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
How to Speak Spanish Like an Argentine
It takes about two minutes after arriving in Argentina to notice that Argentine Spanish is distinct from Iberian Spanish and U.S. food truck Spanish. At first, it sounds like bastardized Italian and it differs considerably from the Spanish spoken in other countries of Latin America, mostly because of the accent, the use of ‘voseo’ and […]
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 […]
Life
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 […]
Another Reason to Move to Argentina: Lots ‘o Holidays
Argentines have made ‘mañana mentality’ and their love of partying official. Argentina ranked number one as the country with the most paid national holidays per year for 2012. Argentina will have celebrated a total of 19 public holidays and twenty paid vacation days for the year. Not just government workers reap the benefits of the […]
How to Purchase Cell Phone Credit in Argentina
Without a DNI (Argentine identity card) foreigners in Argentina will not be able to get a cell phone contract in most cases.This means that most visitors use pay-as-you-go or prepago cellphone plans. Using pay-as-you-go means becoming accustomed to the bothersome ‘no credit’ beep and wondering how a one-minute phone call could possibly have used up […]
