can freely interact with the teacher on any concerns they have without it...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Zhongxiang 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: V.F. - Korea said: Classroom management is essential for any teacher, regardless of the skill level of the teacher, the students level, or even how many years the teacher has been in the classroom. Classroom management also does not stop midway throughout the school year. The teacher has a responsibility not only to the students, but to the school itself (its employer), as well as to him/herself. Despite the stress sometimes included with the making and organizing of lesson plans, activities, and overall class structure;...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Sarepta Louisiana 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 as non-native english speaker myself, agree that anyone learning a new language is going to have issues with pronunciation at first. I also had some problems with my pronunciation when I started learning english and it took a long time to get over them and to become a better english speaker. So I've chosen to research the problem areas in english pronunciation, focusing on Korea, as that is where I'm currently staying and planning to use my tefl skills. There are the detailed errors that native Korean speakers...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TESOL Jobs Wonsan North Korea 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: Another mass of grammar and english structure. I imagine myself trying to teach someone else that does not speak the language the nuances of each tense and how difficult it will be to differentiate between them. Reading through the list of uses makes all the sense in the world and as I continue to study them I will formulate better ways of articulating them to my pupils. Another mass of grammar and english structure. I imagine myself trying to teach someone else that does not speak the language the...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Certification South Korea Yeosu 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 no doubt that the information in this section will be very constructive when the time comes to implement it. I think this section does an excellent job dispelling many false assumptions that new teachers would be likely to make. I plan on referencing these guidelines in the future anytime the situation warrants it. Students will likely have reluctance to speak In this unit i feel there were a lot to think about and remember I have no doubt that the information in this section will be very...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Bannockburn 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: The Tower of Babel in Genesis talks of the confusion placed on the human race when we were given separate languages. However, today the human race is seeing a strong push to overcome the babble of the world through the english language as a lingua franca. The path to a unified world through one language is not clear, revealing potential problems and unforeseen changes in today's english language as it is spoken and taught. Countries, like india, who were colonized by Great Britain, have long had english within...  [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]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Hatfield 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: The complexities of pronunciation within the english language can pose challenges for any english Language Learner. Korean students face specific pronunciation difficulties that are shaped and caused by their mother tongue. Through this article, we will examine the specific aspects of Korean language and english language that lie at the root of pronunciation problems for students. Through specifically analyzing the consonants, vowels and rhythm of both languages, we can better understand why these errors are...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences I have had the opportunity to study several foreign languages, some in a formal setting, some self-taught. Through my personal experiences learning other languages, I have developed some insights into language learning. I would like to describe some of my experienc| ITTT | TEFL Bloges, and some of my thoughts on what I have learned from them, and from this course. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kim T. My first experience in language learning began at age fourteen with French; by the time I graduated high school I had studied French, German and Spanish as part of my curriculum. The method in use then was ALM, so as a result, I learned language patterns very quickly. However, the only listening materials available were...  [Read more]