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TEACHING ENGLISH IN ARGENTINA INTERNSHIP PROJECT
Project Summary
Project At A Glance
Location:
Córdoba, Argentina
Start Point:
Córdoba
End Point:
Ingeniero Ambrosio L.V.
Taravella International Airport –
Córdoba (also known as Pajas Blancas)
Duration:
2-12 Weeks
Hours:
20-30 Hours per week
Room:
Local intern &
volunteer housing
Date:
First and Third Monday
of each month
The demand for English is on the rise around the world as more and more citizens from all countries seek employment in the global economy. Argentina is certainly no different. Proper English education provided by native English-speakers (or individuals with a high level of English fluency) is becoming more and more of a crucial necessity. The number of tourists visiting Argentina increases every year and the need for English in the hospitality industry (and industries beyond) continues to rise with demand for English-speaking tour guides and hotel employees.

Unfortunately, many of the impoverished citizens of Argentina cannot afford adequate English education for their children (or themselves). This makes the role of interns teaching English in Argentina that much more important.

IFRE collaborates with rural schools surrounding Córdoba – reaching out to citizens who do not reside in the city limits. Interns usually teach English to children in small public elementary schools. The school where IFRE interns teach English offers classes to many rural Argentineans over a large geographical area, sometimes teaching more than 130 students at one time.

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SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED
teachingBeginner to intermediate Spanish fluency is required. If you cannot speak more than basic Spanish fluency, we suggest you enroll in our Spanish language course to make your stay more rewarding. No additional qualifications beyond elevated fluency in English and a basic fluency Spanish are required to teach English in our Argentina internship projects. However, interested individuals must have a passion and eagerness for the English language, patience and an interest in helping others. Interns are expected to be flexible, adaptive and proactive.
AN INTERN'S RESPONSIBILITIES
Interns will assist school-based educators with teaching English to children residing in the rural areas of Córdoba. In addition to teaching English, Interns may also assist in teaching other subjects, as well as helping children with their homework, assisting with recreational activities, conducting arts-related exercises, encouraging various levels of the children's self-expression, supporting the kitchen staff (serving meals, cleaning, etc) as well as supporting routine school maintenance. Assistance may also be needed with various administrative duties of the school operation, as well as providing help with educating the younger learners about issues of personal hygiene and sanitation.
ROOM & FOOD
room and foodIFRE manages your living accommodations in Argentina . Your hostel or guesthouse is located in a charming neighborhood in the city of Córdoba . Córdoba boasts numerous exciting opportunities for interns to see a city with a bright future, which maintains echoes of its colonial and culture-rich past. Córdoba's vibrant culture has produced a number of influential writers and its own musical style known as “El Cuarteto” (in addition to classical, jazz, rock, pop and techno).

Rooms may be private or shared with a same-gender intern. Bathroom facilities are generally shared and have running hot water and a “western” style toilet. You will have the ability to do your laundry in the hostel or guesthouse. Meals are not included in the Argentina program fee.

Throughout the internship assignment, the local in-country staff stays in contact with interns either with face-to-face visits or via email/telephone. Interns have 24/7 access to in-country staff via mobile phone numbers. With longer placements, interns receive visits every two weeks (when possible). The in-country staff is here to support your intern efforts and your success and happiness is very important to all of us.

There are also many monuments, lively festivals, pleasant theaters and a pulsing nightlife. Interns reside in accommodations located just minutes from the downtown area. This unique living situation is often conducive to fellow interns getting to know each other. A must-do for Argentinean interns are the local Tango lessons provided for participants in IFRE's living accommodations. These accommodations also house our local operator's headquarters – ensuring vital and constant contact with our in-country coordinators.