I may have left the classroom a year and a half ago already, but I still receive lots of emails at this time of year from people who would like to teach English in Spain. 90% of these emails come from people who are planning to do the government sponsored Auxiliar de Conversación … [Read more...]
5 Unexpected Spanish School Lunches
Today's post comes from my friend Cassandra, a fellow expat in Madrid who blogs about Spain and travel at her website Gee Cassandra. She has been teaching in Spain for the past few years, and is more than familiar with some of the Spanish school systems' strange customs and … [Read more...]
Spanish Vs American Schools: 5 Big Differences
When I first began teaching English in Spain I was prepared to encounter a different school system, but I was not prepared for just how different that system would be. From the first day I arrived at my placement school in Carmona, Spain I was struck by a completely different way … [Read more...]
Reflections On Life As A Language Assistant
As many of you are starting your time as a language assistant in Spain I offer some reflections on my own past experience. The views I share are entirely my own and are meant to serve as a creative way to express myself as well as being a subtle criticism of the North American … [Read more...]
Make Extra Money While Living In Spain: 7 Tips For Teaching Private English Classes
When 700€ Isn't Enough: Teaching Private English Classes in Spain If you fellow language assistants are anything like I was two years ago you have spent the last six months (or longer) waiting eagerly to find out your placements, painstakingly waiting for your visas, and all the … [Read more...]
