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The ‘Real’ Mexico

January 7th, 2007

A question was posed on a popular ESL teachers forum today. What is the ‘real’ Mexico? An interesting conversation on this is developing. People who know me know I’m a romantic when it comes to Mexico. I love this country…the bad and the good

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photo by Saul Ruiz

In perusing the Mexico forum, occasionally I have heard this or that about the “real” Mexico…Is it possible for one destination, say Oaxaca, to be more “Mexican” than another such as Coahuila or Durango? When I try to imagine the “real” USA, for example, I kind of draw a blank. For that matter, where is ther real Australia or the real Senegal, Canada, etc…In My Humble Opinion, such places do not exist. What are your feelings or impressions on this one? – writes vieux canaille

The whole conversation is here

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Queretaro, Mexico – City Highlight

January 5th, 2007

Queretaro, Mexico is rapidly turning into one the hottest places to seek teaching work. A youthful, university town of 800,000, Queretaro boasts of some fantasic historical sites (the city is 460 years old) and one of the best climates in the country.

Queretaro Mexico

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Mexican Riviera – My Trip

January 5th, 2007

This post is mostly for mom back in Canada. I went on a short vacation out to Cancun. Here are some photos and video.

Mexico Parrots

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Mexican Independence Day

January 4th, 2007

Mexican Hats

Ah, el Dia de Independencia Mexicana…easily one of the best days of the year to be in Mexico. Mexicans celebrate…hard, and they have lots to celebrate about.

Later edit:  this entry is from 2006.  Now see what we did for 2007.

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Finding Teaching Jobs in Mexico

January 4th, 2007

Teaching in Mexico

There are lots and lots and lots of English teaching jobs in Mexico, for the first-time teacher, to the seasoned vet, to the university professor, and yes, even for the backpacking types – though adventuring and teaching through Mexico via the seat of your pants is getting harder to do.

Update: Get a detailed look at teaching in Mexico
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On Being a TEFL Course Trainer

January 4th, 2007

I must say that this has been a very interesting and fulfilling job. I didn’t expect to be where I am now when I first arrived in Mexico almost 6 years ago. But, opportunities and offers kept coming, so little by little I moved from the intention to write freelance travel pieces, to TEFL-ing, to being the lead TEFL course instructor at Teachers Latin America
The best part of the last 6 years is having met so many different people from all over the world.

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TEFL in Thailand – Big Changes

January 3rd, 2007

Thailand TEFL Trouble?

I’ve been watching developments and writing about Thailand of late, trying to sort out the mess over there as the country adopts stringent measures for those looking to teach English there. TEFL Watch and the TEFL News Network have it all laid out for us, by the book. It looks like it’s going to be serious challenge to try teaching in Thailand.

Here is an article from TEFL Watch that explains the issues and new requirements:

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What Does a TEFLer Earn Abroad?

January 3rd, 2007

Money

Good question. Clearly, one needs to know what one can earn before heading out on the Great Adventure.

Since there is no one answer, here is a bit of a guide to help you know what to expect in salaries, and the differences in location and type of teaching position.

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Answers to Mexico Questions

January 3rd, 2007

Humble Me

If you know me from Dave’s Cafe forums, from This Guy is Teaching Abroad, or from Teachers Latin America, you’d know that I like to help people. This is a new blog for me and one that I will dedicate to issues of teaching English in Mexico specifically and teaching English worldwide broadly.

If you have a question, please don’t hesitate to ask me, using the comments section. I have a whole category devoted to answering questions, and filling it up will help others who have similar queries. If I don’t have the answer I’ll direct you to someone who does.

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Mexican EFL Students

January 3rd, 2007

While I’ve very little experience teaching anyone but, Mexicans have been a joy to work with in English classes. I don’t know if that’s so much for being Mexican or for being Spanish-speakers, but either way, everything from class sizes, to crossing cultural divides, to getting students to talk has been relatively easy and painless.

Except the kids.

Mexican child
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