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Check out tefl tesol about Class For TESOL 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.C. - Korea said: Problems for Learners in South KoreaKorea is known as one of the most english loving country in the world. In South Korea, learning and studying english in their early age became essential. It is almost like learning english became an obsession to Koreans. Actually, studying english was pretty popular among older generation and it flow down to generation to generation. However, I want to point out very interesting fact about english education in Korea; almost everyone in Korea has studied english...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Credible TESOL Classes 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.X. - U.S.A. said: Problems for learners in South KoreaPeople 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...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Companies Credible TESOL 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.L. - U.S.A. said: Problems for learners in South KoreaCommon Problems for english Learners in South Korea (10). english learners in South Korea face a unique set of problems when learning to speak, write, and listen in english. Educators of Korean learners of english must keep in mind the reoccurring patterns and common mistakes that many Koreans make while they learn english. Since the Korean language is fundamentally different from the english language, Korean learners face problems with phonology,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Cost Accelerated TESOL 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.R. - Korea said: Problems for Learners in South KoreaThere are several main problems for english learners in Korea these are learning a new language, grammatical and sentence structure differences, word confusions, variety of english levels in a classroom, and lack of exposure to english. The first difficulty an english learner has to deal with is learning a new language. The english alphabet phonetic sounds have several sounds that do not exist in the Korean alphabet like ‘f’, ‘v’, ‘r’,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Cours TESOL 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.U. - Korea said: Role of the teacherTeacher 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 being a Korean english teacher based on english teacher’s opinions, and provides the five important role of english teacher in Korea. english Teacher’s Opinion in Korea First Opinion: I just asked my co-teacher and she feels her lack of english speaking skills makes it very difficult for her to...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Companies Recognition TESOL 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.M. - Korea said: Problems for learners in South KoreaThe english language is a huge part of Korean society. Billions of dollars are spent every year on foreign language education and the spending continues to increase. Despite the popularity of learning english, there are numerous problems that students of all ages face during their years of study. Although the number is high, this article will focus on three major problems facing Korean students today; the role english plays in the Korean education...  [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 for...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Accreditation Advanced TESOL 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: H.M. - U.S.A. said: Problems for learners in KoreaThere 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...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Courses TESOL Colleges 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.W. - South Korea said: Pronunciation problems in It is common knowledge that Asian learners of english will run into many pronunciation pitfalls during their english learning experience. This is definitely the case when teaching english in the country of South Korea. Korean and english are about as different as two languages can be, and even when Korean tries to emulate an english word, it sounds very bizarre to the native english speaker. The main pronunciation problem that Korean learners face is that...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about College Online TESOL 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.G. - U.S.A. said: Cultural Sensitivity in the ESL ClassroomThe 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.’ Education is an essential and important part of nearly every culture on earth. Therefore teachers, especially ESL teachers, need to demonstrate cultural sensitivity in the classroom. For the teacher to effectively communicate in the classroom, the students must have respect for...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Fayette 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: This unit taught me the importance of using ESA and how effective it can be when teaching a language. After reading this unit I have come to realize that my Korean teachers used this method when teaching my class. When I teach in Korea I will probably implement the grammar-translation method because of the similarities between the two languages. I believe that the engage aspect will be extremely useful when it comes to teaching younger students and I plan to incorporate a lot of the actives that were...  [Read more]

If you are interested in teaching English in South Korea, or are already teaching there, it is important that you read on for a few paragraphs... The largest employer of English language teachers in South Korea, the government sponsored EPIK program, is adding a new requirement for the upcoming August 2013 intake. Candidates who wish to work in the EPIK program in Seoul and Busan will now need to have completed a TEFL/TESOL course of at least 100 hours that includes a 20 hour in-class component. Please be aware that the vast majority of the EPIK jobs are located in Seoul and Busan but for all other areas of the country an online 100 or 120-hour TEFL/TESOL certificate is sufficient to meet EPIK requirements. In the past, thousands of our online course graduates have gained employment...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Accreditation TESOL Online 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: H.Y. - U.S.A. said: Problems for learners in KoreaKoreans are highly disciplined with regards to their education and often times are strict and very serious about it. This in turn results in students being quite diligent with their work, but often times burn out rates are higher leading to loss of motivation and interest in learning. Despite this, because education is taken so seriously, children from Korea begin learning english as a second language early on in their primary years. The rate of...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Class TESOL Diploma 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.D. - Canada said: Foreign Language ExperienceHaving lived in South Korea for almost 20 months, I’ve obviously had a lot of experience with the Korean language and Korean culture. I’ve learned a lot about how someone can effectively acquire a second language and how difficult it can be. The focus of this topic will be on how necessary having formal training is to acquire a foreign language. The Korean language is one of the hardest languages in the world to acquire. According to the united states...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Carbon Hill Alabama 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: Unit 4 is difficult for me for two main reasons. First, because I am a native speaker of English, and the verb tenses are things I learned naturally in my youth and seldom had to study in school (and when I did they were quickly forgotten because that information was never used). Second, as an EFL teacher in South Korea I never had to teach anything beyond the simple tenses; my Korean co-teachers took care of most of the grammar and mechanics. Excuses? Yes, but also reality. I don't expect to...  [Read more]

Many opportunities exist for TEFL Jobs in Korea. It is also one of the more popular choices of destinations to teach English, because it’s one of the highest paid. A TEFL teacher willing to work overtime can earn $6000 US per month, and because the cost of living in this country is not that high, savings can be considerable. TEFL jobs are available in state universities and private language schools (hagwons). There are thousands of hagwons throughout the country, and a large proportion of teachers find work at one of these in Seoul or Busan. But there are also lots of good employment opportunities in towns and smaller cities as well. As long as you have a university degree, a well recognized TEFL certificate and you come from UK, Ireland, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada or South...  [Read more]

Many opportunities exist for TEFL jobs in Korea. It is also one of the more popular choices of destinations to teach English, because it’s one of the highest paid. A TEFL teacher willing to work overtime can earn $6000 US per month, and because the cost of living in this country is not that high, savings can be considerable. TEFL jobs are available in state universities and private language schools (hagwons). There are thousands of hagwons throughout the country, and a large proportion of teachers find work at one of these in Seoul or Busan. But there are also lots of good employment opportunities in towns and smaller cities as well. As long as you have a university degree, a well recognized TEFL certificate and you come from UK, Ireland, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada or South...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Colleges Distance TESOL 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.J. - U.S.A. said: Cultural Sensitivity in the ClassroomScene #1: A Parent Meeting Korean Mother: Are there any concerns that you have about Youngsoo's behavior in class? American Teacher: Well…sometimes, when I try to give Youngsoo direction, he doesn't seem to pay attention to what I am saying. As a matter of fact, he looks somewhere else and appears distracted whenever I speak to him directly. Scene #2: Youngsoo's Home Korean Mother: Why do you not pay attention when your teacher talks to you?...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Complete TESOL Cities 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.P. - South Korea said: Classroom ManagementIt has been my privilege to be in management all of my professional life, whether it was with Wal-Mart as a retail manager, Steven L. Foulston, P.A., as a legal administrator and paralegal, Rubio’s Fresh mexican Grill as a restaurant manager, or UPS, as a shipping and receiving manager. It didn’t matter what type of business it was, I learned the importance of people and how to manage the company effectively. Basically, I learned all of the skills necessary...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about College Diploma TESOL 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.G. - USA said: Pronunciation Problems for KoreanIn the past few months, I have been researching the Korean language in preparation for my eventual stay in that country, South Korea. There are many scholars who list it as a language isolate, and the language itself has resisted too much influence from China and Japan for about three thousand years. It is Altaic, so it has a few Siberian languages which share commonalities. But for the most part, it differs highly from chinese, which is tonal, and from...  [Read more]