Can I come too? :-*
How much Spanish do you speak?
Can I come too? :-*
Que passa Willco?
Boo.
So I have to get someone to sponsor? More specifically, a business?
Teaching English in Spain can be hazardous to your health. If you’re expecting open arms and a fabulous lifestyle on the Mediterranean or la mesita, then think again. Although Spain has one of the least foreign language speaking populations in the EU (only the UK, Ireland and Greece are further behind) and according to the EU, only 18% of Spaniards speak English with a “conversational ability”, there remain plenty of barriers to cross; teachers from non-EU countries are often said to be among the most effective teachers but find it nearly impossible to find work in a language school, making teachers from the UK in high demand, despite qualifications (of course many of them are excellent teachers). The English teaching market won’t find itself saturated any time soon and Spain will likely remain behind due to this lack of opportunity.
This may be a discouraging but realistic perspective on TEFL/TESOL English teaching in Spain, but this series of articles will be specifically targeted to the non-EU expat heading out for an English teaching position in Spain. Through the cynicism and resentment (having been an English teacher in Spain), I’ll try to provide what help, lessons learnt and resources found as I’ve managed to collect during my time teaching to ensure your experience, or at least your decision whether or not to teach in Spain, is easier.
Then again, if you’re just out for the adventure of *wow* teaching English in Spain *how romantic*, move along, and get with the adventuring already!
Why Spain btw?
Madrid is pretty awful.Fixed.
Spain isnt that humid though. Its dry as fuck.
twerd, is the countryside as cool as it looks?
... Also, can you take me with you?
Can I come too? :-*
You can with a little patience and the right man. :-*
What's this secret project you keep hinting at :o
I've met a few in real-life, so I can trust them!
The biggest issue is the visa. If I'm not mistaken, you can only stay in the EU on a tourist visa for 90 days every six months. I'm not sure if there are ways around that, but you might be able to just stay illegally. I doubt the penalties would be very severe. You could always consider "losing" your passport at the end of your stay and having another one, which wouldn't have your entry date, made at the embassy.
Why Spain btw?
I like the culture and the language, and would be intrigued to tough it out, away from my American comforts for awhile. But in a place that I really want to visit - the countryside - since from what I've seen from film, pictures and documentaries, it is pretty awesome.
I'd probably go and visit first before up and moving there. I would never have gone to Japan if I hadn't been there a few times prior.
Arrrrg Spain has enough problems with vagrants!
http://www.donquijote.org/
Granada:
12 weeks
10 language lessons p/w and 5 culture classes
Single Student Room
2900 euro
A car is worthless in spain (if you're a foreigner) without a gps. Even madrid is hard to navigate.A car is worthless in the city, is what you meant to say. it's great for countryside driving.
No, the problem is that a lot of the city roads weren't originally designed for cars and so they seemed to be largely one ways and the biggest annoyance was that nothing ever was in a grid. Even when I was in Ourense (a decent sized city) the roads could not be navigated by a novice. I actually thought city driving in Italy was a little easier and they're insane over there.A car is worthless in spain (if you're a foreigner) without a gps. Even madrid is hard to navigate.A car is worthless in the city, is what you meant to say. it's great for countryside driving.
:-* she's probably trying to axe you too for the spanish boys.Show her a picture of WrikaWreck
WrikaHouseWreck:-* she's probably trying to axe you too for the spanish boys.Show her a picture of WrikaWreck