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@Coast_Lover
American looking for information about Chile
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About me
American
Lives in San Mateo, California, USA
Speaks English, Greek fluently
Registration: 21 October 2011
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Going to Chile in two months, in need of Spanish lessons :) by SarahNS
Hi! I'm going to Chile in January for 3 weeks, and I would love to learn some basic Spanish. I know it will be there soon enough, so anyone interested in giving me some intensive lessons in Spanish? I would be really grateful :) ps . I can ...
Hello, I just wanted to mention I have been to Chile four times in the last five years. Going for good in 2016. It is important to know Spanish. I am limited and it is difficult as most know no other language. My Rosetta Stone lessons are helpful, ... Read More
Mid Feb trip to chile coming up soon - contacts? by Coast_Lover
HI, I will be in Santiago Chile, Mid Feb-Mar 2. I want to meet somehow who lives there to get an idea about my making plans to retire there. Strongly considering taking the Telf.I-to-I English course for credential and getting a job there along ...
what good jazz places in Santiago, also good restaurants near cental of town. I like music and a mellow atmosphere ... Read More
Mid Feb trip to chile coming up soon - contacts? by Coast_Lover
HI, I will be in Santiago Chile, Mid Feb-Mar 2. I want to meet somehow who lives there to get an idea about my making plans to retire there. Strongly considering taking the Telf.I-to-I English course for credential and getting a job there along ...
Hola, Thank you for responding. I got the impression that the cost of living was a high as most good size cities in the USA. I am considering teaching there, and I understand to rent an appartment, one needs a RUT identification, correct? What is ... Read More
Mid Feb trip to chile coming up soon - contacts? by Coast_Lover
HI, I will be in Santiago Chile, Mid Feb-Mar 2. I want to meet somehow who lives there to get an idea about my making plans to retire there. Strongly considering taking the Telf.I-to-I English course for credential and getting a job there along ...
Well, dates have changed, in Santiago Feb 24 for 5 days. off exploring after that for 2 weeks. Have not gotten much input on this site, maybe just don't know how to use it well, yet. Read More
Mid Feb trip to chile coming up soon - contacts?
HI, I will be in Santiago Chile, Mid Feb-Mar 2. I want to meet somehow who lives there to get an idea about my making plans to retire there. Strongly considering taking the Telf.I-to-I English course for credential and getting a job there along ... Read More
Making a living in Chile by TheHighwayMan
Hello. I am considering a move to Chile. From what I can tell, you can live pretty well on $1,500 US. My question is, how hard is it to earn that amount? I would be teaching English, but am capable of other things. I can proofread, write, weld, ...
Hi, I am planning my second trip to Chile soon. Besides I found it very 'western' after the first few hours there, and pleasant place to be. I found the prices simmilar to living in Houston, or most big cities in the USA. Living in Silicon Valley ... Read More
new in Santiago keen to make some friends by arrer999
hi everyone! Im a New Zealander and have recently moved to santiago for a year to teach English. Would be great to meet some people and make some new friends to make my stay worthwhile. I havent meet any english speakers yet so if your keen to ...
Eric, I am planning to visit Chili a second time, hopefully by March. I went there traveled around Jan 2011 and found it very pleasant. I am from California, and the climate was just the same, pleople friendly, yet few spoke english. I am ... Read More
new in Santiago keen to make some friends by arrer999
hi everyone! Im a New Zealander and have recently moved to santiago for a year to teach English. Would be great to meet some people and make some new friends to make my stay worthwhile. I havent meet any english speakers yet so if your keen to ...
Eric, I am working on visiting Santiago again this year, in February late. I am interested in meeting some professionals I am to contact, and wish to find out more about life and costs there as well as the teaching situation, and how the process ... Read More
Successful job interview in Chile by Julie
Hi, passing a job interview in Chile can be a stressful moment, especially you are not familiar with the cultural and professional codes of the country. How to successfully pass a job interview in Chile ? What happens during the interview ...
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Successful job interview in Chile by Julie
Hi, passing a job interview in Chile can be a stressful moment, especially you are not familiar with the cultural and professional codes of the country. How to successfully pass a job interview in Chile ? What happens during the interview ...
Hi Julie. your job interview questions that you mentioned are questions that I have. Thank you for mentioning them. Customs, culturals and dress code likely formal in chile. Reviewing taking TEFL course to teach english. Want to retire early here ... Read More
Moving to Chile by austin_from_austin
I am a cook currently living in Austin, Tx but considering moving to Chile in the not too distant future. I've done minimal research on the internet but would love some insight from expats currently living and working in Chile. I am a cook so any ...
Very lucky you! I am not yet an expat, but visited there in Jan 2011 (their summer). Restaurants are plentiful. Cooking steak, seafood, and/or Italian you will find plenty options. they are Steak eaters; not to mention Hot Dog, ha, ha the German ... Read More
How to Find Work in Chile by werowe
I wrote something here http://www.gringolandiasantiago.com/2011/10/16/how-to-find-work-in-chile/ explaining how to find work in Chile based upon my own experience.
Well hello. I had visited chile in Jan 2011 and I plan to return for another. I am considering taking early retirement from the states, and applying for a english teaching job there. Now until recently, I did not think my age would be a factor, ... Read More