Recent content by SteveD83

I try to avoid upping the price for as long as possible, as I don't like to pile more pressure on my students - we're all in the same boat, inflation-wise. I think that coming from a country where inflation isn't high, I'm also a little uncomfortable asking for more money to provide the same...

I've been teaching for 2 and a half years here, and I recently upped my price from 80 pesos an hour to 90. I'd be surprised if a decent teacher can live comfortably, independently of other income, and maintain a high level of teaching for much less than that. 100 doesn't sound unreasonable to...

100% agree with Palermogirl. International House do a good CELTA here - fantastic institute, offering a lot of support, who are more than willing to help you after you finish the course. Once you've done your CELTA, be aware that most institutes will pay you poorly without offering a huge...

Ahh, Keith Floyd... I recently watched the rugby episode when he falls over. Glorious stuff. I've just moved from Barracas to Caballito and the jump in fruit and veg prices is alarming. Although the ubiquity of Fabrica De Pizza places should balance things out, Gawd bless 'em. I don't know how...

I'd be up for a sneaky tipple, if you're heading out sometime. I'm based in San Telmo / Barracas, but travel all over the city with my work. Let me know, let me know...

Use compartodepto.com Less than 600 dollars still isn't cheap. You should be able to pick something pretty decent up in San Telmo for 400 dollars. Palermo viejo you'd pay more.

Zen and the Artof Motorcycle Maintenance is about as Zen as I get. That said, I have been desperate to meet some musicians. What sort of music do you all like/play?

What she said. I put a chopped onion (raw) in the mixture too to reinforce the flavour. While adding a bit of lemon (zest and juice) and grated carrot rounds everything quite nicely. It's not a strictly traditional falafel, but it goes down a treat. I also like grated carrot in the accompanying...

I almost feel embarrassed to say this, but last year I was so poor that I had to learn to get by on about 50-70 pesos per week for food - that would probably be nearer 80-100 this year. I'm getting by better now (paying native rent prices makes a big difference), but I'm still scrimping and...

Yeah, I'd echo both of those points.

International House run their own course; they're not a third-party like Cactus. I did it last year, in the Belgrano centre, when I first arrived here. It's a decent course with helpful tutors. I'd recommend it.

I'd take that in a heartbeat. Just moved to a new place and me 'n the missus are sharing a single. We were looking at prices for a mattress only hours ago.

Hello all, I'm reading this thread from a slightly different perspective, having met and worked with Paul in the past and gotten to know him reasonably well. Perhaps his tone is best taken with a pinch of salt, but his background should be taken seriously. He is a proven businessman, who has...

I'd be interested in that. Ever since the sun returned I've been itching to get back to playing. I've got a friend who would definitely be interested too. Could be a wee bit rusty, mind. I've not played 5 a side since last December.

I was living right by broadway market before I hotfooted it over here. What are the chances, eh? Come on then, let us know the craic