Teach and Learn in Korea (TaLK)

TaLK is a Korean Government scholarship program known as Teach and Learn in Korea. The program’s main objective is to invite and train native English teachers and overseas Koreans to teach practical English in after-school classes at the rural elementary school.

Participants of the program, known as TaLK scholars, are given the opportunity for personal and professional enrichment through the duties & responsibilities set forth by the Korean Government. As English instructors, TaLK scholars will create original lesson plans for varying grade levels (i.e., first through sixth), and teach in the classroom with a Korean university student. As explorers fulfilling the “learning” part of the program’s mission, TaLK scholars are encouraged to travel around Korea to learn about the history, culture, language and people.

Application Requirements: 
  • Applicants must be a citizen of one of the following countries where the national language is English: Austrailia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom or USA.
  • Overseas Koreans with permanent residency in the above countries are also eligible.
  • Korean Nationals with temporary residents (with the intention of obtaining permanent residency) who have lived in one of the above countries for at least 8 years and who have completed primary and secondary education in the country are also eligible.

All applicants must be enrolled in a Bachelor's program and have completed at least 2 years of undergraduate study OR have obtained an Associate's degree in one of the aforementioned countries.

  • Must have a strong command of spoken and written English and sharp communication skills.
  • Must be adaptable to a new environment.
  • Must be responsible for his/her own physical and mental health, and judgment of his/her capability in performing the assigned duties/responsibilities.
  • Must carry themsevles maturely and professionally regardless of the situation, location or people present.

See TaLK website for full application requirements.

Benefits: 

In return for teaching 15 hours per week, TaLK scholars will receive:

  • Housing or monthly housing settlement provided
  • Cultural programs provided for experiencing the Korean culture
  • Traveler's Health Insurance Plan
  • Monthly stipend
  • 4-week on-site orientation
  • Round-trip plane ticket
  • Vacation time based on length of contract