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iDenTiTy

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Hi Guys,

I am entertaining the thought of teaching 'Engrish' abroad.
I have considered teaching in China and Korea, with Japan as a possibility.

I have heard horror stories with regards to institutions in China not honouring their side of the contract etc.

Would anyone here on the forums have any advice as to who to contact, experience etc?
I would also not exclude teaching English in Eastern Europe.


Regards,
iD.
 
Got a friend currently in South Korea teaching english. She is enjoying it, pm me if you'd like me to get the contact details.
 
iDenTiTy said:
Hi Guys,

I am entertaining the thought of teaching 'Engrish' abroad.
I have considered teaching in China and Korea, with Japan as a possibility.

I have heard horror stories with regards to institutions in China not honouring their side of the contract etc.

Would anyone here on the forums have any advice as to who to contact, experience etc?
I would also not exclude teaching English in Eastern Europe.


Regards,
iD.
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Japan offers the highest salary, but I don't think you are going to feel welcome there. Because people are so rich there, they do not honor unless you are white handsome or beautiful, also super rich. China is dirty, salary is fine, people seem friendly but their culture is shocking. Remember "Smiling at you" in Asia doesn't mean "Agreeing with you". Korea is great place to be, people there is straight and honest.
 
What's wrong with teaching english in South Africa? I believe your country needs teachers more then any you've named.
 
I know a person who taught in Taiwan. She did it for about 3 years and thoroughly enjoyed it, so much that she is actually planning to go back. I've been toying with the idea myself, maybe one day...
Usually the place you get your TEFL or similar certificate has reliable contacts for you to get in touch with.
A couple tips 1. Learn some of the local language and customs (If you do China or Taiwan subscribe to ChinesePod.com) 2. Learn to ride a scooter ;)
 
I view this as an opportunity to travel as well.
I have family in China, Singapore. So ja... would like to teach there.

Besides, kids who burn schools down don't deserve to be taught.
 
What Stories? Spill :D
South Korea is a nice choice the students respect their teachees, but be careful at what school you teach at cos I've heard stories.
 
My Dad looked into this 2yrs back and attended a local place that did the courses and assisted with placements, but no guarantee on making mega bucks:

(Somerset West) International School of English
http://www.english.za.net/

My Dad did really well with the course (1st in his class) and had prospects of good placements but he found that he could make more money in SA giving after school lessons than teaching abroad.

End of day he went back to truck driving in the States as the pay is way better :)

So I guess if you do it, do it for the adventure first and not with the intention to make money.
 
cbrunsdonza said:
My Dad looked into this 2yrs back and attended a local place that did the courses and assisted with placements, but no guarantee on making mega bucks:

(Somerset West) International School of English
http://www.english.za.net/

My Dad did really well with the course (1st in his class) and had prospects of good placements but he found that he could make more money in SA giving after school lessons than teaching abroad.

End of day he went back to truck driving in the States as the pay is way better :)

So I guess if you do it, do it for the adventure first and not with the intention to make money.
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Thanks for the above.

Exactly. I do look at it as an 'experience' that I can look back on and say 'I did that'. Though, it would be unfair to the learners to not take the teaching seriously.
 
An ex-friend of mine is still teaching in Korea. She teaches in an English Village, which is actually pretty cool. A while back I went on holiday to visit her there and have to say, I'd move there in a heartbeat!! Seoul has a problem with sewerage, but that place is amazing!! The countryside (where this particular village is based) is very relaxing. They have very cold (-18) Winters and our type of Summer.

The only thing she complained about was that the people in charge of the village would bring in a cirriculum which was not condusive the kids learning. But apart from that, starting salary was R18K and pending experience, is more.
 
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