Hi, I'm from the Philippines. I speak English and Tagalog very well, but my Korean is limited. I live in Seoul and I'm looking for a part-time job. Are there any jobs I can do in English only, not in cafes or convenience stores?
Yes, you can try teaching English conversation to kids or adults. Also, some guesthouses hire foreigners to work at reception for international guests. Check on JobKorea or WorknPlay (edited)
If you have an F-type visa (F‑2/F ‑ 5/F), private touting is the most realistic starter. Pentsusual payment ₩ 25,000–₩ 35,000 per hour for kids' conversation lessons at home or coffee. How to start (fast): Make a one ‑ page profile (photo, short intro, availability, areas: Incheon/Bupyeong/Songdo). Post in local FB groups ("Incheon/Seoul Expats", "Foreign Tutors in Korea"). Offer a free 20 ‑ minute trial on Zoom or a coffee. Bring simple props (picture cards, small storybooks). PARENTS LOVE STRUCTURE — SHARED A 4 ‑WEEK MINI ‑ PLAN. Red flags: ask for payment after payment at first; avoid prepayments until trust is built. (edited)
"Language exchange coffee" and "guesthouse reception" are welcome ‑ friendly. Cafés pay around ₩ 10,000 – ₩ 12,000/hour just for English chat tables; guesthouses somethimes combination reception + light cleaning (₩11,000 – ₩14,000/hour). Tip: Target tour zones on weeks (Hongdae/Iaewon/Myeongdong; in Incheon try Chinatown/Songdo). Walk in, ask politicy if they hire English chat hosts. (edited)
I started with private tutoring when I first came here. My first student was a 9-year-old boy in Bupyeong, and his mom paid ₩30,000 per hour. I found them through a Filipino friend’s Facebook post. After that, the mom introduced me to her sister’s kids, so I ended up teaching three families. If you do a good job, word of mouth really works here. (edited)
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