Korean Consulate Interview and the E2 Visa - Teaching English in Korea

[Nathan4rmScarbs]

Thanks for the video... Pretty helpful! I'll be going to Korea next week actually to start teaching ...can't wait!

[natygoly]

I do have a question: Do you get the job offer first and then the interview to get your visa? Or the interview determines if you'll get a job?

[stephenworldwide]

@natygoly Yes, you need a singed contract included in your paperwork to get your Visa interview. Signed contract first.

[RNM0026]

Hi, I'm a law graduate from Brunel University in London, but I'm Swedish citizen. Can I still teach in Korea, because one of the requirements were that you have to come from USA,UK,AUSTRALIA,CANADA or NEW ZEALAND. Also I hold a TEFL certificate.

[stephenworldwide]

@RNM0026 Unfortunately, I heard you can only teach English if you come from one of those countries you mentioned, where English is the native language. Maybe I'm wrong?

[kal20twelve]

Good video!

[stephenworldwide]

@kal20twelve Thanks! I'll make more :-)

[RMNCOfficial]

One should never mail their actual diploma to Korea, only a copy, and never give it to an employer. They will hold it hostage.

[stephenworldwide]

@RMNCOfficial I understand your concern, but "never" is not good advice. Koreans hiring teachers don't like copies of anything (except the Passport which they know you need upon entering the country). The original diploma is required to get the job, and you simply ask for it back when you get to the school. If you don't take the job, you do need to ask for it back in the mail, which can be a hassle (if that happens). You can always order a new diploma (around $50, i think).

[RMNCOfficial]

@stephenworldwide the original is not required, a copy should always suffice. I've heard one too many horror stories about schools "losing" and withholding diplomas from teachers. And some diploma copies can run upwards of $100 all in all, it's not necessary, and I always advise people signing contracts to never give an original to the employer.

[stephenworldwide]

@RMNCOfficial If the original is not required, then by all means send a copy, color copy if possible. I thought all Korean bosses will only accept the original. That's good to know.

[stephenworldwide]

I just haven't seen that yet, they are so shy and reserved, at least where I live.

[Nonghyupful]

Be prepared for a whole hell of a lot of SCREAMING, if you're going to Korea. (Koreans love to scream).

[stephenworldwide]

@Nonghyupful I've been here for half a year, and I haven't seen too much screaming. Just the men when they are drunk, they get very loud. And sometimes schoolgirls laugh and scream when they get surprised. Nothing more than I've seen in USA...

[Nonghyupful]

@stephenworldwide How good is your hearing? Koreans need to be heard by everyone within a one block vicinity, from what I've seen.

[devildogmre]

Very, very informative. Thanks for posting this! I subscribed to your channel.

[stephenworldwide]

@devildogmre glad you got something out of it. thanks for the sub!

[somarriba333]

YOU'RE a youtuber! So what does German with a Korean accent sound like? The intro sounds great!

[stephenworldwide]

@somarriba333: No YOU'RE a youtuber! Music's cool. German with a Korean accent is pretty similar to German with an English accent, we just try to get the words right!