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archie157 · Joined: 22 Oct 2006 Posts: 6

I'm moving to South America in the spring and would like to teach English. Although I've been planning on moving to Santiago, Chile, I've been hearing such good things about Argentina as well. Does anybody have information on either country? Does anybody have any recommendations? Thanks!

Djob20 · Joined: 01 Oct 2006 Posts: 22 Location: Mendoza

Hi Archie,

I was in your position around 6 weeks ago, and in the end, I opted for Mendoza in Argentina, because it was close enough to have Santiago as a back-up. One month in, it is very nice here, quite european in many ways, great food, pretty, green, very tranquil, the huge social problems Argentina has (I am told) seem to be fairly hidden from my view.

I dunno if it is a factor for you, but i chose here because I heard that Chilean Spanish was really hard to understand and my level was ( kinda is) very basic when I arrived. I gotta tell you however that Argentinian spanish is also damn hard to understand, they speak so quickly, so Im not sure I would let this affect your decision. I have found infact that Bolivian and to some extent Mexican is easier to understand.

If you have anything more specific you wanna know then just ask, I might be able to help.

Dominic

MELEE · Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 4:31 pm Post subject:

Tiger Beer · Joined: 08 Feb 2003 Posts: 778 Location: Hong Kong

This really has a lot to do with personal opinion.

But I've been to Santiago, Mendoza and Buenos Aires. I liked Argentina quite a bit more.

But wherever you went.. you'd like for what it is I'm sure.

danielita · Joined: 06 Mar 2006 Posts: 281 Location: SLP

archie157 · Joined: 22 Oct 2006 Posts: 6

Thank you to all for the info! It seems like most people prefer cities in Argentina over Santiago. What is the teaching situation like in Argentina? Can you recommend any TEFL certification schools either in the Mendoza or Buenos Aires area? I have been so set on Chile, but after hearing such great things about Argentina, I want to be open to other plans.

Thanks!

Mbarbetta1 · Joined: 28 May 2011 Posts: 17

Thanks for the advice on this topic. Do you have any advice on finding contacts in S.A.? I am currently trying to find a job but I honestly have no clue where to start, I've been searching this website but there doesnt seem to be a ton of job postings for S.A. Any advice would be a huge help. Thanks a lot!
Mike

naturegirl321 · Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home

This post is also pretty old Smile

Mexico is popular, check the job boards.

wiganer · Joined: 22 Sep 2010 Posts: 189

Chile or Argentina? I was in Argentina (Buenos Aires) for two years and though I enjoyed the first year I spent the second year saving for my airfare home - I was illegal most of my time there and as nice Buenos Aires is - there isn't all that much to do there. There are lots of English teachers on the ground and personally, I wouldn't recommend it (especially now - things have gotten worse or so I have heard).

With Chile, you can get a work visa from inside the country which makes a hell of a difference. With Argentina you need to fly out there and have 'boots on ground' there are loads of English schools but no-one is hiring you from abroad, I daresay it is the same with Chile.