Claire Stancliffe • October, 14 2026

"The best thing I could have done": Millie's gap year in Barcelona

When Millie finished school in England, she wasn't sure university was the right next step. Instead of jumping in anyway, she spent the first half of 2026 in Barcelona with us: four weeks on the TEFL course in January, then months of Spanish classes, weekend trips and city life. We caught up with her twice, ...

• November, 04 2021

How to get a Spanish student visa appointment in the UK

If you're enrolled into a student visa course in Spain and you are from the UK, you might be wondering how to get an appointment at your local consulate to process your student visa. Below we have the steps you need to follow to easily set up an appo...

Ryan Osborne • October, 25 2021

7 fool-proof hacks for teaching English online

Overwhelmed by the idea of teaching online? Don’t be. Once you’ve got to grips with the key skills, all you need is to add a little ingenuity into the mix. Here are a few tricks of the trade that can help you to master the art of teaching in the o...

Maria Di Mario • August, 31 2021

Where to find an English-speaking hairdresser in Barcelona

Getting a haircut when living abroad is one of those rites of passage – having the confidence in your language skills to go to a hairdresser and explain exactly what you want really makes you feel like you’ve passed a milestone. But many of us strugg...

Ryan Osborne • August, 18 2021

5 key skills for teaching English online

An increasing number of language lessons are taking place online. If you’re considering teaching English online, it’s important to be aware of the key skills you need to bring to the virtual classroom. Here are five essential abilities you’ll need to...

Ryan Osborne • August, 03 2021

5 of the Best Spanish Language Podcasts

Learning a language has never been easier. Not only are there so many great language schools out there – with great teachers to boot 😉 – but with the rising popularity of podcasts, language learners are spoiled for choice. When it comes to amping u...

Maria Di Mario • August, 02 2021

The five best workout spots in Barcelona

August is here, and with no more classes you’ve suddenly got a ton of free time and energy on your hands. So if getting in shape is one of your goals after a long and busy year but you don’t fancy being stuck in the gym, check out the best spots for ...

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