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Teaching English in Spain After Graduation: My Meddeas Experience

English, Initial Shock4 días ago0Comments

A little over a year ago, I was spending a not insignificant amount of time on my university’s career portal. My impending graduation was both something I was excited about and a scary deadline by which it felt like I had to have something figured out. I think I saved about 50 jobs in the…

Finding Your Authority: Classroom Management Tips for Language Assistants

English, At School2026-03-090Comments

Walking into a classroom full of very small children as a Language Assistant can be the most rewarding experience, but also daunting. Before you’ve even said hello, someone is crying, someone else is crawling under a table, and another child is waving at you like a celebrity. You can be smiling on the outside, but…

6 Foolproof, No-Prep Lesson Plans

English, At School2026-03-060Comments

As a Language Assistant, lesson planning can be a great way to prepare and create content for what your students learn. But let’s be honest, between travelling, busy weekends, and spending time with friends, sometimes we don’t have the time. Just in case you find yourself running out of time to plan a week's worth…

Best Weekend Getaways and Day Trips in Catalonia

English, Discovering Spain2026-02-230Comments

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, English2026-02-200Comments

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 Spain2026-01-231Comment

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…