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Archive for December, 2009

Cool Down in Buenos Aires

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

It’s mid December and if you are teaching English in Buenos Aires, Argentina, you know that the summer is finally here!
Temperatures in Argentina tend to vary due to the extreme differences of landscape through out the country, however in Buenos Aires you can expect that the days are sunny and the nights are warm with [...]

Keeping Current with TEFL Buenos Aires

Monday, December 21st, 2009

Are you a TEFL teacher in Buenos Aires and missing out on current news from your home country?
Living abroad can make it hard to keep in touch with all that is happening in back at home.  Obviously the internet, newspapers, and television are great resources to keep updated daily on current events but maybe for [...]

Get into the Holiday Spirit with TEFL Buenos Aires

Friday, December 18th, 2009

It is the holiday season and people from around globe are getting into the Christmas spirit.
Houses are decorated, trees are lit up, parties are being thrown, and families are gathering to celebrate this time of year.  As a TEFL teacher in Buenos Aires, take advantage of the holidays and make a lesson plan that can [...]

Planning for the Future: TEFL in Buenos Aires for 2010

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

As 2009 comes to an end, it’s the perfect time to kick back and reflect on the year.
What have you learned throughout the year and even more importantly how you grew and implemented what you learned into practice.  Take some time to reflect on the larger areas in your life, such as your work/career, [...]

Listen and Learn with TEFL

Monday, December 7th, 2009

Remember when your mother used to say, “Stop watching TV and do your homework!!”

Times have changed, now when teaching English as a second language, “watching television” can be the homework.
Television, radio, and the internet are powerful tools that can be used to help you as a TEFL teacher in Buenos Aires. To speak a [...]

Teaching English in Argentina; Work Etiquette

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

Have you landed a job teaching English at a company in Buenos Aires and are not sure what to expect in regards to work etiquette?
As you know, living in a new country means adapting to a new language, new surroundings, and adjusting to the local culture on both a personal and professional level.  Knowing the [...]

4 Things to Consider When Teaching English in Argentina as a Freelancer.

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

 
 
When teaching English in Buenos Aires you can choose to work at a school, for a company, or freelance.  If you are thinking about working as a freelance teacher, this meaning that you are your own boss (do all the work – get all the pay), there are a few things you should consider [...]