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4 Transferable Skills that a Language Assistant Should Have

English, At School2021-11-110Comments

A Language Assistant is someone who has a specific set of abilities and skills that will help him or her support the English teacher in the classroom. Meddeas is well aware of this, and looks for candidates with a certain profile during the selection process. In this post I will tell you about 4 transferable…

7 Tips to Start Learning Spanish Being a Language Assistant

English, Discovering Spain2021-10-220Comments

Learning Spanish was not an option at the elementary school or high school I attended in Canada. I had always been interested in the language from family trips to Central America during my childhood. So, being a Language Assistant and teaching in Spain with Meddeas seemed like the perfect opportunity to immerse myself in the Spanish culture. And hopefully,…

10 Funny Reasons to Choose Spain to Gain International Experience

Discovering Spain, English2021-10-210Comments

What makes Spain different from other countries? Why should you pick this country as your place to gain international experience? The generics like learning a new language, experiencing a new culture, and visiting new places are given, but let me tell you some strange specifics that you’ll encounter as a result of living and teaching in…

Cerebros plurilingües para el mundo de hoy

Educación, Español2021-10-190Comments

En un mundo globalizado como el nuestro, la educación plurilingüe es cada vez más importante. En el entorno profesional, es habitual tener que relacionarse con personas de diferentes países. Por esta razón, se espera que un profesional tenga un buen dominio del inglés, que es la lengua de referencia, y en ocasiones también del francés…

Native Teachers and Non-Native Teachers: Language Learning for a Global Context

English, Other Topics2021-09-280Comments

When it comes to offering the best tools for students to learn a second language, schools often struggle with the debate between hiring native teachers or non-native teachers. The long-standing debate about which one is better has taken a different shape as globalization occurs and, with it, the reason behind foreign language acquisition. Learning a…

Find Accommodation in Spain as a Language Assistant

English, Initial Shock2021-06-240Comments

Finding accommodation in Spain should not stress you out! Here are some tips that you should consider before start house hunting!

6 Tips for Living in Spain

Initial Shock, English2021-06-100Comments

Now you've finally made your decision on moving to Spain, and you already have your accommodation option sorted out. Then, you start wondering how living in Spain will be. Spanish culture is very different from all others, and you will see this in everyday life details. Here are my tips for living in Spain, so that your cultural adjustment goes…

My #Meddeas Experience- What a Rewarding Experience!

English, Why Meddeas2021-05-280Comments

The Language Assistant program with Meddeas has been the most rewarding experience I could ever ask for. I learned about the program through a friend who had talked highly about it. After hearing about his time in Spain, it was without a doubt something I wanted to experience for myself. The Language Assistant Programs: My…

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Personalized Learning: a Model For a Student-Centered Future

English, Other Topics2021-05-250Comments

Like many other sectors, education has been transformed by technology and the endless possibilities of an interconnected world. With it, personalized learning has become increasingly popular, as a teaching model that addresses the new learning objectives for students to be life and career-ready. The pandemic, in a very challenging manner, has provided an opportunity for…

7 Things I Do Outside School

After School, English2021-05-130Comments

As a Language Assistant in Spain, you have to teach in the school throughout the week. But once you finish your teaching schedule, you have plenty of time to enjoy yourself, meet new people and even learn Spanish. Here I will tell you about 7 things I do outside school while being a Language Assistant in…