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This week on the show we are joined by ESL teaching expert, Jackie Bolen!
When Jackie graduated college with a degree in psychology she had never thought about working abroad as an ESL teacher. But adventure and opportunity called and she found her way to South Korea. She built a great career over ten years working as an English teacher in Korea, and now helps others find opportunities and succeed as English teachers.
Teaching English can be a great way to mix your travel and career goals and in this episode we are breaking down everything you need to know about the opportunities and requirements for anyone looking to work and teach in Korea or elsewhere!
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What we talk about in this episode:
- How Jackie went from graduating university in psychology to deciding to move abroad to teach English
- What the first impressions and adjustment period to living in Korea was like
- Coming home after one year of teaching abroad, and how circumstances brought her back to teaching
- What it was like to live in the South Korean countryside
- How Jackie started blogging and writing books about teaching ESL
- The different types of English teaching jobs that exist in Korea and requirements for each type
- What can you do while still at home to prepare to get a good English teaching job abroad
- Everything you need to know about teaching English at universities
- Korean job opportunity website: waygook.org
- Now that Korea is a more competitive teaching market, what are good countries to look at if you’re just starting
- The ups and downs of connecting with others while living abroad
- Why Jackie decided to move on from teaching and move back to Canada
- And much more… Here’s the episode!
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