Generally, MA degree is required for the lecturer. Those with PhD can receive a better position. Some big companies operate their own training centers for employees and have English classes. Due to a high salary and the good working environment, the competition for this job is high. In Korea private language institutes employ most ESL teachers.
Students vary from pre-school children to adults.
By playing games and having everyday conversations, teachers need to make students interested in English. Conversation and basic grammar, teachers help students speak English with confidence. They have good reading and grammar skills. However, their conversation skills are poor. Teaching focus is generally on topic conversation and theme discussion.