Barcelona Spain
It is very hard to exaggerate Barcelona.
With a population of nearly 2 million, it is big enough to offer the
widest range of choices in arts, culture and entertainment but small
enough to find your way around. Catalonia´s capital sparkles with
vibrant colours and intense energy.
At TEFL International in Barcelona we will do everything possible to
make sure you have an enjoyable time in this fantastic region. We are a
small and friendly team offering you the warmest welcome and a range of
social activities and excursions to suit everyone. Tapas evenings, café
crawls, sailing trips, skiing, windsurfing, wine tasting, beautiful
beaches - we can arrange just about anything! A welcome dinner at the
start of the course helps ensure you get to know your fellow trainees
at an early stage. Yes, the course is intensive but we do make sure you
have the opportunity to get the most out of your weekends and evenings.
Situated between the blue waters of the Mediterranean and the Tibidabo
hills, Barcelona is on the doorstep of some of the great playgrounds
and vacation retreats of Europe. The Balearic Islands are to the east,
the Costa Brava (Wild Coast) and Pyrenees to the north, the Penedes
wine region to the west and the Roman city of Tarragona, the monastery
at Montserrat and the beautiful resort town of Sitges to the south.
There is so much to explore!
The time for Barcelona is now. It has led the region of Catalonia in a
resurgence of a unique and intriguing culture, which makes it an
unforgettable city to experience. It is home to some of the most
visionary artists of the modern era. From the modernist spires of
architect Antonio Gaudi's Sagrada Familia Cathedral to Picasso's Cubism
and Dali's Surrealism, the unique Catalan perspective has had a
dramatic impact on the way we see the world today.
Stroll down the main street, the Ramblas. This grand boulevard takes
you from the elegance of the Plaça Catalunya right down to the sea. You
will see grand opera houses, ornate churches, flower stalls, artists,
street mimes, classy cafés and great shopping. Visit the lively produce
market to see an explosion of fresh products and colours. Try a
'tortilla espanola' (potato omelette) and a café con leche in the
market café.
Wander deep into the bohemian Gothic quarter, a tangled mix of
seemingly undiscovered and grand squares, schoolyard plazas, art
nouveau storefronts, baby flea markets, musty and classy antique shops
and balconies with jungles behind wrought iron bars. The centerpiece of
the Gothic Quarter is its colossal cathedral, a fine example of Catalan
Gothic, started in 1300 and completed 600 years later. The Picasso
Museum, far and away the best collection of Picasso's work in Spain is
just nearby.
And finally, a word about Barcelona's nightlife: At times it seems that
there are more clubs, cafés and bars here than anywhere else in the
world. Dinner only really begins to be served after 9 pm and the choice
and range of cuisine is excellent. Afterwards you can pick from a
thousand near perfect bars tucked away in the Gothic Quarter, trendy
cafes in the Eixample district and open-air nightclubs in the Tibidabo
Hills amongst other options.
With all this to offer, Barcelona is a great place to have fun. History
and character, buildings with no straight lines, artists and theatre,
wild festivals and an even wilder nightlife, bronzed beaches and
refreshing mountains. Barcelona is a gateway - to Catalunya, to Spain,
to the Mediterranean and the Pyrenees. Pack your swimsuit and your
skis, your art history book and your clubbing shoes. If you're in the
mood to surrender to the charms of a City, let it be in Barcelona.
Sample costs - in USD:
- • All inclusive lunch menu $6-$8
- • Glass of beer or wine $2
- • Coffee $1
- • Bus/metro ticket $1.30 single trip or $7 for 10
individual journeys
- • Meals
- • Cheap $5 - 6
- • Mid-range $18
- • Expensive $20+
- • Tapas dishes about $3 each
- • Paella dishes from $10
Where
- • View city map
- • View Map of Spain
- • Located on the North eastern coast of Spain
- • Situated between the Mediterranean and the Tibidabo Hills
- • A wealth of Spanish culture
- • Easy access to France and Western Europe
Why
- • Situated on the doorstep of one of the greatest playgrounds and vacation centers of Europe
- • The enchanting Balearic Islands are to the east
- • The Costa Brava (Wild Coast) and Pyrenees to the north
- • The Penedes wine region to the west
- • Unlimited social activities and cultural sites such as the Roman City of Tarragona
- • Rich architectural and artistic tradition such as Picasso’s Cubism and Dali’sSurrealism
- • Friendly hospitable cosmopolitan population
- • Unparalleled cuisine, architecture, sights, sounds and smells
Who
- • Your fellow students come from a wide range of countries and backgrounds
- • Your teacher trainers are some of the most experienced and well trained in the industry
- • Your support staff is extremely helpful, courteous and will assist you wherever possible
- • The locals are peaceful, friendly people who generally like interacting with foreigners
How
- • Fill out an application form and take that next step towards learning amidst the Charm and elegance of Barcelona
Course Fee
- • Deposit (nonrefundable) - $500 USD
- • Balance of course fees: 960 Euros
- • Accommodation: 16 euros per night
Barcelona, Spain TESOL Course Dates
- • 07 September - 02 October 2009
- • 12 October - 06 November 2009
- • 16 November - 11 December 2009
- • 11 January – 5 February 2010
- • 8 February – 5 March 2010
- • 8 March – 2 April 2010
- • 19 April – 14 May 2010
- • 24 May – 18 June 2010
- • 28 June – 23 July 2010
- • 2 August – 27 August 2010
- • 6 September – 1st October 2010
- • 11 October – 5 November 2010
- • 15 November – 10 December 2010
Accommodations
- • Accommodation in Barcelona will consist either of a room in an apartment shared with your fellow trainees or in a home stay with a Spanish or English speaking host. All of our accommodation is within easy distance of the school with a maximum travelling time to the school of 20 minutes.
- • All rooms are clean, comfortable and adequately furnished. You will have your own private room and share all the communal facilities - kitchen, bathroom, washing machine etc. Sheets and a towel are provided. All accommodation is located within easy reach of various restaurants, bars and entertainment sites.
- • Our accommodation services provider, Brannan Housing will contact you directly once your place on a course has been confirmed if you indicated that you would like accommodation on your application form. They will make all the arrangements with you for your accommodation needs. They also offer an optional airport pick up service for those people who would like to be met at the airport and transferred directly to their accommodation upon arrival. The cost of this service is €40 per person.
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Directions Going to School
- • From the airport take the AirBus from directly outside any terminal and get off at Plaça Espanya. The school is just 3 minutes walk from here.
- • The nearest metro station is Rocafort on Line 1. The station is just a block away from the school on the main Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes. You are just 2 stops (or a 10 minute walk) from the Universitat and the centre of Barcelona.
- • Many buses also run up the main Gran Via.
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Latest Testimonials - Barcelona, Spain
- • “The best thing about the course was the unknown language experience. It showed us that you can have a really effective and fun language class without using a word of Spanish with your students. Work hard, play hard, get certified and trained to teach English.” Andrew, August 2008
- • “The best thing about the course was the practical elements. It was fun.” Victoria, August 2008
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“The course staffs were open, approachable and friendly.” Jillian, August 2008
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“A balanced and well structured programme.” Thomas, July 2008
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“The instructors were very beneficial, and the teaching practice was very helpful, and boosted m confidence in my own teaching skills. One of the best experiences I've had. Teaching was the best way to experience another culture, and I would highly recommend the course to others.” Liesel, July 2008
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“The best thing about the course was meeting great people and coming out of it with a much better understanding of the language and feeling confident that I can now go into a classroom and teach. Accomplishment is underrated.” Jenna, July 2008
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Lisa
Girling (Director) Lisa has been teaching English since she graduated from Durham University at the end of the 80s. |
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Jeremy
Carter Jeremy is originally from the North-West of England and has been teaching and training in EFL since 1995, working in Britain, the Czech Republic and Spain. |
Jeremy holds the Cambridge Diploma in TEFL and is currently studying for a diploma in psychology. In his spare time he enjoys swimming, reading, relaxing on the beach and travelling.
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Jamie
Cruickshank Originally from Folkestone, England, Jamie was travelling from 1999 to places such as Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Indonesia following his passion for the surf until settling in Barcelona in 2001. |
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Luke Adams Luke, previously an archaeologist in the UK, has been teaching English in Barcelona for 6 years. Since completing the Cambridge Diploma in TEFL he has been working as a teacher trainer. |
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Jane
Kirsch Jane is originally from the south of England and worked in magazine publishing and marketing in London before moving to Barcelona. |
She has 7 years English teaching experience, and has worked as a teacher trainer since completing the Trinity Diploma in 2005. Jane is currently studying for a PhD in Education at the University of Nottingham, specialising in CLIL (Content Language Integrated Learning). In her free time she loves snowboarding and cheering on her favourite Barcelona football team, RCD Español.
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