Things to Remember.

You've got your E2 visa? You're now ready to work in Korea then please remember.

• Be prepared to work, you are not going on a holiday.
• Expect a language barrier and it'll be harder than you think. The majority of Korean people
  don't speak English very well. Their reading and writing skills are often better though.
• Body language always works.
• You have the choice to say yes or no.
• Smile – in will help in any case.
• Prepare for your classes – please don't just walk in to classroom.
• Relax and be flexible.
• Keep an open mind and accept a different culture as it is.
• Speak clearly and slowly.
• Don't hit or hurt students.
• Most textbooks are written in American English so you do need to follow American English spelling.
• English institutions are privately owned education businesses so please try to make your classes
  enjoyable and fun for you and your students.
• Please work as a team with the Korean staff. Some Korean staff do not speak English very well.
• It is common for Korean to frequently change their jobs so don't be concerned by the high turnover of Korean staff.
• Please try to complete your contract, or at least work for 6 months. If you wish to terminate, please do it as per contract. If you want to move to another school, you need a release letter from your current school. Try to build a good working relationship with your school director as it will make everything easier.
• If you think you need my assistance, let me know as soon as possible.
• You can email me and if I don't reply within 48 hours then I probably I didn't receive your email so send it again. Otherwise you can ring me from Korea on 001 61 411 021 838.

There is a helpful document "A Westerner's Guide to Korean Culture" which tells you about a tool for dealing with cultural differences in Korea. You can download and print the document if it is necessary to bring on your hand.
Download : a_westerners_guide_to_korean_culture.pdf (131kb)