Richard is a writer for Lingua Asia who has lived in South Korea for more than 10 years.
While growing up, he won numerous writing awards and developed a passion for it.
He has a B.A. from U.C. Irvine in Criminology, Law and Society.
Richard has worked as an actor, interviewer, marketer and ESL teacher in Korea.
He is fluent in Korean and is an amateur tour guide.
Richard started a translation business in 2013 that he operates with his partner, Minjung. His areas of expertise are Korean language and culture, jobs for expats, Koreatowns in the USA, food, and doing business in Korea.
If only there were a way to travel, while saving money and paying off student loans.
You’re in luck, South Korea is the easiest place to make it happen! All you need is a four-year degree and a dream.
This guide shows you how to teach English in Korea like a seasoned vet.
You’ll find out:
How to find the right job for you
Expected starting salary
What to do before signing a contract
How to get better teaching jobs
Essential teaching tips
How to pick up private lessons
I got my first job in South Korea in 2006 and worked at private academies, public schools, universities and education companies. Here’s what I learned from my experiences.