Monday 25 June 2012

Top 5: Places to Teach English in South America

Teaching English in South America is a dream job for many people. Can you imagine swapping your life slaving away in an office from nine to five every day for a life of travel, adventure and excitement? Teaching English in South America makes this possible. It is not a life of endless partying, sightseeing and wine tasting (although that can play a huge part in it) and there will be a lot of hard work required, but teaching English is a fantastic vehicle to facilitate your South or Latin American adventure. Read our top 5 countries where TEFL teachers head to.

1. Teaching in Argentina

For teaching English in South America, Argentina regularly attracts the most TEFL teachers out of all the South American countries. It is diverse, vast and modern, with plenty of opportunities for teaching posts in the big cities (mainly Buenos Aires and Mendoza) as well as more remote, northern towns.

2. Teaching in Brazil

Brazil is the largest country on the continent and in recent years has become one of the world's fastest growing economies, creating a huge demand for English teachers to teach business English. Life is very affordable in Brazil and offers life changing adventures and sightseeing opportunities.

3. Teaching in Chile

One of the world's leading countries for quality of life and economic stability, Chile is a great option. With one of the most breathtaking coast lines in the world, Chile can offer a lot to TEFL teachers. Work is fairly easy to come by for people holding qualifications from a Tefl Academy or a degree from a university. The working week for a TEFL teacher here will rarely exceed 20-25 hours, leaving plenty of time for the beach!

4. Teaching in Costa Rica

Known for having one of the most stunning and unique landscapes in the world, Costa Rica is a fabulous place to live and work. The relaxed pace of life and rich, varied culture are sure to keep you happy working in the region. Income for TEFL teachers is fairly low in comparison to the rest of Latin/South America, but the reduced cost of living means this is no problem at all.

5. Teaching in Peru

Most teaching jobs in Peru are found in the capital, Lima, which is a bustling hub of culture, history and nightlife. The Peruvian way of life is very relaxed and provides TEFL teachers with a lot of amusement after work. Wages are in line with the rest of South America and the working week for TEFL teachers is around 20-25 hours long.

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