EVERYTHING You Need To Know About Being A Language Assistant In Spain Part 1
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- Опубліковано 8 сер 2024
- Our 4 experiences as language assistants are completely different (primary vs secondary, bilingual vs non bilingual, location etc.) and we hope that they will be able to tell you everything you need to know about being a language assistant in Spain. We specificially work in Madrid but it will be very similar across most regions!
In part 1, we talk about what it’s like teaching abroad during the pandemic, the pros and cons and what it’s like teaching with masks and the difficulties there.
You don’t have to have any level of Spanish for this job and we discuss whether it’s sensible to have 0 knowledge of Spanish and why knowing Spanish can be better and where it is necessary.
We also talk about the differences between being a language assistant in a primary vs a secondary school and which is better for you.
Stay tuned and subscribe for PART 2, which discusses the differences between working a bilingual/non-bilingual school, being placed anywhere around the region and what it’s like travelling to work outside of the capital and the compulsory MOOC course.
00:00 Intro
00:53 Being a language assistant in the pandemic
7:54 Doing the job with 0 Spanish speaking level
15:30 Primary school vs Secondary school
28: 23 Teaser for PART 2!
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Hey guys, I'm Aimée! I'm a recent graduate who has always had said I was going to travel the world. Given a reality check by my friends who said I would NEVER be able to afford it after uni, I gave up on that dream...until I moved to Spain. Join me on my journey of travel, tips and adventure! (NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR DREAM).
Thanks so much for filming this video, I've been accepted for the British Council programme in Italy starting in October and this was so helpful!! 😊
I’m glad it was helpful! Have an amazing time in Italy!
Love your videos Aimee! I just got into the program starting in October and I learn a lot from your videos :D
Congratulations!! Where are you placed? Glad the videos are useful 💜
@@aimeeweekestravels I got placed in Valencia!! Still waiting for the city though ☺️
@Tessa C. By the beach! So lucky!
@@tessa111222 omg are you in Valencia city too?
@@LucyAlllan im actually in Alicante ☺️
I love your videos I’m actually thinking about teaching in Spain in the Madrid area would you be able to tell me what are the best towns to live in? I’m trying to put my preferences for places but I’m not really knowledgeable on the Madrid area
Hey! In all honesty, wherever you're placed you can live in the centre and commute because Madrid's not that big and is really well-connected transport wise. As far as living in towns I'm not sure which is best because I lived in the capital and really enjoyed the lifestyle in the city vs being in a town
love this sm😭 Applying in January, your videos are so entertaining and helpful ❤️
Thanks girl!!!
Hey! I love your videos. It's so informative. You're doing a great job. ❤️ I've been selected as an auxiliar too. I'll be in Madrid in about 2 months from now. Just wanna know, how much one can earn through private classes over there in a week? Please help if you can. This is important for me. Thankyou in advance.🥰
Hey! I’m glad the videos are helpful. I never did private classes but you can name your price. A friend of mine did hers for €20 an hour
Talk about your experiences of arriving in Spain for the first time in part 2 as well, please!
Also, are you allowed to work a second job while being an aux?
@@talaqader6211 Will have to have a part 3 then haha!! Yes of course! You can literally do anything you want in the times you don't work at school
Good amount of info aimée and Thank god I speak Spanish😄
LITERALLY!! It's a life saver
Thanks for sharing your experiences and a very informative video! Quick question; I noted that some of you worked with older students and others younger students. If you had a preference, which age cohort would you prefer to teach and why? Thanks!
I think it's really hard to say because they're so different and both come with their pros and cons and I would have loved to experience working with older kids. But honestly, I wouldn't trade my experience of working with the younger kids. It's really rewarding seeing them grow in their language because they're not going as advanced, they do really silly funny things and they really look up to you! For me, it felt like less work with a high reward
@@aimeeweekestravels thanks for sharing your insights, it really helps. I was thinking of working with older students as a language assistant since I have more experience with teaching them. Older students tend to have longer attention spans, but you definitely have to earn their trust and cater to their interests. The possibility of working with younger students and helping them develop their rudimentary english skills seems more appealing...I’ll have to think this through lol.
@@SA-sf2cq Are you doing a programme that lets you choose? In ours we got to give a preference but it didn't really mean anything
@@aimeeweekestravels Same thing. We have to provide our preference, so it’s up to the education authorities and what’s needed.
Hi! What programs did you all go through? I’m looking at just applying through the cultural ambassadors, UCETAM or BEDA. Do you know anything about them or any other good programs? Thank you!
Hello!! We all applied through the British Council as that's quite a popular one to use from the UK so I'm not too sure of any other programmes! I have heard a few people come through with BEDA and Meddeas but I don't know much about them to be honest. There's a Facebook page called 'Auxiliares en Madrid' where loads of people write about their experiences so maybe it might be useful for you to get more info about them there!
Hi, I’m new to your channel. It’s so interesting to watch your videos❤️
If you don’t mind could you please tell me what course you did to work as a language teacher in Spain. I’m actually a non native English speaker (from India), May I know how can I work there as a language teacher as I’m already doing my TEFL/TESOL course.
It would really helpful if you reply to my comment.
Thank you.
Hi!! I used the programme with the British Council but I'm not too familiar with how to do it if you are not a native speaker. Perhaps you have to do it directly through schools or job postings? I found some links with people looking for TEFL teachers for the next year. Let me know if this helps you!
spainwise.net/jobs/
www.eslbase.com/jobs/spain/
www.theteflacademy.com/tefl-jobs/spain
www.tefl.com/job-seeker/
@@aimeeweekestravels Thank you so much Aimee💕
@@akshithamathew3282 No problem!
Hey, I'm planning on applying and I was wondering if you know of anyone who has tattoos on the programme? I have a few small ones on my lower arms and a biggish one on my shoulder (but a short sleeved top would cover it). Id love to work with primary school kids but I'm not sure if I'd be allowed to because of the tattoos
Hi! Yes my colleague actually had tattoos although she did tried to cover them. But towards the end of the year we actually found out from a teacher that if you work in a state school you’re literally allowed to wear whatever you want including tattoos and piercings and no one is allowed to complain! That was a small culture shock 😂
@@aimeeweekestravels that's great! Thank you so much for the reply
Hello please can i get an English job in spain asap
Hi, I am a 'mature' applicant (58 to be horribly precise!) and have been accepted for the programme, working in Alicante, Spain. My question is 'are there many 'older' people, like myself, on the programme?
Hiya! Age is just a number and honestly I don’t think really matters! 😊 You talk to the teachers as much as you do the assistants (probably even more!) To answer your question though, I didn’t know any that worked in my / my friends schools however I do know of a few from Facebook group chats! That would be my go to if I were you if you wanted to find age mates so to call it! But I wish you a wonderful time, it really is a lovely experience 🥰
I have cleared the interview for language assistant program in Spain. Now, it's telling me to fill the Profex application. Are there any interviews to be conducted after this?
Not that I am aware of! Congratulations for clearing the interview!
do you have any info on applying for a visa? I've been accepted into the NALCAP program, but I'm having a heck of a time getting one of the visa requirements. Would you be able to help me? TY.
Hi! I'm from the UK so I didn't have to apply for a visa so I don't know anything about the process, to be honest, but I've heard they can be a pain so wishing you the best of luck!!
@@aimeeweekestravels thank you! I need all of the luck I can get! :)
@@lisasosa did you end up getting your visa? I’m nervous about this too!
@@steffsweeney2539 Yes, I did! I've been in Spain since October.
How/what did you apply to??
Hi! I applied using the British Council but there are others I have heard of like Meddeas
Is there a rodent problem is Spain 🇪🇸? I cannot live somewhere with a pest control problem
Not an expert on that I’m afraid but I’ve never seen a rodent and imagine it would be better than bigger cities like London