The English as a Foreign Language market in Spain is booming. With youth unemployment at an all-time high of 50%, many Spaniards see proficiency in English as their ticket to employment both in and outside the country. This is proven by the popularity of Cambridge exams and the improvement in the general level of English. … Continue reading “Top Tips for Teaching English to Spanish Learners...[Read More]
Fiesta. Flamenco. Football. That’s what most of us think of when we think of Spain, but if you think that’s all there is to the country, then you’re sorely mistaken. Spain is vibrant, cultural, exciting and famous for many things, but it also has a few hidden secrets not many of us know about. Here … Continue reading “13 Things about Spain You Probably Didn’t Know” The post 13 Things a...[Read More]
Creating a super eco-friendly classroom doesn’t have to be hard or take loads of energy. There are heaps of simple things you can do to make your classroom more eco-friendly, educate your students and keep them engaged! To help you get started, we’ve come up with 7 easy ideas to incorporate into your TEFL classroom. Start a “Green Team” Children love nothing more than being in charge of something ...[Read More]
If you had to guess which countries are the best to teach English abroad in in 2019, which would you say? Vietnam? Yes! Czech Republic? Absolutely! Italy? Of course! The thing is, no matter which country you choose, it probably is a good country to teach English as a Foreign Language in. We don’t think … Continue reading “Best Countries to Teach English Abroad in 2019” The post Best C...[Read More]
Carl Jung once said, “The least of things with a meaning is worth more in life than the greatest of things without it.” Which brings us to meaningful travel. Meaningful travel is the new way to travel and we’re here to let you know why! Almost everybody wants to travel – you’ll never hear anyone turning down a holiday or the chance to visit a new country. Travel makes people happy but travelling w...[Read More]
Every EFL classroom is different. Even though no matter where you are teaching you will be applying the same learning theories and teaching methodologies to your teaching, a lot of what happens in the classroom will depend on your students. As English as a Foreign Language teachers we need to identify the needs of our … Continue reading “5 Things You Should Know about Spanish English Languag...[Read More]
You’ve probably seen the adverts for it. Maybe you read a blog or two about it. Quite possibly you have a friend or cousin or former colleague who’s doing it. And while you’ve seen the pictures of tropical paradises and heard the stories of cute kids and overbearing parents, you’re probably wondering to yourself: can … Continue reading “Who Can Get a TEFL?” The post Who Can Get a TEFL?...[Read More]
Finding a TEFL job can be a tricky task when you don’t have any relevant experience. TEFL Internships are an excellent way to gain your TEFL qualification and experience without the stress of planning your own trip and finding your own job! We’ll do all the planning for you, so all that’s left for you to do is get out there and enjoy the experience. But, with 4 different options all offering at le...[Read More]
Sustainable eating is all about choosing foods that are good to our planet and our bodies. You’ll be happy to learn, you don’t have to do anything extremely life-changing to eat sustainably. Traditional foods are a huge part of a country’s culture. Here in the UK, visitors can’t wait to try our fish and chips: in Vietnam, everyone swarms to pho; and in Japan, you won’t find anyone who hasn’t tried...[Read More]
As is the case in many countries, as the capital, Madrid is the heart of Spain. But what is Madrid known for? With almost 3.5 million people, it is not only the most populous city in Spain but the third biggest in Europe, after London and Berlin. Madrid is the seat of government and home … Continue reading “What is Madrid Known For?” The post What is Madrid Known For? appeared first on...[Read More]
Finding a TEFL job can be a tricky task when you don’t have any relevant experience. TEFL Internships are an excellent way to gain your TEFL qualification and experience without the stress of planning your own trip and finding your own job! We’ll do all the planning for you, so all that’s left for you to do is get out there and enjoy the experience. But, with 4 different options all offering at le...[Read More]
If it’s one thing the Spanish know how to do it’s have a party. No surprise then that literally hundreds of festivals are celebrated around the country every year. If you’re living and teaching in Spain, then you should definitely take some time to celebrate with the locals. After all, the more, the merrier! With … Continue reading “Top Festivals to Experience in Spain” The post Top Fe...[Read More]