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Tuesday, January 6, 2009

How I Became An English Prof in Buenos Aires

Arriving in a new land without a job is not a good feeling.

If you are coming to Buenos Aires, you can use the Internet to find a position teaching English in an institute or with a recruitment company.

Here's a tip for you: Save your money on the touts for TEFL courses. No one in Colombia or here in Argentina has asked for a TEFL certificate.

Arm yourself with a great ESL how-to text, English grammar guide specifically for Spanish speakers, know thy ESL grammar (excellent reference) and present yourself as a polished professional to secure a position.

A good first stop is the Asociacion de Centro de Idiomas. The site contains a list of institutes forming part of this group.

Another suggestion is Computrabajo.com to seek out English professor positions. Even if you encounter older postings, you will have leads to check up on by sending your resume and making an inquiry.

The job search can begin in the comfort of your own home to set up interviews. When you arrive, you may already have a job waiting for you! Buena suerte!

In Buenos Aires, contact Professor Winn directly for your own English classes at: 1160 461 342 or mrenglish101 (at) gmail.com. Translations via email may also be sent to the gmail account for prompt evaluation.

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