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Native English Teachers Making a Difference

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2009-02-16

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English plays an important role in Korea‚ but it can often come with a steep price tag.
Last year alone‚ Koreans spent 10 trillion won‚ or roughly 7 billion US dollars‚ at private education facilities called hagwons.
In response to the competitive education market here‚ native English speakers launched a non-profit organization called HOPE to provide free‚ safe and accessible language classes to children who may not have had a chance to be exposed to it.
After the organization contacts care centers in Seoul‚ the center then provides a room and also arranges the class time. One volunteer‚ Jason Sigler from the United States‚ has been an English teacher at a middle school in Korea for over two years. He decided to offer his time at a children's center in northern Seoul once a week‚ but it was not motivated by money‚ it was simply from the good of his heart.
Since Jason understands the ins and outs of Korea's English education system as a teacher himself his classes consist of activities like tongue-twisters and educational games that keep the students entertained as they learn. And Jason says the entire experience has been priceless because it allows him to get to know people in a much deeper way.
[Interview : Jason Sigler‚ Volunteer teacher] "This has impacted me in the sense that I have seen the kids grow. Just by having a casual teaching environment with the students has not only helped them‚ but also it helped me to understand Korea‚ as well as the culture and the customs."
Parents say their children's language skills have excelled dramatically even though the young learners started studying English a bit later than the average hagwon student.
[Interview : Choi Yun-kyung‚ Parent ] "In volunteering‚ the teacher comes to class because he or she wants to‚ not because of the obligation of being paid. So I can see them caring more for the children and being more passionate. My child did not know what the alphabet was when she first began‚ but now she is at the point of chatting in English. I am extremely grateful."

However‚ organizers say there are still several obstacles to overcome for such volunteer programs in Korea to continue‚ namely visa issues.
[Interview : Sylvia Soo‚ Director of public relations HOPE] "We need support of the education system of Korea who will back up‚ who will support this change‚ this equal opportunity of education."
And a little advice from the organization to those new to volunteering. Being a volunteer starts by taking it one step at a time and keeping an open mind at the cultural differences and new experiences that await.
Kim Ji-young‚ Arirang News.
Reporter : jennie84@arirangtv.com

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