1. The best time to go to Madrid   It’s crucial when planning a trip to Madrid, that you consider the weather and pack accordingly. Although the city is renowned for its hot, sunny summers, the temperature between October and May is quite cool. Sweaters and even coats are definitely advisable to stay warm.   Don’t be fooled by locals in shorts and t-shirts in May if you are from a country with milder temperatures Temperatures range from 8-9 degrees in the morning to 18-22 degrees during the day and drop again to 10-11 degrees at night.   Summer in Madrid starts in June and lasts ..read more

Are you looking for an exciting adventure and a new place to call home? You’re not the only one. Millions of visitors flock to Spain every year to take a break from their day to day lives to enjoy the quality of life in Spain be it for a short holiday or a permanent move. The quality of life in Spain is one of the best so it’s easy to see why people love it as much as they do. So keep reading to find out the top 5 benefits of living in Spain.   1. Madrid is one of the sunniest cities in Europe When you think of Spain the first thing that will come to your mind is sunshine. This is certai ..read more

Christmas is when the weather gets colder, the cities are prettier, there are lights everywhere and people enjoy getting together with family and friends. Christmas in Madrid is well known for having festive activities and being one of the top destinations in Spain to celebrate. Here we give you some reasons to enjoy the most wonderful time of the year in Madrid. Christmas Markets: Plaza Mayor Although it is not a European city that is widely known for its Christmas markets, Madrid does have a pretty spectacular one at Plaza Mayor and it is not to be missed. From November 26th until December 3 ..read more

Now that the new year is just around the corner and normality is making a return, it’s the perfect time to start planning which concerts Madrid in 2022 you’ll be attending. Here we give you a list of what caught our eye as being the top picks for next year… The Lumineers  Sunday, Feburary 13th| Wizink Centre | 21:00 | €46.50 The Lumineers are an American folk-rock group from Denver, Colorado. The Lumineers broke through in 2012 to become one of the leads in the indie-folk genre with their smash hit “Ho Hey”. Their latest album dropped in 2019 and is called III. Franz Ferdinand  Wedne ..read more

Halloween is becoming a big event in Madrid and staying at home is not an option now that restrictions have been lifted and things are heading back to normal. We’ve scoured the city to get you all the info on what to do on the spookiest night of the year so keep reading and start sorting your Halloween plan! Here are the best Halloween plans in Madrid: Halloween parties in clubs Madrid has one of the most buzzing party scenes and now you can party into the early hours of the morning this Halloween! We’ve picked some of the most well-known places for you to hit the town this Halloween. Elec ..read more

Teaching English online has become the New Normal over the past couple of years as we’ve been plunged into studying and socializing online. The acceptance of online classes, with students now even preferring to learn English online, has translated into it being possible to teach ESL 100% remotely. We can now work full-time teaching English from the comfort of our own home… and maybe even while travelling the world! Our TEFL team has tons of experience teaching online and the consensus is that the key to success is… organisation! Here are some of our top tips to keep you organised while teach ..read more

Torrijas in Madrid and Spain are the most typical sweets enjoyed during Holy Week, and their preparation and ingredients are similar to French toasts. They are made by dipping a slice of bread in milk, syrup, or wine, then in egg and fried in a pan with oil. Lastly, they are sweetened with honey or sugar and cinnamon. If you are in Madrid during Holy Week and you have a sweet tooth, don’t miss out on trying this exquisite treat! We have taken the time to try many torrijas in Madrid and here are recommendations for some of the best places to try them. Do you dare to try to make your own tor ..read more

When teaching ESL, it’s important that you start your class with a fun and engaging exercise to make sure your students are prepared to get into the main contents of their English class. This is more so online when your students won’t even have the journey to your class to get themselves mentally prepared to speak or hear English. This is where ESL warmer activities come in handy! What are the key things to remember about warmer activities? Well, they are short, fun activities that get your class started off with great energy and get your students speaking and using their English. It should ..read more

When teaching English pronunciation in ESL Classroom, how many times have you heard “I want to sound like a native!”? They are words that strike fear into the heart of any English teacher and, while accent and pronunciation in the ESL classroom are a huge part of a student’s journey when learning the language, we all know that there are lots of very important elements that contribute to great English speakers. As an ESL teacher, however, pronunciation is an essential skill that we must be able to help our students with, and the best English teachers will be able to really push students to impr ..read more

There’s so much choice on the internet now, in the world of online teaching, that sometimes it can be hard deciding what’s worth trying out, what’s worth signing up for, what’s worth paying for! Well, here we want to share 5 tools you can use (some free, some paid for) which we think will add value to your online classes and add more skills to your own teaching toolkit. 5. Hangman online If you’re looking for an interactive warmer or a simple online practice activity, why not try out an online Hangman game? This is a very easy and cool way to play a game with your students online – whether ..read more