How to Teach English in Europe: 10 Basic Requirements for Non-EU Citizens
If you want to teach English in Europe but you’re from outside the EU, you might think it’s a pipe dream. But the reality is thousands of people like you do it every year. You just have to know how. That includes the vast majority of our students. At TEFL Iberia, we’re one of the most respected TEFL training...
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5 things I wish I’d known before starting a TEFL course

Moving abroad to start a TEFL course is a big step, and there are certain things we all wish we’d known before touching down in Barcelona to start a career as an English teacher. So, with the benefit of hindsight, here are the five things it would ha...

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The 10 best apps for Barcelona life

Barcelona was the first Spanish city named a “Smart City”, hosts the Mobile World Congress every year and is home to dozens of tech companies, more of which start up every year. Given its profile as a tech-friendly city, it’s no surprise that there a...

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Hip hops – the TEFL Iberia guide to craft beers in Barcelona

The craft beer scene has been growing in popularity across Europe in the last 5 years, with the number of new breweries almost doubling since 2008. Most people, when they think of Spanish beer, would think of Estrella or San Miguel, but Spain also ha...

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Do I need to speak Spanish to teach English in Barcelona?

This is a question we get asked a lot by prospective TEFL trainees who are planning a move to Barcelona. If you don’t speak any Spanish, we have good news for you – speaking the language is not essential for TEFL teachers in Spain. This might seem st...

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The five types of TEFL teacher – which one are you?

Teaching English abroad is an opportunity that’s attractive to all sorts of people, for all sorts of different reasons – here are just a few!  The Eat Pray Lovers  Usually searching for the meaning of life, these misty-eyed teachers are on a transfor...

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How to get a replacement NIE

After having navigated the labyrinthine process of acquiring a NIE, losing that little piece of laminated green card will plunge you into the depths of despair. But fear not – we’re here to guide you through the process of replacing your lost, stolen...