Teaching English in Colombia: A Series summary

A Series Overview

"Teaching English in Colombia" will be a series of about 20 to 25 articles. The focus will be on providing prospective Tefl English teachers with a flavor for each of the major city areas, along with sufficient beginning information to at least give them some idea about what each of the locations has to offer. Since many may be foreign nationals, it is assumed that information like local specialty foods, drinks and living conditions will be of some value, although I'm taking care not to contribute too much information that might "date" the material, as this would render the work nearly useless in a relatively short time.

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Not intended to be an all-inclusive work either, we will naturally gift the basics for each city area with sufficient to go on to make caress and/or an investigative visit of even added value. Where to go, how to get there and major Efl schools / institutes that could be contacted in advance to ascertain interest are provided for each city / area. For hotels, restaurants and other tour - tourism specifics, candidates should consult the most up-to-date Colombia tour guide book they can get in English or Spanish.

Important Features

A few important features contained in this series include:

o 3 to 5 area-related photos: Historic / traveler sites, schools, interviewees, parks

o An occasion scene which is designed to highlight some facet of local daily life

o City / area features: population, location, requisite industry / products

o Commentary on local special events, holidays, celebrations, festivals

o Historical data/ cultural aspects that may be of some relevance in day-to-day living

o Food & drink specialties of each region

o A one-page List of Schools and Institutions with Tefl teachers on staff

Note: The online article-marketing published page differs from the market E-book or description in that the article-marketing piece will Not have photos, graphics, illustrations, be more than two pages long or have more than one page of school / design listings with descriptions and / or reviews.

Each description or E-book chapter will information one city area only. When a location warrants keep for added listings and other criteria, a Part 2, Part 3, etc. Will be added as subsequent chapters. The cities planned to be elaborated on in this description series are:

City Area Articles / Chapters

1. Cali - Capitol of Salsa Music

2. Bogota - A Capitol City in the Clouds

3. Medellín - City of Eternal Spring

4. Pasto - In the Shadow of Galeras Volcano

5. Pereira - The Growing Heart of the Coffee Region

6. Armenia - The Coffee Region's enterprise Central

7. Manizales - Some Like It Hot, Some Like It Cold

8. Popayán - The White City

9. Buenaventura - Colombia's Pacific Coast Pearl

10. Cucuta - A Sun-drenched Frontier Town

11. Bucaramanga - The City of Parks

12. Ibagué - If You Want to Meet Juan Valdez ...

13. Neiva - Pride of the Opitas

14. Cartagena - Caribbean Jewel of Colombia

15. Barranquilla - all the time a Carnival

16. Quibdo - In the Steamy Heart of the Choco

17. Monteria - town of Colombia's Nickel-Mining Empire

18. Villavicencio

19. Florencia - Orchid City of the Amazon

20. Colombia: An Overview

Summary / Conclusion

The overview will offer a brief round-up of features, benefits and "caveats" presented for the city / area, allowing the prospective Tefl professional to have a balanced view of each of the locations. Alas, we do not live in a excellent world. Each location will have its own items on the minus side of the ledger. While I have made every exertion to be as object as possible, I am human. As such, there are areas I like more than others. There are schools I like more than others too, although I will exertion to keep my personal prejudices out of the way as much as almost possible. This should aid you in development up your own mind. In fact, you should check all information for yourself as much of it is field to turn straight through the fault of nobody in particular.

Prof. Larry M. Lynch has taught English as a Foreign Language in Colombia since 1995 and is the author of "Living in Colombia: A Practical Guide", "Teaching English in Colombia: A Guide for Tefl Professionals" and "Insights on English Language Teaching: What Tefl Teachers Need to Know". E-mail him at: lynchlarrym@gmail.com for more information.

Teaching English in Colombia: A Series summary

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