Spain

THE BASICS Generally speaking, to find legal work in Europe you must (a) be the holder of a passport from an EU member state, either through birth or ancestry, or (b) be married to an EU citizen, or (c) be in possession of a valid work or study visa. Employers in the EU cannot just hire a non-EU citizen – they first have to prove that there were no suitably qualified EU citizens who could...

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Last time I posted here I was on the verge of completing my contract in Poland. Term ended on Friday 15 June. I flew back to the UK on Sunday 17 June where I barely had time to unpack my case before flying to Madrid on Tuesday 19 June. The very next day I had an interview with my first choice school. It's a privately-owned language school with four centres around the city. I was...

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Hey Guys, Been a while, long busy summer. Anyway, here's a list of lesson plan websites I constructed a while back. http://teachingenglishinaforeignland.blogspot.com.es/2012/05/best-esl-lesson-plan-websites.html Also my nonfiction travel book is out 'Teaching English in a Foreign Land' so any of you who want to know what it's really like to travel the world and teach English then have a look: http://teachingenglishinaforeignland.blogspot.com.es/2012/08/teaching-english-in-foreign-land-book.html Enjoy Bazteach

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Anyone who is embarking on a TEFL adventure is bound to be open-minded (which is great!) so we’re far from suggesting that you should head overseas wrapped in cotton wool too scared to touch anything/ talk to anyone or leave the house but don’t be forgetting the obvious –your safety is key!So this is just a gentle reminder of a few ways to ensure that you have an amazing time but are keeping safe too!...

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Well I'm off to Sunny Spain next month. Have got my first TEFL job in Murcia, I am so excited I can't wait. I have 5 night shifts left and counting. I am so looking forward to a new adventure, I will keep you posted once I get out there to how I'm getting along xxx

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Do you find that people are always asking you the same questions?  Where are you from? How long have you been in my country? Why are you here? Do you like it? Will you stay long?  Don't you miss your cullture? I often wonder if TEFL attracts a certain kind of person, or is there as much variety in this profession as any other?  That's really what my new blog is about.  I would be...

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This July, we know there are plenty of people out there looking to take a year out and try something new... it's that time of year.   That's why we've launched a competition giving away a Nomad rucksack, travel goodies, an essential TEFL book AND, most importantly, a 120 hour Online TEFL Course too! All you have to do is enter your details and tell us what your plans are for your year out in...

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Hello, I did the 120 hour online course. I am moving to Madrid in August. I am a European Citizen. I am wondering if anyone out there could give me information on how to get an NIE number and accomdation and a job?! I have applied to so many jobs.

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Anyone know of any summer camps or a fun teaching job in a good location in spain?   Dont know where to start looking?????   Any help appreciated.Sinead :-)

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So here we are, all courses finished and certificates issued. All I need now is somewhere and someone to work for as a TEFL teacher. What I want to do really is to teach business and technical english to young business types who are just entering the world of business. If there is someone at i-to-i or anybody on this board can give me some help, I would appreciate it. Will be moving back to...

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