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Advanced TEFL Course: Buenos Aires, Argentina
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About Argentina |
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Argentina is vast, stretching from the tropics to Antarctica, your travels are limited only by time and imagination.
It is home of some of the world's tallest mountains and impressive waterfalls, and is well being known for its wide-open pampas and ancient forests.
Home of the tango, fine wines, Maradona and the gaucho, Argentina possesses a rich cultural heritage and cosmopolitan city life. But for many travellers, it is the country's incredible geographical diversity, abundant wildlife and natural wonders that are the primary draw. From the northern deserts to the southern Andean Cordillera, from Iguazú Falls to the magnificent desolation of Patagonia, Argentina's geography is both varied and stunning.
A land of extremes, the country's hectic urban centres contrast with a staggeringly remote hinterland - it can be simultaneously hot in one region and cold in another. The one common thread is that the people possess a curiosity, passion, and fervour for life.
European influences permeate Argentina's art, architecture, literature and lifestyle. With an excellent university level education, the citizens of Argentina have modern, refined tastes and customs. This is demonstrated in the festivities, exhibitions, cinemas, theatres, and concerts that take place in the principal cities.
This intense cultural activity has led to many people referring to the capital Buenos Aires, as the Paris of the Americas. While Buenos Aires is the most sophisticated city of Latin America, with its tango nightspots, yacht club and renovated docklands, the variety on offer in this amazing country means that a outside the city you can ride with the gauchos in the pampas or go trekking in the Andes.
Argentina, vastly unexplored and undiscovered by most tourists, is an adventure waiting to happen.
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About Buenos Aires |
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Buenos Aires is one of the most European cities in South America. The city was built by French, Italian and Spanish immigrants and the Porteños (locals) still regard themselves as more European than South American. With its wide boulevards, leafy parks, grand buildings and varied culture and nightlife, the city is reminiscent of Paris or Barcelona.
The elegance of Europe and the spirit of South America live side by side in Buenos Aires - if Buenos Aires has a European face, its soul is intensely Latin. This is a city where the sun shines brightly, people speak passionately, family and friendship still come first. It is a city where locals go outside to interact, lining the streets, packing cafe terraces, and strolling in parks and plazas.
The ninth-largest city in the world, BA is a sprawling metropolis rising from the Río de la Plata and stretching more than 200 square km (75 square miles) to the surrounding pampas - the fertile Argentine plains. With more than one-third of the country's 39 million inhabitants living in or around Buenos Aires, the city is the political, economic, and cultural centre of Argentina and the gateway to the rest of the country.
Buenos Aires residents want visitors to like their city, and indeed they have a lot to show off to sightseers. The city is broken up into little barrios, or neighbourhoods, each one with its own personality. Since the peso was devalued two years ago, pounds, euros and dollars get you a lot of steak, fun, leather, wine or whatever else you are looking for. Once a mere stopover, BA is well worth a visit for itself - it is an exciting, entertaining and welcoming city to visit.
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The TEFL School |
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Moderating Body: The World TEFL School
Certificate: International Standard Cert.TESOL
Affiliations: IATEFL, The World TEFL School
Our TEFL school in Buenos Aires offers a 4-week TEFL/TESOL course which is fully accredited & certified to meet international standards. The training involves over eight hours of Observed Teaching Practice and 120 hours of classroom instruction. This course is designed in such a way that you will acquire the theoretical knowledge and practical skills for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. The way the course is conducted will actively engage you in practical and interactive activities that will make your learning fun in spite of the intensity of the course. The training you receive will provide you with a solid foundation & the skills necessary to teach English around the world.
This training centre prides itself on facilitating each student's learning of teaching based on the respect they have for your own individuality; they do not create carbon copies of teachers. The Trainers are highly qualified and have years of teaching and teacher training experience in different locations all over the world.
Through the experiential learning approach, “learning by doing” used in this course, you will gain the knowledge and skills that will allow you to confidently teach English to students of any level, age or cultural background. Last but not least, the social program is a unique opportunity to combine learning teaching with learning about the culture of the local area. Students have access to an impressive range of facilities on the premises including a well-equipped ESL library of teaching materials and a dedicated Resource Room with access to computers, printers & photocopiers.
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You will gain all of the essential skills needed to start your new career as an English teacher. You will learn how to plan lessons, how to engage your class, tips for keeping discipline, and ideas for teaching grammar, vocabulary, speaking, listening, reading, writing and much more.
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You will learn how to teach all levels (children, adults, beginners, advanced, business) giving you multiple employment options.
Click Here For Course Summary and Overview
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Accommodation |
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The school director and staff will assist you in arranging accommodation to suit your budget once your placement has been confirmed. Most Teachers find that room and board for an individual costs around $300-$400 per month. There are a variety of lodging options for you to explore in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The most culturally enriching experience is the The Homestay Option. The Lonely Planet guide book provides a good comprehensive list of budget accommodation options.
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Getting Here & Visas |
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Argentina has excellent worldwide air connections, with Aeropuerto Internacional Ezeiza, outside Buenos Aires, the main international airport. A departure tax of US$23.50 (plus 21% IVA) is payable on international flights; the tax is US$5 (plus 21% IVA) on flights to Uruguay. Note that all taxes and costs will be up in the air until the monetary crisis sorts itself out.
If you're arriving at the Ezeiza airport, there are several buses you can take to Buenos Aires. The buses take a while (up to 2 hours if traffic is bad), but they're a cheaper option than taxis.
Visas
Most foreigners do not need visas and, in theory, will be issued free, renewable 90-day tourist cards on arrival.
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Basic Living Costs |
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Until recently, Argentina was an expensive country to visit - so expensive that Argentines were in the habit of taking their holidays in 'cheap' countries, like the USA. The economic policy that pegged the peso one-to-one to the US dollar kept prices high but inflation under control.
The recent devaluation of the peso means that all bets are off. At present, the peso has shrunk to about half the value of the US dollar, and it's anyone's guess as to how much further it may drop when banking restrictions are eased. This could translate to bargains for budget travelers, but that's only if inflation remains in check. Right now, the government is urging businesses not to raise their prices, as rampant inflation would plunge the already fragile economy into chaos. In the 1970s and '80s, inflation consistently exceeded 100% per year and was often much higher, reaching an astounding 5000% in 1989. Given Argentina's history of economic instability, savvy travelers should keep a watch on the exchange markets and on economic events.
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| Budget: US$4-10 |
Budget: US$20-30 |
| Mid-range: US$10-20 |
Mid-range: US$30-40 |
| Top-end: US$20 and upwards |
Top-end: US$40 and upwards |
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Health & Safety |
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Dengue Fever is one to watch out for in the subtropical north. The Aedes aegypti mosquito, which transmits the dengue virus, is most active during the day, and is found mainly in urban areas, in and around human dwellings.
Signs and symptoms of dengue fever include a sudden onset of high fever, headache, joint and muscle pains, nausea and vomiting. A rash of small red spots sometimes appears three to four days after the onset of fever. Severe complications do sometimes occur.
You should seek medical attention as soon as possible if you think you may be infected. A blood test can indicate the possibility of dengue fever. There is no specific treatment. Aspirin should be avoided, as it increases the risk of hemorrhaging. There is no vaccine against dengue fever.
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General |
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Time: GMC/UTC minus 3 hours; Buenos Aires observes daylight-saving time
Electricity: 220V, 50Hz
Weights & measures: Mostly metric, but rural areas may use the legua (league, about 5 km)
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Prices & Dates |
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Disclaimer: |
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We've tried to make the information on this web site as accurate as possible, but it is provided 'as is' and we accept no responsibility for any loss, injury or inconvenience sustained by anyone resulting from this information. You should verify critical information (like visas, health and safety, customs and transportation) with the relevant authorities before you travel.
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