Hi everyone,

I?ve decided to try a different approach to the questionaires- INDIVIDUAL questions.  So, PLEASE give me your feedback on this topic if you are / have taught English in Spain.  Thanks! 

What are your top 5 tips for anyone wanting to teach English in Spain?

1. Get some experience before you start as many places ask for this. You could start by volunteering in your local community if there are no jobs available.

2. Ask about the holidays, you want these included in your wage.

3. Learn some Spanish before you go.

4. Be professional and don’t think it will be a walk in the park.

5. Enjoy it as much as possible, it’s great if done properly.

Perhaps you should also check your health conditions. A doctor will surely assist you in this case and give you important informations. The weather is totally different from Germany for example!

The most obvious one, which has been mentioned already, is to learn some Spanish.  TEFL courses advise you not to speak in the mother tongue, but it does really help you when you first meet your students, especially young kids.

Thanks for the tips everyone.