Teaching ESL in Korea....part 2

Have you been thinking about teaching English in South Korea? It's a great chance to travel, experience a new cutlure and make a good living. I lived and worked in Korea for more than 5 years and am just sharing some of my hands-on knowledge with those thinking of taking the plunge!

I do mention teaching in Japan from time to time, but any knowledge I have of that is purely second-hand.

Several people asked me about work visas for teachers. Here is some basic information about getting an E2 (language instructor) visa in Korea andsome other things to be aware of. (Sorry about the poor video quality...I'm having laptop issues!).

If you find this vid useful...please SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL...there will be more useful vids about teaching esl in Korea to come!

LOOKS LIKE VISA RULES FOR ESL TEACHER IN KOREA HAVE COMPLETELY CHANGED (AS OF DEC. 15TH 2007) AND HAVE BECOME FAR MORE STRINGENT. YOU NOW MUST HAVE A CRIMINAL RECORD BACKGROUND CHECK, HIV TEST, DRUG TEST, ETC. CHECK OUT MORE AT THIS LINK:
http://joongangdaily.joins.com/article/view.asp?aid=2883449


Some helpful links are included below.

www.efl-law.com
www.eslcafe.com
www.pusanweb.com

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[Quintaxos]

You seem to say "Eeh" and "Uhm" alot more before then you do now. Good that you've worked it off you, I tend to talk like that alot.

[BusanKevin]

I think a lot of that has to do with the fact that I am now far more comfortable in front of the camera.

[TheJayhh]

I think you dont even have to google it to get more info. Just contact me ^^* no offense. Coz am working as a job agent in Korea. I could be your nice pal to get an ESL job in Korea.

[BusanKevin]

Please...no headhunting on my channel please!

Thanks

[HunterORL23]

tell me, is it possible to get your visa when you get to korea or do you have to get it before? I know that it takes about 2-3 months.

[BusanKevin]

With tighter visa regulations there these days, I'm pretty sure you'd have to get it before hand.

[phantomwaltz]

i left a comment on your channel page, but i'm asking again if lack of teaching experience can be a problem when you land a job. i mean, how do you know where to start and how to plan lessons?? some advice, what was it like your first month?

[planningevolution]

Can foreigners living with HIV teach English in Korea?

[GreenEggsAndHamster]

Thanks so much for this great insight! I really appreciate it!

[passionpianist]

Thanking for taking such incredible amount of your time to post and share your experiences in all these videos.

[joegomedia]

can I get a job teaching english in korea , if I have a graphic design diploma from a technical college and a tefl diploma...would I be able to teach in korea?

[mlovmo]

Listen...I worked in Korea 16 years ago. When I first got my employment contract faxed to me for me to sign, I thought it might be a good idea to have someone with a law degree look at it. I knew a classmate whose father worked for a law firm, and was very familiar with contract law. He told me that, based on the contract, the employer could ask me to do pretty much anything, and any and all conditions (pay, hours) could be changed at any time and for any reason. The job's a leap of faith.

[crazyjames1233]

im going through a recruiter called "hoyaenglish," is that what you are talking about?

[jpgkorea]

I just got back from South Korea and I obtained my job easily. I didn't learn of the so-called difficulties for minorities to get jobs in Korea until I was already working. My mom had sent me this NPR news story about how blacks and western Asians were overlooked and not preferred. But my friend is Asian American and he just started working in Korea. So I'm sure there could be some issues with being black or some other minority, as is in any part of the world, but not enough to let it stop you.

[incognito344]

It seems Korea is a pleasant place to go. I am considering teaching there; however, I have heard that the contracts can be changed at any time, What should I know about this? Have you heard about Hoya English School? Are they any good? I've Googled them but have not been able to find any specific info. Have you ever heard about Oeadae School, how is that one? I am going through a recruiter via Hoya, but I am still skeptical.

[warwize]

When your E2 visa expires, can you renew it?

Or do you just leave after 1 yr...

is a visa run the way to renew them or ?