quitting job to travel and learn Spanish

[tourist5678]

I am 26 years old and considering a move to Buenos Aires for a year in May
to study Spanish. Are you familiar with any universities in Buenos Aires
that offer Spanish classes for foreigners? From past experience, I've
learned that local universities are often MUCH cheaper than the schools that
are specifically geared towards foreigners.

I'd also need to find an apartment (preferably shared with my own bedroom).
What can I expect to pay for such an apartment?

Also, what are the chances of me finding work while in Buenos Aires (in a
cafe, etc.)? I have a degree in journalism and am a web designer by trade,
so I would be bringing my laptop and could also write or design if the
opportunity presented itself.

I've read that there aren't many English speakers in Buenos Aires. Is that
the case? I am fluent in Italian - will that be helpful?

Finally, how safe is Buenos Aires for women?

Thank you very much for your time in reading this - if you answer
even one of these questions it would be so helpful.

[argentina]

:laugh Hi!
I´m Sandra from Buenos Aires.
I´ll try to answer some of your queries and questions:

Are you familiar with any universities in Buenos Aires
that offer Spanish classes for foreigners? From past experience, I've
learned that local universities are often MUCH cheaper than the schools that
are specifically geared towards foreigners.
YOU ARE RIGHT, LOCAL UNIVERSITIES DO OFFER SPANISH COURSES TO FOREIGNERS.
WELCOME TO BUENOS AIRES!

I'd also need to find an apartment (preferably shared with my own bedroom).
What can I expect to pay for such an apartment?
THAT WILL DEPEND ON THE NEIGHBORHOOD .


I've read that there aren't many English speakers in Buenos Aires. Is that
the case?
-- YOU MEAN NATIVE SPEAKERS?
MANY ARGENTINIANS SPEAK THE LANGUAGE.

I am fluent in Italian - will that be helpful?
-- I THINK SO.

Finally, how safe is Buenos Aires for women?
--- INSECURITY IS A BIG ISSUE IN BUENOS AIRES NOWADAYS.
NOWADAYS MANY TOURISTS ARE COMING DOWN TO THIS SIDE AND I FIGURE THEY ARE HAVING A GOOD TIME.... ANYWAY THEY ARE CAREFUL.
HOPE THIS HELPS,
HOPE SOME VISITORS WILL GIVE YOU THEIR VIEWS.
BEST OF LUCK,
Sandra

[Guest]

Hi Sandra,

Thank you for your response.

Could you give me the names of local universities so that I can look them up online? Thanks!

[argentina]

:laugh Hello!
Good to hear from you again.
Just give two or three days and I´ll be giving you the e-mail addresses of some Local Universities that provide Spanish Courses to Foreigners.
All the best,
Sandra

[Guest]

Sandra,

Thank you SO much!!

Feel free to contact me:
tourist5678@hotmail.com

Thanks again!

[Steverino]

Can someone tell me if it is possible to find a job in Argentina as an English teacher? I am 25 years old and want to move to Argentina for a while and teach english, but i don't know any Spanish. I have friends that teach english in China, and they don't know any Chinese at all.

Also if you could find a job would it pay for room and board?

[Kwaintraub]

Dear Tourist,

I`m a native American teacher in Buenos Aires. My plans are to open up a multi-language institute in the very near future.

The idea is to exchange room and board and Spanish practice for about 15 hours of teaching English. I require a minimum 3-month commitment and it can extend up to a year (depending on both sides being in agreement).

If you`re interested, go ahead and send me your resume (CV) as well as a letter explaining why you`d like to come and live in Buenos Aires. Another thing - it`s not necessary to know Spanish - we can teach it to you while you`re here. We teach Spanish for Foreigners as part of our curriculum.

My e-mail is kwaintraub@yahoo.com

Sincerely,
Kimberlee Waintraub