Barcelona Blog - Teaching English and Life in Barcelona

Richard Davie • September, 01 2020

From Wales to Barcelona - Amy Wong

We love catching up with past graduates to hear about their experience of the TEFL course and what they’ve been doing since graduation. And if you’re thinking about doing a TEFL course or teaching English in Barcelona, it’s always useful to hear abo...

Richard Davie • August, 31 2020

From Sheffield to Barcelona - Meet Guy Smith

Guy graduated from the University of Sheffield and is now teaching English in Barcelona. We caught up with him a few months after his TEFL course to get his thoughts on the TEFL market and find out what he’s doing. What was your previous education an...

Maria Di Mario • August, 20 2020

TEFL problems solved: how to handle a student crush

As a TEFL teacher, you’re often teaching students who are the same age as you or potentially older, which can change the dynamics of the student-teacher relationship. Teaching someone a new language can lead to, at times, quite personal conversations...

Maria Di Mario • August, 18 2020

Where to take your parents in Barcelona

Having your parents come to visit when you’re living abroad can be lovely but also stressful. It’s very different from a trip home, where lying around on your parents’ couch in your pyjamas can count as quality time with your mum. Instead, when they ...

Maria Di Mario • August, 10 2020

The five best sushi restaurants in Barcelona

If, like us, you spent December stuffing your face with cava, cheese, jamón and vermouth, then January is a good month to switch it up and explore the sushi scene in Barcelona. These are our favourite sushi restaurants but there are many many more, s...

• August, 09 2020

What's the difference between the CELTA and Trinity CertTESOL?

If you're considering taking a TEFL course you might be wondering what the difference is between a CELTA and a Trinity CertTESOL qualification. We've put together a non-biased, up-to-date comparison table so you can see for yourself exactly how they ...