Do I have to speak Korean to teach English in Korea?

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You don't have to speak Korean to teach English in Korea. However, learning a few survival phrases will make your stay much more enjoyable. A good place to start is http://survivalphrases.com

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[dashapenguin]

I have a question.. Do you need anything to teach English or do you just have to be American to teach English in Korea??

[esloutlet]

@dashapenguin It's best if you have at least two years of college (an associates degree). And you need to be a native English speaker (so you don't have to be American)...

[TheChunkim]

this was a great and imformative video ty i subbed u

[esloutlet]

@TheChunkim Thanks!

[denielle76]

I think foreigners should learn how to speak Korean in teaching English.. because it is very hepful. You can relate to your students effectively and the response of your students will help you to determine if they understand what you are trying to explain. ..sometimes you learn also from your students to understand their language. Eventhough you can't speak Korean very well, at least you try.

[esloutlet]

@msgenesismoon Absolutely not. I took a Korean class, and tried very hard to learn Korean before I even got to Korea. And continued to study hard once I got there. I strongly believe that foreigners who move to Korea should learn at least the basics. I'm not looking down on Koreans in any way. In fact it was disturbing for me to see how many foreigners live in Korea who don't try to learn any Korean...

[koreanclass101]

Thanks for mentioning our sister site SurvivalPhrases! Be sure to check out KoreanClass101 as well for more free podcasts and tools to help you learn Korean.

[nachtnite]

Every foreigners seems to be looked to face Korean language surely difficult maybe,

However fortunately reading Korean letters is very easy, almost everybody can read it just one day. in several hours.

And then just memorize some elementary life's useful phrases. then it could be fine enough.

There are many regular patterns on Korean language thus just learn simple phrase pattern.

And every Korean city hall have English translators so you can get helps through one phone call.

[peacethrumusiq]

@msgenesismoon I'm sorry did you not listen AT ALL to the video? everything you just stated goes against what he said in the video. he definitely advocated learning "the basics" or at least a heard start on the basics he did not say we are Americans lets come to a foreign country cause we can sure he did not say BE FLUENT in Korean, but he stressed on learning good amount, I also am not trying to harass or start a conflict, but I think had you paid more attention, you would have understood?

[moondear2000]

korean is like french to me ...i havent got but i would love to get over there and see that beauty country,,lol,,i think its essential..to live in korea to learn the language!

[murasakiflower86]

I have an associate's degree. What program did you go through?

I'm hoping to teach English in South Korea next year, and I'm learning Korean now. I've learned how to read and write Hangul already ^^.

[TheRivalConcept]

If anyone wants to learn the foundation / basics of the korean languae via skype I am more than willing to help :) just PM me and we can chat about what you want to learn...this is not spam i am legit as i love to help people learn korean as people onced and still help me :)

[TheRivalConcept]

@denielle76 ture but majority of school dont want you to teach like that. but i agree with your statement and that is one of the reasons i dont wanna be an english teacher. I wanna be a Korean chef :) I tried taking japanese in Australia using the all japanese method with body language etc...i learn almost nothing in 1 yr i wasted my money, it wasa a 2 yr course and i could not get a refund of half...