Teaching in South Korea is the most lucrative way to teach English abroad. For lost souls, creative minds and digital nomad wannabes, it is a game changer. One year here can put you on the right track to a life of location-independence. This guide shows you how to get the most out of it.
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When you leave the 9-5 behind to travel, you may need to make some coin on the road. There are a range of exciting new travel jobs that will help you develop confidence and skills that make you a more assertive person and a better traveler.
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Teaching in Korea is a avenue that tens of thousands of graduates have explored in the past generation. But are the golden days gone? How long is left?
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EPIK teachers may get assigned multiple schools in Korea, particularly in rural areas. This may seem daunting, but fear not. You might learn to love it.
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Long vacation time is high on the list of anyone’s dream job description. Teaching English in Korea promises ample opportunity to travel to other countries. But is the vacation period all it seems? There may be more than meets the eye.
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A good social scene is important for many people. Teachers in Seoul have little worries but is the small town entertainment enough to keep people happy?
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First impressions are key but after the novelty of the being the new teacher wears off, how do you continue to impress your school in Korea?
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Life in rural Korea is not something that every EPIK applicant or teacher will want. Sometimes it’s tough but in other ways it can be very rewarding.
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Teaching in Korea is a challenge without knowing the language. Learning to speak Korean a little bit goes a long way when it comes to classroom control.
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Older Korean women are often friendly to foreign visitors in their country. However, bus stops are a dangerous place to mess with an ajumma!
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