Things EPIK did not tell me before coming to Korea (To be an English Teacher)
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- čas přidán 5. 03. 2019
- 15 things EPIK (English Program in Korea) did not tell me before coming to Korea. What is life, if not a gamble? If I can do it, you can too! :D
p.s. Don't mind how illiterate I sound!
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You should have 11 sick days with EPIK, that are not part of the 26 vacation days. You don't need a doctor's note for just one day, but if you need two (or more) in a row, like if you get the flu, you'll have to go to a hospital or clinic and get a note.
Thanks for sharing!! Tell me why I just found out about this a couple weeks ago? lol. And finally looked at the contract today again haha.
@@shongmoua1384 I'm not surprised. They definitely don't want us to actually use the sick days. Hopefully you won't need them!
I should’ve used it when I was coughing up a storm! Ah, Where are you placed?
I know an EPIK teacher who bragged all over Facebook about how she worked so sick and didn't use any sick days, so she got 400,000 won for unused sick days. if you get sick days and need to take them, take them please. Don't be selfish and potentially infect everyone with your illness.
Crazy coincidence, I used your videos for reference on what my life in Ulsan would be like before I arrived here. Turns out I’m sitting in your chair right now at your former school and didn’t realize until my co-teacher was going through the desk. 😱
Woooowwww lololol omg crazy 😅 what a small world!
Omggg crazy coincidence! That’s super cool! How are the students and how are the teachers? Miss them all so much! I hope you received and understood the letter I left!
Just be careful with taxes. If you're in America, even if you qualify for the foreign earned income exclusion, you still need to file. There is an exclusion for American citizens where you don't have to pay taxes on your income if it's less than about $100,000. Also, you need to be out of the country for 330/360 days out of the year. So if you go home for a month and a half, doesn't matter what you made. You're taxed on the whole year. Be very informed on your specific tax situation!
Wow I didnt know about the 330!! Thanks for the info, you're so sweet!
I need more information on this.
Hi! I’m planning to teach in South Korea 2021 and Im so confused on what forms to fill out for taxes. I live in America as well. Any advice that you can give me would be great 😭 thanks!!
@Aaron Ertsgaard ah I see! Thank you so much for responding! This has helped a lot!!
My daughter teaches with EPIK in Gungju-si. My wife and I visited her last year in time for Chuseok. We had a great time.
18 days vacation + 11 days sick days, they just dont wanna tell u.
Haha I totally missed it when I signed the contract!
You feel like such a beautiful soul. Thank you for sharing your experience and advice. ❤
Loved it!!! You should do a video for all of your trips!
Thanks hehe it's in the works :P
This is great information, Shong! I'll share with some of my friends who had mentioned that they wanted to teach abroad!
Thank you! Please do! hehe
Thanks for posting this video! I'm thinking about teaching within the next 6 months and your insight was helpful!
Thank you so much! I am super excited for you!! Be sure to document it so I can see!
I just graduated college and i'm working on my TESOL training now. I hope to find a job teaching in Korea upon completion. Your video was very helpful. The whole process is nerve wrecking
Be sure to check out the Korean School blacklist so you can protect yourself!
Congrats Atticus X! It's alot of paperwork during the application process, but a greaaaaat experience!! You'll get in, I believe in you!! :)
the name of the game is what is a Korean school black list?
@@cantthinkofanamebrb5132 black list refers to a list of anything you block/avoid. so a korean school black list would be a list of Korean schools you should avoid. from what i've read it's usually a result of those schools treating their teachers really poorly, or just bad management, or things like that.
how much do TESOL and TEFL cost to do ?
this was so helpful. thank you!
Yay I’m glad you found it helpful! Thanks so much for watching!
Loved the video!!!!
This video was extremely helpful. Loved how thorough it was and I love that included both the good and the bad. It's important to have a realistic picture before making such a big decision.
Great video, like the positive outlook, you are so beautiful too 😊
Very informative! Great video!
Thanks! hehe
This was very informative and i really enjoyed the insight. It is very exciting to have some insight before going to Korea.
brad pitt teaching in korea thats crazy
Videos I'd love to see:
Your experience with culture shock
Any reverse culture shock you experienced going back to the states
Have you dealt with homesickness, how have you managed if so?
Video about how to make friends as an EPIK teacher in Korea.
What you prioritize while you live in Korea
How you plan your travels while living and working in Korea
How long you plan to stay in Korea
Your plans for after Korea
Why you chose EPIK
Would you ever date a Korean man, why or why not.
Just to name a few, don't feel pressured, but these could be interesting I feel!
Thank you so much for the suggestions!!!! I will try to upload at least one informative video a month!!
Very nice informative video, thank you!
Thank you so much! I appreciate it!
Wow found this video after 1 year you posted. Thank you for the detail info. Gonna check all of your videos now. Were you able to learn about other English teaching programs besides Epic? Wow! It seems like lots of needed to be done.
Thank you so much for this valuable information! I'm from the US and I'm working on my TEFL certification. Funny that you mentioned Mexico because I'm literally living in a border city in Texas.
Also, even though you got off topic, I was so curious to listen about your experiences lol... Sounds exciting!
Same ! Here in Edinburg , Tx. With the same goal in mind (:
SAME HERE!! McAllen :p and I’m studying to teach in Korea as well
@@Alizavv omg me too! I’m from edinburg and just graduated utrgv like 3 days ago and want to teach through EPIK hopefully in the spring but I’m a little nervous on the whole process & the sorts. 🥺
I find your voice so calming
In your description box you said "PS don't mind how illiterate I sound" girl you sound amazing and have great wisdom to pass down. Dont doubt yourself
Very insightful video.
Thank you so much for watching!
OMG girl! I got such a familiar vibe from you and then I found out you were from MN!! That’s where I’m from too 😱 thank you so much for sharing your experience 💗💗
I taught in 2 rural middle schools from 2006-2011, I maxed out at 2.7 million won because I had a masters. The won/$ rate was pretty good then. I have to say, I really enjoyed it for the most part. But after 5 years, it was time to move on. Sometimes, I really miss it.
What did you move on to?
Thanks teacher for sharing.pls take care and stay safe! Hi from Manila
Hi! I've been watching your videos and they have been super helpful. I plan to come teach in South Korea next year and these videos make me excited. I am also Hmong (and from Minnesota!) How is the Hmong community in South Korea, if there is one? Have you been able to connect with any?
Honestly, impressed with how useful this video was and I'm so glad I waited until the end. How much longer are you going to be in Korea? I may be back to visit and MAAAAAYBE teach in the spring and I'd be down to show you around or even just recommend places.
And the video quality was fine, expert vlogger or not. haha.
I filmed my time in Busan, actually, and I'm open to sharing it with you. Loved it there!
Thank you so much! You're super sweet! My contract ends at the end of August and I'm headed back home 😥 I wanna see your videos!!! 🔥
@@shongmoua1384 I'm going to email you the video, hang on. The email should have my name.
@@shongmoua1384 Let me know when you manage to get it!
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Hey Shong!! I’m hmong too! So great to hear about your experience and for the tips!
I’m planning to apply for the next intake once I graduate spring semester. I was wondering if I’d be able to email you and ask you some questions about the process! Thanks 💕
Yay!!!! I love my Hmong girls moving out of the country! Shoot me an email! Or find me on ig/ fb! @etceteraa shongmoua@gmail.com
Shong Moua i have sent you an email 😊
Great video I thinking about applying after I get my masters in May
I really appreciate this information!! I’m graduating this December and will begin my application process this August to hopefully make it in for next year. I am very excited to do this and there have been just a few things I’ve been curious about this program. Quick question, how was the interview process? Also, did you apply to a program to get a TEFL certification? If so, what are some you recommend? I graduate without an education degree so I know I have to get a certificate. I’m very happy to know you love the program. I was introduced to this opportunity 2 years ago in a korean culture/history course I took and I kept debating doing it but recently the opportunity has been popping up nonstop and I am very excited to take advantage of it. Thanks for the video!!
Hi!! Thank you so much! Here's the detailed video of the complete application process here: czcams.com/video/SG-HUWSrHvQ/video.html
The interview process was super casual and easy. Prob the easiest interview I've ever had? The EPIK coordinator asked me the usual "why do you wanna work with us" questions, and then we just went over what I should do to fix my application. 15-20 min tops? As for the TEFL certification, I went through Groupon. Hehe. I made sure the reviews were good and certificate was accredited. Def take advantage of this opportunity! Friends and family will always be back home, but this is a once in a Life time opportunity!
"And then there is the most dangerous risk of all - the risk of spending your life not doing what you want on the bet you can buy yourself the freedom to do it later.”.
Shong Moua thank you so much for linking that video and taking the time to reply to me!! I’ll make sure to take note of everything and be fully prepared for this. Again, thank you!! :)
Grethel Villarreal Good luck Grethel!
Stay strong . You got this !
Edenn Enterprises Thanks! It was a great year!
this was super helpful thanks! I am curious, when you went to Korea to teach...how much money did you save up before hand? I am looking into applying through EPIK, and just trying to figure out how much money to save for such a big change! thanks for your input!
Thanks! I'm happy you found it helpful! When I moved to Korea, I probably only brought a couple grand with me? I left some $ in my American bank account to pay for bills I still had. I paid for my own flight to Korea, but after a month living in Korea, EPIK reimbursed my flight and gave me a settlement pay..roughly $1400? So it was a good chunk on top of my 1st paycheck for the month!
I want to be an epik teacher I have been learning korean for a while but i still feel a bit shy😅 thank you so much for this.
Don't worry, you got this! The fact that you've already been studying is amazing!! You're welcome! Thank you so much for watching!
These details are going to help a lot of people out- its unfortunate that you find out your placement on the last day. Would be nice if it was in your contract ahead of time! I'm going to share this video with others :)
Kristina T. Aw thanks! Appreciate you!!!
This is unrelated to the topic of this video but I couldn’t help but appreciate your video quality. What camera and lens did you use to film when you were talking in your office?
Lowkey so happy you brought up lashes. I have adopted the extension life over a year ago and completely dropped mascara. Knowing that I can do them there is such a relief. Thanks!
Getting ready has never been so easy right? And it's so much cheaper here! I get mine for 30,000 won which is $26!!
Shong Moua wow that’s so amazing! i definitely look forward to that!
i like your presentation. very charming.
Thanks for this!! Can you give an example of what rude co teachers are like?
Thank you 😊.
They changed a lot of things since I was in EPIK in 2009. They were giving bank accounts left and right when I did it. Also, I knew the city I would be in before orientation, just didn't know where in the city.
WOW! Looks just like the movies! Haha!! So cool!! Im so jealous!
Chiia Yang lol super cool right? It still feels surreal to me!
Your getting really good at vlogging. I melted cause your puppy eyes. Super formal and awesome!!!!! Great insight and info. In case I need to use EPIK 🤣
how good were you with the Korean language before you started teaching?
Madonna sonsengnim! 😍
I’m curious to know if you asked these questions far as where you’ll be teaching at, where you’re going to live, setting up a phone line, how you will get paid etc. Before signing the contract/ agreement... These things are just super important to know being in a different country to earn a living, it seems like you just gave a shot in the dark and just went with the flow. idk correct me if I’m wrong.
I definitely asked those questions during the skype interview with the program coordinator. Prior to Korea, I've never lived alone, better yet out of the country by myself, so I went in with a million questions.
All the EPIK Coordinator said was:
→ School Placement: School placement information is not available until arrival in-country.
→ Commuting: Depending upon housing availability and school location, applicants may need to commute up to 60 minutes. Housing is secured by the individual’s school, and EPIK cannot provide housing or school details
before arrival.
→ Public Transportation: Regardless of placement, public transportation isexcellent in Korea, and applicants should not have difficulty using public or private transportation.
I had friends who were already in the EPIK program to ask questions. Watching other youtubers really helped too! I knew what to expect, kinda? lol. Not knowing specific things is pretty standard in EPIK/Korea, just know that you'll get taken care of. Hope for the best, and prepare for the worst!
Is the salary enough to live comfortably and is there any housing allowances? Also do you think someone can provide for a family on it
Can I just bring a whole passport
That is a challenge but I love it. Pressure makes diamonds
TrucketteTV MsMac I loved it!!! No pressure, no 💎 , no struggle, no strength! ❤️
i would like to know how can we become a teacher in Korea
Great video! So to clarify, if I have a teaching credential, is it still required I do the 100 hours of TEFL? I have a bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies, not Education.
Thanks!!
These are the requirements! You can have either or
Bachelor's degree in Education / major in Teaching, TESOL, Second Language Studies, or Education
OR
Bachelor's degree in any discipline + TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certificate
OR
Bachelor's degree in any discipline + Teacher's License
OR
Bachelor's degree in any discipline + 1 year TaLK scholar experience
thank you so much for making this video! I was thinking of applying next year to teach in Korea, but my parents think i'm wasting my time and want me to do something with my psychology degree. I'm between becoming a social worker and being an english teacher abroad. It's a hard decision but at least I know what I can expect if I decide to become a teacher. Is being an english teacher a long term goal for you, or are you thinking about changing careers in the future?
Casia Banez Oh me too! I just graduated with a psychology degree and I’m also considering teaching english in S.Korea. I agree, it’s a tough decision! But her videos are super informative
Same here! This fall is the start of my last year at college as an English Lit and Psychologg double major and I’m not really sure if I want to settle on a career right after graduation or if I want to continue studying, but I’ve always wanted to travel (financial reasons and later COVID-19 destroyed any chances at studying abroad as an undergrad). I just recently found out about EPIK and it seems like a dream come true! But I’d still like to learn more before making any commitment.
@@bambi_8104 I've been leaning towards social work, and lucky teaching would only enhance my grad school application. Same as you, I don't want to settle on a career yet, as I want to travel first, but COVID is so unpredictable that who knows where we will be in the next few months. I wanted to apply this August to be part of the Spring semester intake of 2021 (apply early for better chance at being placed in first choice city). I hate being indecisive lol. Good luck to you! I hope to hear an update, but if not, I wish you all the success and happiness. :)
Teach in a suburb than a rural area. I lived in Yesan for one year back in 2009 to 2010. The place was very boring. The closest city was Cheonan. Remember Hagwons own you and they control the vacation time to nine days. Whether you work for a university or a public school be grateful for vacation time. Public school they have field trips to the movie, swimming pool, and maybe ice skating. You also participate too.
Shong don't feel you're lonely. I love U watching U one by one.♡♡♡♡♡♡ Take it easy as is in American custom.♡♡☆☆☆☆☆
Thank you for being so sweet!
Hi. W/o a local bank account there must be ATM machines that accept international bank cards - right?
Thanks for this video. What city do you live in if I can ask, and how did you apply to EPIK? What was that process like? Thanks! :)
Larah Christine hi! I live in Ulsan now, down south-45 mins from Busan! I applied directly through EPIK. Where are you located? Here’s my video of the application process! I’m originally from the Midwest of the U.S! czcams.com/video/SG-HUWSrHvQ/video.html
Shong Moua I’m not given a location yet but will be working at a hagwon in a few months!
how many hours a week is standard for the epik program. and also can you apply to the epik and talk programs at the same time to increase your chances of getting into a Korean teaching program. Thank you!
Hi there! You’ll be working 40 hours a week (teaching 22 classes per week- 40 mins classes for elementary/45 for middle/high school). If you teach more than 22 classes, they’ll pay you OT! I teach at two schools so I get paid an extra $100! As for applying to both programs, it doesn’t hurt to apply to both at the same time. I applied directly through EPIK & the process was quick and easy!
@@shongmoua1384 Thank you so much! Your reply was thorough and helpful
@@shongmoua1384 Wait I'm sorry, but i just did the math and 22 classes per week at 45 minutes each isn't 40 hours of work time? Is there additional administrative duties that you are obligated to that doesn't include in class teaching? Where are the 40 hours coming from basically? Thank you!
I work from 8:20-4:20 Monday- Friday and teach about 4-5 classes a day. There’s 10 minutes of passing time between classes & a one hour lunch block. When I’m not teaching, I’m in the office lesson planning. My students don’t like paperwork, so I’m always searching for fun speaking games/ideas for them (or when I get ahead of my lesson planning, I browse the internet lol) there’s a tone of free time for yourself, no admin duties, at least not for me lol You just have to be present at school for 40 hours a week, teach half the day and “desk warm” the other half. Does that make sense?
@@shongmoua1384 Yes that's exactly what I wanted to know. I've been considering the EPIK program and youtubers like you are really helpful with the decision making process. Thanks!
Okay here it goes it would be so helpful if you can reply for I can have ideas about to do. Does my gpa matter? To be able to get a job over there in South Korea to be a teacher?Also do you know if I as a foreigner can be child welfare social work over there? Idk if called that or something else? But back to the teaching job all you do is teach English to students is that all or is there more to it? Sorry if the last question sound dumb I really want to be able to live in South Korea permanently and be Korean resident!
Please read my story..i teach at a university in South Korea and get 6 moths PAID VACATION and teach 9 hours a week and have my own office!
I'm from India and I'm in my under graduate program now but I have done diploma in elementary education. So can you please tell me what's more I need to be a teacher in South Korea
Desk warming some form of sadistic torture lol
Any advice for an aspiring English teacher in Korea who is going into college right now in the US?
Thanks for being so patient! As for college, I would recommend going to any college (cheapest,if possible) to retain a bachelor's degree in anything you'd like/see yourself putting into use. I went to a private college and it was expensive - in the end, I received the same bachelor's degree that anyone could've earned by completing 4 years! How's college going for you? Join clubs (virtual clubs with this pandemic going on), get out of your comfortzone and try new things! Once you're in Korea, you're gonna have to do things on your own that you've never done before. Be open to change.
Your philosophy was very good.
Like the Korean proverb in Korea in 1960s saying, 밥에 아무리 돌이 많아도 돌 보다는 쌀이 더 많다.
이효동 thank you!!
so, if i want to stay in Seoul or Busan, there is a possibility that i will not even be placed there?
On the website it tells you that you won't know what grade you are teaching until you actually get in Korea.
I just checked the website and they have definitely updated it!!
Hey🌸 love from India ❤ I am currently doing graduation and next year I'll be graduate what course do I need to do for being an English teacher at Korea
TEFL/TESOL certification
You said that during orientation was too late to get a Residency Tax Certificate, so when should an English teacher get a Residency Tax Certificate ideally?
Thank you!
Apply one month prior to departure to Korea!!
@@shongmoua1384 Thank you so much! The video was so helpful!
I'm happy to hear that! Thank you for watching! 😊
Hi, I'm new to your channel so you may have answered this in a video I haven't seen yet, but how did you know that this (teaching) was something you wanted to do?
Hi!
Teaching outside of the country has been something I've always wanted to do while I was in college, but instead, I chose to continue the path to get into grad school. Once I completed my bachelors of science degree, I realized I no longer felt passionate in the science field any more. Then decided to just do it, why not, what do I have to lose? So you don't have to have an education degree to apply (although you'll get paid a little more for sure with an education degree 😉)!
Shong Moua how long have you taught in Korea?
I was there for 1 year! I’m back home now 😜
@@shongmoua1384 is it possible to make it a career over there by teaching English?
Yes! Very possible! There’s teachers that have been there since 1990+. I have a friend who taught for 5+ years! I enjoyed Korea, but I missed my family so I came back home. My grandma’s getting older and life’s too short!
Nice ❤️❤️
I’m really interested in the EPIK program but I’m pretty confused about the contract stuff, is the job based on a contract or is it permanent? I heard they pay for your flight out of the country so I’m guessing the contract is for a year? pls fill me in on this! thank you
Yess!! EPIK will reimburse you for your flight to Korea as well as your flight back home once your contract ends. 1.3 million won each way, So about $2200! It’s a 1 year contract and you can choose to renew once you’re done with your 1st year. You can renew another 6 months, another year, or however long you’d like. The previous Teacher at my schools been an EPIK teacher for 13+ years!
Shong Moua oh that makes more sense now, thank you for clarifying that!
Hi!! There are some great tips but I don't think all of this stuff is true for everyone! I got my placement in a high school and I know what city I'll be in before arriving and I also talked to the person at my current position and found out that there is another EPIK teacher at my school!
Wow, that's super cool you got the placement you wanted! There were a few teacher friends that found out where they're placed exactly how you found out. Everyone's experience is def different. Thanks for sharing! Hope you're enjoying Korea even during this Pandemic!
I plan on going to get my bachelors degree in the Korean language. Does the EPIK require a specific degree or are they open to all?
EPIK is open to all bachelor degrees.
“Those who have a teaching license/certificate, B.Ed., M.Ed., or who majored in Teaching, TESOL, Second Language Studies (University of Hawai'i), or any other of Education-focused major (Physical Education, Math Education, etc.) are not required to have a TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certificate. Those not meeting these requirements will need to obtain a 100 hour or more TEFL/TESOL/CELTA/etc. certificate of at least 100 hours or more from an accredited program to be eligible. This may be completed during the application process, so applicants may apply before they have obtained the certification as long as it will be finalized no later than 6 weeks before the final expected arrival date in Korea. Please note that 1 year of TaLK experience will also be counted as a 100 hour TEFL/TESOL/CELTA/etc. certificate.”
Hii.. Iam from India.. I completed my graduation in computer science and engineering but I want to change my career in to teaching esp in Korea can u suggest me how I should approach.. Plz
I don't know about T-Mobile, but T-World SIM cards are available without a Korean Bank Account or proof of a teaching contract. It's a pre-paid plan that you take out with cash. I still have mine from 2018.
Idk, maybe I misunderstood what you said in that section? If I'm wrong, I apologize.
Wow thanks for the info!! I went thru kimchi mobile online!
That's not always true. I taught English in Korea for three years. You can choose what school in what city, I was able to at least. I interviewed with a bunch of schools and had at least 5 give me job offers and I knew where the school was and I was able to ask a lot of questions before picking the school..... Things aren't always be the same though.
WOW, hat's a great opportunity that you had! I was too focused on getting my paperwork done in time for the EPIK Coordinator. lol Did you go through the EPIK Program? Thanks for sharing!
The first school I taught at was a private elementary + preschool (hagwon) and the second one was through the EPIK program at a public middle school in Gwang-myeung.... Most people I talk to like the public schools more but I liked my private school more.
Omg, I thought about private school but the thought of getting recorded while teaching was nerve wracking. Lol. How long have you been a teacher?
Just don't beat the kids lol
I didn't mind it. Just keep speaking English and trying to get them to join in as much as possible..... I studied abroad in Korea then taught there for a little over 2 years. I'm moving back this summer.
So I’m going into the army reserve soon, I’m half way into going Into boot camp. I want to be an English teacher in Korea. How will my taxes go? And as well which college is best for me?
Thanks for being so patient! I filled out a form and did not get taxed while teaching in Korea. Are you from the US? I know South Africa and Ireland got taxed though! As for college, I would recommend going to any college (cheapest,if possible) to retain a bachelor's degree in anything you'd like/see yourself putting into use. I went to a private college and it was expensive - in the end, I received the same bachelor's degree that anyone could've earned by completing 4 years! Where have you applied to?
Hi! Is it possible to be an English teacher in Korea if you are a nonnative speaker but you have a Master's degree in education and TEFL?
#6 is not true. I opened my back account with my US passport at IBK, but I had to go back in and show them my ARC card so they could add it to the account. Also, the card doesn't take a month, getting any appointment does. after my appointment I got my card within ONE week. also, have it sent to your school because I believe you need to sign for it. this is something I didn't know going to the appointment. if you don't have it sent, you have to fo back to the office and pick it up.
Get a prepaid SIM card to for a cell phone. then when you get your ARC card you can open cell and internet account.
also, most schools you will be fed as you pay for your lunch!
It definitely varies with location and situations & I'm just sharing my own experience. For Ulsan teachers, we didn't have to make an appointment to pick up our ARC cards- they just told us what date to go in & we went in to grab 'em without signing anything. As for opening bank accounts, I have a friend who went through a recruiter and opened a KEB Korean bank account prior to coming to Korea and she still uses it to get paid and to take pay for school lunch. Thanks for sharing! It's nice that you received it within a week!
Do you know if there are any schools in Korea that offer jobs to people without english speaking country passport? :D
If I have a bank account like Navy Federal preexisting would my checks go to direct deposit
I used to live 10 minutes away from Mystic Lake Casino! Are you from MN?
Mariah Colby yes I am!! Wow mystic lake! I only went there for seafood nights! Lol ☺️
You’re very pretty. Might be joining EPIK in the future. Thanks for the tips :)
Aw thanks & Thank you for watching! Good luck!!!! You’ll love it🍀
@@shongmoua1384 hi Shong. I really liked your video. I heard that only native English speakers can teach in Korea ! Is it true. I am not a native speaker but I have my bachelors degree in the pedagogy field( teacher of English language)Can I teach children in Korea?
I like your jacket:)
644golf why, thank you!!!
Hello am from Ghana and I kinda want to ask if I’m eligible or if it’s possible to apply for the EPIK program?
I want to teach abroad in Korean this upcoming fall, but because of what you said about vacation days... I’m more hesitant to go, my best friend is getting married in December...
it was difficult for me to leave friends and family too because there's always an important event going on every year. It's all about sacraficing. How about you apply for Spring Intake 2021? That way you can take part in your best friend's wedding and then teach in Korea right after? Just know that being gone for a year won't hurt, FOMO will kick in, but you wont miss out much! One year will fly by before you know it, and you'll be back at home as if you never left! You're gonna have the best time of your life!
I'm getting my Bachelors in English (minor in linguistics) Education and getting a certificate in TESL... can I be a EPIK teacher? This will take 2 more years though ㅠㅠ
Yes of course!!!! You’ll get paid more than me, for having a bachelors in English. I actually majored in something else but all EPiK wants is for you to have a bachelors degree!
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what if you’re married and want to move to teach? do they provide housing for both of you?
There's a section on the application where you can list your spouse as a dependent. However, listing them on your application won't change your pay or the size of housing. You're responsible for handling your spouse's visa and etc on your own. It's doable!! Start saving up now and I'm sure your paycheck in Korea will cover both of you!!
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Shong Moua do they have to be a spouse to be a dependent?
Oops I need to know what I'm teaching because high school is kinda not a big preference I don't mind it but I would love elementary
Through my experience, I wasn't able to choose. however, a commenter did say he was able to choose what city to teach in and he interviewed schools. I was more focused on getting my paperwork in and transitioning the move from US to Korea so I just followed Epik steps lol
Hello! Since, Epik teachers are practically phoneless for the first month. Did you apartment have wifi?
Hello, I just saw the video because I want to become a English teacher in South Korea. Right now I’m 16 years old, I am attending an teacher early college, which means I can graduate high school with an associate degree then I will just go to college and study undergraduate in secondary language, I have to double minor as well. Will I still be able to get into EPIK?
Diana Ambrosio hello! Thanks for being patient! Yes you can! You must a minimum of any Bachelor's degree from an accredited university!
Hi we miss you so much back at home
Missing you all!! I’ll be back in no time!
You're cute.... And yeah, the info is lit too!
What TEFL certification programs do you recommend?
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Just wondering if you can earn overtime... make money outside the school
You're like an Actress.
If only! haha
I'm from india and i recently got updated that Indian's should have a teaching license in English to go and teach there
So EPIK doesn’t allow for you to get a new phone and all ?
Also is it easier to process the money you get and sending it back home ?
Once you’re settled and your Alien registration card (identification card foreigners use in Korea) is in, you can get a new phone line & contract! It’s a process to go into the bank, but once you’ve figured it it’s easy. I highly recommend asking a co-teacher or friend who speaks fluent/ is korean to help you with the process.
Maybe the reason why the Korean students are shy is that they feel awkward to use English. But after getting close to them, it would be much better.
I agree! Most of them are shy to speak English in front of their friends. 2nd semester is much better than 1st semester! The students and I have become closer 😄
@@shongmoua1384 Oh that's good !! The reason why is maybe because of the Korean Educational system whis is so passive way. I think we should change this way to more active way.
That is very true!
Hello,
Thanks for being so informative and helpful :) I have never taught before so please excuse my amateur questions... but what does a typical day look like/how much time does it take outside of school to prepare for each day? And how many classes do you teach in one day... do you have to prepare a separate lesson plan for every class that day/how many lesson plans do you have to prepare for each day?
Thanks for your time~^^
For a regular public school, I rarely spent time preparing outside of class. This is because you aren't teaching the whole day. you have periods where you can do what you want. This is when I would do my planning. With public school there is a textbook you follow. hope this helps
Thanks for replying H.T Journals !
Crystal and Noel H.T Journals is on point! Thanks for being patient on the reply. I worked from 8:20-4:20 Monday- Friday, taught 4-5 periods a day, in my office lesson planning the other 2-3 hours. I taught 3 different grades so 3 lessons a week!
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what is the cutoff age for teachers in Korea?