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How to Be Successful in Private Tutoring

Upon starting your work as a language assistant, you will undoubtably be bombarded with job offers from parents who would like their children to have extra

10 Movies That Will Inspire You to Travel

My favorite form of storytelling is undoubtably through film. Film allows you to experience a story that’s been brought to life through a close collaboration of artists: the

Auxiliar Interview: Genevieve of Wayfaring Wanders

Genevieve moved to Spain to teach English after the regular 9-5 life made her realize she needed an adventure! This is her first year working as an auxiliar

Art in Conde Duque

If you’re in Madrid and love the arts, the Conde Duque cultural center (Cuartel del Conde Duque) is a great place to check out. Located in the

Auxiliar Interview: Kirsten

Kirsten is a former language assistant from the UK and has some good advice for prospective auxiliars. Here’s what she thinks of her experience in Spain:

Auxiliar Interview: Lindsey J.

Lindsey is a former language assistant who has worked in both Andalucía and Madrid with the Ministry program. Here is what she thought about her time

Holiday Season in Spain

While Christmas in the U.S. will always be my favorite place to be for the holidays, Christmas is Spain is still a special time to explore

English Teacher Interview: Lindsay

Lindsay is an English teacher in Barcelona and works for Up Teach International Education. She has some great insight to living and teaching in Spain! 1.

Hiking in Spain: El Bosque

Every now and again, it’s so reviving to step into nature after months of living in a busy city with stuffy metros and crowds of people. During

Auxiliar Interview: Leah S.

Leah is a second year auxiliar in Madrid and spent her first year teaching in Andalucía! Here are her thoughts of living and working in Spain: 1.

A Controversial Visit: The Valley of the Fallen

If a dictator ruled your country for decades, was responsible for thousands of civilian deaths and befriended infamous 20th century leaders such as Hitler…would you agree with the

Auxiliar Interview: Leah

Leah is a 3rd year auxiliar de conversación here in Spain and has worked in Castilla y León, Asturias and now, Galicia! Here is a little interview