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Richard Davie • November, 24 2020

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...

Richard Davie • November, 24 2020

A foodie guide to traditional cuisine in Barcelona

One of the most fun parts of living abroad is exploring a new cuisine. Barcelona is an eclectic and cosmopolitan city, so you won’t miss your home comforts too badly – there are even British and American supermarkets! But getting to know the cuisine ...

Richard Davie • November, 24 2020

10 fun Christmas activities for the classroom

It’s only a couple of weeks until the Christmas holidays, so it’s the perfect time to start introducing some festive activities into your lessons! We’re put together a list of our ten favourite activities for all ages and levels. Young learners Teach...

Richard Davie • November, 23 2020

TEFL course fees explained

Doing a TEFL course is a large personal investment and you want to make sure you’re doing the right thing and getting value for money. Good training comes at a price and you shouldn’t be swayed by ‘too good to be true’ offers. Highly-qualified staff,...

Richard Davie • November, 23 2020

5 questions you’re guaranteed to be asked in a TEFL job interview

Job interviews can be daunting, especially when you’re a newly qualified TEFL teacher with no paid experience of teaching English as a foreign language. But being well-prepared is half the battle, so here at TEFL Iberia we’ve pooled our interview exp...

Richard Davie • November, 20 2020

When is the best time to do a TEFL course?

One of the questions we get asked by prospective students all the time is When should I come to do the course? Our TEFL courses run throughout the year, and depending on your post-course plans, there are certain times of year that are better for doin...