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dthf90210 comments on Moving to a Spanish-Speaking Country - Need Advice

What do you mean, exactly? - - - - - - - - - If 90210 is any indication of your geographic location you could get your TEFL and work locally. I teach ESL locally for free and it is one of the best paying jobs I do.

dthf90210 comments on Moving to a Spanish-Speaking Country - Need Advice

Why is that? Is the big bad FARC gonna come into the middle of Bogota and get me? Also, what is Montevideo like, and what part would you recommend for me? I have heard good things about the place in general from a couple of people. Buenos Aires sounds appealing as well.

dthf90210 comments on Moving to a Spanish-Speaking Country - Need Advice

I appreciate the good advice everyone. Any particular area (and specific place perhaps) in Bogota that you would recommend I stay if I go there for a week or two? I'll be going there not just to study, but to enjoy myself. I'm a single guy in my 30s...

dthf90210 comments on Peace Corps

Thanks. I have seen the website. I am looking to talk with someone who has firsthand experience.

dthf90210 comments on Moving to a Spanish-Speaking Country - Need Advice

>> nueva york bombero says on Jul 1, 2008, 14:49: flag >> I think Spain is best for you..... What city and why? Madrid sounds appealing.

dthf90210 comments on Moving to a Spanish-Speaking Country - Need Advice

That sounds like a Gatorade commercial -- "Is it in you?" My response is from a Nike commercial -- "Just do it!" I'll be fine. I am used to the runaround and adapt quickly to different environments. I have not found my ideal utopia, but Colombia sounds fantastic in many ways. Thanks for the above information everyone. I'm also looking into Buenos Aires, San Jose (Costa Rica), DF, Honduras, Montevideo, Madrid, Caracas, Ecuador etc.

dthf90210 comments on Moving to a Spanish-Speaking Country - Need Advice

I'm not married to the idea of Colombia. As for better pay, of course, the cost of living is a factor to be considered in relationship to the pay. What city or cities would you recommend I look into and why? From this post you wrote (see below), it sounds like you really like Colombia. I am confused. What city are you in? "I am an American living in Colombia. I have a beautiful wife and daughter. Things could not be any better. Most of all the bad things you read about Colombia are not true. Yes, there are some situations that are dangerous, but what isn't dangerous aout life. I was born and raised in Phila., so living in Colombia is like living in heaven. I suggest that everyone should visit Colombia at least once." OK, back to my Learning Spanish Like Crazy and FSI Spanish audio...

dthf90210 comments on Moving to a Spanish-Speaking Country - Need Advice

Yes, I am aware that I will need a Visa. The TEFL school I'm considering helps you with the job search etc. so that you are all set with a job placement before you depart the U.S. Yes, I am the adventurous type and have traveled to various countries throughout the world. As far as Latin America goes, I have been to various points in Mexico. I've traveled to Mexico (and other countries) many times. I have not yet been to Central, South America or Spain (although I have been to Europe). I would say I am an intermediate Spanish learner (actively studying), so I know enough to get by. I have heard that the Spanish spoken in Bogota is some of the clearest there is. How does Bogota compare to Medellin, Barranquilla and Cali?

dthf90210 comments on Buenos Aires

Thanks a lot for that.

dthf90210 comments on Anyone interested in Mexico?

I have been to Cancun and some other towns not too far from the border. I was thinking of a trip to Mexico City later this year to do a little Spanish studying and have fun. Playa looks amazing. I want to go there too, but I'm not sure how much opportunity I would have to speak Spanish there.

dthf90210 comments on tigredelnorte2

Hi, Yes, please give me the contact info. for the Spanish tutor in Medellin. Thanks.