Deciding whether to go to South Korea to teach English is a life-changing decision and this book will help readers make a well-informed choice. Split into two distinct parts, the first section discusses many aspects of Korean life and culture, providing an understanding of why things happen there as they do and explaining some of the dos and don'ts of Korean society thus helping foreigners to make a good impression. The second section offers a comprehensive overview of South Korean public schools and hagwons and is full of teaching tips and ideas to make the transition easier for new or inexperienced teachers as the author shares wisdom gathered from many years of successful teaching in Korea and England.