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Exploring Málaga as a Language Assistant: A City Guide

English, Discovering Spain2024-05-220Comments

Meet our Language Assistant Emmie. She is currently placed in sunny Málaga and has decided to renew her participation in the program for another school year! Her students love her, but not as much as she loves them. Her teaching experience has really opened her eyes to the world and what this opportunity has to…

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My Internship Adventures Abroad

English, At School2024-05-070Comments

An Amazing Opportunity Abroad My name is Indie Russell and I am a language assistant on the Meddeas co-op student placement program. I’m currently attending the University of Saint Andrews, in Scotland, where I joint major in Medieval History and Spanish. I’m doing this program as part of the Spanish portion of my degree. It’s…

How to Lesson Plan for «Infantil» by our Language Assistant

English, At School2024-04-250Comments

Getting to know Yennifer Meet Yennifer, a 24-year-old from the Florida Keys. Born and raised there, she began her journey in education by attending Florida State University, where she successfully earned both her Bachelor’s and Master's degrees in elementary education. This helped her with knowledge on how to lesson plan and was useful for her…

Embracing the Unknown: My Journey to Barcelona

English, Discovering Spain, Initial Shock, Why Meddeas2024-04-040Comments

In September, I was given the opportunity of a lifetime to embar on my journey to Barcelona, Spain, and become a conversation assistant through the Meddeas program. Going into the program, I knew I was going to have many moments to look forward to such as traveling around Europe, trying new cuisines, and meeting new…

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What is Spanish Semana Santa and why do we celebrate it?

English, Discovering Spain2024-03-250Comments

Learn about the different traditions celebrated during Semana Santa.

Advice From One Language Assistant to Another

English, Why Meddeas2024-03-080Comments

My first and foremost advice as a language assistant: do it. In the least arrogant and cliche way possible, this has been the most rewarding, enjoyable, and greatest period of self-development that I have experienced. If you are on the fence about becoming a language assistant, I can say with certainty, at least for me…

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Valentine’s Day: Celebrating Love & Friendship

English, Other Topics2024-02-080Comments

In Spain, when we want to say “Happy Valentine’s Day!”, we say “¡Felíz día de San Valentin!”. Our more seasoned Language Assistants might be able to point out that the word “San” means “Saint”. In Spain, although celebrated in similar ways, we recognize the 14th of February as Saint Valentine’s Day. Who is Saint Valentine?…

Is teaching English abroad worth it?

English, Other Topics2024-01-110Comments

English has become a global language, and as a result, teaching English as a second language (ESL) has become both, a popular career choice for many and a great international experience to add to their resume for others. Teaching English abroad is one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences that you can have while…

Erste Eindrücke als Sprachassistent: Mein Leben in Madrid

English, Initial Shock2023-12-220Comments

Hallo allerseits! Nun, es sind bereits zwei Monate vergangen, seit ich meine Reise als deutscher Sprachassistent in Madrid begonnen habe. Diese Stadt und meine Rolle hier waren anfangs eine echte Herausforderung, aber ich habe mich mittlerweile gut eingelebt. In diesem Beitrag möchte ich einen ehrlichen Einblick in meinen Alltag und meine Erfahrungen geben. Ankunft und…

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Teach English and Learn Spanish: Embrace Immersive Language Learning in Spain

English, Why Meddeas2023-12-070Comments

Are you feeling frustrated with your language learning journey, stuck in a stagnant routine without opportunities to improve your skills? Longing for a more dynamic and authentic experience might be gnawing at you, but you're unsure where to start. The solution might just lie in a transformative experience: teaching English abroad in Spain. The Frustration…