Work in Argentina
Teaching English in Argentina: Logistics of the Job
Teaching English is the most common job among English-speaking expats in Argentina but the experience can vary widely from ‘easy money’ to ‘logistical nightmare.’ There are a number of things to consider before taking an English teaching job with a school. It’s also important to plan for the sometimes involved logistics of the job in order [...]
Teaching in Argentina: 5 Things to Consider Before Taking a Job
Landing a job as an English teacher in Argentina can vary from quick and easy to almost impossible. Young, attractive females with a clear American or British accent will likely be inundated with job offers. Those who don’t fit into this bracket may not find it quite so simple, although experience, a teaching certification and [...]
En Negro or Blanco? The Legalities of Working in Argentina
After a successful interview in Argentina, some investigation is required before taking a new job offer. As a foreigner, it’s important to nail down the details related to visa status, work responsibilities and pay so that an employer does not take advantage of you. Legal: ‘En Negro,’ ‘En Blanco,’ or ‘En Gris’ Most [...]
Study in Argentina
Learning Spanish: What if You Can’t Trill Your R’s?
If after many hours of focused practiced you can’t master rolling your ‘r’s you may be unable to do it. Some people just can’t seem to make the Spanish ‘erre’ sound no matter how hard they try. A small number of people can’t produce the sound due to Ankyloglossia, or ‘Tongue-tie’ – a decreased [...]
Learning Spanish: How to Roll your ‘R’s
The trill of the Spanish double ‘r’ may come naturally to you if you tried to imitate the purring of your pet cat or played with a lot of toy cars while making awesome sound effects as a kid. The double ‘rr’ in Spanish for those who can’t grasp it though presents an equally [...]
5 Do’s and Don’ts to Get the Most Out of Your Spanish Lessons
Porteño Spanish has many idiosyncrasies. Among the challenges are a high lunfardo slang content, the letter ‘s’ often ‘missing in action,’ and the tendency of locals to speak at rapid-fire pace. Despite these initial trials, Buenos Aires is a great place to learn Spanish. It’s a city of contrasts, mixing a Latin American spirit with [...]
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Teaching English in Argentina: Logistics of the Job
Teaching English is the most common job among English-speaking expats in Argentina but the experience can vary widely from ‘easy money’ to ‘logistical nightmare.’ There are a number of things to consider before taking an English teaching job with a school. It’s also important to plan for the sometimes involved logistics of the job in order [...]
Teaching in Argentina: 5 Things to Consider Before Taking a Job
Landing a job as an English teacher in Argentina can vary from quick and easy to almost impossible. Young, attractive females with a clear American or British accent will likely be inundated with job offers. Those who don’t fit into this bracket may not find it quite so simple, although experience, a teaching certification and [...]
En Negro or Blanco? The Legalities of Working in Argentina
After a successful interview in Argentina, some investigation is required before taking a new job offer. As a foreigner, it’s important to nail down the details related to visa status, work responsibilities and pay so that an employer does not take advantage of you. Legal: ‘En Negro,’ ‘En Blanco,’ or ‘En Gris’ Most [...]
Conquer the Job Interview in Argentina
Once versed on how to job hunt in Argentina how does one seal the deal with a killer interview? The Argentine entrevista is similar to its American and British counter-parts but has just a few cultural caveats. Here’s some advice to win over the hearts and minds of future Argentine jefes (bosses): Demonstrate [...]
