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Archive for February, 2010

Teaching English in Buenos Aires? Get to Know the National Holidays in Argentina

Friday, February 26th, 2010

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 (Ano Nuevo)
March [...]

General Etiquette Regarding Public Transportation in Buenos Aires

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

 
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 Buenos Aires [...]

TEFL Courses and Teaching English in Buenos Aires for Non-Native Speakers

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

TEFL courses are offered to both native and non-native English speakers. Native English speakers do not need to have any English exams to take a TEFL course. Non-native English speakers do.
But don’t worry, if you are a non-native English speaker but have the know-how and confidence to teach English to others, you should [...]

Culture Shock and Teaching English in Buenos Aires

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

 
Whether you are going to be teaching English in Buenos Aires for 1 month, 5 months, or two years, who may experience some form of culture shock shortly after you arrival or even up to 6 months after.

What is culture shock?
Just as it sounds, culture shock is a sort of ‘shock’ you may [...]

Teaching English in Buenos Aires? Take a Break to Enjoy the Best Gelato in the World.

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

 
Teaching English in Buenos Aires under the hot Argentina sun?
Need a cool break?
Visit some of Buenos Aires’ best Gelato (Italian ice cream) spots in the city!
 
Freddo    
This popular ice cream joint can be found throughout the city and continues to be one of the number one spots for its atmosphere, quality ice cream, [...]

How to Give Your English Students Homework (and avoid all the complaining!)

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

 
Homework is an inevitable part of learning and yet somehow the majority of us don’t look forward to receiving it. As a TEFL teacher in Buenos Aires, you are bound to come across students that offer you ‘groans’ or ‘rolling eyes’ when you present them with homework. It is good to have an idea [...]