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In Guayaquil Ecuador. Taught two years in America, First year teaching in Ecuador.
Worked 4 months at a bilingual school in Quevedo
Currently working at a language institute (in Guayaquil), who hires english teachers to teach english to company executives and government officials

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Emmaz
Emmaz said: “Hi Kallen, im just writing to pick your brains really,...”
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casslynncole
casslynncole said: “Kallen, Can you send me info about your time commitment,...”
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AlixM09
AlixM09 said: “hope you had a good holiday Kallen.  Where are you...”
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AlixM09 said: “Hey Kallen, are you still in Guayaquil or have you...”
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AlixM09
AlixM09 said: “Happy new year Kallen!”
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AlixM09
AlixM09 said: “Hi, will be in Quito from the 29th, give us...”
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AlixM09
AlixM09 said: “I´m almost certainly going to Tena for Christmas and then...”
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AlixM09
AlixM09 said: “Hi Kallen, what you doing for New Year?”
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lintse07
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Tim
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AlixM09
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honor
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AlixM09
AlixM09 said: “hey Kallen good to hear from you... I was worried!...”
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lintse07
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AlixM09
AlixM09 said: “thanks Kallen.  I hope you`re safe in Guayaquil, I hear...”
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lintse07
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davidj
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AlixM09
AlixM09 said: “I don´t have any definite plans for after here... Spain...”
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MaFew
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lintse07
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AlixM09
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lintse07
lintse07 said: “Hi Kallen- I've been interested in Ecuador after I met...”
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AlixM09
AlixM09 said: “Hi Kallen, how´s things going? I´m in Baños at the...”
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kittyvic
kittyvic said: “Hi Kallen, how are you finding things in Guayaquil? There...”
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AlixM09
AlixM09 said: “Hi, just got blagged into taking on a private student...”
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AlixM09
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lintse07
lintse07 said: “Wow!  And I imagined more of a relaxed lifestyle in...”
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AlixM09
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mistymaxey
mistymaxey said: “Thanks so much for the great advice :)”
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mistymaxey
mistymaxey said: “So jealous your in Ecuador! I was hoping you could...”
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kittyvic
kittyvic said: “Hi Kallen, I will be arriving in Ecuador in September....”
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trixiedear
trixiedear said: “sounds scary yet very informative, lol”
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AlixM09
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Whereverimayroam
Whereverimayroam said: “Man, sounds like a hectic day!”
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AlixM09
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AlixM09
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AlixM09
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AlixM09
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Rin
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i-to-i
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AlixM09
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AlixM09
AlixM09 said: “Hey, it's great to hear from you!  Sounds really cool...”
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AlixM09
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Whereverimayroam
Whereverimayroam said: “Good luck Kallen! Hope all goes well for you.”
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Monique
Monique said: “Good Luck!  Keep us posted”
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honor
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AlixM09
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AlixM09
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i-to-i
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rsanzo
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AlixM09
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i-to-i
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i-to-i
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AlixM09
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Recent Blog Posts

Mayhem in Ecuador

In addition to the news media reports, there are things that were not being reported and/or explained that deserves some attentions: Transportation systems (including airlines, buses) were greatly reduced or canceled. Supermarkets, banks, and most commercial businesses were closed. In Guayaquil, high school students were continuing with the riots. Throwing big rocks at car windows and at store windows, starting fires, and blocking off the streets to stop traffic. Why were they rioting? So, they can have an excuse to start trouble...
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Things to know about Ecuador

I do not intend for this blog post to discourage anyone from moving to Ecuador. In fact, I encourage you to come here (there are a lots of sights to see). Rather, I hope this post will inform you on what to expect. Ecuador is a beautiful country and it definitely has its advantages. But nothing is all "lillies and roses". All Ecuadorians are not like this but there are a large portion that are (about 70% of them)....
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Hi Kallen, im just writing to pick your brains really, im just about to graduate and looking to teach in Ecudaor through the I to I placement service! As your teaching there at the moment I thought who better to ask! Where are you living at the moment, also do you feel about $400 per month is enough to live off? Also im a bit worried about safety? You hear mixed reviews from peoples blogs on the internet so that is a worry off mine! If you could give me an insight into Ecuador that would be great! 

Kallen, Can you send me info about your time commitment, salary, etc in Quevedo?  Thanks! I'll be moving to Ecu in Aug/Sep of this year and am exploring my options. 

hope you had a good holiday Kallen.  Where are you going?  We should meet up for more than 10 minutes before you leave!

Hey Kallen, are you still in Guayaquil or have you gone home?

Hey Kallen, I'm 18 years old, Currently an exchange student in Germany. When I get home I plan on taking a TEFL course. Do you have any advice for someone like me trying to get a job in Ecuador?

Thanks.

Happy new year Kallen!

Hi, will be in Quito from the 29th, give us a call if you´re around, I´m sure it´ll be fun there.

I´m almost certainly going to Tena for Christmas and then meeting a friend in Quito for new year.  She´s finding a hostel online, hopefully near La Mariscal, will, let you know when it´s all arranged.

Hi Kallen, what you doing for New Year?

Are you still in Ecuador?  Haven't heard anything from you or Alix lately.  How is the political situation these days?  If you're still there, for how much longer? 

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