Why do Koreans go to the Philippines to study English?
When asked why Koreans prefer to take English courses in the Philippines, Mojica said it’s probably because the tuition fees “are cheaper” compared to fees in other countries, plus the fact that they are appreciative of the kind of teaching or training that they get from their centers.
Is Philippines richer than North Korea?
Philippines has a GDP per capita of $8,400 as of 2017, while in North Korea, the GDP per capita is $1,700 as of 2015.
Why do so many Koreans study in Philippines?
Many South Koreans living in the Philippines are attracted to the low cost of English-language education and housing, both significantly cheaper than those offered in their native South Korea. The warmer climate is yet another motivating factor for the recent surge in migration.
Is Philippines or North Korea bigger?
Philippines is about 2.5 times bigger than North Korea. North Korea is approximately 120,538 sq km, while Philippines is approximately 300,000 sq km, making Philippines 149\% larger than North Korea. Meanwhile, the population of North Korea is ~25.6 million people (83.5 million more people live in Philippines).
Do Filipinos have the best English skills in Asia?
I have been thinking about this phenomenon a lot recently that Filipinos have by far the best English skills in all of Asia, but at the same time could be considered a third world country with the best Philippine education institute (University of the Philippines Diliman) ranking number 1393 in the world.
Why do so many Filipinos become Korean tutors?
As it turned out, many Filipinos are able to not only expand their network of friends but to find work as tutors to these Koreans. Actually, why Filipinos have the ability to speak English rather fluently is because of their American influences.
What is the impact of the colonization of the Philippines?
They introduced a free education system and even sent teachers from America to help spread the language and made all teachers speak English in school. This has had a significant impact as even today, most Filipino teachers would speak half English and half Filipino to their students.
Why is K-pop so popular in the Philippines?
As for their personality, K-Pop stars are seemingly down to earth, charming and to them, their fans are very important. K-Pop idols, however, are not only good in singing and dancing but some also venture into acting. Perhaps, this is another reason why Filipinos are enamored with them.