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Maria Di Mario • February, 17 2021

Where to go for vermouth in Barcelona

The 1970s are back! Corduroy, flares, wire-framed glasses and everyone’s favourite retro drink – vermouth. To be fair, vermouth – or vermut in Catalan – never really went out of fashion in Barcelona, but in the last few years its popularity has skyro...

Maria Di Mario • February, 09 2021

The Architectural History of our School

The nieghbourhood of L’Eixample, where our school is situated, didn’t exist in the early 1800s. The city of Barcelona was what is now known as Ciutat Vella, surrounded by walls and bordered by the Mediterranean, with rampant overcrowding and all its ...

Maria Di Mario • February, 07 2021

TEFL Iberia’s vegan guide to Barcelona

Last month we had not one, not two but three vegans on our June/July course who gave us lots of recommendations and tips about where to eat and shop, so we thought we’d share them with everyone in case there are any other vegans or vegetarians out th...

Richard Davie • February, 01 2021

6 good reasons to do a gap year in 2026

Many young people are at that point in their lives where they are weighing up the benefits of going straight to university or doing a gap year. In the UK certain UCAS application deadlines have passed and many students are now playing the waiting gam...

Maria Di Mario • February, 01 2021

10 reasons to teach English in Barcelona

If you are new in Barcelona, have decided that you love it and want to stay forever, the best way to get set up with a regular job and good income is to teach English. Here are a few of the reasons you’ll enjoy it: 1. Your hourly rate is higher than ...

Richard Davie • January, 20 2021

Teaching English in Europe after Brexit

It’s been four years in the making, but Brexit has finally happened, meaning Britain has left the EU. If you are a UK citizen hoping to teach English in Europe, you’re bound to have lots of questions so we’re here to break down what the new changes m...