Spain Forum

Would anyone mind giving advice on my CV and Covering Letter?

2012-01-25T00:42:32+01:00

Hey,

Would anyone mind giving me a critique of my CV and/or Covering Letter? I have no prior TEFL employment, and thus would thoroughly appreciate anyone who can help me secure my first position.

Thank you

Top tips for new teachers in Spain

2011-04-12T22:09:37+01:00

Hi everyone,

I’ve decided to try a different approach to the questionaires- INDIVIDUAL questions. So, PLEASE give me your feedback on this topic if you are / have taught English in Spain. Thanks!

What are your top 5 tips for anyone wanting to teach English in Spain?

English Classes On Skype

2012-01-27T18:53:17+01:00

Hi, We’ve been teaching via Skype for the past year and would recommend it as a way of connecting with students who mainly want to practice conversation (and some written English).

Their written work is emailed to us to use as a discussion tool, and then homework is emailed back to the students, so you have to be fairly organised and build in the time needed for the paperwork, typing and emailing.

It does have its limits (dependant on broadband connection speeds) and not for everyone (both students and teachers). However a lot of people like to learn and work from home, when it suits them!
It would be nice to hear from anyone else working in this way and their methods - there are some very good sites out there!
I’m fairly new on this site so it would be nice to hear from other teachers.
Hasta Luego,
Lioness

New site to practice any language with tutors by skype

2011-12-01T00:04:13+01:00

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You can register as a tutor, to make money talking in your language, or as a student to improve speaking any language with native speakers, or both at once.

They are in pre-registration stage and plan to give advantages to those who sign up before launch.

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TEFL vs. CELTA- which is better?

2010-11-04T02:46:37+01:00

Hello I am moving to Madrid in January and I am going to get a CELTA or TEFL certification. I have been looking at the CELTA courses at the British Language Centre, IHMadrid, and the Hyland Language Centre. I have also been looking at getting a TEFL certification from Canterbury. Canterbury seems cheaper and seems to include more extras. I found this on the website:
The main features of the course include:
- Orientation breakfast and “kick-off” Cocktail evening event.
- Intensive Hands-On Practical Course, 120+ hours.
- Canterbury International TEFL Certificate is accredited by the College of Teachers in London, England
- 20 hours of Paid Practice Teaching.***
- 20 hours of children practice teaching module.
- 20 hours of business practice teaching module.
- Small, intimate, enjoyable classes taught by a caring and well-rounded team of trainers who enjoy training in a comfortable and pleasant family atmosphere.
- Free Internet and Photocopy Services.
- Guaranteed TEFL Jobs teaching English in Madrid during the school year upon successful completion of the course.
- Summer Job opportunities and a chance to teach in Summer Camps throughout Spain upon successful completion of the course.

However, I will pay more to get a CELTA certificate if it is much better to have then the Canterbury TEFL when trying to get a job. Which one should I take? Please let me know if you have any advice!!

Do you need a TEFL/CELTA if you are an experienced, qualified teacher?

2011-12-06T22:31:54+01:00

Can anyone help me?
i am looking to go and live for maybe 2 years in spain but not in areas where the international schools are based.(my partner is spanish and i would live with her - so to start with i am only looking for part time work, and money is not too much of an issue to begin with),
I am considering teaching english as a foreign language, maybe in an academy or private tuition. Many people seem to recommend CELTA as the ultimate, however its expensive and does not seem to be available in a pure online version. I am an experienced teacher of 13 years and i am currently employed full time in th uk teaching A level ICT, i have also worked in 11 to 16 schools, so i dont feel i need the classroom experience side of things, however i do need the grounding of english grammar etc. So, would an online tefl be acceptable? (much cheaper and convenient), or would it limit my opportunities / rule me out of applying for certain jobs?
So, i would like your opinion, would an online tefl course be enough? would it help me get work? Would there be opportunities for someone in my position?
any help welcome!
thanks

Is TEFL Barcelona a legitimate TEFL course??

2008-09-07T21:23:58+01:00

I have read some of the postings about TEFL certification courses, and I noticed that some of them could be scams. I was wondering if TEFL Barcelona is a good course, and if it has all of the necessary credentials in order to get TEFL certified. I studied and lived in Barcelona before, so I am familiar with the landscape, and I know that is where I want to go. I have friends in Barna that will help me out as well, but I am not sure if that course is valid or not. Its website is http://www.teflbarcelona.net. Any comments or recommendations are welcome.

Beware of Oxford TEFL

2010-07-06T17:13:37+01:00

Just wanted to warn anyone thinking about attending the English teacher training school in Barcelona called Oxford TEFL. In my opinion it is a total scam. I paid well over a thousand dollars to take the course. When I got to Barcelona, I took a few of the classes (which were ridiculous—it was like taking an elementary school class) and was very disappointed. I did not want to take the course at the time because I thought the quality was so poor. The director refused to give me even a partial refund but told me that I could finish the course at a later date. I was very angry, but thinking that someday I would return to Barcelona, I would probably use it later. This was 6 years ago, and granted that a lot of time had passed, I was recently refused admittance despite the fact that the director never gave me a time limit. They told me that I did not have any proof that the director gave me his word!! Thus, I basically gave the school nearly $2000 and received absolutely nothing in return.

sky-white, my short lovestory in english

2011-12-31T19:32:17+01:00

Hello,

My name is Junius-Wel. Konstantin and I’m an author. I want to give you my little story about love.

You can see them - free - to download:

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