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Maria Di Mario • November, 02 2020

Where to go for the best tapas in Barcelona

Summer is coming up which means your annual influx of visitors is about to begin – or at the very least, aquaintances holidaying in Barcelona and looking for restaurant recommendations. If you’re struggling for inspiration when it comes to dinner des...

Maria Di Mario • October, 11 2020

What TEFL books should I invest in for the teaching year?

Whether you’re planning to teach in an academy or find private classes, it’s always a good idea to pick up a few TEFL books. There are lots of great resources on the internet but it can be time-consuming to comb through lots of websites putting toget...

Maria Di Mario • October, 06 2020

TEFL Tips: Planning Private Classes for Young Learners

There is a huge market for private English classes for young learners out there, but the idea of teaching a young learner in a one to one setting can feel challenging, especially for new teachers, as most TEFL courses focus on adult learners. Teachin...

Maria Di Mario • October, 06 2020

Tips for teaching business classes

The idea of teaching business English is intimidating for lots of TEFL teachers. It’s a common misconception that business English classes are more challenging to teach than general English if you don’t have a business background. However, teaching b...

Maria Di Mario • October, 04 2020

A guide to cycling in Barcelona

Barcelona is an ideal city to cycle in. The weather is mild and sunny all year round, the city streets in general have a very gentle gradient, and car drivers are on the whole quite considerate of cyclists, as cycling has become an increasingly popul...

Richard Davie • October, 04 2020

From Bristol to Barcelona - meet TEFL graduate Jack Bibbings

We spoke to Jack just after his last class on the TEFL course and he tells us about his experiences training to be a teacher. He graduated from the University of Bristol with a degree in Physiological Science and now works happily as an English teach...