Anyone taught in South Korea Before?!

Ah, you'll pick that up easily in Korea! Everything is in Korean and so there's so much opportunity to practice when you're on buses or in taxis or whatever.

Thats helpful thanks, Yes I know how to write but reading fast is quite dificult, Im just training myself to try read fast without the romanisation...

Well, I work in a private school, and nearly everyone speaks at least a little English, and most speak a lot. If you are in a public school you'll be team teaching with a Korean who, if they're nice will help you out. Also, there are generally quite a few chances to do language exchanges. A lot of the time you don't really need to speak Korean (although having some will really help). Knowing how to introduce yourself is a great start. Do you also know the written language? That's what I use the most tbh. I'm trying to learn more Korean, but not doing very well. It is a little shameful how long I've been out here and how little I know. There are plenty of people who know more, and unfortunately plenty who've been out here longer who know less. It really is up to you!

Well Im not yet sure of any specific question yet, but you've answered one about the time to come in for schools. When I have something in mind I'll ask, right now my worries are of the language, i know how to indroduce myself but that is as far as it goes, I wanted to know how you'll communicate with other teachers?/ Is there like any translators?.

If you want to be in a public school (less teaching hours, more holidays but also more planning and they need higher qualifications and you get no real choice where you're based) then you'll either have to go at the end of August or the end of February. If you are happy to go with private schools, you can come out any time and choose exactly where you want to be. Specific questions are a lot easier to answer than general ones, is there anything you're particularly interested in/concerned about/etc?

Thank you for the feedback, I would like any info whatsoever. Its just that am currently doing the course and my friend who is in South Korea will be coming to finish her last year in uni be4 she goes back n hopefully if things work out fast here, I'll be leaving for SK between Sept-Dec or I wait for the new school yr... But anything is good...

Hey! I'm in South Korea. I've been here for about 18 months. I'm not too clued up on private schools, but I can help you with information about the public school sector and what it's like to live here.

Hey! I'm also in South Korea, I've been here for over a year and a half now, if you want any information (especially about teaching in hagwons, which are the private schools) I'm happy to help.

Hey. One of our members Ashley is teaching in South Korea right now, so you may want to have a chat with him to get a good idea of what to expect there - http://www.onlinetefl.com/tefl-chalkboard/elkist

Laura