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[wildrover]

Hola,
Thank you all very much for your speedy replies. Xiao Yan and I are thankful. And now that I know what DF stands for I feel in the loop so to say .
Except for a short visit to Baja I haven't much time south of the border and my knowledge is limited. However it has been my impression that Mexico City is overpopulated, poor air quality ( trying to get away from that here in China), and a bit of a crime problem ( kidnapping is a major industry I've heard).
I think we will still keep Mexico as an option but will look around as we have some time . Peru was mentioned and I hadn't considered that till now but it seems like it's worth a look into as well.
Once again thanks for taking the time to share your advice.

[geaaronson]

Phil K.
You got me running to the dictionary to check the word IDIOM and sure enough, it�s in English as well. Translated into spanish it�s n.(expression)modismo m, giro m, (dialect) lenguaje.
So not quite Spanglish. But as for being here in Mexico, it�s never been long enough.
If anything I sometimes make the mistake of using a french word instead of its Spanish counterpart. More than once I�ve said mercredi instead of miercoles.

[Phil_K]

I'm going to have a helluva time mixing up languages, as I'm off to England this week, and then to Paris! I'm sure there will be a smattering of Spanish dropped into those languages.

[Prof.Gringo]

[geaaronson]

Just don�t ask for tortillas when you mean croissants! Sounds like a fantastic trip.

[sroetem]

I have to first say thank you to all the helpful community members that give advice and recommendations on this site. I know that many have been saved a lot of trouble by getting good direction.

I was initially supposed to arrive in early August to look for work.
Currently, I am volunteering and taking care of administrative business in my country.

Let me know if I am going about finding work in the most efficient manner.

1. Get my degree certified (apostile).
2. Get my birth cert notarized.
3. Have my TOEFL cert with me.
4. Send letters and emails to schools I am interested in working for noting my arrival date of mid-December.
5. Show up and pound on the doors of the said schools.
6. Accept a position after careful consideration.

Do these steps seem pretty clear cut?
I understand that semesters start in early/mid January in most towns.
I'm looking to teach in 3-4 different places. I can be more specific if it helps with understanding.
I've taught at univ. in Asia, worked with children my whole life and have been in class rooms as an assistant in multiple environs. My minor is in education.

I may be arriving with my partner, who has similar qualifications.
What do you think? Am I missing something. Cheers!

[Oreen Scott]

Degree and TESOL both need apostile. No need for a birth certificate. A valid passport needs to be presented to migration. Be sure to get an FM-T when you arrive because it will be converted to an FM-3.

[geaaronson]

Actually, oreen, I needed my birth certificate to get my original FM3 as well as a bank statement.

[leslie]

Bye

[Oreen Scott]

[geaaronson]

I was required to supply my birth certificate at the Merida immigration office back in February of 2006, believe it or not.