Tag Archives: teaching online in Barcelona

Spain Lockdown Not All Zoom and Gloom

When Spain suddenly went into lockdown, her TEFL course went from a classroom setting on Friday to Zoom the following Monday. Abi Keane gives her account on how she dealt with the changes, as well as finishing the course and doing her teaching practicum online.

Learn To Teach! Travel And Make Friends For Life!

What started out as a course to learn how to teach English, later turned into 33 shared countries and a friendship of a lifetime.  Rewind to January 2014, Alli and I met in our  International TEFL Academy class in Barcelona, and became instant friends.  We had both left behind successful careers in the U.S., sold […]

5 Things You Need To Successfully Teach English Online in Barcelona

The technical requirements: 1. A Laptop/Computer (or iPad) with a camera: You will need a computer with a camera in order to teach online. Be sure you have a camera, as you’ll need it to videoconference with your students. 2. Strong Internet Connection: Be sure you have a solid Internet connection, wherever you are. When […]

6 Reasons Why You Should Teach English Online While Living in Barcelona

Work from home: No commute, need I say more? Make your own schedule & No minimum hours: Now, I will say there are so many different companies to choose from, each have different requirements and contracts. Some give you a set schedule and require you work a minimum amount of hours a week- each company […]

Teaching English Online While Based in Barcelona

You finish your TEFL course at International TEFL Academy  Barcelona TEFL, receive your official certificate, and then you’re faced with the difficult task of deciding where to teach. Should I go to Europe, Asia, Latin America? I decided to stay and teach English in Barcelona, Spain? It’s exciting, yet nerve-wracking, to dive right into a […]