ESL Jobs Forum

[learnkorea]

Many foreigners in Korea think they need not know Korean language since Koreans are eager to learn English. When you plan to work in a different country, knowing how to speak that country's language would give you a meaningful stay and more successful career especially if you are working as an English language tutor.

Fortunately, professional foreign teachers are interested in learning Korean language. Compared to those who just want to earn money from having simple conversations with Koreans. Their only investment is their mother tongue. Serious and sincere foreigners try to be dedicated with their jobs.

[JustMe]

I think this is a problem in every country. English teachers don't bother to learn the language of the country in which they live because they can get by in English. I have found that learning the local language helps me to understand the problems faced by the students. It may not always help me in communicating outside the classroom. People often want to practise their English. Those that can't speak English often can't understand my foreign pronunciation or my inaccurate grammar.

[sammy]

personally, i do think that foreign teachers should learn how to speak korean language since they'll be staying in their place for a year or so. it will help them communicate and understand the student more. therefore misunderstanding which usually happens to students and teacher will be avoided.