Category Archives: Teaching English

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English Language Schools in Buenos Aires

Posted on April 20, 2012 by MyBeautifulAir

AACI ABA Lenguas American British Institute American English Center American Forum B.A. English House Buenos Aires Language Bell House English C&C English Solutions Cardiff Idiomas Casoc Idiomas Centro Universitario de Idiomas CETAE Idiomas Colegio Lincoln Corporate English Education First Espacio … Continue reading →

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Harmony In a Transient Lifestyle, When Are You Going Home?

Posted on October 19, 2011 by MyBeautifulAir

Written by Lauren Mattingly Here is my existential home, see, whilst it’s weird to think I have been disheveled in my desire to live abroad, a peaceful presence makes or breaks any situation. Time, place, and spatial relations alter what … Continue reading →

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5 Important Questions about Moving to Buenos Aires

Posted on August 18, 2011 by MyBeautifulAir

Moving abroad brings a certain amount of uncertainty and adventure.  Here are some commonly asked questions about moving to Buenos Aires. 1. How did you find an apartment? Short Answer:  Craigslist. Long Answer: Finding an apartment in Buenos Aires as … Continue reading →

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5 Worst Things About Teaching English

Posted on April 6, 2011 by MyBeautifulAir

I think teaching English abroad can become a little too glamorized in some online forums, including my own blog.  While I had a blast spending the last year teaching English in Buenos Aires, it wasn’t always pleasant, and was sometimes … Continue reading →

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Those Who Can, Work.

Posted on February 15, 2011 by MyBeautifulAir

Article by Brennan Lake. “A crisis is a terrible thing to waste.”  So is a mind and a college degree, yet I felt that I would not be able to put mine to great use upon graduating in 2009, when … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Teaching English

Posted on February 13, 2011 by MyBeautifulAir

The joy of teaching English is making fun of your students. Now, usually, I try not to do this in front of them. But my students would tell you that I’ve laughed uncontrollably at their pronunciation …. more than once. … Continue reading →

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5 Things You Need To Know About Teaching English In Buenos Aires

Posted on February 3, 2011 by MyBeautifulAir

Considering Teaching English in Buenos Aires?    There are a few things you should know first.   1. Get Your Tefl Certification A TEFL certification is the first step to becoming an English teacher.  There is some debate as to whether … Continue reading →

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5 Favorite Things about Teaching English

Posted on September 10, 2010 by MyBeautifulAir

1. Language Appreciation Nothing makes you analyze and deconstruct your language like trying to explain it to someone else.  Things I never thought about, like when to use much instead of many, have divulged their underlying structural wisdom to me … Continue reading →

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A last note to consider about teaching English

Posted on July 4, 2010 by MyBeautifulAir

Teaching English has a pretty high burn out rate.  It isn’t for everybody, especially if you want an easy job with a lot of free time.  However for those who have a knack or are interested in this type of … Continue reading →

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Money Money Money

Posted on July 4, 2010 by MyBeautifulAir

Its hard work to make ends meet as an English teacher in Buenos Aires.  You can expect to teach between 18 and 25 hours a week, and for every hour of teaching, you can expect about 30 minutes of travel … Continue reading →

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