Teaching English Spain
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Carla Said:
Teaching English in France. What region? Spain?We Answered:
A big plus to Alsace is that there aren't a lot of English speakers here. We're novel and no one really knows it anyway so you're forced to speak French.The Vosges are closeby so you could go skiing, climbing, etc. on the weekends. This is a big bike riding area too.
We only just got the TGV last weekend so London is only 4 1/2 hours away by train now. There are also two Stanstead-Baden flights. Ryan Air calls it "Karlsruhe" (yeah right...) which is a small airport, just over the border. Baden is closer to Strasbourg than Karlsruhe! They also have a Dublin-Baden flight that connects elsewhere in the U.K. Alsace isn't as awkward to get to as it used to be!
The weather is not a big draw. Usually the British prefer the areas in France which are 1. closer & 2. hotter. Alsace is neither but the weather is better than it was in London, where I used to live.
It's fun being so close to so many countries. We pop over to Germany to go shopping or swimming for the day. The Swiss Alps can be done on a long weekend.
Strasbourg is lively and easy to get away from. You probably are looking at getting a car but there is a service you can join and rent periodically, reducing or eliminating the need to actually own a vehicle yourself.
Driving conditions aren't the best. Lots of tourists and trucks on the highways. Watch out for those diplomatic license plates! (they don't know the rules of the road to start with). The French are infamous for not following the rules. Parking is a nightmare in Strasbourg. Practice parallel parking before coming here. Right now, they're extending the tram and between that and the train station, it looks like one big building site here right now but that should be over by fall.
The international community is huge, and a big porportion of a relatively small population. We have an opera, symphony, theatre, plenty of great places to eat, discos, etc.
Susan Said:
I'm teaching English in Spain, what will I have to do to teach Spanish in the states once I return home?We Answered:
Each state has their own requirement for certification. Private schools often have their separate requirements, so you would need to check with the school and/or state you wanted to teach for. The real need in public education for someone with your skills is not in teaching Spanish but in teaching English to Spanish speakers.Priscilla Said:
How do I find a job teaching English in Spain?We Answered:
You can look for Berlitz Schools in Spain. They will hire you on the spot and help you get a visa if you need.Scott Said:
Teaching English in Spain. Typical time commitments?We Answered:
Most jobs in Spain are found by actually being there so you're doing the right thing. However, most jobs are for 1 year and it will be difficult to find one for less.Johnny Said:
Is an English BA teaching degree enough to teach English in Spain?We Answered:
It depends. There are less jobs in Spain and with the current economic crisis in the country there are more applicants for each job.Where a degree would have got you the job a few years ago, these days it's best to have a TEFL certificate as well. This will make you more marketable and increase your chances.
Most jobs in Spain aren't advertised online so your best bet is to get over there and start contacting the schools directly.
Ellen Said:
What education/certificates do I need to teach english in Spain?, and can I earn it in Spain?We Answered:
The degree you want in the US is a TEFL, or TESL, Teacher of English as a Foreign or Second Language. Any good teaching University should have some sort of program to help you along. One thing you might find is that you won't find a very realistic practice program while here. You will find yourself student teaching in a program with lots of kids from different language backgrounds, as opposed to teaching Enlish grammar in Spanish (the reverse of what you have in your Spanish classes), or else a bilingual program.You will have a wonderful time in Spain, though, no matter what, I'm sure. Love the country, people, culture, food.
Here's one thing you should do: while doing your studies here, take a year in Spain as part of your degree. You can take classes there, (you could when I was there, anyway) and quite possibly do a student teaching-type situation while there so that you can get some idea of what it is like.
In spite of what Anonymous said, there are many Institutes in Spain where professionals and others who have passed their normal educational careers go to learn the language (Berlitz, etc.) that might be good resources for part-time work after you get your full-time position, another good thing to check out while you are studying. You might actually, be able to make some contacts during a study abroad year that could pan out into a permanent position after graduation...
Just a couple of ideas to keep in mind.
Marjorie Said:
can a foreigner teaching english in spain make a yearly salary as opposed to just being paid hourly?We Answered:
I'm not sure about spain, but I taught English in Germany with a company called Inlingue. They are great with pay and are worldwide. They normally offer you as many hours as you want.Good luck