Claire Stancliffe • October, 14 2026

"The best thing I could have done": Millie's gap year in Barcelona

When Millie finished school in England, she wasn't sure university was the right next step. Instead of jumping in anyway, she spent the first half of 2026 in Barcelona with us: four weeks on the TEFL course in January, then months of Spanish classes, weekend trips and city life. We caught up with her twice, ...

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...

Maria Di Mario • November, 20 2020

The five best brunches in Barcelona

The holidays are here, and there’s no better way to celebrate the fact that you’re not off to school in the mornings than going for a long, lazy brunch. If you’re in need of brunch inspiration, we’ve rounded up the most delicious brunches that Barcel...

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