Teaching English in South Korea | A Look into Life as an EPIK Teacher

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  • Ever wonder what's it is like to be an EPIK English Teacher in South Korea? This is various video footage taken through my entire year teaching English with the EPIK program in Shincheorwon at a middle school and high school in the province of Gangwon-do, South Korea. Enjoy!
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  • @brielle8383
    @brielle8383 7 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    It looks like such a wonderful experience. I am impressed with the students, they seem to be very interactive. You must miss it there.

  • @AnonymousThrowAwayAnon
    @AnonymousThrowAwayAnon 7 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Such a beautiful and fun video. I wish I had a teacher like you growing up, you're so creative and patient.

    • @Kimmyonaquest11
      @Kimmyonaquest11  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aww that's so sweet of you to say! I had a great time with my students!

  • @NegginandNatasha
    @NegginandNatasha 7 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    Your lessons look so creative and fun for the students! I absolutely love it. How did you go about planning out your lessons?

    • @Kimmyonaquest11
      @Kimmyonaquest11  7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      I tried to pull fun stuff from my college days (flip cup), yoga class, and American tv shows. I often ran into a creative block but having fun is important!

    • @FionaKaluLenze
      @FionaKaluLenze 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Did the school provide for the props you used to teach? ex, did you buy the caps, stamp, food (tomatoes, bread) etc?

    • @toksupmegu2212
      @toksupmegu2212 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      which class

  • @RandomDancer117
    @RandomDancer117 7 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    I'm being immature but "shortness of breast" at 8:25 made me giggle

    • @Kimmyonaquest11
      @Kimmyonaquest11  7 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      I tried not to giggle either and so many students messed that "TH" sound up!

    • @lisajoseph9640
      @lisajoseph9640 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Maggie Warburton she might be asthmatic

    • @kirstyhill1493
      @kirstyhill1493 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Prim Lopez um, i recommend watching the video. it was their mispronunciation :-)

  • @rockandgraphics
    @rockandgraphics 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Yay, it's so cool that you made this "throwback" video. We can finally see your work. How were the students there ? What was the thing that you cherish the most from this time of your life ? The student who sing Flashlight is priceless. Haha.

    • @Kimmyonaquest11
      @Kimmyonaquest11  7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It was definitely one of the most valuable life experiences I have had up to date. I cherish all the people I met during my year in South Korea. They are some of my closet companions now, and I still keep in close contact with them. :)

  • @myworldurworldourworld
    @myworldurworldourworld 7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    That ending was so nice and for some reason inspirational. I really liked the video! I hope you had fun there because from what I understand you already left(?)

    • @Kimmyonaquest11
      @Kimmyonaquest11  7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That was the effect I was going for! Thanks for watching! I had an unforgettable experience there, but yes...I left exactly a year ago :)

  • @natali1856
    @natali1856 7 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Your students were so well behaved! I find it difficult to engage middle school students. Like I could never get them to learn a song like that. They would either think it's boring or be too embarrassed to sing along. What's your secret?

    • @Kimmyonaquest11
      @Kimmyonaquest11  7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      I had difficulties with some students too. It's unrealistic to get every single student engaged in a class of 30 or more, but once I implemented a reward system (3 stamps=candy/prize), the students definitely work a lot harder and they get excited to be the first to finish their work. It's also important to find out what they like and the things they are interested in to incorporate that into the lesson plans and activities.

  • @lilmizeezee8350
    @lilmizeezee8350 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My cousin is a teacher here too 😊 and visiting her next Friday. From UK and cant wait x hope u having a lovely time

  • @김민재-y6m8i
    @김민재-y6m8i 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Watching videos like this inspire me. I have always been interested by the culture and inspire to teach english to koreans. However it is much easier learning a language when you dont have a translator in the room. Therefore i have learnt korean and aspire to teach languages at a school in korea.

    • @Kimmyonaquest11
      @Kimmyonaquest11  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm glad you enjoyed the video. You'll do much better than I did, knowing the language to assist you. Good luck!

  • @cevichexconxpescado
    @cevichexconxpescado 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the worksheets in the videos. I made them using the Spanish language.

  • @jrldpnrs4684
    @jrldpnrs4684 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You remind me of my english teachers back in High School, and they inspired me to become an english teacher. I'm passionate about teaching childrens and I'm so excited and looking forward for the experience although I have a long way to go and will study hard to achieve my dream.

  • @blee1997
    @blee1997 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is so much fun. I wish I wanted to do this in my life.

  • @mickeys9000
    @mickeys9000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much for posting this! You seriously are a wonderful teacher. I am very envious of your patience! Can you speak about your overall experience teaching in Korea? Like what your social life was like, how much time you got to travel and what you did/ where you went? It looked like your school was on the outskirts of a big city-was it fun? Did you get into the city much? Was that fog in the beginning of the video or smog? Thanks!

  • @br_itt
    @br_itt 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    this was so entertaining and informative to watch!! thank you so much, and that's awesome they allowed you to film the students!!

  • @faithabbygailebejo4932
    @faithabbygailebejo4932 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for making this video. It inspires me and gave wisdom so much.

  • @ImaniChristine
    @ImaniChristine 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Awww this is so cute! You are so creative!

    • @Kimmyonaquest11
      @Kimmyonaquest11  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks Imani! Hope you're still having fun with your students in Spain!

  • @rupertojordan5193
    @rupertojordan5193 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video inspired me to blog my book "English for Millennials: A Conversational English for Non-Native Speakers. It contains lessons I prepared for Koreans students in Pagsanjan, Laguna in 2009.

  • @bayleesmith5045
    @bayleesmith5045 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This was such a great video!

  • @znoqamza
    @znoqamza 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This definitely looks like something I'd enjoy doing. I can't wait to finish my PGCE and come over.

  • @kpopperprincess
    @kpopperprincess 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was great to watch. It felt raw and nice!

  • @abrahammm
    @abrahammm 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Nice going.
    I remember watching your Korea videos and seeing that you really enjoyed your experience, both the good and the bad. I used to go work with EPIK now I am working in an academy in Seoul. It is definitely an improvement over the micro management and tedium of working with EPIK.
    Would you consider coming back to Korea??

    • @Kimmyonaquest11
      @Kimmyonaquest11  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have considered going back to Korea, but maybe after I give a sincere shot at finding a job in the business field in the U.S. I think if I ever come back to Korea, I would definitely try an alternate route with a hagwon in a bigger city. However, I don't regret the EPIK experience at all. It was a good time for a first time teacher like myself. I just hear that most academies give less time off and could work you to death too, it's either hit or miss usually right?

    • @abrahammm
      @abrahammm 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Kimmyonaquest yea! absolutely correct. I had an awful experience my first year in Korea with an academy. That's the reason why I decided to get a job with GEPIK. However, I found the national curriculum dull and i couldn't stand all the bureaucratic rules and micro managing/baby sitting. Additionally, I sat in an empty building for an entire month during the winter for desk warming. It was torture. I was hesitant about going back to an academy but I found an amazing one and I truly love it.

    • @Kimmyonaquest11
      @Kimmyonaquest11  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you found yourself a good one! I had the opposite problem, no management at all! I think it all really depends on the school and the people who work there so it's difficult to generalize the whole program. Desk warming sucked!! A lot of this video was filmed during my desk warming hours during the summer!

    • @cheriiessr
      @cheriiessr 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry to highjack your comment from so long ago, but when you say you work at an academy, is that a hagwon? I'm looking to teach in Korea next year and am considering whether EPIK or private is a better choice.

  • @cattsamm.
    @cattsamm. 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a nice video. You speak so fluent in English and the way you teach seems very friendly in a way tho a bit strict.

  • @theoriginaljackal8196
    @theoriginaljackal8196 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved teaching in SK, Love this video, you seem more organized than the other American teachers that worked in the school I worked at.

  • @faithabbygailebejo4932
    @faithabbygailebejo4932 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your really an effective and creative teacher.

  • @mic-keysteacheskeys9956
    @mic-keysteacheskeys9956 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    your flip cup game had me laughing so hard

  • @jonaslayug8723
    @jonaslayug8723 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    video is fun to watch .. i think you're really great .. wish i had a teacher like you ❤❤❤

  • @Faethie95
    @Faethie95 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm really gonna have to remember that water balloon continent game for if I end up teaching English it looks so fun lol
    great video!

  • @MidnightLibraryx
    @MidnightLibraryx 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    You are such a great teacher! I'm so nervous to do that but I really want to lol do you come up with all of the lesson plans yourself?

  • @BlackCammeh
    @BlackCammeh 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very insporational, make me want to be an TEFL teacher even more! :)

  • @eiflo6985
    @eiflo6985 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Youre an awesome teacher! Epic!!!

  • @pikachubread
    @pikachubread 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    she was correct by writing 'say' at 7:53 (although teachers didn't need an apostrophe): it should have been 'you should listen to what teachers say," not says! and schools in the us usually do have recess outside after lunch :) i never had gym outdoors though, haha.
    your lessons look so fun for the students! how did you plan them? :)

    • @Kimmyonaquest11
      @Kimmyonaquest11  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I tried to pull fun stuff from my college days (flip cup), yoga class, and American tv shows. I often ran into a creative block but having fun is important!

  • @sharonesharone8131
    @sharonesharone8131 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great teacher! superb!❤️❤️❤️

  • @stephanie064wooz7
    @stephanie064wooz7 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    you are probly the best teacher, and what school is this

    • @Kimmyonaquest11
      @Kimmyonaquest11  7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Aww thanks! Shincheorwon Middle and High school in Gangwon-do, South Korea.

  • @phlemix_
    @phlemix_ 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like how you turned a drinking game into an educational one lol, very creative.

  • @gurjeet2292
    @gurjeet2292 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    ur lessons are really good and cute

  • @jplondonkorea
    @jplondonkorea 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm planning on doing Epik next year I hope I find a person like you to spend my days with in Korea IF I do get in😂😭

  • @anfalkhan1827
    @anfalkhan1827 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This really felt so good to watch.I loved the way you taught. Did you have to come up with the lessons all by yourself?

  • @Kubatko
    @Kubatko 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    nostalgia

  • @rae8961
    @rae8961 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Korean schools seem a lot more lively than American schools.
    The only excitement we get is fights in the lunchroom or watching the teachers catch kids vaping in the bathroom.

  • @user-bh4vp7bv5y
    @user-bh4vp7bv5y 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    really creative, love it :)

  • @mattsworld2162
    @mattsworld2162 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome

  • @EllaShii
    @EllaShii 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Omg you're a cool teacher!

  • @twiggytube
    @twiggytube 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have been looking into teaching in Korea and would like to apply for EPIK when I am done with college which will be in about 3 years. I have always been super shy and feel it would be good to do something crazy and teach in a foreign country. It’d finally allow me to come out my shell and experience something totally out of my comfort zone. Although I often feel discouraged since the people around me doubt me because of being so quiet, I was wondering if the whole thing is really worth it?

  • @dsparks5308
    @dsparks5308 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing

  • @LoverMusify
    @LoverMusify 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your videos!! Can you please tell me what is required to be a Epik teacher? I don't have my Bachelors degree only my Associates and I am really thinking of traveling to S. Korea and working as an English teacher. Is the application process difficult? Thanks!!

  • @estherlyberdsot5603
    @estherlyberdsot5603 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh wow,,, Nice!!!

  • @frecklesflower
    @frecklesflower 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi! Thank you for the awesome video. I am thinking of applying for EPIK, but I was wondering about the placement process. Did you receive your location preference?

  • @chaiitea3012
    @chaiitea3012 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What did you major & minor in college?

  • @truebergshow2435
    @truebergshow2435 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice.!

  • @RR-ik3kg
    @RR-ik3kg 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am also a EPIK Teacher in Gangwando, are you still here?

  • @oliviaolive4953
    @oliviaolive4953 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i like your eyebrows

  • @iamkristina
    @iamkristina 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why an earth there is a food waste inside on the fridge freezer

  • @enlig3596
    @enlig3596 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    does the school you teach at give you lesson plans or ideas?? or do you buy your own material to teach? do you come up with your creative lesson plans all on your own?! or do you have some help? (please say help because you set the standards so high haha)

    • @enlig3596
      @enlig3596 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      do korean schools often have material for you when you arrive? from past teachers?

    • @Kimmyonaquest11
      @Kimmyonaquest11  7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I did not buy any material that I used to teach. Many of the lessons you see in this video were from my own original lesson plans. I take ideas from tv shows, music, and other various activities I used growing up in the USA. I also bounced ideas off other fellow teachers in the area and the internet is a great source for ideas.

    • @Kimmyonaquest11
      @Kimmyonaquest11  7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Sometimes they do, sometimes they don't. I wouldn't count on it. There's also activities and lessons in the textbooks, but they can be a bit too boring for the kids since they get drilled with that content all the time.

    • @enlig3596
      @enlig3596 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      thankyou!!!!!!

  • @a.a9939
    @a.a9939 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Couldn't you use your hotspot on your phone to get internet 4 your laptop?

  • @kieranshae
    @kieranshae 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    do you think it's more challenging teaching HS?? Most videos I have seen on here are teaching younger kids

  • @harshmishra8464
    @harshmishra8464 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hii
    .. I've a doubt if you can clarify please...
    Can we teach English in South Korea if we've an English honours degree and we haven't done B ed

  • @TheMaskedThearpist
    @TheMaskedThearpist 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where do you get your ideas for activities?

  • @delmapatriciavelardezatara5309
    @delmapatriciavelardezatara5309 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    favorrrr pon sub en español saludos desde Mexico

  • @arikim4326
    @arikim4326 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What Qualification does we need to teach English in Korea...Please😄

    • @rae8961
      @rae8961 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      There's a page on the EPIK website that will tell you.
      But basics
      - bachelor's degree
      - education certificate or it could be your bachelor's degree
      - be born in an English speaking country

  • @UBIQUITYBACOLOD-p3q
    @UBIQUITYBACOLOD-p3q 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ᜉᜒᜎᜒᜉᜒᜈᜓ ᜊ ᜆ᜔᜶ ᜋᜓᜃ᜔ᜑ ᜃᜐᜒᜅ᜔ ᜉᜒᜈᜌ᜔ ᜁᜑ᜔ ᜑᜑ᜶

  • @lannamanalang8808
    @lannamanalang8808 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Parang basic poyung tinuturo nyo dyan kesa po dito sa pinas noh? Sa bagay kulang pala yung letters nila kaya hirap sa english

  • @rutheeachviajeadventura8462
    @rutheeachviajeadventura8462 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello teacher
    Are you sa Filipina? Thanks

  • @ricotan5347
    @ricotan5347 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    maam how to apply? im really interested to teach english in korea

  • @loadeddiperz
    @loadeddiperz 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dont they use bicycles? Its common is Japan.

  • @zzzzzsleeping
    @zzzzzsleeping 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seems that they love you, they love Filipino teacher??

  • @lovelydomanico6546
    @lovelydomanico6546 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is your nationality?

  • @bingorichards7914
    @bingorichards7914 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    hey teacher where you from?

  • @johnkennedymorabe2038
    @johnkennedymorabe2038 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    May i ask what is your nationality Miss Kim? :)

  • @davidp1017
    @davidp1017 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    First

  • @chrollolucilfer517
    @chrollolucilfer517 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pilipino ba sya? Hmmm..?? Hindi ko feel
    search Filipino teaching English and then nakita ko to..

    • @enrique4968
      @enrique4968 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      yelTM rendon siguro po mukha diyang afro asian. Kaya siguro

  • @Goldenretriever-k8m
    @Goldenretriever-k8m 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you call your mom? Do you use wifi to make a call?

    • @Kimmyonaquest11
      @Kimmyonaquest11  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      T-mobile has unlimited data in a lot of countries and South Korea is one of them. I called my family and friend using my data on FaceTime video and audio. KakaoTalk also uses data.

  • @inuelp.
    @inuelp. 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You only talk English there ??

  • @빈젠조
    @빈젠조 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    English lesson in Korean school is way more interesting and entertaining than here in. Thailand what the fuck🤔🤔😭 I'm jealous how English is getting attention in Korea

  • @raymondsantiago4750
    @raymondsantiago4750 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    are you filipino?

  • @ivygrace1773
    @ivygrace1773 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where you actually from?

  • @raymondsantiago4750
    @raymondsantiago4750 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are you filipino? Is there filipino teacher in korea?

  • @imanevampy9233
    @imanevampy9233 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excuse me what is epik

  • @coconut07100
    @coconut07100 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    do covid games

  • @nurulmaisarahbintimohdibra1090
    @nurulmaisarahbintimohdibra1090 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you put Malaysia too after this HAHAHA

  • @dblankenship88
    @dblankenship88 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Second

  • @reioky4625
    @reioky4625 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    “Ah Korean sugar and tomatoes.” 😂

  • @jvlixn
    @jvlixn 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    i hope you figured out how to use the ethernet lol

  • @jungo5387
    @jungo5387 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    interesting how teachers eat better food than students!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!gee - I think older teens have an awkwardness of doing silly songs....like generally the whole world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!