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Teaching ESL in Spain: A Day in the Life at Zalima

English, At School2017-10-310Comments

"A day in the life at Zalima" tells the story of a typical teaching- ESL-day as the native English language assistant at my school. Zalima is an educational institution situated in Córdoba, in Andalusia, that offers Bachillerato and a variety of Vocational Training Courses. It thus encompasses a wide range of student needs and abilities,…

How to Be an American in Spain in Politically Tumultuous Times

Discovering Spain, English2017-10-040Comments

When I first pictured moving to Spain from the US for a year, I saw beautiful Mediterranean beaches, paella on every corner, and a daily nap that would leave me refreshed. I imagined my role would consist of playing with little Spanish children with big eyes; as their holas eventually became hellos. Although there are…

Discovering School Lunch in Spain: ¡Al Comedor!

English, At School2017-09-190Comments

For me, the most exciting part of moving to Spain was undoubtedly Spanish food. Since the moment I stepped off the plane I've been determined to try every variety of tapas; to explore the cafes, restaurants, and markets of Madrid; and to sample everything from the cheapest street food to the edgiest international cuisine. Little…

Fünf Bemerkungen, über das Unterrichten in Spanien

At School, English2017-09-050Comments

Hallo, ich bin Johanna, 24 Jahre alt und komme aus Bamberg, einer kleinen Stadt in Bayern. Von Januar 2017 bis Mai 2017, habe ich als Language Assistant in Madrid Deutsch für die Altersgruppen 10 bis 17 unterrichtet und die Zeit dort sehr genossen. Das Leben als Language Assistant in Spanien ist sehr vielseitig: Unterrichten verschiedener…

The New Me: 10 Ways that Teaching Overseas Has Changed My Life

After School, English2017-08-220Comments

There is nothing like hopping on board a plane across the pond, to an internship that you have little experience in, and a language that you don't really know to make you question who you really are. Teaching overseas not only pushed me outside of the comforts and security of daily American life. It also…

How Being a Bad Language Learner Helped Me be a Better ESL Teacher

At School, English2017-07-240Comments

Before becoming a Language Assistant with Meddeas, I spent four years teaching in Philadelphia. The students I met there were impressive and inspiring in many, many ways. Perhaps one of their most impressive achievements was being mostly or completely bilingual. Many of the students I worked with spoke both Spanish and English completely fluently. Others…

Life After Meddeas: Now I Have a TEFL Certification and a Fantastic Experience

English, Life After Meddeas2017-07-030Comments

Harriet, a recent graduate from the UK, was a language assistant with Meddeas during the academic year 2015/16. This past year she has been teaching in Mexico. The TEFL certification obtained in Spain with the programme and the practical experience gained in the classroom encouraged her to move to Mexico to teach English as a foreign…

Homestay vs Apartment in Spain: a List of Pros and Cons to Help You Decide

Discovering Spain, English2017-06-130Comments

My name is Alexz and I'm a second-year Meddeas language assistant. In the first year I chose a homestay with a host family and now I share a flat in Barcelona. Through my 2-years experience, I've compiled a list of advantages and disadvantages for each option. Hopefully, the list can help you make your decision.…

Teaching and Living in Spain for a Year After College: Girona

Discovering Spain, English2017-06-060Comments

My name is Shane and I am an American from Chicago, a place with almost no similarities to Spain. I finished my studies in Carthage College, WI, in 2016 and I didn't want to jump right into the crazy American working world. Living in Spain and teaching in a school as a Meddeas Language Assistant seemed…

TEFL (Almost) All Fun and ESL Games – Practical Examples

At School, English2017-05-230Comments

My name is Emily, and I'm a 22-year-old from Ankeny, Iowa in the US. As you'll see, I'm teaching teenagers in a school in northern Spain (440 teens, to be exact). Through this experience, I've found out that ESL games are a good tool to engage students. How Did I Come to This Conclusion…