TEFL glossary: terms, acronyms & jargon
If you’re a budding TEFL teacher with dreams of teaching English abroad, chances are you sometimes get lost in the lingo of an industry teeming with acronyms and jargon. And with terms like DELE, CELTA, TESOL and TBL being thrown around, who can blame you?  But don’t let it overwhelm you! As an industry expe...
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Five no-prep activities for a last minute lesson

We get it. It’s sunny outside and you want to go to the beach, not sit in doing lesson prep! It’s almost the end of term but if your lesson inspiration is running dry, don’t worry – we’ve put together a list of our favourite no prep activities for cl...

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Coronavirus: our plan of action

Here is an up-to-date list of countries that can travel to Spain. If your country is not on that list, it may still be possible to travel if you have a student visa. Please check your nearest Spanish embassy / consulate for more information. We will ...

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10 reasons you know you’re a tourist in Barcelona

We’ve all been there and some of us may have made more of these gaffs than others. The fun part, if you choose to live in Barcelona, is to learn and adapt and then watch other newbies make the same mistakes you made a year ago. Here it is, our top te...

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Resources for teaching gender equality in the classroom

Being a TEFL teacher who is also a feminist can be a frustrating experience. Whether you’re confronted with sexist, racist or homophobic attitudes in your classroom, or you’re teaching lessons from textbooks full of gender stereotypes, it can be hard...

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Promoting Gender Equality With Young Learners

Gender stereotypes have been shown to be harmful to all children. They limit girls’ ambition and contribute to anxiety, while they encourage boys not to express their emotions and display a certain level of ‘manliness’. They can be especially damagin...

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6 Pro Tips for Staying Street-Savvy in Barcelona

Barcelona is a garden of magnificent beaches, stunning architecture and delicious cuisine. But, just like any garden, you have to keep an eye on the weeds. Regardless of where you go in the world, it’s important to remember that non-locals often rece...