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Richard Davie • March, 10 2020

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 ...

Maria Di Mario • March, 08 2020

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...

Maria Di Mario • March, 08 2020

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...

Maria Di Mario • December, 16 2019

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...

Richard Davie • June, 11 2019

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...

Maria Di Mario • November, 01 2018

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...