TEFL career progression - what does it look like?
Teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) gives you the chance to live and work overseas, immerse yourself in an exciting new culture and meet new people. For those who make the leap, it can prove to be a life-changing experience. But it does come with a few questions: can you make a career out of TEFL? ...
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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...

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What would Brexit mean for TEFL teachers in Barcelona?

When the United Kingdom voted in favour of Brexit in 2016, many of our British colleagues and friends were concerned about the impact that leaving the EU would have on their rights to live and work in Barcelona as British citizens. In the two years s...

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Where to find the best cheap tapas in Barcelona

Winter’s here and it’s time to turn our backs on the terraces and say goodbye to mojitos in frosted glasses for another five months. It’s not all bad, though – one of our favourite winter activities is going for a classic tapas meal with friends. It’...