tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053162797255238688.comments2023-10-01T05:42:59.170-07:00My Life! Teaching in a Korean UniversityJackie Bolenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07642429027710881958noreply@blogger.comBlogger407125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053162797255238688.post-90483412919032066482016-12-12T23:53:26.854-08:002016-12-12T23:53:26.854-08:00Thanks for this information. I was able to contact...Thanks for this information. I was able to contact the pension office via that number several months ago, however, that number is no longer in service. Am I mistaken? 109Law2https://www.blogger.com/profile/08289638748422700047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053162797255238688.post-55898120711581868222016-01-21T14:56:42.014-08:002016-01-21T14:56:42.014-08:00If you want to teach in an international school, c...If you want to teach in an international school, certainly don't do ESL or EFL. There aren't many opportunities. You'd be far better doing something like math or science that are far more difficult to teach and I imagine schools would have difficulty finding something like a high school chemistry teacher.Jackie Bolenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07642429027710881958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053162797255238688.post-5479731201651697482016-01-21T08:07:00.286-08:002016-01-21T08:07:00.286-08:00Hi I’m a freshmen in an american university and I ...Hi I’m a freshmen in an american university and I was wondering about working for an international school in the future. In your opinions what do you think would be the best subject to specialize in as a teacher? I’m currently thinking about pursuing EFL (English as a Foreign Language) but I’m seeing that many international schools are taught all in English or only accept English speaking students. What are the job outlooks for that subject area?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00277911647906194204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053162797255238688.post-40874067972197555342015-11-13T05:24:36.865-08:002015-11-13T05:24:36.865-08:00Doing my CELTA training I was taught to use CCQ (C...Doing my CELTA training I was taught to use CCQ (Concept Checking Questions) to ensure students understand my explanations. Even with graded language, some students don't understand. Do you implement any sort of confirmation for comprehension?<br /><br />What do you think about the fact that students aren't able to understand other English speakers? Doesn't using graded language defeat the purpose of exposing your students to the English spoken by most native speakers?<br />(Feel free to answer by linking to another blog post, I haven't had time to read all of your content)<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09172091374474604269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053162797255238688.post-58837301478833558492015-09-02T08:17:56.303-07:002015-09-02T08:17:56.303-07:00Hello, may I ask which institution in SEOUL is not...Hello, may I ask which institution in SEOUL is not running CELTA anymore? Is it British Council in SEOUL?Irishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10177095081673276330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053162797255238688.post-51661000882741818582015-05-27T22:47:56.260-07:002015-05-27T22:47:56.260-07:00Oops...link didn't work out. Search on Amazon ...Oops...link didn't work out. Search on Amazon for "How to Get a University Job in South Korea"Jackie Bolenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07642429027710881958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053162797255238688.post-40638040614762721422015-05-27T22:47:22.696-07:002015-05-27T22:47:22.696-07:00Oops sorry I see you have written a whole book on ...Oops sorry I see you have written a whole book on getting a Uni job! Thanks.. will look into it.piglethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04125476982091710279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053162797255238688.post-27307220148915340062015-05-27T22:47:21.783-07:002015-05-27T22:47:21.783-07:00Thanks for the support everyone. I appreciate it. ...Thanks for the support everyone. I appreciate it. I did use Naver, but couldn't find anything.<br /><br />Piglet...I wrote a book about that very topic. I think you'll find it really useful.<br />http://amzn.to/1Azpcmp<br /><br /><br />Jackie Bolenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07642429027710881958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053162797255238688.post-72767692004328838342015-05-27T22:42:47.694-07:002015-05-27T22:42:47.694-07:00What I have done in similar situations is to simpl...What I have done in similar situations is to simply read phrases and vocabulary to the student and ask her what they mean.Very quickly it becomes apparent that she doesn't know the vocabulary and has copied it from somewhere.You are doing the right thing.Don't back down! By the way how does one get a job in a Korean Uni? I tried very hard and never got anything.(I am from the UK,have MA,TEFL certification and over 30 years of teaching experience).<br />All the best and keep on blogging.piglethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04125476982091710279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053162797255238688.post-38354918165171306672015-05-27T20:25:59.579-07:002015-05-27T20:25:59.579-07:00I suggest using specific sentences on Daum and Nav...I suggest using specific sentences on Daum and Naver search engines. You've been in Korea for a while, so perhaps you did this but simplified your post so foreigners would understand it. Anyway, those search engines work on local sites that Google doesn't. It has worked for me in the past.<br /><br />What you've really done is remind me to make my essay requirements very personal or local so finding an online essay that fits would be challenging.Surprises Aplentyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14178013380916292778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053162797255238688.post-34858917280477401612015-05-27T19:57:13.816-07:002015-05-27T19:57:13.816-07:00I think you did the right thing. I'm in China ...I think you did the right thing. I'm in China and there is a whole industry of people writing essays for students. You can get different essays written for different subjects everywhere. I can only assume such an industry exists in South Korea and this student is desperate to get a good grade.<br />I've been asked to work at one of these companies, for decent money, and I knocked it back. I'm happy to help students but not write whole essays for students that don't give a shit.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00734972582987909079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053162797255238688.post-55499039061076833472015-05-04T16:16:39.282-07:002015-05-04T16:16:39.282-07:00Hey Charles...nice to meet you. I switched departm...Hey Charles...nice to meet you. I switched departments at my university and now teach mostly academic writing, so I'm a bit out of touch with the new edition/level 2. But, I did put the other teachers at my uni onto the book and it's the official one now for that class I used to teach :) <br /><br />Will you be around Korea for the Kotesol International conference next fall? If yes, let's meet up in person.Jackie Bolenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07642429027710881958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053162797255238688.post-54188189093487679102015-05-04T15:35:17.076-07:002015-05-04T15:35:17.076-07:00Hi! I'm Charles--one of the authors. I just ...Hi! I'm Charles--one of the authors. I just stumbled on this blog...How do you like teaching in Korea? Most of my experience is in Japan, but I have been to Korea to present. <br /><br />Glad you enjoyed Speaking of Speech. I assume you are using the New Edition? I am using it this term in 3 classes. BTW, Did you know that there is now a Speaking of Speech Level 2?Sir Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09351719731047918801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053162797255238688.post-16635977385187192632015-04-16T23:36:15.873-07:002015-04-16T23:36:15.873-07:00I didn't have a Tefl back then, but I do know....I didn't have a Tefl back then, but I do know. But, I don't think you need it to apply, just to get on higher pay scale.Jackie Bolenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07642429027710881958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053162797255238688.post-30315867062422131192015-04-16T17:35:49.224-07:002015-04-16T17:35:49.224-07:00Thanks for keeping us up to date, but would you ha...Thanks for keeping us up to date, but would you have qualified under thees new 2016 guidelines? What kind of qualifications did you have when you first started teaching in South Korea? And thanks for keeping your blog going.<br /><br /><br /><br />John from Daejeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08431973044799010218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053162797255238688.post-22105849158508356502015-04-09T15:16:00.282-07:002015-04-09T15:16:00.282-07:00I think something was lost in translation. I'...I think something was lost in translation. I'd bet that the person wants to bail mid-contract between semesters and not mid-semester. John from Daejeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08431973044799010218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053162797255238688.post-52550132052534617032015-04-07T02:30:49.089-07:002015-04-07T02:30:49.089-07:00Update: Here is the updated link, http://sce.igse...Update: Here is the updated link, http://sce.igse.ac.kr/community/TheCambridgeCELTA/ and they only offer month long 9-6 programmes.Neiliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04051297046379154583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053162797255238688.post-1480005833320574972015-04-06T19:59:45.910-07:002015-04-06T19:59:45.910-07:00Bad news from Cambridge's Seoul contact:
&quo...Bad news from Cambridge's Seoul contact:<br /><br />"I’m afraid to tell you that we’re not running the CELTA course now. And it’s unlikely that we will run CELTA course in 2015.<br /> <br />However, If you’d like to do the CELTA in Korea, I recommend you contact IGSE (International Graduate School of English), which is another institute that offers CELTA in Korea. http://english.igse.ac.kr/"<br /><br /><br />Unfortunately IGSE's English website doesn't work!Neiliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04051297046379154583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053162797255238688.post-7384841908045222162015-03-28T08:00:52.587-07:002015-03-28T08:00:52.587-07:00Woosong University in Daejeon routinely hires teac...Woosong University in Daejeon routinely hires teachers with a BA to teach in their University affiliated hagwon program while earning an MA on their campus for a very reasonable price. Of course, an MA from Woosong may not be worth the sheepskin it is printed on in one of the big 7 English speaking countries, but that degree can help you secure other University positions across Asia and the Middle East. <a href="http://tesolmall.weebly.com/" rel="nofollow">You would think that a language school would have a better link to their program.</a> Also, look around, I heard/read that Australia has some decently priced (and more readily accepted) degree programs, but you can work for Woosong as you complete your degree and even qualify for many of their scholarships.John from Daejeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08431973044799010218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053162797255238688.post-53925465936371194522015-03-16T20:54:30.095-07:002015-03-16T20:54:30.095-07:00Our friend MAd Elaine was hired by a Korean uni at...Our friend MAd Elaine was hired by a Korean uni at age 60 something. Doubtless her PhD (ABD) helped, but while it is difficult to get hired in your fifties, it's not impossible.<br /><br />Difficult, but not impossible is probably not the best way to spend your career time - so yes, look elsewhere!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053162797255238688.post-64849704676233290462015-02-25T02:57:01.171-08:002015-02-25T02:57:01.171-08:00Tony...maybe the quality of the jobs is similar no...Tony...maybe the quality of the jobs is similar now to what it way 10 years ago BUT, I don't think anybody could argue that they are way harder to get now. There are just way more people competing for fewer positions.Jackie Bolenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07642429027710881958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053162797255238688.post-28182490430746568052015-02-25T02:55:24.675-08:002015-02-25T02:55:24.675-08:00I like your tips Steve. For sure, keeping your eye...I like your tips Steve. For sure, keeping your eyes on the students is huge. Worrying about the all the whims of the admin at your school isn't a great way to live.Jackie Bolenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07642429027710881958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053162797255238688.post-11513481102578216482015-02-24T18:47:14.858-08:002015-02-24T18:47:14.858-08:00I've been teaching in Korea since '96. My ...I've been teaching in Korea since '96. My first uni job was in 98' and I have about 15 years uni experience in Korea with no less than 4 years at any one uni and 6 and a half at my previous uni.<br /><br />I still get a bit puzzled when terms like 'glory days' are used to describe the past ESL scene in Korea. There were some good uni gigs, even as there are a few now, but when I look back on early experiences more Hobbesian terms like 'nasty, brutish, and short' seem to come to mind, and I was just lucky to survive. Perhaps I need to blog on it myself.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05472934755209215986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053162797255238688.post-3801928140606652652015-02-22T17:56:07.757-08:002015-02-22T17:56:07.757-08:00Good recommendations. I'd add:
-Keep breathing...Good recommendations. I'd add:<br />-Keep breathing- proactively manage your stress.<br />-Keep your eye on the prize-your students are your most important customers.<br />-Stay balanced; exercise, walk, jiog, do yoga, whatever it is that keeps you at your best. Make sure you get your development and learning to happen too.Steve Schuithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09308284007934665635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053162797255238688.post-21997782773983985792015-02-21T03:41:34.658-08:002015-02-21T03:41:34.658-08:00Yes, it's futile for sure.Yes, it's futile for sure.Jackie Bolenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07642429027710881958noreply@blogger.com