We are delighted to announce the line-up of speakers and sessions at this year’s InnovateELT conference taking place on May 25th and 26th at Oxford TEFL in Barcelona.  We have been overwhelmed with the volume and quality of the speaker proposals this year so thank you to all those who have taken the time to submit their ideas. We are sure that this year, InnovateELT’s 10th year running, we are going to bring an abundance of “Power to the classroom!” (as per the theme this year). We aim to provide engaging sessions in a variety of formats. As an atte ..read more

Ever wanted to be your own boss while teaching the world English? Preply is a leading platform for teaching languages online. Language Tutors who join Preply essentially become small business owners. You set your hourly rate and availability, and Preply will ensure plenty of language students are ready to learn with you.  But Preply has become much more than a matching platform in recent years. In this article, we’ll explore how to make a living teaching English online on Preply and offer tips for creating a winning tutor profile.  Make a living teaching English online So, if you’re ..read more

With 2024 kicking off to a good start, you might find yourself looking for new opportunities and challenges that could take your professional development to a new level. Or perhaps you are only starting to think about teaching English as a foreign language as a possible career path. Regardless of where you are coming from, working abroad as an English teacher is definitely something to consider – an enriching experience that will help you grow both personally and professionally. To get you off to a good start, in this blog post, we will share the best five countries to teach English in 2024 ..read more

Free Teacher Training Workshops this March 2024 in Barcelona We are excited to announce that we will be providing yet more free teacher training workshops at Oxford TEFL in Barcelona: the 1st, the 8th and the 15th of March. Year on year, we welcome TEFL teachers based in Barcelona or the surrounding areas to our modern school in the centre of the city. Here, we deliver practical, interactive and enjoyable workshops that any teacher can take ideas from and apply immediately to their own lessons. Any English as a foreign teacher can join. Whether you are an experienced or a novice teacher, thi ..read more

Did you know that seven out of ten people are potentially Spanish speakers? The Spanish language is the second most spoken native language in the world and the third most used language on the internet. More than 23 million people studied Spanish in 2023. In this article: Spanish is on the podium: it is the second most spoken native language in the world Internet and the future are written in Spanish 23 million Spanish students worldwide need Spanish teachers In short: Spanish is in fashion Would you like to work as a Spanish as a foreign language teacher? The Instituto Cervantes (the Span ..read more

Power to the classroom! We are thrilled to announce one of the most anticipated ELT events of 2024, the 10th InnovateELT Conference! So, mark your calendars and get ready to immerse yourself in a transformative experience for ELT professionals, taking place on May 25th & 26th 2024 at Oxford TEFL, Barcelona. InnovateELT 2024 – coming soon! Event Details: Date: May 25th and 26th, 2024 Time: Exact times TBC Location: Oxford TEFL, Calle Diputación 279, Barcelona, Spain Theme: “Power to the classroom!” The theme this year is expected to bring about plenty of lively discussion and inspirat ..read more

Ever wondered about the best way to build an effective ELT teaching team for your English school? Imagine eleven great footballers running around a field chasing a ball. It wouldn’t make a effective team, it would make chaos. The same applies to English teachers in your school. However, if you can turn them into a team that works well together so that each contributes their unique strengths, then the team can be so much more than the sum of its parts. So how do we turn a group of ELT teachers into an effective teaching team? In this blog post, I am going to share with you my top 10 ways to bu ..read more

Our step-by-step guide to planning an effective ELT workshop I can’t begin to estimate the number of ELT (English Language Teaching) presentations and workshops I’ve planned and presented over the years. These days it can be as many as 4 or 5 workshops a month, but there’s one thing I have found to be consistently true, and that is “work expands to fit the time you have to do it.”   If you start planning your ELT workshop two months before you deliver it, then it will take you two months to complete it. If you start planning two days before the workshop then you can still have someth ..read more

Ever thought of studying in Spain? Barcelona is one of the top locations chosen by many as their dream location. But why? From the stunning architecture and dreamy parks to the vibrant nightlife and tasty cuisine, Barcelona has it all. And, there is plenty to do that won’t even cost you a penny.  Your CELTA course in Barcelona will be rigorous and you will need to spend a lot of time in our school with us or studying at home. However, we always recommend taking some time out to enjoy the city and disconnect. So, here is our list of top 10 free things to do in Barcelona while taking your C ..read more

Every year, thousands of English-speaking individuals choose to embark on an exciting journey – teaching English abroad. Among the plethora of destinations available worldwide, Barcelona has emerged as a hot favourite. With its intriguing mix of tradition and innovation, ancient and modern, sea and mountains, Spain’s second largest city presents an attractive landscape for aspiring English teachers. Barcelona – Park Güell This Step-by-step Guide to Getting Started Teaching English in Barcelona is designed to provide insights and extensive details to help you navigate the process of becoming ..read more