A lot of those anticipating teaching English in Argentina move here with only a solid working knowledge of the language and a hope and a prayer. Others may feel more confident — and find it easier to secure a job — with a bit of training. Teacher certification programs can help job seekers stand out […]
Work
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
Where to Learn Argentine Spanish Online & Beyond
Anyone looking to travel or move to Argentina will have to reckon with its unique version of Spanish, which, with its own vocabulary, slang, and Italian-flavored intonation, differs from what most people learned in high school. There are plenty of resources that can help Spanish language learners get a handle on the basics of the […]
Six Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Semester Abroad
The study abroad dream is to pop into a new culture, make local friends and travel the country before gliding back home brimming with new experiences and a fresh lease on life. Ideally, the culture shock phase should be skipped, allowing maximum time for the jumping in and having fun part. Like most dreams, this can […]
Unlocking the Secrets to Getting a Student Visa
Mention the words ‘student visa’ to a group of foreign undergrads in Argentina and you’ll hear irritated sighs followed by stories of waiting hours in line only to discover one is in the wrong line, has the wrong documents and has wasted hours of their life. Images of getting lost, having to return repeatedly and […]
Life
Get Ready for the 3rd Annual Buenos Aires Chili Cook-Off
The Third Annual Buenos Aires Chile Cook-Off is set to take place on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 16. The event attracts hundreds of food lovers looking for a little spice in their life and is a chance to meet new people, gorge on chili and help raise funds for a good cause. Chili, or chile […]
The Drawbacks of Dating an Expat — Part 1: Spanglish & Complaints
For Argentines, going out with an expat is a fine way to get that holiday feeling without leaving home, to inject a taste of the exotic into daily life and see Argentina through a foreigner’s eyes. It can also help locals brush-up on their English – or other second language – and if the Argentine […]
Buenos Aires: ‘Getting Spiritual’ with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
If any city in the world is ripe for some spiritual diddling to sooth its weary soul, it’s Buenos Aires. Enter Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, a guru-cum-businessman who will lead a meditation session in Palermo tomorrow before an expected audience of 100,000 people. Not to be confused with the world-famous sitar player of the same […]