Be A “Mex-Pat” - Teach English Mexico

If you want to, you can go and teach in a crowded, high paced city in Asia where your apartment will be so small you have to go outside to turn around. Or… you can teach English Mexico and have a little more space to breath in. English teachers are increasingly choosing to be “Mex-pats.”

What On Earth Is A Mex-Pat?

Well, you’ve heard of “ex-pats,” right? Lots of people decide to leave their home country and settle somewhere else permanently. We won’t ask any nosy questions; suffice it to say that they like the weather so much they decide never to return.

A Mex-pat is one of thousands each year who go to Mexico and decide to never come back. Why would anyone do that? Because, Mexico has a rich culture, a more slow-paced lifestyle, delicious food and it is a cheap place to live. Of course, everybody has their own reasons too.

Where Do You Wanna Go?

Mexico is a huge country and there are many different places where you can teach. The place most teachers pick for their first job is Mexico City. It’s a bustling, hectic big city, but it’s also a city with an amazing cultural heritage. Most importantly, it’s a city with lots of teaching opportunities.

When you are first going to Mexico, it may be best to secure a job before you go. However, if you do this, you will have fewer options and it may be tougher than just going in person. Often, companies that hire from overseas offer good pay, benefits and support for their teachers. After you’ve been in Mexico a while and you know the lay of the land, you can get a job at a smaller school.

Mexico City is also a great sampling of what Mexico has to offer. After you’ve been there a while, you can decide if maybe you’d like to head to a smaller town or another region of Mexico. Once you’re living there, more options will open up.

Reasons Why Mexico Is A Great Place To Teach

- It’s close. If you live in Mexico, it’s just a quick plane trip to get home for a visit. You won’t be all the way across the world. Also, it’s cheap to call home, and you don’t usually have to worry about time differences. In Mexico, you can teach abroad and still feel close to home.

- It’s beautiful. Everybody knows that Mexico has great beaches and resorts for tourists. But, Mexico also has lots of natural beauty, like rivers, mountains and deserts. It’s a huge country and, like the United States, has many different climates that you can enjoy year round.

- The People Are Friendly. You will be amazed at how warm and friendly Mexican people are. Your students will invite you to their weddings, take you out, and want to spend as much time as possible with you. You shouldn’t have any trouble finding a social life in Mexico.

One more reason why the living is easy in Mexico - the language is easy. Spanish may seem tough to you if you don’t speak any, but try comparing it to Japanese, Korean or Thai! Trust me, you’ll be speaking Spanish like a native in no time.

Mexico is a popular destination for teachers who want to do more than make money. They want to have a good time and enjoy the lifestyle a bit more, and Mexico is a great choice.