Nov 2015-June 2016

Amy is moving back to Britain to do a PGCE

– Andujar is a typical small Spanish town with plenty of bars and shops. People here are very welcoming and patient with my Spanish.

– Though there’s not much to do in Andujar it’s easy to make weekend trips to other cities in Andalucia such as Seville, Granada, Cordoba, Jaen, Cadiz etc. Bus and train tickets are reasonable and easy to buy online.

-The School is in the centre of town with bright classrooms and a whole library of resources.

-The staff are incredibly supportive and friendly, if you have a problem they’re quick to help and offer advice. We usually go out for a drink together after work on a Friday and often do things at the weekend which is a lovely way to relax.

– I teach a variety of ages and levels which keeps things interesting. They all follow a course book but I supplement with resources from the staff room. The students are lovely, they are very sweet and eager to please.

-I’ve really enjoyed the training on offer with ECI, I have been to three ELT conferences this year. It’s a great way of learning new things and getting ideas for the classroom. There are also internal sessions which are great and particularly helpful for exam groups.

-Julie found several flats for me to view when I arrived in Spain which was a great help. I live in a flat above a Spanish family who are wonderful and always inviting me to do things with them and making food for me!

-The cost of living is much lower than back home and I manage to save each month as well as go on regular weekend trips.

I’ve loved teaching here, working with a variety of levels has broadened my experience and there are plenty of opportunities for professional development. Everyone is super friendly and it’s great working in such a collaborative and supportive environment.