The north of Spain is so underrated and I’ll tell you why. When most people think of Spain, they either picture of the dry and flat land of Castilla-La Mancha, or the scorching hot beaches in the south. However, everyone seems to forget about the beauties in the north. Here are five reasons why you…
Sure, being a Meddeas Language Assistant means being truly commited to teaching. But once the school hours come to an end, there's much time to enjoy! The joys of sampling foreign cuisine, grappling with a new language, and meeting people from other cultures are all part of the package too! If only there were low-cost opportunities to travel…
When I signed my 9-month agreement to be a Language Assistant with Meddeas, I knew I was signing away the ability to spend time with loved ones during important events. Traditions are of paramount importance in my family: Grandpa always carves the turkey on Thanksgiving, Christmas morning is spent opening presents with cousins, and the Easter Bunny…
La primera impresión es muy importante cuando conocemos a alguien. Por esta razón, tu primera entrevista en el proceso de selección de Meddeas puede ser determinante.
Esta primera entrevista nos dará la oportunidad de conocerte más en profundidad y hacernos una mejor idea de cómo es tu perfil. De la misma forma, a ti te…
So I recently moved to teach English in Spain in a secondary school. Every day I learn something new, meet interesting people and surprise myself in what I can achieve/not panic about. And while I cannot speak for everyone embarking on the same journey as me, I have compiled a list of my top 5 unexpected effects…
We live in an increasingly globalized world. As a result, the importance of creating a more diverse and inclusive environment has become a priority. Co-teaching is a model that allows students to become culturally and linguistically plural, in turn, it enriches their self-confidence, and gives them a competitive advantage for the future. In this post,…
There are so many English resources that can help aid you in your classroom! There are endless videos, songs, chants, procedures, routines, and other teachers who have been through the same thing that you are currently going through NOW! Never be scared or ashamed to ask a fellow Language Assistant, teacher, mentor, or friend for…
Sabemos que encontrar alojamiento en EE.UU. puede ser una de las fases que más incertidumbre generan al prepararse para vivir en otro país. Son muchos los factores a tener en cuenta. La seguridad del sitio al que se va, si se puede confiar en las personas que ofrece el alojamiento, si es posible encontrar algo…
Si dentro de la geografía española existen diferencias culturales, imagínate las que te puedes encontrar si hablamos de las diferencias culturales entre España y Estados Unidos. Entendemos que una gran parte del proceso de adaptación al vivir en el extranjero, se basa en adaptarse a una nueva cultura. Por ello, queremos compartir las diferencias entre…
Como suele suceder en los colegios, un día como Auxiliar de Conversación en EE.UU. jamás será igual a otro. Por este motivo, aunque haya una rutina establecida dentro del colegio en cuanto a los horarios y las asignaturas que se imparten de lunes a viernes, te darás cuenta de que cada día tiene sus peculiaridades.…