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My Life! Teaching in a Korean University has Moved

This blog is slowly migrating over to a new site: http://teachinginkoreanuniversity.com at a rate of a few post a day, but there's already a lot of content up there now. I think you'll find the new site far easier to navigate than this one.

Here's just a sample of what's going on over there:

Syllabus for Teaching in a Korean University

How to Begin a Conversation Class

Top 10 Tips for Newbies to Teaching in a Korean University

How to Get High Student Evaluations

Academic Integrity in Korean Universities

Knowing Korean: an advantage when applying for university jobs in Korea?

Another great question from an audience member at my recent presentation at the Kotesol national conference on the topic of How to Get a University Job in South Korea.

They were wondering whether or not knowing Korean would give them an advantage when applying for university jobs. My short answer is that it's basically a neutral. While it may give you a slight advantage in some cases, the university is hiring your for your English ability, not your Korean one and the reality is that you can function very well in this job without even being able to read Hangeul, much less speak it. 

Here's a short video I made about the topic:

Basic Requirements to Get a University Job in South Korea

A short video explaining the basic things you need in order to get a university job in South Korea:

For more tips on getting a uni job in Korea, check out:

How to Get a University Job in South Korea: The English Teaching Job of Your Dreamson Amazon.

University Jobs in Korea: In-Person Visits?

I answer the question of whether or not in-person visit to university campuses in Korea if you're looking for a job is an effective use of time, or not.

University Jobs in Korea Facebook page: like it for all sorts of job-finding goodness.

Applying for University Jobs in Korea: Follow Instructions Carefully

An application package tip for when you're applying for uni jobs in Korea:

For even more solid advice about getting and keeping this prime job, check out: How to Get a University Job in South Korea: The English Teaching Job of Your Dreamsover on Amazon. You can get it in both print and digital formats.

What People are Searching For

Back into the Archives

Going back way into the archives to help people find what they're searching for. Some pretty recent stuff too. Anyway, here are what people have been looking for in the past month:

If I Had a Million Dollars Lesson Plan. Perfect for when you're studying the second conditional.

University Jobs in Korea

The Best Teaching Jobs in South Korea

University Korea Textbook

Korea vs Taiwan ESL

Serial Podcast ESL

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Resume to Apply for Korean University Jobs

A short video about a mistake that people often make when applying for university jobs in South Korea: a too complicated resume.

For all the details about getting a university job in Korea, including a resume template check out this book on Amazon:

How to Get a University Job in South Korea: The English Teaching Job of Your Dreams

Can you Negotiate Salary with a Korean University?

I explain the answer to whether or not you can negotiate salary for a Korean university job in this short video.

For even more details about getting a uni job in South Korea, check out this book on Amazon:

How to Get a University Job in South Korea: The English Teaching Job of Your Dreams

Korean University Interview Tip: Speak Clearly

A tip for those preparing for an interview at a Korean university. For lots more advice about interviews in Korea, check out this book on Amazon: How to Get a University Job in South Korea: The English Teaching Job of Your Dreams

Korean University Interviews: What NOT to Say

In my opinion, this is the thing you absolutely can't say during a university interview for an ESL teaching position in Korea.

For plenty more tips about your university interview in South Korea, check out:
How to Get a University Job in South Korea: The English Teaching Job of Your Dreams

University Jobs in South Korea

South Korea is a last-minute culture; I call it the "bali-bali syndrome." Check out this short video for how it relates to your search for a uni job in Korea.

For even more cultural tips to help you get a job teaching English in South Korea, check out: How to Get a University Job in South Korea: The English Teaching Job of Your Dreams

Characteristics of the Top University Jobs in South Korea

A short video for those looking for a university job in Korea and trying to decide if their job offer is a good one, or not.  I talk about the ideal job in terms of salary, location, vacation, working hours and office situation.  And of course, I have way more details in the book, How to Get a University Job in South Korea: The English Teaching Job of Your Dreams.

Will the Celta help you get a University Job in Korea?

All the details about whether of not the Cambridge Celta English teaching certification will help you get a university job, or not in this short video:

Even more details about the Celta and Delta as they relate to university jobs in South Korea can be found in the book:
How to Get a University Job in South Korea: The English Teaching Job of Your Dreams

Do you Need to Speak Korean to work at a University in South Korea?

A common question I get from readers is whether or not you need to speak Korean in order to work at a Korean university. Watch this short video to find out the answer.

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University Jobs in Korea with only a BA Degree

A common question I get from people looking for uni jobs in Korea is whether or not they can get one with only a Bachelor's degree and not a Master's. I answer the question in this short video, and also give a lot more detail in my book, How to Get a University Job in South Korea: The English Teaching Job of Your Dreams.