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Come find yourself teaching and living in South Korea!

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Stores in South Korea!

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Travel and Teach Review - Koblia

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Travel and Teach Reviews - Harrison

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Medical Checks in Korea 

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Japan Visa Run

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How to Use the Subway in Korea

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Trash Talk in Korea! 

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Korean Convenience Stores

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The 5 Best Things about Teaching English in Korea

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Interviews with Korean Schools: FAQs

The most important part of the visa process for any English teacher is interviewing and getting a job offer. In this post, we cover the most frequently asked questions about interviews with Korean schools.

How long do interviews with Korean schools last?

Interview lengths vary so it is hard to give an exact length of time. Many schools conduct interviews for only 10 to 15 minutes. Most Korean directors know exactly what they are looking for, so it doesn’t take them long.

What questions are typically asked in the interviews?

You should not stress out about these interviews. The most common questions for interviews with Korean schools are very simple and obvious. Also, we will provide you with detailed tips and tricks that will help you during Skype or phone interviews.

Why do you want to teach in Korea?

What teaching or tutoring experience do you have?

When will I receive a contract offer?

If the school is very interested in you, they will typically offer you the job within 1 to 2 days after the interview. Don’t forget that Korea is almost 1 full day ahead of North America so you should factor that time in.

How long do I have to make a decision?

For the most part, Korean schools move quickly with their hiring decisions. First, there are many well-qualified applicants who want to go to Korea. So, schools usually have many good applicants to choose from. If their first choice takes too long to get back to them, they are likely to move onto their second or third choice. Those applicants are almost always just as qualified.

Second, schools want to make hiring decisions quickly because they want to avoid delays. There are several steps in the visa process, so delays are somewhat common. Sometimes, teachers are late for their arrival date. Without enough teachers, the school cannot teach all of the students. Many schools shutdown because of this issue.

For these reasons, most schools expect an answer within a few days. At Travel & Teach, it is our goal to find you the perfect fit. If you aren’t comfortable with a job offer, you can definitely wait for others. However, it is important to know that if you don’t accept a job offer within the first few days, it will definitely be filled by another teacher. As a former English teacher in Korea, I personally know how big of a decision this is. However, as long as you are using a reputable recruiting agency, you have nothing to fear.

We have worked with these schools for many years! We also offer our Travel & Teach guarantee to all of our teachers to be there for you anytime you need us – from the initial interview all the way until you finish your contract in Korea.

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Teaching in Korea as a Couple 

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Background Checks for Teaching in Korea 

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Taekwondo in Korea

When you live and teach English in South Korea, there are many activities to do outside of school. Korea is famous for its spas and Karaoke rooms. It also has tons of mountains and thus tons of hiking opportunities. Many English teachers also use their time in Korea to learn taekwondo, which is a famous martial art that originated in Korea. It’s great to learn taekwondo in Korea because it is a fun and unique way to exercise and learn more about Korean culture.

Taekwondo in Korea – History

Taekwondo was created in the 1940s. It combined several older forms of Korean martial arts with karate. Namsangol Hanok Village is a great place to learn about taekwondo and its history. It is a traditional Korean village center in Seoul that regularly hosts free taekwondo classes and demonstrations. There, visitors learn about taekwondo and watch shows with some of the best adult and child taekwondo teams in Korea. Visitors can even hone their skills while trying to break boards with kicks or punches!

Taking Taekwondo Classes

Besides learning about and watching taekwondo, foreigners can actually take taekwondo lessons. There is no better way to learn about something than to try it yourself! There are tons of taekwondo teaching studios in every city and neighborhood in Korea. So no matter where you are, you will find one nearby. This is a great activity to do before or after work. It is an amazing way to exercise and it’s great for meeting locals and foreigners that share an interest with you.

Taekwondo Shows

Taekwondo’s popularity has grown worldwide significantly since its creation. It is possible to take taekwondo classes all over the world. Also, it is possible to watch taekwondo shows. Many taekwondo schools and teams put on shows to demonstrate their skills and techniques. These shows are a fantastic way to learn more about Korean culture and taekwondo. Moreover, they are really fun because the moves and kicks are very impressive to watch. Taekwondo is now so popular that it is an Olympic sport.

It is impossible to be bored when you live and teach in Korea! There are too many interesting and unique things to do. Taekwondo in Korea is a perfect example. It is fun, healthy and very representative of Korean culture. You should take a taekwondo class or checkout a local taekwondo demonstration!

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Can I save money teaching in Korea???

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Teaching Tips for Korea

Teaching English in Korea is a fantastic way to travel, save money and go on a ton of adventures. However, teaching English is also a job. Some teachers will come with lots of experience including TEFL certificates and education majors. Other teachers come to Korea with zero experience. In either scenario, this post discusses a few teaching tips for Korea that our teachers learned from their time abroad.

Learn Names!

The first teaching tip is to learn all of the students’ names. This seems obvious, but many first time teachers don’t spend anytime doing this. If you’re new to the school or have a lot of new classes, there will be many students. Furthermore, it is difficult for some to learn Korean names because they are completely new to the teacher. Regardless, when you know a student’s name, it is easier to identify them in class and bond with them. This leads to better class management and a better overall teaching experience.

Teaching tips for Korea – Ask for help

It is a great idea to ask for advice from your coworkers. Most people are very happy to offer advice. You can observe the other teachers while they teach. This will help you understand the flow of different lessons. Also, your coworkers can help you understand how things are specifically run at your new school. In short, don’t be afraid to ask for help!

Educational Games and the Stickyball

Games are sometimes a tricky subject when it comes to teaching English in Korea. Some schools fully support games, while others want to keep the classes more formal. In my opinion, educational games are the perfect happy medium. Hangman is not an educational game (even though your students will emphatically argue that it is!). However, there are many educational games that are also fun ways to review the grammar and other topics of the day’s lesson.

The stickyball is a great tool to turn a simple review into a seemingly fun game. For example, split the students into two teams. Draw a bull’s eye with various levels on the board. Each team must answer a question. If they answer correctly, they can throw the stickyball at the bull’s eye. Depending on where it lands, they get a certain amount of points. There are a hundred ways to modify this game and keep it fresh!

These are just a few teaching tips for Korea. They are all simple, but the great teachers do them all! Also, the more tips you learn, the better you will become. This is not only great for the students, but it will also make your life much less stressful. Teaching is a craft and it takes work to improve it. And with these tips, you are off to a great start!