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Teaching English in South Korea | University and Hagwon Jobs in Korea

Find out everything you need to know about teaching English in South Korea, including how to get a university job, pitfalls to look out for in hagwons and public school jobs, lesson plans, what to do after teaching ESL in Korea and a whole lot more.

University Jobs: Teaching ESL Korea vs Japan

University Jobs: Teaching ESL Korea vs Japan

A common question that people have is about teaching English in Japan vs Korea, specifically at the university level. If…
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Teaching English in Korean Universities: The Ultimate Guide

Teaching English in Korean Universities: The Ultimate Guide

If you want all the details about what it’s actually like teaching english in Korean universities, then you’ll certainly want…
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ESL Lesson Plans for University Students and Adults

ESL Lesson Plans for University Students and Adults

Okay, so you’ve got yourself a shiny new teaching English to adults job. It’s now getting to crunch time. What…
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High Salary ESL Teaching Jobs | Well-Paying Countries and Tips

High Salary ESL Teaching Jobs | Well-Paying Countries and Tips

Teachers mainly gravitate towards educational careers, driven by the passion for enriching the lives of their students. Of course, this…
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Resume Writing Tips: How to Write Resume for ESL Teachers

Resume Writing Tips: How to Write Resume for ESL Teachers

Are you looking for some tips and tricks for that ESL resume? Then you’re most certainly in the right place….
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Teaching ESL Abroad as a Career: A Good Option?

Teaching ESL Abroad as a Career: A Good Option?

Lots of people ask me about teaching ESL abroad as a career and whether or not it’s a good option….
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Three Kinds of English Teaching Jobs in South Korea

Three Kinds of English Teaching Jobs in South Korea

So you want to teach English in South Korea? Here’s what you need to know about the various kinds of…
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Side Gigs for Teachers: Ways to Actually Make Money | Side Hustle

Side Gigs for Teachers: Ways to Actually Make Money | Side Hustle

Do you want to make a few extra bucks in your spare time? Then you’ll definitely want to get your…
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University Job in South Korea: 103 Tips for Getting Korean Uni Jobs

University Job in South Korea: 103 Tips for Getting Korean Uni Jobs

Let’s be real here. University jobs in Korea teaching English are some of the best in the world, which means…
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How Not to Get Ripped Off Teaching ESL in Korea | Hagwon Job

How Not to Get Ripped Off Teaching ESL in Korea | Hagwon Job

This is a question from a reader who is considering coming to Korea to teach English. The only problem is…
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University Jobs in Korea: The Ultimate Guide for Getting a Uni Job

University Jobs in Korea: The Ultimate Guide for Getting a Uni Job

University jobs in Korea—let’s get to it! If you’re looking to get one of the best ESL teaching jobs in…
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Teaching English In South Korea: The Ultimate Guide

Teaching English In South Korea: The Ultimate Guide

Okay, so you want to be an English teacher in Korea? Here are all the details you need to know…
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TEFL Certificate vs. Masters Degree for Teaching in a Korean University

TEFL Certificate vs. Masters Degree for Teaching in a Korean University

Okay, so it’s the all-important question for English teachers. Should you get something like the CELTA or another TEFL certificate…
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What’s the Average Monthly Salary Teaching in a Korean University?

What’s the Average Monthly Salary Teaching in a Korean University?

Let’s talk money, and how much of it you can make when teaching in a Korean university. A quick hint:…
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Life After ESL Teaching: Interview with Rachel Yoo

Life After ESL Teaching: Interview with Rachel Yoo

Do you want to find out what English teachers end up doing when they move back to their home countries?…
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Angie Jones: Life After ESL

Angie Jones: Life After ESL

It’s Jackie here. What follows is an interview with one of my old coworkers in Korea, Angie Jones. We worked…
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101 Frugal Living in Korea Tips | Frugal Living for English Teachers

101 Frugal Living in Korea Tips | Frugal Living for English Teachers

Okay readers, who likes money? You? Me? Everybody, right? Here’s how you’re going to be able to keep more of…
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Financial Management for English Teachers | Expat Finance

Financial Management for English Teachers | Expat Finance

English teachers in South Korea and around the world—I know a common question that a lot of you have is…
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Korean University Jobs: The Golden Handcuffs

Korean University Jobs: The Golden Handcuffs

***Friends, family, random Internet strangers who ask me all the time why I’m leaving Korea and my sweet, sweet Korean…
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Val Hamer: Life After EFL and her Return to the UK

Val Hamer: Life After EFL and her Return to the UK

If you’re thinking about going back to your home country after teaching abroad, then keep on reading! Val Hamer has…
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Leaving South Korea? Top 10 Tips to Do it the Right Way

Leaving South Korea? Top 10 Tips to Do it the Right Way

Top 10 Tips for Expats Leaving Korea The day has come! I’m leaving Korea! After 10.5 years in Korea, I’m…
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Life After ESL Heather Douglas: Teaching in the USA + Freelancing

Life After ESL Heather Douglas: Teaching in the USA + Freelancing

Interview with Heather Douglas from Oscar Astoria + Rabbits and Hatters For the past year, life after ESL has been…
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Interview with Stephen Mayeux: English Teacher turned JavaScript Developer

Interview with Stephen Mayeux: English Teacher turned JavaScript Developer

If you’re planning on returning to your home country after teaching English abroad, then you’ll want to keep on reading….
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Review of Profs Abroad: Is it Worth it?

Review of Profs Abroad: Is it Worth it?

Profs Abroad is a job site that compiles university jobs from various sites around the Internet into a single easy-to-search…
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Jobs for Former ESL Teachers | Life After ESL

Jobs for Former ESL Teachers | Life After ESL

Ahhhh! What am I Going to do With the Rest of My Life? Okay so maybe you’ve been teaching English…
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The Korean ESL Industry is Not What it Once Was: Learn More Here

The Korean ESL Industry is Not What it Once Was: Learn More Here

Ahhh…teaching English in Korea. Doesn’t everyone know someone who knows someone who made money hand over fist there with precisely…
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