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Do I Have to Speak Korean to Teach in Korea?

There are many important things that teachers have to do to prepare after they have made the decision to teach English in Korea. The preceding months before moving to Korea are filled with navigating the visa process, finishing a TEFL course, saying goodbye to friends and family, packing and so on. While these steps are all necessary, many teachers over look something that’s very basic, but super important – learning the language! So, do you have to speak Korean to ...

How to Survive Your First Week Teaching in Korea

The final months before moving to Korea can be an anxious time, as you have to interview for positions, fill out forms, acquire essential documents, pack and say goodbye to family and friends. In my case, I spent so much time thinking about all that stuff, that I gave very little thought to what Korea would actually be like when I got there. So what will you face when you finally get to Asia? Here are several tips so you ...

Why You Need to Speak Korean to Teach in Korea

As a recruiter, people often ask me “Do I need to speak Korean to teach in Korea?” It’s a fair question, as many assume that there is little use for Korean in an English classroom. While it is true that you do not necessarily need Korean to teach English, you DO need to speak Korean to live in Korea! The issue is that your time in the classroom is only a fraction of your day. The rest of your hours ...

Ordering Food in Korea | Korean Take-out

One of the best things about teaching English in Korea is Korean take-out! Upon arrival to your new environment in South Korea you will be amazed by the variety of new dining choices available. There is little you could be hungry for that you cannot find, and some of these options may be so foreign and exotic to you that you are likely to be a bit overwhelmed. Ordering food in Korea is therefore something you’ll want to learn how ...

Learn Korean Online With Beeline Language

Learn Korean Online With Beeline Language When planning your adventure to teach English in Korea, a lot of focus is placed on finding the right job in the right location, or with collecting documents necessary for your visa. These are all things that need to be taken care of in order to get to Korea. But what about what happens once you are living in Korea for a year or more? How will you get around? Order food? Go grocery shopping? ...