Expats in Querétaro

[MJB5293]

yes the new superama is there you can see it if you look for it from the cut off to Juriquilla
it is biger then the one on 57. and it is said to be open this friday December 3

they are working real hard to do it.

[Kitty1000]

Hello all,

My name is Cindy, a Taiwanese girl who fell in love with a Mexican guy, and planning to relocate to Mexico for good in the near future. My finance and I have been searching for a place where we both like. After he brought me to Queretaro, I know we found the right place. (He has shown me Leon, Morelia, Guadalajara, San Minguel de Allende, etc).

I do have a few questions and hope someone can share some valuable advice.

First of all, jobwise. I am currently a university lecturer teaching English here in Taiwan. Holding a BA in English Literature and Language(Taiwan), and a MA in Applied Linguistics from a top univ. in Sydney, Australia. I have been in langauge teaching, translation/interpretation, publishing for over 15 years, and have served as roles such as teacher trainer, curriculum/material developer and academic director in the past. I am also a certified teacher of teaching mandarin Chinese. However, I speak none Spanish at all so far. I'd like to know if it will be easy for me to get a decent job in Queretaro ? Given the fact that I neither speak Spanish nor an English native speaker. Even though I speak English with great fluency and articulation accent-wise. I noticed most of the teaching jobs from language schools listed online are way "underpaid", and I'd like to if know if it's possible for a person with my background to get a teaching position in univ. level in Queretaro ?

Secondly, where can I go out socializing with others ? I felt very frustrated when I visited Mexico last time, I basically couldn't go anywhere without my fiance's companion. I couldn't even order meals because I couldn't read Spanish. And it would take me at least a few months to a year to be able to communicate in Spanish. So before that happen, where can I go to meet up people where I can communicate with in both English or Chinese???

Your information will be truly appreciated, thanks for now!

[michelle.montreal]

Just curious Magmax - you said you were Canadian. Are you from Quebec, by any chance?

[michelle.montreal]

Hello Jim. See the last post here is from May 2010. Were you successful in starting an expat group?

My spouse and I are both Canadian, and have just rented a house in Jurica. Would love to join -if the group is happening ;-)

[transat1086]

Originally Posted by jiminmex

Hi all I have been here in queretaro now for almost 2.5 yrs I have found no real groups that are still together for americans to get together and socialize I propose we start our own group so we can get together and have a weekly or monthly lunches and meet everyone and find and meet the new americans in the area.

Hello, I have just moved here from Canada and would like to meet fellow Canadians or Americans.....

[transat1086]

Originally Posted by michelle.montreal

Hello Jim. See the last post here is from May 2010. Were you successful in starting an expat group?

My spouse and I are both Canadian, and have just rented a house in Jurica. Would love to join -if the group is happening ;-)

Salut Michelle my husband and I have just relocated here. Im looking to meet fellow canadians.....

[TundraGreen]

Originally Posted by Kitty1000

Hello all,
... I'd like to if know if it's possible for a person with my background to get a teaching position in univ. level in Queretaro ?

I have a good friend in Guadalajara who is Chinese and teaches Chinese at one of the Universities here. She spoke no Spanish when she arrived and worked teaching Chinese at a language school for awhile, but now she has a job in a University. I don't know if she is considered part of the faculty or exactly what her status is. Perhaps you could see if the universities or language schools have jobs for Chinese teachers. There is a bigger demand for it here than I would have guessed. My Spanish teacher is even taking Chinese. She says she has classes with all Chinese students taking Spanish and she wants to learn some Chinese so she can teach Spanish to Chinese speakers better.

[Cdngirlinqro]

Originally Posted by jiminmex

Hi all I have been here in queretaro now for almost 2.5 yrs I have found no real groups that are still together for americans to get together and socialize I propose we start our own group so we can get together and have a weekly or monthly lunches and meet everyone and find and meet the new americans in the area.

Hi all,

Have you started this expat group? I'd love to join, Im a bit tired of not speaking much :-)

[chirodoc70]

Just a few of questions.

1. Does anyone know if there is an English speaking newspaper in the area?

2. Any idea on the number of ex-pats (American and/or Canadian) in Queretaro, Queretaro and surrounding areas (not to include SMA or Guanajuato)?

3. Can anyone recommend a language school and give information in regards to price and length of class?

I currently live in Puerto Vallarta but plan to visit Queretaro in September to get away from the heat and rain and to finally learn Spanish.

Thanks in advance,

Erik

[Cdngirlinqro]

I Haven't seen any english newspapers here
# of expats, no clue, but keep in mind this is the new aviation wonder, so you'll hear English. I live in Jurica and if I go to the plaza's restaurants I'll see Americans and Canadians.
Language school, depends how much you want to pay. Aspec Idiomas is pretty good and have a good placement exam. It's about 6000$MXP for 30 hrs.


Good luck

Samantha

Originally Posted by chirodoc70

Just a few of questions.

1. Does anyone know if there is an English speaking newspaper in the area?

2. Any idea on the number of ex-pats (American and/or Canadian) in Queretaro, Queretaro and surrounding areas (not to include SMA or Guanajuato)?

3. Can anyone recommend a language school and give information in regards to price and length of class?

I currently live in Puerto Vallarta but plan to visit Queretaro in September to get away from the heat and rain and to finally learn Spanish.

Thanks in advance,

Erik