AlixM09

Birthdayprof_medium

My Details

Dashboard

Stats

  • Member since: 12/07/09
  • AlixM09 has written 38 Journal entries.
  • AlixM09 has uploaded 116 photos.
  • AlixM09 has left 38 comments.
  • AlixM09 has 83 friends.

About Me

Hi,
I'm now living in Madrid, it's a great city, seriously hot and really fun.  I've found a job - there's lots of TEFL work here.  I was in Ecuador before so it's like learning Spanish all over again! Still loving the way of life though.  I like travelling, photography, cycling and gardening, don't get much chance for the last two though.  Be glad to hear from any other teachers here.

My Friends (83)




CJanin
CJanin

I live in France and am hoping to teach English...

robertclarke
robertclarke

pedrodominguez
pedrodominguez

born in mexico, raised in chicago. currently teaching english in...

Donna
Donna

Hello!  I moved to Spain in 2008 and, thanks to my...

robyn007
robyn007
SEE ALL

My recent comments

AlixM09
AlixM09 said: “That must have been a big decision.. you must feel...”
about I'm staying!!! (Post)
AlixM09
AlixM09 said: “Yes, Briona is right about your timing regarding Spain, but...”
about Where are all the jobs?! (Post)
AlixM09
AlixM09 said: “maybe you should make an online account with them, then...”
about Certificate of Tax Residency (Post)
AlixM09
AlixM09 said: “What is it for?  Does it mean you pay your...”
about Certificate of Tax Residency (Post)
AlixM09
AlixM09 said: “That is such a low thing to do!  So many...”
about CIA language school, Cheongju (Post)

Comments on my stuff

oliver7777
oliver7777 said: “oh great post...”
about Incongruity (Post)
AdamWilson
AdamWilson said: “Hi there, i really enjoyed reading your profile and seeing...”
about AlixM09 (User)
lexi1306
lexi1306 said: “lets hope the good luck continues!”
about a small hiccup for the new year! (Post)
ErinLeeds
ErinLeeds said: “Oh no it sounds like you've had a few hurdles...”
about a small hiccup for the new year! (Post)
HappyChipmunk91
HappyChipmunk91 said: “Awesome answer man. Thankyou!”
about AlixM09 (User)
HappyChipmunk91
HappyChipmunk91 said: “Hey Alix! Thanks for the information. Ecuador does seem to...”
about AlixM09 (User)
kittyvic
kittyvic said: “Aha! I thought that's who it was in your profile...”
about Christmas in Madrid (Post)
kittyvic
kittyvic said: “Hope you had a merry continental Christmas, Alix! And hope...”
about Christmas in Madrid (Post)
MariekeE
MariekeE said: “Once I have some more time on my hands, I...”
about everything I can remember about Ecuador (Post)
Bazteach
Bazteach said: “Nice blog. I was in Quito in 2003 for 3...”
about everything I can remember about Ecuador (Post)
MariekeE
MariekeE said: “Hi, Just want to add a remark about your visa...”
about everything I can remember about Ecuador (Post)
ErinLeeds
ErinLeeds said: “Oh and I forgot to mention. Have you considered entering...”
about everything I can remember about Ecuador (Post)
ErinLeeds
ErinLeeds said: “Hi Alix, I love your post! A real detailed insight....”
about everything I can remember about Ecuador (Post)
GuyX
GuyX said: “Hi alix, great new blog! Lots of useful info on Equador...”
about AlixM09 (User)
GuyX
GuyX said: “hey alix, thanks for your reply! im now in the dilemma...”
about AlixM09 (User)
GuyX
GuyX said: “  hey alix, thanks for your reply :) yeah im...”
about AlixM09 (User)
GuyX
GuyX said: “hi there alix! ive just been reading a thread in...”
about AlixM09 (User)
Tails
Tails said: “Well done on the course you got accepted into. Is...”
about AlixM09 (User)
marc54
marc54 said: “Hey... hows it going. Im about to finish my TEFL...”
about back to Pueblo Inglés (Post)
i-to-i
i-to-i said: “I wish! :)”
about summer in the city (Photo)
i-to-i
i-to-i said: “Sounds great! Nothing like 4* accommodation to cheer the bluest...”
about back to Pueblo Inglés (Post)
SCecilia1986
SCecilia1986 said: “Hello, THANKS FOR ADDING ME. It's nice to see you...”
about a revolutionary holiday (Post)
Tails
Tails said: “Hi AlixM09. IM thinking of doing the TEFL course and...”
about AlixM09 (User)
louisehaughey
louisehaughey said: “Im interested in Vaughan and was wondering if you could...”
about first week Vaughan training (Post)
emma_t00
emma_t00 said: “Hi AlixM09, myself and my boyfriend have just enrolled in...”
about AlixM09 (User)
supernoodles
supernoodles said: “Wow Alix,  I've just looked at Vaughn Systems and it...”
about home and away (Post)
supernoodles
supernoodles said: “Hey Alix,  I've just seen your video - THANK YOU...”
about home and away (Post)
Mack142
Mack142 said: “Hey Im living in mallorca so the prices are probably...”
about AlixM09 (User)
supernoodles
supernoodles said: “Hi Alix, Ive just read one of your other posts...”
about home soon (Post)
cillkea
cillkea said: “Thanks very much for your comment. You don't know any...”
about AlixM09 (User)
rico
rico said: “always most enjoyable reading this ladies blogs :) thank you ”
about home soon (Post)
Shannons
Shannons said: “Hey Alix...I have been reading all your posts on Ecuador....”
about home soon (Post)
Palmer
Palmer said: “Great blog, thanks for all the info.  Hope you are...”
about home soon (Post)
kiyanr
kiyanr said: “hi there how are you i am interested in teaching...”
about AlixM09 (User)
martyS
martyS said: “HI Alix sorry to hear about your gas nightmare, and...”
about check your gas safety! (Post)
Nataliaxxx
Nataliaxxx said: “Hi!I completly new to this website and wonder if anybody...”
about AlixM09 (User)
luis6079
luis6079 said: “Ouch! Be careful! I am an American who has lived...”
about check your gas safety! (Post)
Rin
Rin said: “Hey Al. Was thinking of heading to Ecuador when my...”
about AlixM09 (User)
olivia3188
olivia3188 said: “Hi Alix,   I'm very new to this chalkboard thing,...”
about AlixM09 (User)
Rin
Rin said: “Oh dear.. sorry to hear that Al. :( Hope you...”
about check your gas safety! (Post)
surreygas
surreygas said: “Hi Alix, I wonder if I can pick your brains...”
about AlixM09 (User)
beeker1972
beeker1972 said: “Well steve i suppose that would save you having to...”
about new year in Quito (Post)
Rin
Rin said: “Hey Al. Just checking in! Hope all's well with you?...”
about AlixM09 (User)
kallenfranchise
kallenfranchise said: “Forgive me for not replying to you sooner. I have...”
about AlixM09 (User)
beeker1972
beeker1972 said: “That top sign takes the biscuit alright,suppose i'll have to...”
about created on: 01/14/11 (Photo)
dotsandfreckles
dotsandfreckles said: “Hey - sorry for the late reply, I had a...”
about AlixM09 (User)
anuxt
anuxt said: “What a beauty!!”
about Rolls Royce Phantom 2 (Photo)
anuxt
anuxt said: “Beautiful lillies.”
about created on: 08/20/10 (Photo)
anuxt
anuxt said: “AlixM09, I think you are doing a good job of...”
about money and drugs (Post)
dotsandfreckles
dotsandfreckles said: “PS. don't worry, my spelling's horrendous - can't believe I'm...”
about AlixM09 (User)
dotsandfreckles
dotsandfreckles said: “Hey, Thanks so much for your mesage, that's all really...”
about AlixM09 (User)
dotsandfreckles
dotsandfreckles said: “Hi, I'm just wondering if you'd recommend Ecuador for first-time...”
about AlixM09 (User)
Rin
Rin said: “Haha. Yea, our school will be all closed up after...”
about new year in Quito (Post)
Rin
Rin said: “Yea, I meant normal people have a few weeks off!...”
about new year in Quito (Post)
Rin
Rin said: “Yea, the official date is Feb 3rd. but most people...”
about new year in Quito (Post)
MoYo
MoYo said: “Hi, My name is Mo and I am writing because...”
about AlixM09 (User)
kallenfranchise
kallenfranchise said: “Happy New Year, Alix!! Maybe the president will be a...”
about AlixM09 (User)
Rin
Rin said: “Hey Al. Great blog. Glad you had a fun time....”
about new year in Quito (Post)
PDixon
PDixon said: “Are your ears better now? Living with another person can...”
about theiving b******s and earrings that make you sick (Post)
Imogenx
Imogenx said: “hey there :) i see your from Bristol; me too!...”
about a typical day (Post)
PDixon
PDixon said: “How can you be allergic to earrings - what were...”
about theiving b******s and earrings that make you sick (Post)
Rin
Rin said: “Cool idea Alix. Felix Navidad?? Is that Spanish ? All...”
about secret friend (Post)
Setzpfand21
Setzpfand21 said: “Hi Alix, how are you? I'm starting in Cuenca in...”
about AlixM09 (User)
Rin
Rin said: “Hey Al, Yes, we get paid for hols. If the...”
about theiving b******s and earrings that make you sick (Post)
Rin
Rin said: “Yea, not sure of the exact dates yet, but it...”
about theiving b******s and earrings that make you sick (Post)
Rin
Rin said: “Everything in China entails 'lots of fireworks!' haha. Sorry to...”
about theiving b******s and earrings that make you sick (Post)
kallenfranchise
kallenfranchise said: “Hey Alix!! I don't know actually. I will be more...”
about AlixM09 (User)
Setzpfand21
Setzpfand21 said: “Dear Alix, I see that you're teaching in Loja at...”
about AlixM09 (User)
Rin
Rin said: “Yea, 80 is too many. But at the private schools.....”
about advice needed please! (Post)
Rin
Rin said: “Hey Al, Well, haha, to be honest some of my...”
about advice needed please! (Post)
Rin
Rin said: “Hey, I'm good. China is cold right now though! Brrrr!...”
about AlixM09 (User)
Rin
Rin said: “Also, I copied loads of crosswords that I found on...”
about advice needed please! (Post)
Rin
Rin said: “Hey Al, My kids are middle school. So like popular...”
about advice needed please! (Post)
Rin
Rin said: “Hey Al. Hows everything going? Do you have your work...”
about AlixM09 (User)
kallenfranchise
kallenfranchise said: “Are you going to apply for the commerical visa (6 months)...”
about AlixM09 (User)
kallenfranchise
kallenfranchise said: “Hey...Alix...sorry to hear about your colleagues "snitching" on you. I...”
about AlixM09 (User)
kallenfranchise
kallenfranchise said: “I am glad that you are ok. In Guayaquil, things...”
about AlixM09 (User)
kallenfranchise
kallenfranchise said: “I am glad that you are ok. In Guayaquil, things...”
about AlixM09 (User)
bethie000
bethie000 said: “I heard about that briefly but then it didn't make...”
about trouble (Post)
kallenfranchise
kallenfranchise said: “Congrats on your new apartment, Alix!! I think things will...”
about a hectic week (Post)
charlene_a_mitchell
charlene_a_mitchell said: “Hey Alix, I'm thinking of doing a TEFL course and...”
about AlixM09 (User)
Rin
Rin said: “Hey Alix :) So, in Ecuador do they usually want...”
about AlixM09 (User)
kallenfranchise
kallenfranchise said: “Alix, Some schools have a prejudice of age. The teacher...”
about AlixM09 (User)
honor
honor said: “Hi Alix, Which internship are you looking at? i-to-i's Teach...”
about AlixM09 (User)
MaFew
MaFew said: “Hey there...supposedly TEFL wants you to be my friend because...”
about AlixM09 (User)
kallenfranchise
kallenfranchise said: “It was great to finally meet you. I apologize that you...”
about AlixM09 (User)
lintse07
lintse07 said: “Hi Alix- Hope everything is going well for you?  Are...”
about AlixM09 (User)
Rin
Rin said: “Hey again My name is Denise. Look up Denise Velati....”
about AlixM09 (User)
Rin
Rin said: “Great photo Alix xxx”
about from my balcony (Photo)
Rin
Rin said: “Hey Alix, How you doing? Long time! How is Ecuador?...”
about AlixM09 (User)
lintse07
lintse07 said: “jealous, earthquakes and all!  i will come there and teach...”
about end of term and the ground moved! (Post)
kallenfranchise
kallenfranchise said: “You do a good job of tempting me to visit.....lol....”
about created on: 08/18/10 (Photo)
kittyvic
kittyvic said: “Hi Alix, so glad to hear that the earthquake wasn't...”
about end of term and the ground moved! (Post)
PDixon
PDixon said: “Being in japan we get earth quakes a lot..but just...”
about end of term and the ground moved! (Post)
honor
honor said: “Hey, It's a problem with the way Chalkboard communicates with...”
about AlixM09 (User)
kallenfranchise
kallenfranchise said: “I decided to live in Guayaquil for a few months...”
about end of term and the ground moved! (Post)
kallenfranchise
kallenfranchise said: “Correct me if I'm wrong. But are you saying that...”
about end of term and the ground moved! (Post)
kallenfranchise
kallenfranchise said: “Yea....I felt the earthquake (it lasted no more than 5...”
about AlixM09 (User)
Spiwak432
Spiwak432 said: “Hrm.. I'll have to see how that works.  I'm American...”
about AlixM09 (User)
Cheekyface
Cheekyface said: “I love this shot...the colours are spectacular”
about Calle Loudes (Photo)
Spiwak432
Spiwak432 said: “Hey Alix! Honor told me to ask you about the...”
about AlixM09 (User)
Spiwak432
Spiwak432 said: “Hey!  As for Ukraine.. degrees aren't necessary for visas but...”
about AlixM09 (User)
Spiwak432
Spiwak432 said: “This reminds me of the view from the town I...”
about from my balcony (Photo)
HayleyC
HayleyC said: “That is such an awesome picture- looks like a painting!!!...”
about from my balcony (Photo)
lintse07
lintse07 said: “trade that any day for my view of communist block...”
about from my balcony (Photo)
mistymaxey
mistymaxey said: “I'm 20 i'll be 21 by the time I hopefully...”
about AlixM09 (User)
Spiwak432
Spiwak432 said: “Nice!!!  What's it like in Ecuador?”
about from my balcony (Photo)
kallenfranchise
kallenfranchise said: “I can imagine Loja being "the heaven away from home".”
about the whole valley (Photo)
kallenfranchise
kallenfranchise said: “So beautiful...I have a feeling that I might end up...”
about from my balcony (Photo)
kittyvic
kittyvic said: “Thanks for posting this, Alix! Yeah, I know all about...”
about a typical day (Post)
kallenfranchise
kallenfranchise said: “That is awesome....I am so happy for you, Alix. With...”
about a typical day (Post)
mistymaxey
mistymaxey said: “Hey I am super interested in coming to Ecuador! I...”
about AlixM09 (User)
kittyvic
kittyvic said: “I'll be in Quito on August 31. The plane arrives...”
about AlixM09 (User)
kittyvic
kittyvic said: “Hi Alix, yeah, CHC doesn't really seem to know what...”
about AlixM09 (User)
lintse07
lintse07 said: “Yeah *tranquilo* is not the operative word in Asia! i...”
about AlixM09 (User)
kittyvic
kittyvic said: “Haha! I will bring you some Tetley!”
about Ecuador (Post)
kittyvic
kittyvic said: “Hi Alix! Thanks for the info! I am having alot...”
about AlixM09 (User)
kittyvic
kittyvic said: “Hi Alix, I saw your post from the Dave's ESL...”
about teachers wanted (Post)
lintse07
lintse07 said: “Thanks for writing about Ecuador!  I'm stuck in Asia for...”
about AlixM09 (User)
kallenfranchise
kallenfranchise said: “I have been considering it, Alix. However, I don't know if...”
about teachers wanted (Post)
Rin
Rin said: “Great shot. Are you just using a phone, or is it a...”
about Calle Loudes (Photo)
Rin
Rin said: “Haha, how quaint! :)”
about Loja (Photo)
Rin
Rin said: “Looks very nice and clean! :)”
about Plaza Simon Bolivar (Photo)
Rin
Rin said: “Great blog Alix. :) Is it unusual for the locals...”
about Ecuador (Post)
Rin
Rin said: “Wow! I have some great photos too. Internet here is...”
about Cayambe (Photo)
kallenfranchise
kallenfranchise said: “The pictures of Loja are beautiful. I am glad that...”
about Ecuador (Post)
Rin
Rin said: “Hi Alix, Just a quick note to see how you...”
about AlixM09 (User)
pedrodominguez
pedrodominguez said: “hi, you wrote to me a few months ago, and...”
about AlixM09 (User)
MissBrown
MissBrown said: “Hey Alix! Good to see your post as I am...”
about Pueblo Ingles (Post)
kallenfranchise
kallenfranchise said: “Yes...I totally agree with Alix especially if you are not...”
about Pueblo Ingles (Post)
SamLennie
SamLennie said: “Sounds like you had a great time Alix!”
about Pueblo Ingles (Post)
Rin
Rin said: “...Obviously, I didn't mean it was great about the school...”
about Pueblo Ingles (Post)
Rin
Rin said: “Thats great Alix! :) I'm sure it'll do Kallen the...”
about Pueblo Ingles (Post)
Monique
Monique said: “Wow that's fabulous!  Have a fabulous time!  Good luck and...”
about Pueblo Ingles (Post)
Rin
Rin said: “Awesome post Alix! :) Sounds like you had a wicked...”
about Pueblo Ingles (Post)
Monique
Monique said: “Thanks for your report.  So glad to hear that you...”
about Pueblo Ingles (Post)
Rin
Rin said: “Hi Alix :) How I wished I'd pushed myself to...”
about AlixM09 (User)
Rin
Rin said: “How long is your contract for Alix? What I'm actually...”
about new start date (Post)
Rin
Rin said: “Hi Alix :) Just a quick hello, haven't heard from...”
about AlixM09 (User)
Whereverimayroam
Whereverimayroam said: “Sounds like good advice Kallen. I'm still unsure about the...”
about money and drugs (Post)
kallenfranchise
kallenfranchise said: “Alix, I have found the WHO to exaggerate and even...”
about money and drugs (Post)
kallenfranchise
kallenfranchise said: “Wow...thats great. When do you start teaching for Canadian House?...”
about AlixM09 (User)
Rin
Rin said: “Oooh, noticed your jobs been brought forward! are you all...”
about AlixM09 (User)
kallenfranchise
kallenfranchise said: “I have been in Ecuador for a little over two...”
about Ecuador Visa (Post)
kallenfranchise
kallenfranchise said: “Hi Alix, In regards to the flooding, La Sierra (the...”
about AlixM09 (User)
Rin
Rin said: “Now, the one in Qingdao, the kids are kindergarten age....”
about AlixM09 (User)
Rin
Rin said: “Hey Alix :) Generally i would say we are ready,...”
about AlixM09 (User)
Eviep86
Eviep86 said: “Hey, I hope you dont mind me contacting you someone...”
about AlixM09 (User)
Rin
Rin said: “Hi Alix :) How are you doing? I as just...”
about AlixM09 (User)
kallenfranchise
kallenfranchise said: “Hey..first day in Quevedo Ecuador. From Sunday to Thursday, I...”
about AlixM09 (User)
Rin
Rin said: “Congratulations on getting the job, Alix! :) Have you signed...”
about AlixM09 (User)
kallenfranchise
kallenfranchise said: “It is not only Ecuador but if I moved anywhere,...”
about success (Post)
kallenfranchise
kallenfranchise said: “Looks like Swim gave you some good advice. It looks...”
about AlixM09 (User)
kallenfranchise
kallenfranchise said: “Me and the employer worked out everything in regards to...”
about success (Post)
kallenfranchise
kallenfranchise said: “In regards to your post in my blog you said:...”
about success (Post)
kallenfranchise
kallenfranchise said: “Alix, I'm excited. European (you) revisits her lost home, American...”
about success (Post)
Rin
Rin said: “Oh, good for you! :) Yea, its going to be...”
about success (Post)
Rin
Rin said: “Hey Alix! I'm so happy for you! you too, Kallen...”
about success (Post)
emmafoers
emmafoers said: “Hey guys - check out if your contracts will be...”
about success (Post)
kallenfranchise
kallenfranchise said: “Congratulations on your interview. I have just been offered a...”
about success (Post)
i-to-i
i-to-i said: “Glad it went OK - it does sound very South...”
about success (Post)
Rin
Rin said: “I know!! Its scary how fast things can move when...”
about AlixM09 (User)
i-to-i
i-to-i said: “Your sister's a wise woman! Our advice would certainly be...”
about AlixM09 (User)
emmafoers
emmafoers said: “nice pic!”
about Toledo (Photo)
emmafoers
emmafoers said: “Hey Alix, I've had so many interview like that -...”
about AlixM09 (User)
emmafoers
emmafoers said: “Aww I'm sorry I had left work when you sent...”
about AlixM09 (User)
honor
honor said: “Awesome stuff.    You should definitely visit it if you...”
about Rolls Royce Phantom 2 (Photo)
MissBrown
MissBrown said: “Oh I am sure you'll be fine. Keep me posted...”
about AlixM09 (User)
MissBrown
MissBrown said: “Hey, Good luck on the interview - get that job...”
about AlixM09 (User)
Rin
Rin said: “Oooh, one hour til your interview? Best of luck to...”
about AlixM09 (User)
kallenfranchise
kallenfranchise said: “No, I don't have a place there yet. But yea...it...”
about AlixM09 (User)
kallenfranchise
kallenfranchise said: “Congrats and good luck to you with your interview. I...”
about AlixM09 (User)
Rin
Rin said: “Hey Alix :) Good luck with the interview! I have...”
about AlixM09 (User)
i-to-i
i-to-i said: “Haha - know the feeling! In terms of the interview,...”
about AlixM09 (User)
honor
honor said: “That'd be incredible if you could go out and see...”
about Rolls Royce Phantom 2 (Photo)
i-to-i
i-to-i said: “Hi Alix,   They are indeed the partners we work...”
about AlixM09 (User)
kallenfranchise
kallenfranchise said: “Hmmm....thats weird! Showing them the certificate should have been enough....”
about job application time (Post)
Rin
Rin said: “The farm in Ecuador sounds like a really good choice!...”
about AlixM09 (User)
Rin
Rin said: “We have joined a couple of companies-no money upfront. They...”
about AlixM09 (User)
Rin
Rin said: “Hiya :) Hmm, i know what you mean about giving...”
about AlixM09 (User)
Rin
Rin said: “Hey Alix :) I didn't know you did this! That...”
about My first solo class next week... (Post)
Rin
Rin said: “Hey Alix :) Any luck with the job applications? I...”
about AlixM09 (User)
WILGAR
WILGAR said: “Hey yea I do get to give him back but...”
about AlixM09 (User)
i-to-i
i-to-i said: “Hi,   You're not counted out at all - you...”
about AlixM09 (User)
kenfleck28
kenfleck28 said: “hi Alix, I saw your post about going to Spain....”
about AlixM09 (User)
Rin
Rin said: “Hey again Alix :) That link you gave me looks...”
about AlixM09 (User)
Rin
Rin said: “Hey again :) Thanks for your reply. Congrats on finishing...”
about AlixM09 (User)
Rin
Rin said: “Hi Alix :) I saw that you live in Bristol?...”
about AlixM09 (User)
gazren1
gazren1 said: “alright alix? best of luck with you ecuador placement. i...”
about AlixM09 (User)
Sam-v
Sam-v said: “Hi Alix. So I see you're waiting for a response...”
about AlixM09 (User)
kallenfranchise
kallenfranchise said: “Congratulations on finishing. I am halfway through the course myself....”
about finished! (Post)
kallenfranchise
kallenfranchise said: “Primarily food quality and medicine. I have been doing research...”
about AlixM09 (User)
kallenfranchise
kallenfranchise said: “I am quite the contrary...lol. I use the internet for...”
about AlixM09 (User)
kallenfranchise
kallenfranchise said: “Yea...you are right. However, I want to prepare myself as...”
about AlixM09 (User)
kallenfranchise
kallenfranchise said: “I am an internet addict. And I have been told...”
about AlixM09 (User)
kallenfranchise
kallenfranchise said: “If you go through I-to-I job placement, a degree is...”
about AlixM09 (User)
SamLennie
SamLennie said: “If your considering Indonesia then check out Robert Clarke's Blog....”
about nearly finished (Post)
madlee
madlee said: “Some parts of China are more flexible in terms of degree requirement....”
about nearly finished (Post)
madlee
madlee said: “Well done!”
about nearly finished (Post)
SamLennie
SamLennie said: “Good Luck with the rest fo your course! Where are...”
about nearly finished (Post)
madlee
madlee said: “I agree with i-to-i here, DON'T PAY ANY UP-FRONT FEES....”
about 1st time and 25 mins late! (Post)
littleja55
littleja55 said: “Hi, About Teacher Mex Connect- I did see their website...”
about AlixM09 (User)
i-to-i
i-to-i said: “Wow the caribbean does sound amazing... but not sure how...”
about 1st time and 25 mins late! (Post)
i-to-i
i-to-i said: “Hey,   Glad it went well today (even if you...”
about 1st time and 25 mins late! (Post)
i-to-i
i-to-i said: “Alix,   Meant to say also - have you thought...”
about volunteering in UK (Post)
Monique
Monique said: “Great idea!  Good Luck for tomorrow.  I also want to...”
about volunteering in UK (Post)
i-to-i
i-to-i said: “Hey Alix,   This seems like a really great idea...”
about volunteering in UK (Post)
tommo23260
tommo23260 said: “Thanks for the tip Alix, I will give it a...”
about AlixM09 (User)
tommo23260
tommo23260 said: “Hi. At the moment I am still working as a...”
about AlixM09 (User)
i-to-i
i-to-i said: “Hey Alix, Your pictures are great! Where were they taken?”
about chickens (Photo)
bakern
bakern said: “what a beautiful place”
about chickens (Photo)

Recent Blog Posts

Incongruity

There were buskers on the metro yesterday.  There often are, moreso since the crisis, and recently I've felt bad as I have't had any spare money for them although I do enjoy the music. In the morning there's no space or attitude for buskers.  The people are half asleep and grumpy.  When you change trains they literally push you out of the way and run to the next platform, all manners forgotten through fear of...
read more

ttttttax!!! yuk

I think it's worth saying that it's a good idea to figure out your tax responsibilities before you leave as I am useless at that kind of thing and have just got all stressed out because of my tax return. Because I'm normally the sort of person who just ignores the whole issue I got home to lots of demands and letters last June.  I didn't even live at or use that address but I'm...
read more
View my blog

Profile Comments

Add Your Comment!

Log in to leave a comment or Create an account

Hi there, i really enjoyed reading your profile and seeing that you enjoy teaching in Madrid! My friend and I have finished a 120 'TEFL England' course and are now looking to teach English in Spain. I see that you have mentioned that finding a job in Spain teaching English shouldn't be too difficult. I was wondering if you had any recommendations for us? At the moment jobs on tefl.com seem few and far between.


Any help would be EXTREMELY appreciated!


Adam

Awesome answer man. Thankyou!

Hey Alix! Thanks for the information. Ecuador does seem to be very popular for TEFLers without a degree, so I'll get looking into it. Haha I guess I am still kinda young, but time seems to be moving by very quickly, a lot quicker than it used to anyway. 
 I've just had a look through your profile, and it really does seem like you're living the life! I must say that I am slightly envious :).. how long were you in Ecuador for? Do you have any travel tips for that part of the world? 

Hi alix, great new blog! Lots of useful info on Equador in there! I really dont know what to do at the moment regarding my tefl course. I was really sure that i was going to do the 120 hour course with i-to-i and then continue to do the china internship next year but over the last two days ive been on to a few teaching forums and theres loads of bad reviews about i-to-i. A lot of them say that an i-to-i tefl certificate isnt taken seriously in a lot of countries. Some go as far as saying that the countries you can get into with an i-to-i certificate would prbably take you in with no qualification anyway? Others say they had a lot of trouble after they had paid for the course, saying that once they'd paid and if they were having trouble with their course/internship i-to-i wernt very supportive. A lot of people wernt happy with the internship either, again saying that once they'd paid, i-to-i wernt very supportive and things wernt organised very well. I could go on and on but all of these bad reviews (and there were lots of them!) have put me off wanting to do a tefl course with i-to-i. I think im going to shop about and look at other companies as i-to-i was the first company i came across and i havnt really looked at others in such depth. Any advice on this matter would be appreciated :)

hey alix, thanks for your reply! im now in the dilemma of either going to equador or to do the china internship??! one thing im a bit worried about is my education history. i think i read somewhere that you didnt have proof of schooling, is this right? i only stayed in school until i was 16 and didnt do very well in my gcse's. and i have no real proof of that even due to moving house about 18 million times!


have you struggled finding jobs etc regarding this matter??


 


hey alix, thanks for your reply :) yeah im just a bit undecided whether to do an online course or a class course, and also which tefl/tesol/etc...theres so many different ones i dont know which one is best for someone without a degree??




one more question, would you recommend learning a bit of spanish??




well keep me posted if you get to make that 'proper' blog, ill surer have a read of it :) thanks again alix :)


 


hi there alix! ive just been reading a thread in one of the groups and someone mentions you saying that you've just been teaching in equador. i am going to be doing my tefl course soon and was looking at starting in equador as i dont have a degree. if you have any information or advice for me i would be truly grateful :) also, how did you like it there??


 


Guy :)


 

Well done on the course you got accepted into. Is that a teaching course? Thanks for your reply and giving me loads of information. However I do have another question for you, I was wondering can you do an Internship and teach in Spain?? Id like to go over there in Jaurary 2012 and an internship would be prefect for me. Is that possible?

Hi AlixM09.


IM thinking of doing the TEFL course and would love to teach in Madrid some day. Im just wondering whats it like living there?? Is it expensive and is it easy enough to get a job there??


 

Hi AlixM09, myself and my boyfriend have just enrolled in the 140hour TEFL course and are also looking to teach in Ecuador. I've been reading your posts and it looks like you had a great time! Did you get much opportunity to travel around South America while you were out there? Do you think it would be easy for the 2 of us to get a job in the same school?

» All comments
» Comments RSS