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Archive for July, 2009

Does a TEFL certificate guarantee you a better TEFL salary in Buenos Aires?

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Are you thinking of teaching English in Buenos Aires?
Are you wondering what the pay is for non-certified TEFL teachers and certified TEFL teachers in Buenos Aires?
Teaching English in Buenos Aires is a fantastic and growing career choice for foreigners who want to live and work abroad. Taking a TEFL course does not [...]

Health and Safety in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

Buenos Aires is a city of millions of people, 13 million if you take in to account Greater Buenos Aires, and it has all the characteristics of any big city (lots of people, rapid transport, big buildings, never ending apartments, international business, shopping streets, thousands of restaurants, etc.) Despite all this, Buenos Aires is relatively [...]

The Exhibit Caminos y Sabores in Buenos Aires!

Monday, July 27th, 2009

Look to get out of the TEFL classroom and experience the real Argentina?
Love Argentine food?
TEFL teachers, pack up your bags and your books, and head to La Rural this August for a true Argentine experience and lesson in Argentine cuisine.
For four days in Buenos Aires this August the 5th edition of Caminos y Sabores, which [...]

Teaching English in Buenos Aires? 5 Tips for Getting Around the City.

Friday, July 24th, 2009

Buenos Aires is a BIG city. It has more than 44 neighbourhoods in the Capital Federal (inside the borders of Buenos Aires) and numerous neighbourhoods that just border the city, considered to be part of the Buenos Aires province. Thanks to its enormous size, the government has placed numerous forms of transportation around the [...]

Teaching TEFL in Buenos Aires; Cost of Living 2009

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

Before the economic crash in 2001, Buenos Aires was one of the most expensive cities in the world, comparable to Madrid, Paris, New York, and Miami. After the economic fell, the peso dropped significantly and the country and city became a very inexpensive destination however, like the people themselves, the country has put its feet [...]

What is your personality trait and which kind of TEFL classes should you teach in Buenos Aires?

Monday, July 20th, 2009

Everyone has their very own unique personality traits; the way they speak with others, what they find funny, what kind of social situations they like, introvert or extrovert, and much more! Knowing what kind of personality you have can help you figure out which are the best types of TEFL classes to teach according [...]

To Kiss or Not to Kiss: Greetings in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Friday, July 17th, 2009

In general, Argentines give each other a kiss on the cheek when saying hello, when saying goodbye, when meeting someone for the first time, and a few other situations. However, once in a while a handshake will be used and it is important to know when to kiss and when not to kiss.
When do you [...]

Take your TEFL classes to this year’s Rural Exhibition!

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

The Rural Exhibition is back in Buenos Aires for the 123rd time in a row!  This informative exhibition is one of the highlights during the year in Buenos Aires, where rural exhibitors come from all over the country to put on display their products, everything from farm machinery, to leathers, to farm animals.  This is [...]

Dress like a Porteno in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Monday, July 13th, 2009

One of the best tactics to ‘blend’ in with a local culture is to dress just like the locals do. If you are a TEFL teacher in Buenos Aires, this means formal/dress clothing in the day and porteno clothing (people of Buenos Aires) by night. You may wonder what advantages are there if you ‘blend’ [...]