Teaching English in Chile...

Question

What advise would you give to someone considering a sabbatical teaching english in Santiago, Chile? Your response is very much appreciated!

• Welcome to the Forum, Pinkfloyd. - 0057ed01 Jan 7, 2010

Answer 1

I´m sorry I can´t give you much advice about Chile, never having been there. I would, however, highly recommend the book "Breaking out of Beginner Spanish" which is filled with useful information and even some advice about living abroad.

Enjoy your sabbatical !!

• I absolutely agree! This is an awesome book. :) - Valerie Jan 12, 2010
• Took your advice, it is very insightful! Thank You!! - pinkfloyd Jan 16, 2010

Answer 2

Maybe you could contact people from Instituto Chileno Norteamericano.... It's located in Santiago downtown. I studied there a couple of courses...

You can also look at these surviving references ()

Have a good time

Answer 3

I was down in Chile for two years and I noticed that there were a lot of people that were interested in learning English. All you have to do is find a good place to have classes, spread the word around that you are going to teach English, and people will just come. I was teaching English there for free and it was great teaching them. There are many that are enthusiastic about learning the language. You will have fun; I did