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Best Weekend Getaways and Day Trips in Catalonia

English, Discovering Spain1 día ago0Comments

One of the very best parts about becoming a Language Assistant in Spain has been getting the chance to travel to so many wonderfully unique places across my region. As an avid traveller, I have been on a mission to make the most of my experience in Spain, travelling to a variety of different places…

Surviving My First Day of School

At School, English4 días ago0Comments

As a returning Language Assistant in my second year, my first day this year was not that eventful. So I am going to write about my first day of school last year so that future Language Assistants can know what they could potentially experience on their first day! I was lucky because there was one…

Adaptability: The Biggest Lesson Learnt Abroad

English, Initial Shock2026-02-130Comments

From meeting, getting to know, and working with over 200 students at my school to navigating life abroad, a new country, culture, and language, my first semester with Meddeas has been full of challenges, both inside and outside of the classroom. Reflecting on the last four months, there is one essential life skill I have…

Games Galore: How Do You Get Students to Speak English?

English, At School2026-02-060Comments

With lots and lots of games, of course! Here's what I've made so far: When students only learn a language in school, most of them only know English from the content in a textbook. My goal as a Language Assistant is to expand that view, to get students to speak English. Every language is a…

Culture Shock in Spain: The Things that No One Tells You about when Moving Abroad

English, Initial Shock2026-02-031Comment

The truth is: no matter how many TikToks you have watched about living in Spain, or how many Duolingo streaks you’ve kept going, nothing quite prepares you for actually ‘living’ here. I came from the UK expecting sunshine, sangria and maybe a few awkward attempts at ordering in Spanish. But what I didn’t expect were…

Exploring Park Güell

English, Discovering Spain2026-01-290Comments

What is Park Güell Park Güell is one of the world’s most well-known and gorgeous tourist attractions. This UNESCO World Heritage site is occupied by vibrant vegetation and architecture with a unique Spanish character. Originally imagined as a private residential area, Gaudí was tasked with developing this space, which began to take shape in 1900.…

How to Enjoy the Mundanity of Daily Life in Spain: Life After the Honeymoon

English, Discovering Spain2026-01-230Comments

After the initial rush of novelty fades - the ‘honeymoon phase’ of moving abroad - everyday life begins. That transition can feel unexpectedly flat, even if you love where you’ve moved, something people rarely discuss. Here are some of the things I am doing to keep the excitement alive in daily life, after some months…

Something Spanish Students Have Taught Me

At School, English2026-01-140Comments

I had heard whispers that Spanish classrooms were sometimes disorganized, and I spent a year working in a tourist attraction that was visited by a lot of Spanish school groups, so I was certainly aware that they were often loud. But neither of those pieces of information prepared me for the chaos of Spanish classrooms.…

ESL Lesson Plans That Always Work: When in Doubt with Lessons… Presentations!

English, At School2026-01-081Comment

Most Language Assistants that I have met have little to no teaching experience (myself included!), and it is definitely a journey to figure this out! The first weeks are easier than expected, as you are mostly just doing introductions; however, the real planning starts once this is over. When attempting to create ESL lesson…

Victoria Thompson So you want to be a teacher Vacationing in Palamos with my Host Family going on a walk with the children

My Journey to Becoming a Language Assistant & Who Has Helped Me Along the Way

English, At School2025-12-300Comments

For me, 2025 began with a lot of anxiety about the unknown. As I began my final semester of college, I worried about where I would be at this time next year. As someone who has never been quite sure of exactly what career path they wanted to follow, you can imagine how stressful this…