4 Great Things About Korea!

Of all the teaching opportunities Asia has to offer, Korea is probably the best. Of course, those “Teach English Korea” job ads always dress it up and make it sound good. But, there are 4 things that Korea has really going for it.

You Can Save Money

I don’t know if you’ve heard already, but it’s not so easy to make money teaching in Japan anymore. Why is that? Because it’s insanely expensive to live there. On the other hand, in countries like China and Thailand, you can live like a king WHILE THERE, but it’s tough to save because the currency is so low.

Korea is a great place to save money. The economy is on the rise, and the Won is a contender in the world economy. Unlike Japan, you can have a good time in Korea, go sightseeing, do it up and party all you want, and you can still go home with a bundle of cash. Ask any English teacher whose been in Asia and they’ll tell you that Korea is the best place to save money.

The Food Is Fantastic

Korean food is amazing, especially if you like a little spice. They have a chili called “kimchee” that they put on just about everything. And, there are more varieties of kimchee than you can imagine. It’s a little like all the different kinds of salsa in Mexico.

If you’re a meat eater, Korea will provide you with all the slabs of animal you can put away. If you’re a vegetarian or healthy type, you’ll love the variety of fresh vegetables Korea has to offer. Even if you live in a big city, lots of the food comes straight from the surrounding farmlands. It’s fresh and tasty!

Make Lots Of Friends!

Koreans are very friendly, outgoing and warm. There aren’t many foreigners living in Korea, so you may find yourself the center of attention everywhere you go. Some foreign teachers get fawned over! You’ll also have lots of opportunities to socialize and learn more about Korea. Of all the Asian countries where you can teach, Korea is probably the easiest to make friends in. Ask anybody who’s been there.

Sightseeing Opportunities

There is lots to see in Korea if you can get out of the city. Korea has a unique history, being situated on the edge of China and Russia. It is a country that’s not visited by tourists as much as China and Japan, so you can see lots of things that nobody you know has seen.

Because your living expenses will be pretty low, you’ll have lots of extra money to throw around on trips around the country. Just make sure your company allows some vacation time. Still, there are weekend trips you can take to get out and see everything and be back to work on Monday.

Korea is a great opportunity for English teachers. Sign on with a company for a year contract and see how it treats you!