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[Marieonearth]

Hi.

I am presently planning to make the move to another country next month to teach either English or French, but I would prefer French and I have difficulties finding information about French teaching positions.
I am interested in a few countries, so you may see this message on more than one board, I don�t mean to spam or anything like that.
I know these boards are mostly for English teaching discussions, but I think that a lot of you may be working in Universities or Language schools and may have some information about French teaching opportunities.

I am French-Canadian girl, fluent in both English and French. Let this be clear. I�ve been raised in both English and French. I am really fluent in both language but went it comes to grammar, orthography or just writing, I am more at ease in French because I did my early school years in English but did the more advanced studies in French.

I have a Bachelor and I know most people are a little bit concerned about the �Qu�b�cois� accent, but I traveled a lot and never had any problems with my accent and I can polish it a lot more that I already do when I have to.

I am interested by Mexico, but may be interested in other latin American countries. What are the possibilities in Latin America in general. I am planning to land on mid-November. I don�t mind just showing up and I have savings, but I would like advices on where I should look first to get a job teaching French. I wouldn�t mind doing English conversation classes too if it can help.

Thank you in advance for your help.

[naturegirl321]

There's an institute here in Lima that teaches French. It'll be harder than getting an English position, but doable. Look at the yellow pages for institutes and schools.

[Atlan Training]

Hello marieonearth

Why not go to Guyane? You can work there as a French teacher. The quality of life in Guayane is very high. Cayenne is a wonderful place.

Most of the larger countries in Latin America are going to have several venues for French teachers. Do you have the FLE? If so, you should have little trouble finding something. I'd say Argentina, Chile, and Brazil will be your best options to find something fast but as with all language teaching, take your time and find something really special!

Good luck!