This is what my life in Spain with COVID-19 during the pandemic looks like. I came here as an English Language Assistant with Meddeas.
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I began learning Spanish a year before I arrived in Spain. But, for me, the language journey only truly began as soon as I heard the locals speaking Spanish on the airplane, on my way to Barcelona. Being fully immersed in this new world was the first little step. What followed after were more little…
Here are some useful tips for English teachers that start teaching abroad and that have no experience.
Starting a new life in Spain can be overwhelming and difficult. Perseverance and patience are key in order to settle down abroad.
Being a Language Assistant with Meddeas can be a truly rewarding experience. But it all depends on how and if you prepare for it. Here are my tips for being an effective Language Assistant!
Plan and Prepare to Be and Effective Language Assistant
“Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.”
You’ve probably heard this quote…
The Structure of the Spanish School System
The Spanish school system has four stages, two of which are mandatory:
Nursery and Preschool (Educación Infantil) – Optional
Primary (Educación Primaria) – Mandatory
Secondary Education (Educación Secundaria obligatory) - Mandatory
Upper Secondary Education (Bachillerato) – Optional
The Three Types of Spanish Schools
Schools in Spain…
Teaching English in Spain as a Meddeas Language Assistant will be one of the most rewarding and challenging experiences of your life. Not only will you move to a new country, but you’ll also be in an environment completely different from your home country.
One of the most important things you can do is foster…
The globalization of economies, mass migration, the digital revolution, and other universal advancements have changed the skills required to succeed in today's world. Students' learning needs to be more powerful and relevant than ever before. It must respond to these new demands and opportunities.
Global competence refers to the acquisition of in-depth knowledge and understanding…
A Meddeas Language Assistant shares his experience living in Spain and teaching abroad. This is how his life was while living in Spain.
Before becoming a Language Assistant and a Cultural Ambassador with Meddeas, I had never undertaken any form of teaching. This lack of experience led me to have many concerns.
My principal concern was that I could potentially find the teaching experience monotonous. I've always loved doing a variety of activities and couldn’t picture myself doing…