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, ...

Maria Di Mario • October, 06 2020

Tips for teaching business classes

The idea of teaching business English is intimidating for lots of TEFL teachers. It’s a common misconception that business English classes are more challenging to teach than general English if you don’t have a business background. However, teaching b...

Maria Di Mario • October, 04 2020

A guide to cycling in Barcelona

Barcelona is an ideal city to cycle in. The weather is mild and sunny all year round, the city streets in general have a very gentle gradient, and car drivers are on the whole quite considerate of cyclists, as cycling has become an increasingly popul...

Richard Davie • October, 04 2020

From Bristol to Barcelona - meet TEFL graduate Jack Bibbings

We spoke to Jack just after his last class on the TEFL course and he tells us about his experiences training to be a teacher. He graduated from the University of Bristol with a degree in Physiological Science and now works happily as an English teach...

Richard Davie • October, 03 2020

How to nail that English teacher job interview

You’ve prepared answers for questions you’re likely to be asked, and memorised some questions that you’d like to ask. But is there anything else you can do to ensure you nail your English teacher job interview? 1. Dress appropriately Barcelona doe...

Maria Di Mario • September, 16 2020

TEFL tips: Four reasons why every English teacher should learn a second language

Becoming a TEFL teacher is a fantastic career choice for lots of different reasons. It sets you free from the corporate world, helps you to achieve a healthier work-life balance and allows you to work and live in far-flung locations all over the worl...

Richard Davie • September, 06 2020

Behind the scenes of recruiting an English teacher

If you have no teaching experience, reading job advertisement after advertisement asking for one year or more teaching experience can be disheartening. It’s the old Catch 22 situation. Don’t be disheartened. Recruitment isn’t as straightforward as it...

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