Recently Unemployed College Graduate? Become an English Teacher in Buenos Aires
There Are Plenty of Jobs Overseas for English Teachers
Why not move to the Europe of South America, Buenos Aires, Argentina? Stroll around Buenos Aires to take in the 18th century baroque style architecture. Learn Spanish and drink Argentine wines with locals and all night cafes. This old city has a convenient under and above ground transit system that makes it easy to get around the city twenty-four hours a day.
Take a moment to consider becoming an English teacher. If you didn't know, English has become the global language and there is a shortage of teachers. If you are unemployed I have good news for you. Becoming an English teacher is one of the easiest jobs to obtain overseas for a college graduate who is a native English speaker. With the unemployment rate in the US being so high and the critical shortage of jobs, why not move to Buenos Aires, Argentina and become an English teacher?
Don't worry that you did not major in English or Education in college or that you have no experience teaching English. While you may need to be an English or Education major to become an English teacher in the US, you don't have to be an English or Education major to become an English teacher in Buenos Aires. Any two or four year university degree will qualify you to work as an English teacher in Buenos Aires.
You may be asking, "How much money can I make as an English teacher in Buenos Aires ?" To be honest, you won't get rich but you will be able to make enough money to live in and explore one of the most fascinating cities in the world. Buenos Aires is the most cosmopolitan city in South America . With its grand European architecture, friendly people and spectacular night life you will have experiences you will remember for a lifetime. Maybe you will fall in love and never leave.
I know you are asking yourself, "Don't I need a work visa to get a job as an English teacher in Buenos Aires?" The answer is no. If you are able to obtain a work visa then by all means get one. However,
The best way to start teaching English in South America is to take a professional and flattering picture of yourself, polish your resume, write a friendly and professional cover letter and email them directly to the language schools in Buenos Aires. Once you are working in Buenos Aires and start meeting people I would suggest putting the effort in to find your own students to tutor privately as you can make more money and make your own schedule.
To get you started on your exciting journey as an English teacher in Buenos Aires, here is a list of some of the English language schools in Buenos Aires where you can send your resume. Why not email or call them on Skype right now? The country code for Argentina is (54) when using the telephone.
1) American English Center, Buenos Aires. Contact Name: Karina Feldman, Tel. / fax: (54)4901-7099 Cel: (54 15)5967-9107, info@aenglishcenter.com.ar , www.aenglishcenter.com.ar.
2) Language Affairs, Buenos Aires. Contact Name: Sandy Voloschin, Tel: (54 11) 155 475 4299, www.language-affairs.com.ar
3) Cultural Center of Language Studies, Buenos Aires. Phone Argentina: (54 11) 4836-2290, Phone USA: (818) 627-6256.
4) English Connections, Buenos Aires. Web: http://www.englishconnections.com.ar Tel: (54) 4775-9254, E-mail: americanenglishconnections@gmail.com
5) ARS Idiomas, www.arsidiomas.com.ar, Cel.: (54 15) 6176 6887, E-mail: info@arsidiomas.com.ar
6) Blue Key, Web: www.bluekey.com.ar, Tel: (54) 4717-2073 / (54 15) 6003 1889.
7) English for International Trade, Buenos Aires. Tel: (54) 4824-4881 l E-mail: info@englishfit.com.ar
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