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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...

Richard Davie • October, 03 2020

How to nail that English teacher job interview

You’ve prepared answers for questions you’re likely to be asked, and memorised some questions that you’d like to ask. But is there anything else you can do to ensure you nail your English teacher job interview? 1. Dress appropriately Barcelona doe...