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Antonio · Thu 08-Jun-06, 05:10 PM

There are many poor countries in South America, hence the difficulty in finding a teaching job in this part of the world.

Are you willing to teach as a volunteer? If so, then you would have more luck. You may want to consider start teaching as a volunteer and then the school may hire you at the completion of your stint. Don't expect to make much money though.

Teaching in South America would include the following countries:

Colombia
Venezuela
Ecuador
Peru
Bolivia
Guyana
Suriname
French Gulana
Brazil
Paraguay
Uruguay
Chile
Argentina

When choosing which country to teach in from the above list, take into consideration your personal safety.

In Colombia, there has been a civil war for about 40 years. If this doesn't bother you, then try Kiss English Academy. Email is kisseng@telesat.com.co. I'm sure Anthony Kiss, the director there can point you into the right direction if there are no jobs at his school.

Expect to make about $2 an hour teaching in Venezuala. As you can see, it's really not going to make you any money teaching in South America. Best bet would be to volunteer and be setup with a good school.

www.transitionsabroad.com and www.i-to-i.com should give you a good start on volunteering jobs.

Thu 08-Jun-06, 05:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Antonio Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Occupation: ESL Teacher Location: Posts: 119	Teaching English in South America There are many poor countries in South America, hence the difficulty in finding a teaching job in this part of the world. Are you willing to teach as a volunteer? If so, then you would have more luck. You may want to consider start teaching as a volunteer and then the school may hire you at the completion of your stint. Don't expect to make much money though. Teaching in South America would include the following countries: Colombia Venezuela Ecuador Peru Bolivia Guyana Suriname French Gulana Brazil Paraguay Uruguay Chile Argentina When choosing which country to teach in from the above list, take into consideration your personal safety. In Colombia, there has been a civil war for about 40 years. If this doesn't bother you, then try Kiss English Academy. Email is kisseng@telesat.com.co. I'm sure Anthony Kiss, the director there can point you into the right direction if there are no jobs at his school. Expect to make about $2 an hour teaching in Venezuala. As you can see, it's really not going to make you any money teaching in South America. Best bet would be to volunteer and be setup with a good school. www.transitionsabroad.com and www.i-to-i.com should give you a good start on volunteering jobs. __________________ English Teacher Guru ! Ask me a question, and I'll see if I can help.