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Check out tefl tesol about Highest TESOL Center 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.M. - U.S.A. said: Problems for learners in KoreaMany english learners in different countries face different obstacles while trying to learn english. In South Korea there are many cultural differences that play into the challenge of learning this widespread language that hinder some students’ ability to successfully grasp key aspects of the english language. Differences in native languages and cultural pressures present varying difficulties for some students that prevent them from becoming completely...  [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 Companies TESOL Courses 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. - South Korea said: Problems for Korean StudentsThe purpose of this research essay is to highlight some of the challenges of learning english that are unique to the Korean people. As a result, they should be of interest to anyone seeking employment as an ESL teacher on the Korean peninsula. These educational hurdles range from being as simple and straightforward as having different alphabets, to being as complex and abstract as having a rich, historical “culture of education” that is both...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Company Combined 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. - U.S.A. said: Problems for Learners in South KoreaThere are a variety of issues students have to face in the Korean education system. Koreans take their education very seriously. This is rooted in their cultural thoroughness and the tough competition to gain acceptance into a Korean university. From the year 2000 to the present, Korea has been going through a type of restructuring of producing a knowledge-based curriculum and society to keep up with the demands of globalization. english education has...  [Read more]

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]

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 Fast TESOL Courses 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.B. - U.S.A. said: Cultural Sensivity in the ClassroomOne of the hardest aspects of teaching in a foreign country is the cultural differences present in the everyday life. It doesn’t take someone who has studied culture to realize there are many differences between the Western culture and the Eastern culture. That being said, there are many differences in the South Korean classroom than I would expect to find than in different cultures. Understanding the cultural differences in South Korea is difficult...  [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]

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]

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 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 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 TESOL Zhangjiagang 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: S.L. - Korea said: This Unit showed two different video lessons, explaining how to teach and how not to teach. The videos are a bit old though and the tone is a bit weak in video 1. Other than that, the videos were not bad in comparison. It is obvious that video-1 is not the way one should hold a lesson. The teacher's attitude was very bad. I personally did not even like it. His mistakes were clearly visible. The students in the classroom seemed overwhelmed and were not able to follow and/or understand what the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Sherbrooke Canada 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 can see the value in this unit, from the discipline aspect to the seating arrangement of the classroom to maintain orderly conduct with the students. When I taught in South Korea I had kindergarteners that I put into the horseshoe arrangement so that when I was teaching I could easily get to each student to answer questions, correct behavior, monitor progress or see their progress throughout their study phases. This unit ensures the correct way to use mannerisms to help the students focus on...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Guri South 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: From this unit I learnt the differences between different types of tests. The unit also helped to structure information about international exams. In our university I prepared to pass TOEFL and now I know more about other exams. Maybe I?ll decide to pass some of them. I also liked the fact that in the unit we can see examples of some tests, for example a placement test.Overall, this unit cultural issues one should take into consideration. How to carry out ways in seeking, applying for...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification North Korea Phyongsong 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 covered the 7 most common areas of the future tense and their usage. These are as follows: Future Simple, example: ‘I’ll pick you up later’, Future Continuous, example: ‘I’ll be getting on the train at 7pm’, Future Perfect, example: ‘I’ll have finished my exams by tomorrow’, Future Perfect Continuous, ‘He’ll have been driving for tow hours before he reaches Paris’, Be going + Infinitive,...  [Read more]

Problems for learners in a Country of your choice: Italy In this paper I will address the issues I face as a teacher from the context of living and working in Italy, as well as the common problems my students encounter while learning and speaking English. I also want to draw attention to the input culture and society has on language, and look at how these factors influence dynamics within the classroom. Of course, it is nearly impossible to view ones self outside your own given cultural perspective, so as a result of this I will also be discussing my own assumptions on how I "imagined" people might act, compared to the reality of the situation. Often I neglect to take into account these differences, simply because I was raised in America, where I am used to a different set of cultural...  [Read more]

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Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Eujeongbu South 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: The 4 English skills are the main elements in ESL teaching. In this lesson I learned how to teach the reading & listening skills. Reading can be really hard for students sometimes, it's great to learn the ESA so that I can follow the procedures and tips to teach the Listening & Reading related classes such as interviews or speeches, even the beginning of each new lessons.There are many ways of expressing the present tense and it all depends on what the speaker/writer is...  [Read more]