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[Alex42]

I've decided to begin my TEFL career in either Chile or Argentina, but I need some more information before I can make my decision...

I have a degree, a 20-hour weekend TEFL cert and a little experience of teaching, although I have worked with foreign kids before.

Argentina sounds good because I've heard the cost of living is low and it's supposedly easy to find TEFL jobs. On the other hand, Chile has a stronger economy so I'd get paid more. I don't know how easy it is to find work there though.

I'm hoping to work in a smallish town rather than a big city, preferably in the mountains so I can go climbing and snowboarding in my spare time:-)

I'd also like to know the term dates for both countries and the best time to start looking for work.

I'd really appreciate any information at all about either of these countries to help me make my decision!

Cheers,

Alex

[naturegirl321]

You could try posting on the latin american forum, you might get better replies. Chile has a stronger economy, which means it's more expensive, also the spanish there is horrible. I would go for Argentina.