pros & cons of teaching english in korea // epik program

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hey y’all! today’s video is all about the pros and cons of teaching english in korea. this is more applicable towards the epik program, but it can still be useful for other programs as well. my intention isn’t to scare people away from applying to the program, but these are some things that can happen. as always, if you have any questions, leave a comment below or message me!
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@Celeste-cv4mp 5 жыл бұрын

I seriously thought the volume from my phone was broken 😂 you have such a soft voice ✨

@heyitsanne 4 жыл бұрын

Celeste Alvarado thank you haha, for some reason my mic just doesn’t want to pick up my voice 😭

@AssocUSA 4 жыл бұрын

Best ASMR video lowkey. Lol all jokes and love but tbh these videos are really helpful.

@heyitsanne 4 жыл бұрын

😂😂thank you!

@An-wk8gc 4 жыл бұрын

Omg, the last minute is something I am feeling HARD right now. I applied for the Spring intake and, of course, am still waiting to even know when I'm leaving. I am planning a trip to the Philippines with my friends right before Korea (so fly to the PH and then Korea right after), and I can't even tell them a date to start planning. And my family legit doesn't even believe that I am actually going to Korea because I don't have any information about the program, which is nerve-wracking! So I am sitting here, nearing February, just a wreck from nervousness. UPDATE: Finally got my placement, Gangwon. And now the Visa application and trip planning is stressing me out even more LOL. If anyone sees this and is near Gangwon, lemme know!

@heyitsanne 4 жыл бұрын

that’s horrible! and yes, it seems like they’re really back-logged and getting back to applicants pretty late. unfortunately, that’s how EPIK is at times ☹️

@samiraw1490 4 жыл бұрын

im currently in college and i really want to move to korea to teach english! im kind of scared tbh but im so excited! im just not sure whether i want to do epik or a hagwon

@heyitsanne 4 жыл бұрын

both epik and hagwons have their pros and cons, but you are able to find a good hagwon! you just have to know what to look for, read your contract, and ask about the company/try to reach out to people that work with them :)

@EricaWagner46 5 жыл бұрын

You made some really great points! I actually enjoy desk warming for the most part. Why not do what I do at home and get paid for it lol. I do get bored sometimes. I wanted to point out that with hagwons the benefits are the exact same for the good hagwons! If you aren't getting those benefits, find a different hagwon.

@heyitsanne 5 жыл бұрын

that’s true! i think people always hear about bad experiences with hagwons, so they never look at them as an option

@TastyTea 5 жыл бұрын

YOU LOOK SO GOOD! Video covered everything from top to bottom, thank you for shaarrrinngggg 😍

@SimplyK1210 5 жыл бұрын

Girl you look gorgeous!!! Love your videos! I’m thinking about teaching in Korea in the Spring so we’ll see how that goes

@ASHKENYAIL 4 жыл бұрын

🤣😂😭 "YOUR RENT FREE APARTMENT IS FURNISHED...NOT SURE OF THE QUALITY OF THE FURNITURE."

@heyitsanne 4 жыл бұрын

i meannnnnnn did i lie tho 👀😂

@asandamlanduli2094 2 жыл бұрын

One of the most useful videos I've seen, thank u

@heyitsanne 2 жыл бұрын

you’re welcome 🤗

@emanirenee 5 жыл бұрын

this make up look! also thank you for this super informative vid🥺💖

@spinellirecess2976 5 жыл бұрын

really enjoyed this, you look stunning!

@xTenshiAi 4 жыл бұрын

your eyeshadow look is beautiful!!!

@heyitsanne 4 жыл бұрын

thank you so much!

@PalesaJonas 5 жыл бұрын

Always stunning seriously you need to teach me. 😭 Loved this!

@heyitsanne 5 жыл бұрын

Palesa Jonas yesss when i visit you i’ll teach you all i know haha 😊

@tmiamorris6552 4 жыл бұрын

Same pros and cons as me! Lol ive also been here since February. I definitely miss the American holiday days off.

@felinefokus 2 жыл бұрын

What are you bringing to the table? Drive that point home Anne! That's a gr8 message 💬

@genevieveperes7856 4 жыл бұрын

American holidays will obviously not be holidays in Korea. As an immigrant in USA, American holidays are not at the same time as holidays we have back home. That is to be expected.

@heyitsanne 4 жыл бұрын

i realize that, i was mostly mentioning it for those that are thinking of teaching abroad but don’t realize that holidays and time usually spent with family/loved ones won’t be the same :)

@Sakura-zu4rz 4 жыл бұрын

I have a frustrating experience. Not knowing where to begin or hitting a plateau can feel demoralizing and make it hard to hit the books and study like you know you should…Having friends from other cultures makes me more creative. In fresh ways about space and how people create their own world and environment. It is best way to connect between creative thinking and cross-cultural relationships!

@KatiePrescott 3 жыл бұрын

I'd be interested to learn more about what responsibilities you have outside of those teaching hours - 22 teaching hours is a LOT!!! I am a teacher in the UK and we generally teach 18-22 hours per week, but the average UK teacher works 50-60 hours a week in total due to all the planning, resource making, printing, marking, assessments, meetings, CPD, lunch duties, form time, parents meetings, report writing, data tracking, etc. What else do you need to do during your "desk warming" time?

@auroraseyets8516 3 жыл бұрын

I hated desk warming while teaching English in China, the China surprise was definitely a thing, the very different Chinese school breaks or getting a day off in the middle of the week only to have to make it up on Saturday and/or Sunday (that was mindblowing). It was such a culture shock.

@abigailr.7487 4 жыл бұрын

😊this was so helpful thx you

@talkinnmedia4535 4 жыл бұрын

Great helpful video.

@r.m6094 5 жыл бұрын

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA YOU'RE SO CUTE. I love the hair, makeup outfit and necklace~~~ actually, where did you buy that necklace? thanks for making this video ~ super insightful.I love how you described it - the Korean surprise.

@heyitsanne 5 жыл бұрын

thank you! i got it online on etsy :)

@agletdontforgetit 4 жыл бұрын

can you do a video on requesting vacation time and such? (and how to plan around the camps and things) i feel like i would never use it because i would be too afraid to ask off. great video! i hope to do this when i graduate college, as i really want to get my TEFL certification anyway.

@heyitsanne 4 жыл бұрын

definitely!! i've been meaning to make a video on this but never got around to it :)

@americantonese91 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the great info! Question: Winter and Summer breaks, how long do you have? Is it long enough to go travel to other countries or come back to USA?

@heyitsanne 3 жыл бұрын

most public school teachers are given 26 days (seoul i believe is still on 18). my summer vacation was 2 weeks long, and winter 3 weeks. i planned my vacation days to be during red days (public holidays), so i was able to have very long vacations. i went to the USA for both of my vacations, easily could have traveled to multiple countries :)

@americantonese91 3 жыл бұрын

hey it's anne thanks for replying! Wow that’s not really long. I was hoping summer would be two months like USA. I’m planning to apply sometimes next year. I just wish it was semester contract rather than a year though 😂

@heyitsanne 3 жыл бұрын

definitely nowhere near that long 😂 unfortunately many contracts are one year, but it flies by pretty quickly!

@tshepim8391 5 жыл бұрын

First to comment 🙋🏾‍♀️

@thobimakama3745 4 жыл бұрын

Gr8 informative video. Definitely more benefits than China n thts where im going. So will definitely keep this in mind.

@heyitsanne 4 жыл бұрын

thank you, and good luck to you!

@paballozulu1005 2 жыл бұрын

You sound like me. So calmly and soft voice.

@maylee4080 4 жыл бұрын

I'm curious about your overall teaching load. I hear the teaching hours is equivalent to teaching full time. I saw the teaching hours online, but not sure of the concept in reality. I saw in a video that someone teaches at 3 schools with EPIK (not sure if its in 1 day or everyday). I understand everyone's experience is different, but hope its not a daily exhaustion or if you get enough breaks for a healthy teaching load.

@heyitsanne 4 жыл бұрын

MayLee ify you are teaching at multiple schools, like 3, it’s unlikely that you will go to all three in one day. most of my friends that teach in 3+ schools go to maximum 2 a day, so either half of a day at both or most of the day in one. to be honest, my teaching load isn’t really much of a “load”. i have it pretty light compared to others i know who plan their entire lessons, worksheets, etc. i just have to provide an activity and/or games for all 3 grades i teach. and of course, if you are in different schools, they may ask for different things/have different work loads. you are teaching in the classroom for 22 hours but the rest of the time if for you to plan, prep, etc. for some people, that means dedicating all of that time to prepping. for me, i don’t need to use all of my extra time to prep. hope that was helpful! :)

@KristysEdits 4 жыл бұрын

How can I work with you tho? Haha!

@FLgurl100 2 жыл бұрын

Do you remember what the IRS tax exempt form was called ?

@Gentry224 4 жыл бұрын

Wait... You got a whole week off for Thanksgiving? I have never had a whole week off for Thanksgiving. I've been missing out

@heyitsanne 4 жыл бұрын

yep! i guess texas did something right lol

@SmileyKyleeFace 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! I was wondering if you had anything to say about what it's like going into and leaving the program already as a credentialed teacher? I'm almost done with my undergrad and am heavily considering this program but I also want to get my masters and teaching credential. I'm mostly worried about losing "momentum" after getting credentialed to go teach in Korea and then what it might be like to come back. I've also thought maybe it'd be good if I could do EPIK before getting credentialed. From your vlogs and advice videos, teaching English in a foreign country sounds like an amazing experience.

@heyitsanne 3 жыл бұрын

hi! teaching abroad is a really amazing experience that i would recommend to anyone thinking of doing it! if you see yourself possibly teaching abroad long-term (not just korea), i would say get your teaching license (and maybe possibly masters). this will make you more competitive for other teaching jobs and programs that are not EPIK-and other countries as well! with a masters you can teach in a university and get higher pay. a teaching license can get you a job in an international school in many countries (some [like korea] require teaching experience in your home country as well). i hope that was somewhat helpful!

@SmileyKyleeFace 3 жыл бұрын

hey it's anne thank you for the advice!!

@r.m6094 5 жыл бұрын

hmmm does the 26 paid vacation days include the 14 national holidays? if not omg 40 days of holiday sounds great!!!! and is it socially acceptable to take sick days as an epik teacher ~ i heard that some co-teachers hate it and expect you to come in sick

@heyitsanne 5 жыл бұрын

no, they’re separate. but those holidays are government holidays so they may/may not align with your summer and winter vacation days. it honestly depends on your school and co-teacher about sick days. if i need to go to the doctor or i am clearly not really well, my co-teacher insists on me some hours off to leave early (i usually insist i’m okay to stay). they do have to put it into the system and get approval from the principal and vp (at least at my school). so if they dont approve it then 🤷🏾‍♀️ but yeah, it’s true that the culture here is to show up even if you are sick. some schools will let you go home, some expect you to perform at your best 100%

@FLgurl100 4 жыл бұрын

Anne! What’s the best way to obtain your reimbursement for that flight over and back.

@heyitsanne 4 жыл бұрын

have a korean bank account set up as soon as possible! i was able to get mine within a week instead of waiting for a month because i set up a bank account with KEB hana when i arrived :) i talk more about this in my “what to do before coming to korea” video. and i believe also in my “banking in korea” video

@kobeisreallyasian 4 жыл бұрын

I am a pharmacist in New Zealand. Would the lack of a teaching degree or experience get in the way?

@heyitsanne 4 жыл бұрын

no, not at all! most applicants who apply don’t have formal teaching experience or teaching degrees/licenses. i know in my intake, there have been lots of people in the healthcare field apply with little teaching experience. all you need is a tefl certificate :) if you have any volunteer experience working with kids (even babysitting) that would really help you out!

@912deborah 4 жыл бұрын

So there are 22 teaching hours in a 40 hour work week. What if we do more?

@heyitsanne 4 жыл бұрын

yes, you would get overtime pay :) the pay differs from cities/provinces

@nessasnursingdiaries5018 3 жыл бұрын

@@heyitsanne I’m sorry this may sound dumb but do you mean 22 hours per day or 22 hours per week

@heyitsanne 3 жыл бұрын

not a dumb question at all! per week :)

@weeoo8461 2 жыл бұрын

i'm really considering doing this after i get my degree, but I'm so confused about how all of the bills/fees work in korea, do they get taken out of your bank automatically?

@heyitsanne 2 жыл бұрын

if you would like you can set up your bills to be taken from your bank account automatically every month

@faithmcconville1903 2 жыл бұрын

Is epik the only program that works with Korea

@runwaychick7 4 жыл бұрын

IS it possible to be paid to your US bank account? If not, is it possible to transfer money into a US bank account from Korea?

@heyitsanne 4 жыл бұрын

no, you can only be paid into a korean bank account. i have a video about banking in korea and how i send money home to my us account

@khadeejahclemons2722 2 жыл бұрын

Side note - your hair looks so cute! How do you get it done there?

@heyitsanne 2 жыл бұрын

i have a lot of videos getting my hair done and wigs i wear on my channel :)

@eziijude 4 жыл бұрын

Please is there hope for Nigerians born and raised for EPIK teaching in Korea, i have visited native English speaking countries, I don’t know if that counts... i just want to know is there is Hope???????😭

@heyitsanne 4 жыл бұрын

unless you have attended secondary school to university in one of 7 countries (list is on EPIK’s website), unfortunately you are not able to teach english in korea. otherwise, it would be considered illegal

@lorin8418 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! So I was wondering, since everything is very last minute when learning about where you're going to be teaching, is there a way to request a new city or teach somewhere else? Or lets say after teaching up to your contract period, can you apply to teach at a different school in a different location?

@heyitsanne 2 жыл бұрын

only when you are finishing your contract, you can apply to transfer. but you will have to completely re-apply to the epik program (if you want to transfer within your area-just move schools- then you don’t need to re-apply). hope that made sense haha. i have a video on the transfer process up on my channel :)

@lorin8418 2 жыл бұрын

@@heyitsanne thank you so much! it makes sense :) and if you don't mind, can i ask what you majored in? im majoring in business right now (not sure if i will change) and im wondering how i can get those in person teaching credentials while majoring in business

@heyitsanne 2 жыл бұрын

@@lorin8418 the in-person teaching hours are based on whatever tefl program you decide to do. my degree is in science education, so i am already a teacher and did not need a tefl

@myahmorgan6202 4 жыл бұрын

Who did your braids?! They are beautiful!

@heyitsanne 4 жыл бұрын

thank you! ❤️ i have a video on my channel showing me getting them done haha

@kimberlyu8080 4 жыл бұрын

Where did you take your TEFL? Thanks for the informative video!!

@heyitsanne 4 жыл бұрын

i didn’t need a TEFL since i am already a certified teacher

@WanderingThought 3 жыл бұрын

@@heyitsanne I am certified as well! How did they verify? Transcripts and the certification?

@jadennyuki9311 4 жыл бұрын

can u teach in korea if ur first language isn’t English (im from Europe)and u have a degree for an English teacher

@heyitsanne 4 жыл бұрын

if you go to the epik program’s website you can find the exact requirements. some private academies/hagwons may possibly hire with different qualifications as well

@deckcadetmiles 5 жыл бұрын

After hearing these benefits I kind of considered Epik! However, I hope you can address my worries first. My only issues are that I'll be a college junior studying abroad in Korea for a year and that's great, but I worry about the birth crisis if I come after graduating winter 2020. I'm trying to graduate early (fingers crossed winter 2020), but even then, each year the birth crisis continues to worsen. My Korean friend told me about grandmothers enrolling in schools to keep them open. I've heard of rejections for teaching English due to the birth crises. That's my concern for the JET program in Japan too.

@heyitsanne 5 жыл бұрын

there has always been a decrease in schools available/positions available through epik, but there is always still a need for english teachers, so there will be teaching opportunities by the time you graduate, don’t worry. i will say that epik isn’t the only public school program, and it’s not the only way to teach in korea. if epik doesn’t work out for you and you really want to come, there are other ways :) the great thing about you studying abroad in korea is that you can travel to other cities and see where you would like to live! yes, you don’t always get your placement but it’s still nice to know more than just seoul before coming here haha i’ve heard great things about the jet program, but i never looked into it because i knew i wanted korea :) i hope this answered some of your questions and concern; i don’t know everything about epik so i hope this was somewhat helpful!

@AThousandSkys 4 жыл бұрын

There are a lot of different options outside of epic. I was hired at a hagwon through a private recruiter who I can strongly recommend if you’re interested . He found me a job in about 2 days, and the place that I interviewed at was really great. He’s also extremely transparent which is nice. I’ll be leaving to teach in Korea around December 1st (of 2019) so I’m super excited to have this unique experience.

@KuroiYuki13 4 жыл бұрын

@@AThousandSkys Hi, I'm just jumping in here because you said you worked with a recruiter that was really good? I'm going to be graduating at the end of this month, so I'm looking for programs and recruiters to apply through. May I know his name or website so I can look him up? Thank you! Also I assume by now that you have already arrived in Korea. How have the first few days gone so far? I hope you have a wonderful experience there!

@AThousandSkys 4 жыл бұрын

Hani yes I’m actually here now! I worked my first week and I have to say it has been an amazing experience so far. For their contact information, email is Teachingjobskorea123@gmail.com and the main guy’s name is Michael Jang. He’s very transparent about the whole process and walks you through everything. I’ll message him to let him know someone will be contacting him. I can’t tell you enough how helpful he was through the whole process. I hope you have a similar experience. Good luck on your journey to teaching at a Hagwon!

@KuroiYuki13 4 жыл бұрын

@@AThousandSkys Thank you for the info! Actually, I'm not sure yet about contacting him, so you don't have to let him know for sure that I would contact him if you haven't yet! I'm currently applying to a school in China, and after that if it doesn't work out, I have a few places I want to contact first before I end up wasting individual recruiters time, so really, I was just compiling a list of recommended places to try in a few months possibly~ Again, thanks for the help!

@nadzirahtajuddin4797 4 жыл бұрын

do you speak korean with everyone in the school?? and your student eventhough u teach english?

@heyitsanne 4 жыл бұрын

my korean skills are pretty minimal so i don’t often speak korean. the very few times i do is to tell younger students to pay attention, be quiet, etc. for the most part, i speak english (outside of teaching)

@tebogobaitsile3538 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, are there any male foreign English teachers in Korea?🤔

@heyitsanne 4 жыл бұрын

yes, there are

@mararoseify 3 жыл бұрын

have you ever had trouble getting paid on time? All of the other challenges I can roll with, but I have a fear of being stranded in a new country and running out of money.

@heyitsanne 3 жыл бұрын

my school has always paid me my salary on time, every single pay day. that’s not always the case for everyone though, i have heard of people who have to keep reminding their school/admin staff to pay them on time. it’s not super common though with public school though

@mararoseify 3 жыл бұрын

@@heyitsanne Thank you so much! that really helps

@sunnylam5430 3 жыл бұрын

Everyone said I wanted to teach English in Asia. My question for most of the foreigners do you have college degrees or good GPA. Everyone want to travel to Asia to teach English but a lot don't even finish their college programs. I can said for most of the foreigners went to Asia to meet someone but teaching English. Because they're not qualified.

@heyitsanne 3 жыл бұрын

for the EPIK program specifically, you need a 4 year university degree as well as a TEFL/TESOL certificate or teaching credentials. without these qualifications and more, you can not teach in Korea (with the EPIK program). i know some other options to teach in korea don't have the same requirements, but some of them are not at all legal

@nakibuukaesther5786 4 жыл бұрын

What advice do you give to a girl like me I'm not that much educated dropped out in college for some reasons but I would like to get a job in Korea what would you your advice. I'm looking forward to your reply.

@heyitsanne 4 жыл бұрын

hm, it is pretty difficult to find a job in korea without a degree. it is possible, though, if you have 2 years of study. you can apply to the talk (teach and learn in korea) program. but there are other countries that allow you to teach abroad without a degree!

@nakibuukaesther5786 4 жыл бұрын

@@heyitsanne Hi Ann ,thank you for replying me I really appreciate that , please how can I apply to the talk ,I really want to go to Korea but there's no way out for me it's very difficult please tell me how or where to find it if you don't mind , and I really don't have any idea of which other country I can go to but I will be really happy if you reply me again thank you so much I really appreciate this.

@heyitsanne 4 жыл бұрын

here is the link to the talk program website, make sure to check that you qualify www.talk.go.kr/talk/talk_new/content/content.jsp?menuId=010302

@nickih2130 4 жыл бұрын

Is there an age limit? I'm 45 and tired of my current job. I have a master degree wanting a change.

@heyitsanne 4 жыл бұрын

the age limit is 62! since you have a masters, you can also look into teaching in a university as well

@micheled3760 4 жыл бұрын

Great question. I would never have thought the age limit was that high. 👍

@malikanuur4298 4 жыл бұрын

@@heyitsanne really, i will be having a master degree by the end of the year. I didn't know that i might need to look into that

@FLgurl100 4 жыл бұрын

Anne Are you permitted to go get other jobs with your spare time ?

@heyitsanne 4 жыл бұрын

on an E2 visa, you are only allowed if your employer approves it. usually the answer is no, but sometimes an employer will actually allow one to be able to have a part time job

@evelynanyamekye4974 2 жыл бұрын

Could I apply while not currently in korea and would my flight ticket too be taken care of in order to be there??

@heyitsanne 2 жыл бұрын

absolutely!!! most people apply for epik/teaching jobs that way. as long as you fit the requirements on the site you are good to go :) you also don’t need your flight to be the exact amount as the flight reimbursement (that way you can find a cheap one and keep the money leftover!)

@evelynanyamekye4974 2 жыл бұрын

@@heyitsanne wow thank you so much. But how do I apply for it? Do I need to send the necessary documents to the Embassy or?

@heyitsanne 2 жыл бұрын

all the information is on the epik website. i also have a video of the timeline and where i sent documents with dates and prices

@evelynanyamekye4974 2 жыл бұрын

@@heyitsanne yes please I will watch thank you

@Spicypapi333 4 жыл бұрын

I have a question about housing. If we have a partner are they allowed to stay with you or would your housing be cancelled?

@heyitsanne 4 жыл бұрын

it depends on the type of partner you have, and really the landlord. if you are married, you can apply to epik together but there is no guarantee you will live together or even be placed near each other. if you are not married, the likelihood is even smaller. if your partner isn’t with epik, you can ask for the housing allowance instead and find your own apt. it’s going to be expensive though because it’s most likely you will have to put down the security deposit (usually thousands upfront). but i believe you can still apply to epik and let them know you have a partner and they will keep it in mind, but epik really only wants those that are married living together. i hope that wasn’t confusing lol

@Spicypapi333 4 жыл бұрын

Hey thank you so much for replying. By any chance do you know if they would need to be an English teacher as well or would it be okay if they just do their own work that is not related to teaching English?

@heyitsanne 4 жыл бұрын

no, they don’t have to be an english teacher

@ikimmy87 4 жыл бұрын

I was wondering the same but with my kids instead.

@heyitsanne 4 жыл бұрын

you should still be given housing. i know that there are teachers who come to korea with children! ren curry (here on youtube) has a daughter and has been teaching in korea for quite a while!

@deniseibanez9832 3 жыл бұрын

isn't desk warming the time you should spend planning your lesson?? I wouldn't call it desk warming though, that is valuable time you can use to design and plan lesson, you can also create teaching material..

@heyitsanne 3 жыл бұрын

when you finish planning all of your lessons because you have a lot of time, that’s desk warming. also keep in mind that not every teacher has the same responsibilities. some teachers are expected to just make games and activities, some are expected to teach and plan the entire classes with little to no help from their co teachers. every situation differs. but usually you have plenty of time during summer and winter “vacation” (aka your school is off but you still have to come in and sit (desk warm))

@oluwaseuneniola5438 4 жыл бұрын

Hi,, please can a Nigerian teach English in South Korea??

@heyitsanne 4 жыл бұрын

it is possible, but unfortunately south korea only accepts teachers that have done their secondary to university education from these certain countries (us, uk, canada, new zealand, australia, ireland, south africa). maybe there is another country besides korea where you can teach

@dela_dem1355 4 жыл бұрын

Hi with regards to the earlier question,what if I schooled in Ghana West Africa,but have a TEFL which is affiliated to a UK and Canadian school? Do I stand a chance to teach in Korea?

@heyitsanne 4 жыл бұрын

hi! i answered the question in a comment above. but basically, if your secondary to bachelors schooling wasn’t done in one of the countries listed then it’s technically illegal for you to teach english in korea under the E-2 visa. maybe they could have a different type of visa i’m unaware of, or they may change the regulations, but this is what i know. also you can research it just to make sure

@preciousijeoma9124 4 жыл бұрын

hey it's anne how bout if I get a South Korean bachelor’s? I’m thinking of going to study Korean language in South Korea, will I be able to get a teaching job?

@heyitsanne 4 жыл бұрын

hmm i’m not sure 🤔 i would check the EPIK website first, then maybe email EPIK if that would go against their requirements

@ritishabishnoi2444 4 жыл бұрын

Hii,i want to know that if any indian is allowed to become an English teacher at korea with bachelor degree and post graduate degree in English with TEFL certificate...Please tell if i have any hope to get a job in korea...PS: English teaching job👍

@heyitsanne 4 жыл бұрын

this is from EPIK's website Be a citizen of a country where English is the primary language EPIK teachers must be citizens of one of the following countries: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States, or South Africa. **Under the CEPA agreement, Indian citizens are eligible for positions if they meet all other requirements and hold a teacher's license in English. Please inquiry with the EPIK Office at epik@**korea.kr** for more details.*

@ritishabishnoi2444 4 жыл бұрын

Thankyou so much dear😄I really am very happy to know this. Fighting👍👍

@praveeni5205 4 жыл бұрын

Hi..wt r the qualifications for Indians to teach there..is tefl necessary..?

@heyitsanne 4 жыл бұрын

i'm not sure if you would be able to qualify, unless your secondary education and degree are obtained from a select list of countries (ex. usa, canada, uk, ireland, aus, nz, sa). tefl is required for almost every teaching job in korea, unless you hold a teaching certificate

@nabila9689 4 жыл бұрын

Is it true that they only hire native speakers?

@heyitsanne 3 жыл бұрын

yes

@floralfae2838 5 жыл бұрын

hehehe IVE MADE A CAMEO IN THE BACK😏😏

@heyitsanne 5 жыл бұрын

ayda&ko and you will continue to do so 🤪

@AlphosinaDumbutshena 3 жыл бұрын

Did you expect to have 4th of July or in Korea?

@heyitsanne 3 жыл бұрын

obviously not. just an example lol

@vm4532 3 жыл бұрын

Right?! Like the entitlement, why the hell should they celebrate an American national holiday?

@AlphosinaDumbutshena 3 жыл бұрын

@@vm4532 That's Americans for you. 🤷🏾‍♀️

@heyitsanne 3 жыл бұрын

like i said, it was an example of holidays you may be used to having off and celebrating with family, and really just a joke. but go off i guess!

@runwaychick7 4 жыл бұрын

Can you extend 6 months rather than a year?

@heyitsanne 4 жыл бұрын

no, the epik program only has year long contracts

@runwaychick7 4 жыл бұрын

@@heyitsanne thanks so much for answering my question! Another question I have is how accessible are gyms in South Korea? And what is their relative cost and quality?

@heyitsanne 4 жыл бұрын

so sorry i'm now seeing this! youtube never notifies me of comments :( it honestly depends where in korea you live. if you are in a city, then it's not hard to find a gym. rural areas is very unlikely or one location. i'm not sure on the cost since i'm not a gym person 😅

@runwaychick7 4 жыл бұрын

No worries, thanks for the answer!

@912deborah 4 жыл бұрын

Is a hagwon a private school?

@heyitsanne 4 жыл бұрын

more like private academy

@NCXitlali 4 жыл бұрын

It literally means academy

@btstaehyung9313 4 жыл бұрын

do you get a summer break?

@heyitsanne 4 жыл бұрын

bts taehyung yes, i get 10 weekdays, not including weekends and/or national holidays. so my summer break this year was a little over 2 weeks total

@btstaehyung9313 4 жыл бұрын

hey it's anne why no weekends?

@heyitsanne 4 жыл бұрын

bts taehyung the 10 days don’t include weekends, it’s the days “you would be at school”. so including weekends and my 10 days, my summer holiday was more than 15 days

@raaz2010100 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, Are you a formal teacher or have you done some courses to be an English teacher in non-English speaking country.

@heyitsanne 4 жыл бұрын

i am a formal certified science teacher :)

@ASHKENYAIL 4 жыл бұрын

FLEXIBIITY, KOREAN SURPRISE, DESK WARMING...GIRL YOU AIN'T NEVER LIED! NOW YOU WRONG FOR NOT ADDING BANKING TO THE CON LIST. 🤣😂

@heyitsanne 4 жыл бұрын

right 😂😭

@lovelyfofana 4 жыл бұрын

$127 per week or day ?

@heyitsanne 4 жыл бұрын

for the multiple school allowance? 10:00 it would be monthly, so just added to your paycheck one time each month

@BeautifullyBrowne 3 жыл бұрын

I just thought of going to korea since Chinas borders are closed. I have a child so I know things won't be as easy. Have you meet single parents or foreign teachers w families? Also, I love your videos but your voice is low in a lot of them.

@heyitsanne 3 жыл бұрын

hi! i personally do not know teachers with children but i know that there are for sure some in korea! ren curry here on youtube has a channel and she has been in korea for years while with her daughter, so she may be a great resource to you! i'm aware that my older videos have audio issues for some reason, but my more recent videos are fine now :)

@radiant1583 2 жыл бұрын

@Browne Town Also, submit a resume on Dave's ESL Cafe and in the header/title mention the countries you're interested in teaching as well as having a minor dependent. For example- American Teacher Interested in Japan or South Korea with a Minor Dependent.