Advice on living and working in Brazil? (probably in Joao Pessoa and probably teaching english)?

Question

I'm looking to escape the next english winter and stay with a friend in brazil so any tips about living or working in brazil would be greatly received. Paying my bills is obviously my number 1 priority and teaching english looks to be the easiet type of job to go for depite the fact i'm not a qualified teacher. The question is should i bother paying out £900 smackers for a TEFL or CELTA teaching qualification as i might only be there for four to six months (i might stay longer if things go well) from what i can tell just being a native speaker might be enough to secure some kind of teaching work but nothings guarenteed . Or maybe just look for bar-work or deliver pizza's etc hehe anyway i think u get the idea before this gets too long :)

oh or maybe it's possible to get some kind of basic training in brazil?

Answer 1

You will find plenty of English teaching jobs without CELTA or any other qualification.

Dont even think you can live delivering pizzas or as a waiter, no way.

On the other hand native english teachers are in great demand.

Now, João Pessoa is  a lovely city, but I have no idea what the needs for english teachers are.

Answer 2

Expect to have a very low wage!!!

Answer 3

they are very poorly paid in Brazil,the amount you would spend on a TEFL would probably be equal to or about 2/3 months money . learn Portuguese (Brazilian) try any sort of work as long as your there. Good luck  and enjoy.

Answer 4

try São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro city, if you want teach English or working  as barman. João Pessoa is tourist city, you can finh something in the hotels, in the reception or traduction job. On Rio de Janeiro is easy works on hotel too.