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arasheecflorence (September 7, 2008 at 4:31 am)
Hi! I really love to work in Korea as an ESL teacher, but unfortunately, whenever I search for teaching jobs there, they usually prefer a native english speaker. In my case, i am a filipino who resides here in the Philippines with a degree in Bachelor of Arts, major in Communication Arts. THough i am fluent in english (american standard), i am really having a hard time proving my credentials to teach in their country. Do you have any idea what should i do to make it in Korea?
BlackFlameHair (September 3, 2008 at 3:55 pm)
OH YEAH!!! apparently theres a huge crisis in korea at the moment for young people not getting jobs...is it true? will i be affected as well? oh by the way! if i cant be a journalist then id like to be a translater cause im english and i know arabic and korean(a bit) and im starting japanese soon for 3 years in london. id like to know if japan or korea would be best for my abmbitions...although i feel down right now because i feel like learning korean is a waste of time...(the job thing)
BlackFlameHair (September 3, 2008 at 3:51 pm)
hi err i am 19 and umm i want to study korean and teach english for free accomadation and get paid as well. but i want to work in souel and anouther question is life in korea similar to japan? is it advance? my korean friends say it is more advance then london although i feel like givin up korean for japanese...because in the future i want to get a GOOD job like a journalist or something that can earn good money but not so many work hours and is comfortable unlike teachin kindergarderns =P
cheremushki (September 2, 2008 at 7:23 pm)
I just graduated with bfa, so you can imagine the job market out here in Vancouver with that.
The funny absurdity is that(as I'm thinking of this as an option), I was born in Korea but have been living in Vancouver half my life and consider to be more "western". Fully knowing how crowded Seoul is and the environment etc it's bit daunting thinking about going back.
bixlerscott (September 2, 2008 at 2:31 pm)
No they don't require Korean language knowledge nor do they offer much of it. It's tough as people in everyday Korea do not speak much English though you'll find a few who can baby talk with you. You will learn how to speak basic Korean to be able to do anything as people will just be confused when they hear you talk Englishee. Often you can't do a small deal if the Korean words don't roll of your tongue or you just get help from a Korean speaker in your circle. Challenge.
poom2515 (August 31, 2008 at 10:25 pm)
Kevin, Thanks for your willingness to share. I'm 59, married and have a 10 year old son. I've been teaching high school english here in Florida four years now. I'd like to teach in Korea once I'm 62 (2 1/2 years from now). I've been to Korea twice and enjoyed it. My question is two fold. Any problem getting a job at my age? What about getting visas for my wife and son?
BusanKevin (August 19, 2008 at 11:45 am)
I do know that such programs do exist. Someone sent me a website about it a few months ago, but now I can't remember what it was. Send an email to the Korean Embassy or consulate closest to you. they can probably send you a link to something.
BusanKevin (August 19, 2008 at 11:44 am)
True. Can't argue that point. More in some places than in others. But, the vid wasn't about that.
BusanKevin (August 19, 2008 at 11:42 am)
Well, if you do get work it will be done illegally. In order to get a proper work visa you NEED a degree, no doubt about that one. Anything without a degree is purely "under the table" so to speak.
fiddlesticks30 (August 17, 2008 at 6:07 pm)
HiKevin.Good Vid.found it helpful.I am going to Korea in September and Ill be hoping to get a teaching job while I'm there.There is one big problem as I don't have a degree.Will it be possible for me to get work without it?? |
