It's almost 2 weeks since I arrived.................
The TEFL course is going well, I am learning so much. Today we went over how to plan our lessons, it was so beneficial. Tomorrow we get our teaching prac. time tables and then next week we start!! I must say that I am feeling a little anxious, which I hope is normal. We have two more grammar lessons and then next week we have an assessment. Not really looking forward to that - grammar is not really my strong point. I thing my speaking and writing is ok, but when I have to dissect my sentence and say what everything is and why, I battle!!!
The good news though is that I went for a job interview at a language school called oneonone argentina. I saw their ad for a teacher, so I sent along my resume and they called me in for an interview. I think that the interview went well, they have 2 positions available starting begin July. They will let successful candidates know in 2 weeks. So hold thumbs! It seems that most of the language teaching jobs here are hour based so its up to the 'teacher' to fill up her hours. I've worked out that I need to work a minimum of 30 hours a week to live comfortably. I also found out how to get a cuit number (which is like a tax number) and that will make looking for work a lot easier. Looking for suitable accommodation at an affordable price, is proving to be a bit more of a challenge - but no doubt with my constant perseverance I will find something before my beloved arrives in July!
I haven't been sleeping too well since I arrived. The lifestyle is so different, everything happens so late here. I'm finding that I have dinner between 9-10pm and then once I've done my chores and homework its after midnight, and then I still am not able to go to sleep straight away. Might have to start taking an afternoon siesta.
The weather has been a bit chilly in the mornings, which I don't really feel as the apartment has central heating, but when I walk out the front door it really hits me. This morning I woke up with a bit of a scratchy throat, have been taking my homeopathic remedy but I think I might be coming down with the dreaded lurgy!!! This post is getting very melancholy so I think I'll sign off now.
Hi Mich
ReplyDeleteHope you're feeling better today. You should stress too much about your assignment. We know that you will do well no matter what is put in front of you.
I have to dash out to a meeting now, will catch up some more later.
Love & hugs
Jen