Attention aspiring English teachers! Are you applying for the EPIK program for the Spring 2024 intake? Do you want to increase your chances of getting accepted by giving a great EPIK interview? Then join us for our upcoming webinars on Acing the EPIK Interview for Spring 2024! In these webinars, you'll learn: What to expect [...]
WELCOME ABOARD! You have finally started your journey to becoming a teacher in South Korea with EPIK! We will be having a second round of Initial Application Webinars for those who missed our first round and also for those who have further questions. We hope that this session will help you prepare to fill out [...]
WELCOME ABOARD!!! You have finally started your journey to becoming a teacher in South Korea with EPIK!! We will be having an Initial Application Webinar, and we hope that this session will help you prepare to fill out the EPIK online application and know what to expect as we proceed forward. This webinar will be [...]
Most English teaching jobs in South Korea are at private kindergarten academies. For many new teachers, their first year of teaching will be at one of these academies. Teaching small children can be a daunting prospect for many first time teachers with no prior experience working with children. However, if you love children and have [...]
Mesmi from the YouTube channel MesmiLJas stops by Korvia.com to share some of the mistakes she made as a teacher in Korea, and what she learned from them. Make sure to watch the video above for the full tutorial! -- Are you nervous about your first year as an English teacher? Worry not! Here are a couple of [...]
The following article is written by contributing author and TNKR volunteer Michael Smit. Views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the views of Korvia Consulting or its affiliates. Due to the nature of the article, refugee names have been changed to protect their identity. To volunteer with TNKR, please click the sign up [...]
As a teacher who has worked exclusively in high schools during my time here in Korea, I can say with certainty that I have a lot of sympathy for every student who has to survive the 3 grueling years of high school in this country. The daily life of high school students in Korea is [...]
There are many things that will work, and then there will be many things that will not work during your teaching experience in Korea. Here are a few things that may help you with your transition into the Korean school classroom and lifestyle. This includes introducing yourself, class rules, having a routine in the classroom, [...]
Listen. Most people have no idea what culture shock really is. I’ve heard people say, “In the USA, a girl will wear a bikini at the beach because we think tans are sexy, but Koreans avoid the sun because they like pale skin. What culture shock. Wow!” No, my friend, culture shock is not realizing [...]
Many new teachers in South Korea who are also new to teaching may feel hesitant about teaching younger learners. Before coming to South Korea I was absolutely petrified of teaching kindergarten. I thought they would eat me alive. For some strange reason I thought teaching middle school or high school would be much easier. The [...]
