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TESOL teachers in Spain can get jobs in high schools or just give private tuition to the university students. The multi-nationals often hire TEFL certified teachers to come and train their employees. But one thing has to be kept in mind that the cities are very expensive in Spain and the salaries of the teachers are not very high. British Council of Madrid can be contacted to get TESOL job in Spain. During summer, it is hard to get a teaching job as most of the schools are closed. The Spanish embassy can also be contacted for a TESOL job.

TESOL Course Spain

TESOL Certification Course in Spain

Spain is a warm Mediterranean country with big- hearted and sociable inhabitants who work and party with equal gusto. It is easy to befriend Spaniards and their living rooms are the watering holes for the friends and family alike. It is in this warm and friendly surroundings that one can undergo a TEFL training for 4 weeks or 120 hours and later seek an ESL placement.

Spain occupies almost 80% of the Iberian Peninsula (Portugal holds the rest). It spans over 504,750 km and holds a population of 46.157.822. Spain is the 3rd country of Europe in size and the 5th in population.
There are five big mountain ranges crossing the country, and about 50% of it are located at an elevated plain.

Landscapes are extremely varied, some almost desert-like, others green and fertile, and of course there are the long coasts, in the east along Mediterranean Sea from Pyrenees to Gibraltar, and in the west (the major part of the Iberian peninsula's western coast is occupied by Portugal) along the Atlantic Ocean and Cantabrian Sea.

The official language is Castilian Spanish and the religion predominantly Roman Catholic. Its government is constitutional monarchy and head of the state is King Juan Carlos. It has a diverse culture and has imbibed traditions from various civilizations that had occupied the Peninsula at different times in history.

It has many attractions for visitors. In fact a major part of its earnings are based on tourism. To visit the country EU passport holders and U.S. and Canadian citizens do not need Visa for staying up to 90 days.

Spain at one time was the most prosperous and mighty nation, its maritime activities with the colonies in the new world increased its wealth manifold. Her arch rival at that time were the English. Today the maximum number of expats residing in Spain is English, which has made the learning and teaching of English in the Iberian Peninsula a profitable business.

The Spanish have realized the importance of English as the language of commerce and regularly hold English summer camps to give their children the English edge.
The TEFL International course in Spain provides its trainees a chance to have a firsthand experience of the Spanish spectacle.

About the country: Spain is a beautiful country. It is the land of the brave Matadors and alluring Flamenco dancers. It is rich in history and was once the most powerful nation in Europe. The Iberian Peninsula has been coveted and occupied by many races and civilizations; from the Greeks to the Arabs everyone had managed to leave their mark on the art and culture of the land.

It is a fertile land and home to a passionate race that knows how to enjoy life and is rarely in a hurry. The word Siesta or afternoon nap is a mandatory custom in Spain and the long balmy summer afternoons that come after a long drawn lunch of many courses makes cat napping easy.

The rolling foliage rich hills of the north are reminiscent of the verdant hills of Ireland; while the south is deeply influenced by Moroccan culture and architecture. Spain presents a rich amalgamation of various cultures. Each region has its special cuisine language and culture. The areas being Andalucía, Aragon, Asturias, Basque Country, the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, Cantabria, Castilla La Mancha, Castilla León, Catalonia, Extremadura, Galicia, La Rioja, Madrid, Murcia, Navarra and Valencia; each a treasure trove of history and ancient artifacts and heritage. In Spain visitors have many splendors to enjoy, from the sun drenched fertile vales fringed with gentle rolling hills to the popular beaches, the Roman ruins and the magnificent Moorish palaces, there is something for everyone.

SPAIN HISTORY: Spain is the third-largest country in Europe, with an area of 504,782 sq km occupying the greater part of the Iberian Peninsula.The Iberian Peninsula has a history that dates back to Paleolithic age, the famous Altamira cave paintings of that age never cease to amaze the onlookers – some 25000 years later. The earliest dwellers of the peninsula were perhaps the Basques, who are the most ancient race surviving in Europe. Iberians entered via Africa much later. This peninsula was once frequented by Greeks, Phoenicians, Celts and Carthaginians. Romans occupied the Iberian Peninsula from second century BC onwards, till the Visigoths ravaged the Roman Empire in fifth century AD. Spain's present language religion and laws stem from the Roman period.

The Arabs pushed the Visigoths out in eighth century AD. They created the highly sophisticated and civilized Islamic state of Al Andalus, where once Andalusia had stood. The city became a center of great culture in Southern Europe.

After repeated efforts the Moor were driven out in 1492 and Andalusia was once again within the Christian fold. It was in 1512 that Spain was unified and the present Spain emerged.

Spain was at the pinnacle of its power in the sixteenth century. The discovery of Americas by Columbus ensured a steady supply of gold and wealth into the Spanish coffers. But relentless internal conflicts and the defeat of the Spanish grand fleet – the Armada by the adventurous and wily British in the year1588 eroded Spain’s power and position in Europe.

Spain’s position slid down further with her defeat in the Spanish-American War (1898) after which she had to relinquish most of her colonies in the Western hemisphere. The Spanish civil war and the rule of Francis Franco depleted the wealth and shattered the economy of what was once the most prosperous nation in Europe.

Economy: The economy was in shambles because of long years of internal strife and conflict. In 1959 with the assistance and guidance from IMF(International Monetary Fund) the country began liberalizing trade policies and direct foreign investments started to flow in.

Despite the success of economic liberalization Spain remained the most closed economy in Western Europe-judged by the small measure of foreign trade to economic activity-and the pace of reform slackened during the 1960s as the state remained committed to "guiding" the economy.

Nevertheless in the 1960s and 1970s Spain was transformed into a modern industrial economy with a thriving tourism sector. Its economic expansion led to improved income distribution and helped develop a large middle class. Social changes brought about by economic prosperity and the inflow of new ideas helped set the stage for Spain's transition to democracy during the latter half of the 1970s.

In December 1978 with a national referendum Spain entered the age of Democratic constitution. Spain with its economic growth has realized the importance of English. The popularity of Spain as a tourist destination has also made the Spanish keen to learn English. Since English is the language in which all the world seems to be communicating in.

People : Spanish people are a composite of Mediterranean and Nordic races. The languages spoken are Castilian Spanish 74% Catalan 17% Galician 7% Basque 2%. The major religion of the land is Roman Catholic, which is practiced by 99% of the population and only 1% practices other faiths. The people are in general fond of music and culture and extremely proud of their heritage and justifiably so. Spanish cuisine is delectable and visitors to the country never tire of talking about the grand Spanish experience.

There is so much to see in Spain. The Roman remains of a bygone era, the Moorish architectures of the South or the wonders of the cathedrals and churches built in the renaissance period.

The Spanish way of life is somewhat slower than the rest of Europe, especially in the south. This may be seen as lazy, but when the Spanish work, they work hard. They have adapted to the weather and play hard too. It is quite common for life to begin when the sun goes down, especially in the summer. They are a very happy people who enjoy life to the full. They love music, dance and food.

Smoking is now banned in all interior public places in Spain.

Weather
Spain can be visited any time of the year. The best time to visit is May, June and September (April or October in the south). At these times you can rely on excellent weather, a word of caution July and August are pretty warm.