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How to get a job abroad teaching English

Wednesday, October 10th, 2007

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So you’ve heard about teaching English abroad and you want to know how to do it…

There are a number of ways to do it.  First, you’ll want to ask yourself a few questions.

1.  Where would you like to go?  Each country and region is different.

2.  How long would you like to stay abroad?

3.  What kind of qualifications, training, and experience do you have?

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Dengue Fever Surges in Latin America

Sunday, September 30th, 2007

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The Associated Press is reporting that dengue fever is on the rise in Latin America, particularly in the southern Mexican states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Guerrero.

By MICHAEL MELIA

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) – Dengue fever is spreading across Latin America and the Caribbean in one of the worst outbreaks in decades, causing agonizing joint pain for hundreds of thousands of people and killing nearly 200 so far this year.

The mosquitoes that carry dengue are thriving in expanded urban slums scattered with water-collecting trash and old tires. Experts say dengue is approaching record levels this year as many countries enter their wettest months.

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Hurricane Season

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007
We saw a very light hurricane season in 2006...a welcome respite after Katrina, Stan, and Wilma brought havoc to New Orleans, Cancun, and Chiapas. hurricane However, hurricane forecasters are predicting a very active ... [Continue reading this entry]

TEFL Teacher Gathering Mexico City, August 2007

Wednesday, July 25th, 2007
As announced on Dave's ESL Cafe, the next TEFLer get together in the big city will be in August of this year.
Sunday, August 19th, 3 PM in Coyoacan...there's a place with ... [Continue reading this entry]

American? You Now Need a Passport

Sunday, January 14th, 2007
If you are American and travel abroad a lot, you probably already have a passport. However, if you don't have one, know that Homeland Security in 2004 made changes that are now coming into effect. US Passport[Continue reading this entry]

The TEFL Job Interview

Monday, January 8th, 2007
I wrote this article in 2004 and it was graciously hosted by EslEmployment.com So, here it is again for a new audience, with some notes provided by TEFLogue.com on Tips for Getting Through ... [Continue reading this entry]

Sanmiguelada – Mexican Running of the Bulls

Sunday, January 7th, 2007
The sleepy city of San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico comes to life every third Saturday of September with the Pamplonada - the running of the bulls. Started in 1973 and styled after the famous annual Pamplona, Spain event, ... [Continue reading this entry]

The ‘Real’ Mexico

Sunday, 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 ... [Continue reading this entry]