Entries by Ali Porter
Truth about Your Teaching English in Korea Salary
With teaching English in Korea, anything is possible! Who doesn’t want to travel after graduating from university? Drink tea in China, ride a scooter through Vietnam, live like a local in Seoul… talk about the dream. But with student loans and other debt, that dream can seem pretty challenging to fund. But if you were […]
4 Reasons Why You Should Be TEFL Korea Certified Before Teaching
So you’re wondering about becoming TEFL Korea certified before teaching English in Korea? Awesome! It will probably be one of the greatest decisions you make in life and you will no doubt experience a fantastic adventure of growth & discovery, with a ton of fun thrown in for good measure. As you’ve no doubt discovered, […]
Dongtan sees more foreign teachers in Korea working in shopping malls
As Korea’s department stores and shopping malls increasingly fight for the attention and wallets of young Korean parents, these shopping venues keep expanding their culture center offerings to include more English education and even the development of kids cafes staffed by foreigners teaching English in Korea. As we recently reported, Lotte Department Store has become […]
Common English Mistakes in Korea – Crazy!
Teaching in Korea can be insane. In either a good or bad way. Whether it is all the common English mistakes in Korea or cultural nuances and bizarre customs. It’s really what you make of it and the mindset you adopt. We are all faced with the same dynamic situations but because of our respective […]
Common English Mistakes in Korea – Hi/Hello
When teaching English in Korea, you can often come across common English mistakes in Korea ranging from the bonafide wacky stuff like someone saying ‘I’m so hard’ in the wrong context to even the slight and subtle ones such as simple greetings. Wait, how can someone screw up saying ‘Hi’? Well, it is not a […]
Korea’s E2 visa requirements being challenged
“I speak English well and I can teach well. I also have certifications. But why can’t I teach English at school? What really matters?” The requirements for teaching English in Korea have traditionally been quite inflexible but a little hope on the horizon exists as some foreigners seek to challenge those rules. On Feb. 28th, […]
Requirements for Teaching English in Korea
The requirements for teaching English in Korea are diverse and are always subject to change on a dime. But after going through all these motions, English teachers in Korea can find themselves with an experience that leaves a lasting impression on their lives. And with Adventure Teaching leading you the way and helping you navigate […]
Common English Mistakes in Korea – Expect
A common English mistake in Korea can cause heightened anxiety on unsuspecting foreigners, especially those of you teaching English in Korea who are trying to get a read on what might be an overly demanding school director or head teacher. This involves the use of the word ‘expect’. This gets tricky because the Korean word […]
Common English Mistakes in Korea – I’m So Hard!
Among common English mistakes in Korea, there is one particular hiccup that is most likely to cause you to pull a muscle when you raise an eyebrow, such as when you hear a co-worker or student tell you that they are ‘so hard’. You may consider yourself to be physically appealing, but trust us, the […]