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Hi all, I lived in Buenos Aires a couple of years ago and recently compiled a guide for newcomers. It covers how to get the best for less, housing, employement (specifically teaching) and loads of useful tips about the city. I hope you find it useful, please share it if you do...

Hi all, I recently visited Iguazu over the carnival weekend and thought my account might be of use to anyone visiting the waterfalls soon. I have been writing a blog for a while and try to keep it light hearted and informative. I hope you all enjoy, comments are always welcome...

Hi all, I realise you are mostly English speakers on here, but if there is anyone wanting for English lessons then look no further. I am a CELTA qualified English teacher from London who has been teaching here for 6 months. I'm am a native speaker, experienced, friendly and speak intermediate...

Hi all, I am a CELTA qualified English teacher from London who has been teaching here for 6 months. I am working at some institues and offering private lessons too. If anybody knows anyone who require lessons, please feel free to put them in touch. I'm am a native speaker, experienced...

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for anyone who is interested I found this site: helpx.net It which has 29 current oportunities in Argentina. They range from hostel work to farm work. They seem much more up my street, and don't involve paying to work.

Hi, Does anyone know anything about working on estancias? I´m thinking about working (labouring, farm work etc) for a month or two in summer and will be totally new to horses too. I understand that there are some agencies to set up volunteers with work, but my intitial googling didn´t prove...

Galindo is a good place in Bella Vista http://galindo.cl/

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Thanks for all of the helpful comments guys. The idea is to start an institute which does not cream profit from the students. I am one of the teachers, and through publicising the Language Alliance I hope to get more private students. In addition, teachers that work with me also get the...

The idea is that teachers who are invited to join help market the brand through posters, online methods and word of mouth. In return we assign clients evenly and teachers get to keep the whole fee. The benefits are that the Language Alliance will become a reputable and known language brand...

Hi everyone, Ahhh the life of an Engllish teacher in Buenos Aires. Everyone knows it can be a tough gig sometimes. Institutes can be unreliable and money hungry, so I have started up Language Alliance, an non-profit organisastion of teachers who give private lessons and get to keep all of the...

Hi all, I am looking for a venue to start a weekly dinner club to host Expats and Porteños. I have a friend who is a qualified chef and cooks a range of great Latin American meals. The idea would be to host evenings with 3 course meals and entertainment for a reasonable price (under 100...

Hi, just an update for anyone who knows Argentinians who require lessons. I am available Tuesday, Fridays, Saturdays and some evenings. Anyone who introduces me to a new student, can have a free lesson too. Thanks in advance!

www.fcbafa.com.ar is a good site. It is a big group of Portenos and Expats that play football near Palermo on Wedensdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. FCBAFA has a Facebook group too.

Hi, I'm looking for a second hand guitar (acoustic or spanish) to play whilst I'm in Argentina. If you have a spare guitar, or don't play any more, please let me know. I'm willing to collect and am looking at spending 200-600 pesos. Thanks in advance.

Hi all, I am a CELTA qualified English teacher from London who has been teaching here for 4 months. I am working at some institues and offering private lessons too. If anybody knows has friends who require lessons, please feel free to put them in touch. I charge AR$50 per hour I'm am a native...

Hi all, Sorry if this has been covered before but I was wondering if anyone knew of any good fitness classes that don't cost a bomb. Ideally I would like to do a couple of classes (e.g. boxing, circuit training etc) per week without paying for a gym subscription. Any suggestions? Thanks

The Rugby World Cup starts tomorrow with England playing Argentina at 5:30pm on Saturday. Is anybody else going to be watching? Are there any good expat bars that are going to be rocking to the sound of "Swing low sweet chariot?"