How can I become an English teacher in Korea?
I originally wanted to be an English teacher in the Philippines (I'm Filipino-American and I've been to Manila before..I would like to go back^^) but a lot of people told me it would be no use because a lot of Filipinos already know English (which is true..I have cousins in the Philippines (they were born there and never been to the US) who only know English). People told me to try places like China, Japan, or Korea. Even though I really love those countries, I didn't really want to teach there because I was afraid it'd be really difficult and stuff..but now I think that I'd really want to teach English in Korea. How would I go about doing this? I'm only 17 right now and I'm about to be a senior in high school. What classes would I need to take? Or would I have to go to school there? Also, I'm trying to learn Korean right now. I have a few pen pals online and I also learn basic words/phrases from K-pop and K-dramas..I know it's not really a good way to learn but that's what I'm doing for now until I can take a real class. So what can I do to become a teacher in Korea? I'd like to start my knowledge about this as soon as possible. Thank you. ^^
If a math professor from a foreign country comes to America can he get a job as a math professor there?
Very likely the professor could get a job teaching at a college or university in the US if qualified because math is a universal language, the same all around the world. To teach in a high sclool a teaching certificate would be needed and state requirements vary. That said, the professor should have the language skills required to communicate with students in English. I had an Engineering professor who was from China and received his PhD in Germany and spoke poor English. Fortunately he was brilliant and we could easily follow his notes on the blackboard. I believe he taught advanced hydraulics.
What is required to become a teacher at an Eikaiwa?
If you have a bachealors degree (in anything) and are 21 or older, you can teach English overseas. Still, I highly recommend getting training in TEFL (Teaching English as Foreign Language), which is basically training that prepares you to teach your language to others. I'm going to get my certification with www.i-to-i.com. If you take their 100 hour class, they'll even nail you a job!
Do foreign ESL teachers go to China because they are unemployed in their home countries?
With the large number of people working in China, there is no one single answer. Some people lose their job and are then looking for a change. Other people, like my friend, has a masters in TESOL, worked in her job for 14 years as a TESOL teacher, and then decided to go to China to teach for a while. Sure, there are some losers whose only qualitifications are they are white and speak English, and they are the lowest of lows. But that is not everyone.
What do I have to do to get a teaching job in Asian countries?
It’s not quite as easy as falling off a log, but close. There isn’t a whole lot you have to do. Here’s the list:Be from a native English speaking country: The UK, US, Ireland, South Africa, Canada, New Zealand, or Australia. There may be other countries that can be included, but those were the ones that South Korea recognized. Find a good site for ESL teachers searching for jobs in Asia such as Dave’s ESL Cafe and you can get all the relevant information on what countries require.2. Have a four-year degree from an accredited college or university in any subject. (My degree was in art from some po-dunk college in Missouri.) If you happen to have a degree in some English language subject, all the better. (And here you thought an English degree was a total waste of time and effort.)3. Have no criminal record.4. Good idea to have some sort of TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate. There are online courses available which can fulfill that requirement. They can be a bit pricey—$600 to $1,200—but they are a requirement in many countries. Plus, they are pretty much a must if you want to teach in the public school system anywhere. Private schools are more lax in some places such as South Korea, but private schools there can be a form of hell on earth for unwary foreigners. I was lucky in getting a job at a school run by a foreigner (American) who had zero leadership skills, but was fair and followed the rules the country set up for how to treat teachers.That’s about it. Again, check out Dave’s website for current requirements and idiosyncrasies of each country’s how-to.About the only thing you have to do to prepare for living somewhere in Asia is learn how to use chopsticks if you don’t already know. Also, knowing any of the country’s language is regarded as a handicap, not an advantage. And oh, try to leave as much mental baggage as you can at home. (If you happen to be an American like I am, the baggage can be pretty fucking heavy. You don’t want to carry that shit around with you.)
Is it possible to become a teacher in Japan and teach a subject other than English?
There’s generally great prejudice against foreigners in Japan, in terms of their ability in Japanese. If you search it up, you’ll find many instances where the Japanese almost cannot fathom the idea that a foreigner can efficiently speak their language. There’s a reason for that of course; Japan is almost entirely homogeneous and foreigners have only recently started to live there. Second generation immigrants are a very small percentage. So people are not used to seeing a non-Asian (or even a non-Japanese looking person) speak their language! This is of course not the case for everyone.This is a thing: (Many people who have lived there say this happened to them at least once.)But this proves otherwise:People who have worked in Japan as English teachers say that their job was not even that. They were there to provide an image of what foreigners are like, to show how words should be pronounced, and for students to ‘come in contact’ with the culture they are studying. The foreigner’s job is to assist the actual (Japanese) English teacher. I think that is what would happen if you had interviews at schools for the first time. But if you already have experience in teaching a certain subject (even in a different country), then they would probably take you more seriously. That is, if you prove you’re fluent in Japanese. You can do that by having a JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) certificate of at least N2 Level. Look it up here.Here are some people who have taught in Japan. These are their experiences and they are different from one another. I suggest you also read the comments!
How can I be a Chinese teacher in the western countries?
Depends on what you mean by "be a Chinese teacher." I can understand that in at least two ways: be a Chinese (ethnicity or nationality) person who also happens to be a teacher, or be a Chinese language and culture teacher (regardless of your ethnicity or nationality). I'm going to assume you mean the latter: teach Chinese (I'll assume Mandarin) in a Western (North America, South America, European) country. My personal experience and knowledge is within the US, but much of this applies in any Western culture. Recently I helped my own spouse achieve her own teaching certification, and I know the process in Texas.Two overall branches of education: public (paid for through taxes or similar government revenue) or private (private schools, weekend/evening classes, most colleges and universities, corporate/business training).Public: People anywhere want to know their (or their child's) teacher is competent in both handling the interactive human communication aspects of teaching in general (called pedagogy), and in the subject being taught (in this case, Mandarin Chinese). At least in the US, public school teachers must be certified (have minimum required hours of pedagogy instruction + pass exams, and usually have in-class internships), which is done at the State level (each of the 50 states has its own teacher certification requirements and approved methods to become certified. Search for and contact any of the state educations agencies for details.) Sometimes a foreign teaching certification can be at least partially transferred to help shorten the process. Almost all public teaching jobs require at least a Bachelor's degree.Private: Many college instructors and faculty are former public school teachers. Most have at least a Master's degree. Most higher education and corporate teaching positions do not require any state certification, but each will have its own methods to establish your qualifications. Often the easiest way into teaching in a different country is to teach in evening and/or weekend schools (for kids and/or adults) and build experience. Your could also start your own private tutoring - it's fairly easy to advertise your services through Craig's List or one of several online tutoring venues, or offer tutoring to your evening/weekend students and social contacts.This is very general, but should give you a few directions to research - best of luck!
Teaching ESL in China or other Asian countries as an ABC (American Born Chinese)?
I was born in America and I'm 100% Chinese, I was wondering if it was a good idea to teach English abroad in Asian countries (specifically looking at China and Korea). I speak basic Cantonese, understand a great deal (at least 80%), but I can't read/write Chinese. I'm aware that many foreign ESL teachers don't speak the country's respective language but I heard ABC's are highly discriminated against if they're unable to read/write Chinese. Would it be a better idea to teach in Korea?
Do foreign English teachers have a bad reputation in Asia?
This is a complicated thing to answer and explain, but I will try to make it simple.I live in Korea and yes, foreign English teachers here are usually LBH = Losers back home. very uneducated and incompetent people who can't get a job in their own country so they come to Asia to get an easy job and sleep with girls.the lifestyle of English teachers here consists of going to work everyday, then go out, get smashed drunk and sleep around with as many girls as possible.many teachers try to sleep with their students, including under aged students.in fact most of the problems in Korea are caused by foreigners, Koreans don't get into fights (they have to pay enormous fines if they hit someone), they don't commit petty crimes, and usually are very tame. however foreigners often cause trouble, fighting in bars, smuggling drugs into the country (yes, I know English teachers who have done that, and ended up in jail), etc. etc.English teachers here have no respect for the culture, the people or anyone. and feel that they can do whatever they feel like, without any repercussions.of course there are some exceptions, but they are the minority. after 8 years in Korea I've only made a handful of friends who were English teachers. but they actually focused on working and were educated people.The ratio is 9 out of 10 English teachers are really bad people or in the very least crass, uneducated, disrespectful thugs. smart,educated native English speakers don't come here to teach English. they have a job back home.the requirements for getting a job as an English teacher here are VERY LOW. even "professors" at universities are just random foreigners who just knew the right person to get the job. I actually know a "professor" here who used to live in a trailer back in the US, he often makes mistakes in pronunciation and grammar, and he is a sleazy guy who just wants to sleep with every girl he meets. but he got a job as a professor because he knew the right people.I also knew a Canadian guy who worked as a professor in an important university here, he got fired for stalking his female students, inappropriate behavior, etc.I like Korea very much, one thing I do not like though, are all the foreign English teachers who shouldn't be here.if you meet foreign engineers, exchange students, etc. in Korea, they are usually nice. they have a purpose to be here.