Summer is here! Sunny mornings and warm afternoons are good for the soul but bad for student concentration. You’ve suddenly noticed that your students aren’t as focused in class – their minds are already on their summer holidays! If you’re struggling...
Raval used to be known as a no-go area for tourists, but the barrio has cleaned up its act in recent years and is now much more tourist friendly. But there are still some bars that have managed to stay under the radar. We’ve put together a list of ou...
Financial planning might sound boring but you’ll be glad you took some time to get on top of it once you are in Barcelona. English teachers normally have various sources of income, as they usually work for more than one company and do private lesson...
When moving somewhere new, it’s common to let the stress of dealing with unfamiliar surroundings take over. We forget why we were motivated to move in the first place, and many times, we let uncertainty and fear negatively affect the transition into ...
Private classes are financially more rewarding than working in academies – you can often double your hourly rate by offering one to one private English classes. However private classes don’t offer the security of academy work – there’s always a stude...
In the summer in Barcelona most language schools take a break and things generally slow down. It might seem like there isn’t a lot of work in Barcelona for English teachers through the summer, but it is out there – you just have to know where to look...
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