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Gosta
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 Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2009 4:33 pm Post subject: Coming to Santiago |
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Hi guys,
I'm moving to Santiago on the 21st March to teach for a year, and was wondering if you could advise me of what I need to bring with me, and any general advise about living there. Also, how much should I expect to pay for accommodation?
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ottawajoe
Joined: 19 Nov 2008
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Location: Ottawa Canada, Santiago Chile
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| Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 4:13 pm Post subject: Re: Coming to Santiago |
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| Gosta wrote: |
Hi guys,
I'm moving to Santiago on the 21st March to teach for a year, and was wondering if you could advise me of what I need to bring with me, and any general advise about living there. Also, how much should I expect to pay for accommodation?
Many thanks |
With winter only a few months away I would advise you bring a layered type winter jacket (ie Columbia or North Face) and any rain gear that you may have. The best skiing in South America is about an hour�s drive from Santiago centro so if you have the gear, bring it too. Most institutes and schools don�t have central heating (same goes for accomodations) so a couple of wool sweaters will come in handy. As for accomodations, your average 1 bedroom/studio apartment is approx. 300USD/month unfurnished and about 500USD furnished. A lot of people choose to live with families or shared accomodations (which is always cheaper) and prices vary. Central heating is rare in Chilean homes and apartments which I found to be a bummer so don�t expect to come in from the cold because it�s cold inside as well. If you search around on Craigs list there are often postings for accomodations. Another great place is www.elrastro.cl (a weekly buy and sell with loads of accomodation listings) Which school or institute wil you be working at? |
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Gosta
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| Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 6:13 pm Post subject: |
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| Thanks for the info. I'll be working at IH. Have you heard anything about them? Where do you work? |
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ottawajoe
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Location: Ottawa Canada, Santiago Chile
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| Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 7:56 pm Post subject: |
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| Thanks for the info. I'll be working at IH. Have you heard anything about them? Where do you work? |
No I haven�t heard of them what does their acronym stand for?oops, no worries, I just looked it up on the internet. I completed a contract at Chileno NorteAmericano and once again on the market for employment. Seems the market is a little slower this year than last. Everyone is worried about the financial crisis and not as willing to use up their disposable income. |
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Gosta
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| Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 8:06 pm Post subject: |
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| I guess it must be a decent place to live if you're staying on and looking for another job. It seems the market is slow everywhere at the moment, I've heard North America and Europe are cutting back a lot. |
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sharkeyv
Joined: 29 Jun 2008
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Location: Santiago
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| Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 1:50 pm Post subject: Re: Coming to Santiago |
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| Gosta wrote: |
Hi guys,
I'm moving to Santiago on the 21st March to teach for a year, and was wondering if you could advise me of what I need to bring with me, and any general advise about living there. Also, how much should I expect to pay for accommodation?
Many thanks |
| Gosta wrote: |
| Thanks for the info. I'll be working at IH. Have you heard anything about them? Where do you work? |
| ottawajoe wrote: |
No I haven�t heard of them what does their acronym stand for?oops, no worries, I just looked it up on the internet. I completed a contract at Chileno NorteAmericano and once again on the market for employment. Seems the market is a little slower this year than last. Everyone is worried about the financial crisis and not as willing to use up their disposable income. |
Here's my two cents worth:
Learn the difference between 'advise' and 'advice' (Hint: One is a verb and the other is a noun)
Secondly, IH no longer exists and hasn't done so for several years. I know the place that you are talking about and they are NOT IH. It is an ex-IH franchise which was bought out by some ex-teachers after the finance guy ran off with all their cash and IH took away their status.
The place you are going to does however have a fantastic DOS and a great ADOS and they are very into teacher development. You will enjoy it there and you are coming over at a great time to start working.
(btw, IH - International House)
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Gosta
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| Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 6:10 pm Post subject: |
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I am aware of the difference, it was a typo, but thanks for pointing it out.
As for the school, they are part of the International House organisation; the position was advertised on the ihworld website, and the applications went through IH London. |
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sharkeyv
Joined: 29 Jun 2008
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Location: Santiago
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| Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 6:29 pm Post subject: |
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| Gosta wrote: |
I am aware of the difference, it was a typo, but thanks for pointing it out.
As for the school, they are part of the International House organisation; the position was advertised on the ihworld website, and the applications went through IH London. |
Well, as long as you're aware then that's good enough I suppose
The school you refer to is called English for Life. They are an associate member of IH (they lost full membership for reasons already stated) but they are not IH and you'll see that when you get here.
Don't worry though, you going to work for a nice place......and they have lots of grammar books to help you with your issues!! |
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Gosta
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| Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 6:36 pm Post subject: |
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| Hehe, fair enough. Well as long as they're a good school that's the most important thing. Being part of IH is not a guarantee of quality. |
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johnson430
Joined: 17 Mar 2009
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Location: Texas, USA
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| Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 6:05 am Post subject: |
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| sharkeyv wrote: |
Secondly, IH no longer exists and hasn't done so for several years. {wordy, take out "done so"}
The place you are going to does however have a fantastic DOS and a great ADOS and they are very into teacher development. {comma(s) and/or semi-colon are missing. }
Well, as long as you're aware then that's good enough I suppose {no period}
Don't worry though, you going to work for a nice place......{missing the linking verb between you and going and work needs be a gerund too. As in, "...you are going to be working for a nice place... } |
Sharkeyv,
What gives you the right to point out grammar problems when you have so many yourself?
Do you teach English?
I do.
I am a high school English teacher with certification: ELAR 8-12. |
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sharkeyv
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| Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 1:57 pm Post subject: |
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I am a high school English teacher with certification: ELAR 8-12. |
Was that the label on your petrie dish??? |
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johnson430
Joined: 17 Mar 2009
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Location: Texas, USA
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| Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 2:20 pm Post subject: |
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| johnson430 wrote: |
I am a high school English teacher with certification: ELAR 8-12. |
Was that the label on your petrie dish??? |
No, not quite.
I will help you with your ignorance.
ELAR 8-12 means I am certified by the SBEC in Texas to teach English, Language Arts and Reading to grades 8-12.
Also, I am still waiting for your pathetic attempt at a witty response concerning your poor grammar.
LMAO  |
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