Expanish TEFL Blog

Attention foreign students earning a TEFL certification in Argentina: The reciprocity fee, or entrance fee, for United States citizens has been raised to $140 US dollars. This raise in fee, which went into effect on June 4, 2010, is a direct result of the US government’s recent raise on the visa fee it charges Argentine [...]

Many of those interested in taking TEFL courses abroad are also interested in the flexible lifestyle of a TEFL instructor and the generous amount of travel time that this allows. Once you’ve completed your TEFL courses in Buenos Aires, you are free take advantage of traveling and teaching throughout the country! And remember, Expanish TEFL [...]

Whether you are taking TEFL courses in Argentina, or you have already begun teaching your very own TEFL courses in Buenos Aires, you may have to adjust your class schedule for Argentina’s upcoming Bicentennial. Just yesterday, President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner signed a decree that declared Monday, May 24th a national holiday for this year [...]

While taking TEFL courses in Buenos Aires, you have probably been observing many holidays specific to Argentina, however, today is a day that is acknowledged worldwide- Earth Day 2010! Created to encourage awareness and support for our environment, Earth Day was first celebrated in 1970 after being founded by United States Senator Gaylord Nelson.  The [...]

If you are looking to take a quick (and inexpensive!) break from your TEFL courses in Buenos Aires, look no further than the Centro Cultural Borges, located just a few blocks away from the Expanish School! The Centro Cultural is currently showcasing a photography display, with over 100 photos from world renowned photographer, Steve McCurry. [...]

So you’ve successfully completed your TEFL courses in Buenos Aires…now what? How do you turn all that you’ve learned in the classroom into becoming a successful TEFL teacher in Argentina?   It’s important to remember that having success as a TEFL instructor in Argentina will take a bit more than lesson plans! While your TEFL [...]

March 17th is St. Patrick’s Day—and a great day to take a break from your Expanish TEFL courses to go out and enjoy the festivities while you’re teaching English in Buenos Aires. While St. Patrick’s Day may not be the most celebrated holiday in Argentina, that doesn’t mean there won’t be plenty of people looking [...]

As most of you have heard by now, a massive 8.8 earthquake struck the country of Chile, taking the lives of hundreds and leaving thousands more homeless and in great need of resources. While you are Teaching English in Buenos Aires, don’t let distance leave you feeling helpless. There are many ways for TEFL teachers [...]

Just arrived in Argentina to teach English in Buenos Aires?   As a TEFL instructor in Buenos Aires, it is important to keep in mind the national holidays of Argentina when planning your class and teaching schedule. Since the New Year has recently begun, let’s review what those are!   January 1st New Years Day [...]

  As a TEFL teacher you are going to have to take advantage forms of transportation in Buenos Aires, possibly dividing your time between the bus, subway, and train, depending on where and when you are traveling.  Teaching English in Buenos Aires often requires lots of traveling from place to place!   Public transportation in [...]