It is now easier than ever to obtain the necessary credentials for teaching English abroad. Now that you can get your tefl certification online, learning how to be a good teacher needn’t be something that is inaccessible for anybody. However, once you have obtained your tefl certification online, a difficult decision remains: where to start putting it to good use. With a wide variety of different countries now accepting tefl certificates as official qualifications for teaching English abroad, you are spoilt for choice. However, one of the most popular areas of the world in which to teach English with a tefl certificate is South America. Here we explore the reasons why and the best countries to visit:

Chile

As far as teaching English in South America goes, Chile has always been a popular choice with those who have obtained their telf certification online. Chile is a good country to visit if you have some knowledge of Spanish and would like to brush it up and increase your speaking ability while teaching English. Furthermore, Chile is famed for its stunning natural scenery, from the famous Alerce trees beside the Carretera Austral to the San Rafael Glacier. The amazing scenery and landscapes make Chile the perfect destination for nature lovers and adventurers; you will find plenty to do in between your teaching hours.

Argentina

Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina has been described as ‘addictive’. One of the most enchanting cities in the whole of South America, many young people teaching English in South America will choose the buzzing city as their second home. It is the third largest city in South America and is said to have one of the most pleasant climates on the continent. Because of this, it is easy to see why so many young people who have earned their tefl certification online decide that Buenos Aires is the right place for them to put it to good use.

Brazil

A country which holds almost never ending appeal for young people who flock there to study, work or just to have fun, Brazil is another good choice for teaching english in South America. As you could only expect from such an enormous place, Brazil is an incredibly diverse country, so your experience of it will largely depend on which part you choose to go to. Rio de Janiero, the nation’s most vibrant city, you can amuse yourself between teaching hours by learning samba, or taking a tour to visit the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue which watches over the city. However, like Chile, Brazil also has plenty to offer in terms of natural beauty, with its acres and acres of stunning rainforest.