Expanish TEFL Blog
Teaching Abroad: An Opportune time for teaching English in Argentina
With the world job market in a rut, and economic consequences reaching far and wide, residents of North America, Europe, and the lands down-under are in dire need of a vacation – one they can’t afford. However, for some, this period of economic recession is providing for a different type of travel: more and more people affected by the crisis are taking this time to live and work abroad, using valuable work opportunities such as teaching English abroad to fund their travels, and Argentina is at the top of their list. With its cultural fusion of European roots and Latin traditions, and its metropolitan familiarity for travelers who are used to New York, Berlin, Chicago or London, it provides the perfect destination for those aiming to explore a foreign culture while simultaneously working abroad.
While the troubled world markets are not flowing with jobs, one position is growing in prosperity and popularity for English speakers abroad. The demand for native English speaking teachers abroad is ever growing, and in metropolitan Buenos Aires it is as high as ever. Even with the economy down, business must continue and many Argentine professionals value the influx of English speaking travelers as a chance to learn pronunciation and natural speech from native speakers. Because of this, many travelers from North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand are able to live in Buenos Aires by teaching English.
The good news is that a degree or teaching credentials are not required to teach English abroad. Prospective teachers can become fully certified right in Buenos Aires itself through a TEFL abroad program. The Expanish TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate abroad provides teacher training in an intensive course for those wanting to gain an edge in taking advantage of this popular occupation.
For anyone looking for a break from the norm, to occupy a gap year in between studies, or for a refreshing escape from the job market, now is the perfect time for living and teaching abroad, and Buenos Aires is the new popular destination to do it.
