Teach English in Korea

Thinking about teaching English in Korea? This is the only guide you need. I've spent over twenty years in South Korea - recruiting, placing, and mentoring thousands of English teachers from around the world. This book is everything I wish someone had handed me before I moved to Korea. Teach English in Korea walks you through every step: choosing the right TEFL certification, building application materials Korean directors actually respond to, acing interviews, decoding your contract, and navigating the visa process without the confusion that trips up most first-timers. But this book doesn't stop at getting the job. It covers what happens after you land - setting up your apartment, surviving your first week in the classroom, and adjusting to a culture that will challenge and reward you in equal measure. You'll find honest guidance on classroom management, lesson planning, Korean workplace culture, travel, food, finances, taxes, and planning your next move when your contract ends. What makes this book different? It's built on real experience, not research from a distance. I've sat across from Korean school directors, mediated contract disputes at midnight, and coached teachers through culture shock and career pivots. You'll find over seventy Teacher Stories - vivid, real accounts from teachers I've worked with - plus Pro Tips in every chapter with insider advice you won't find anywhere else. Inside this guide: ¿ A month-by-month breakdown of what your first year actually feels like ¿ A real paycheck walkthrough with actual numbers - gross salary, deductions, and realistic savings ¿ What to do when things go wrong - documenting problems, filing labor complaints, and avoiding the costly "midnight run" ¿ Korean culture, dating, food, travel, and building a social life that makes your time abroad genuinely fulfilling ¿ An exit checklist covering severance, pension refunds, bank accounts, and returning your ARC at the airport Whether you're a recent graduate, a career changer, or a seasoned traveler ready to live abroad, this book meets you where you are. No fluff. Just twenty years of hard-won experience from someone who's been exactly where you're about to go.