Granada Spain
Discover the past and enjoy the present.
This can be witnessed everywhere in its architecture and rich cultural
history kept alive with passion; the tasty cuisine; the resonating
sound of Flamenco music played into the night; the blending of Islam
and Christianity.
Historically, Granada is the last redoubt of the Moorish Kingdom in Western Europe. The world famous Alhambra and the Generalife are samples of the splendour of this civilisation.
It was in Granada in 1492 that Christopher Columbus received the support he needed and a Charter from Queen Isabela to seek a new route to India which ended up with the discovery of the Americas!
In the shadow of the Cathedral, the resting place of the Catholic monarchs, Isabela and Ferdinand, you can visit the Medina, the Moroccan market of shops and tetarías (tea shops) set in a maze of narrow alleyways.
Or, visit the unique Sacromonté ‘gipsy barrio’, heart of the “Flamenco puro”, enjoy a different people with their passion for music and dance, and see their cave houses.
Granada has an exceptional geography, a magical valley, midway between the warm sea and the high mountains: 45 minutes by car from Mediterranean beaches, 75 minutes from Malaga, and 30 minutes from the Sierra Nevada ski resort at a height of 3,400 metres (11,050ft).
Experience the soul of Spain in Andalucía: the Pasos of Semana Santa – Easter week – depicting the Passion of Christ, first created for a medieval audience.
A Paso: huge and heavy statues of Christ, Saints and the Virgin Mary, carried on the shoulders of Costaleros, that process from the many churches around Granada, through the streets and into the Cathedral, then back to their home church (some take 14 hours!).
The Cofradía, an ancient brotherhood, adorn these statues, especially the Virgin Mary, each year and also take part in the processions. They are dedicated to keeping alive this celebration, the parades of Navidad (Christmas) and of the Three Kings Day.
Sample Andalucía food! Typical dishes in Andalucía are simple but extraordinarily tasty. Try Gazpacho: the famous cold soup, a vegetable cream made of tomato, cucumber, paprika, garlic, olive-oil and vinegar served with bread; Pescado Frito: fish lightly coated with flour and sautéed in olive oil; Huevos a la Flamenca: a fried egg in tomato sauce with Chorizo (spicy Spanish sausage); Patatas Pobre: a “hot pot” made of potatoes and vegetables and of course, Paella!
Enjoy the daily social experience of “tapas”, a famous Andaluz tradition, at one of the infinite number of bars in the city; an enjoyable way to get to know people – not just to have a drink.
Why a TEFL Certificate in Granada ?
Historically, Granada is the last redoubt of the Moorish Kingdom in Western Europe. The world famous Alhambra and the Generalife are samples of the splendour of this civilisation.
It was in Granada in 1492 that Christopher Columbus received the support he needed and a Charter from Queen Isabela to seek a new route to India which ended up with the discovery of the Americas!
In the shadow of the Cathedral, the resting place of the Catholic monarchs, Isabela and Ferdinand, you can visit the Medina, the Moroccan market of shops and tetarías (tea shops) set in a maze of narrow alleyways.
Or, visit the unique Sacromonté ‘gipsy barrio’, heart of the “Flamenco puro”, enjoy a different people with their passion for music and dance, and see their cave houses.
Granada has an exceptional geography, a magical valley, midway between the warm sea and the high mountains: 45 minutes by car from Mediterranean beaches, 75 minutes from Malaga, and 30 minutes from the Sierra Nevada ski resort at a height of 3,400 metres (11,050ft).
Experience the soul of Spain in Andalucía: the Pasos of Semana Santa – Easter week – depicting the Passion of Christ, first created for a medieval audience.
A Paso: huge and heavy statues of Christ, Saints and the Virgin Mary, carried on the shoulders of Costaleros, that process from the many churches around Granada, through the streets and into the Cathedral, then back to their home church (some take 14 hours!).
The Cofradía, an ancient brotherhood, adorn these statues, especially the Virgin Mary, each year and also take part in the processions. They are dedicated to keeping alive this celebration, the parades of Navidad (Christmas) and of the Three Kings Day.
Sample Andalucía food! Typical dishes in Andalucía are simple but extraordinarily tasty. Try Gazpacho: the famous cold soup, a vegetable cream made of tomato, cucumber, paprika, garlic, olive-oil and vinegar served with bread; Pescado Frito: fish lightly coated with flour and sautéed in olive oil; Huevos a la Flamenca: a fried egg in tomato sauce with Chorizo (spicy Spanish sausage); Patatas Pobre: a “hot pot” made of potatoes and vegetables and of course, Paella!
Enjoy the daily social experience of “tapas”, a famous Andaluz tradition, at one of the infinite number of bars in the city; an enjoyable way to get to know people – not just to have a drink.
Why a TEFL Certificate in Granada ?
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A European historic location within walking distance of one of the
Wonders of the World – the fabulous Alhambra – 1000 years of history
and the 1492 connection.
- • A unique Spanish environment live and learn in the
Albayzin village, Granada’s oldest community dating back 3000 years.
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TEFL teacher training course in-depth, high quality, cross-cultural,
led and taught by qualified and internationally experienced
professional trainers.
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Small groups and classes led by great mentors, (maximum trainee/teacher
ratio 5:1). Group learning, designed and modelled on sound modern
communicative principles and techniques.
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An intense learning experience that will be very challenging,
personally testing, and will highly equip you with lifetime skills.
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International Marketplace and Career Job Guidance during and after our
courses led by professional staff experienced in the business.
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- • A pivotal city in the history of Spain - 1492
- • Beaches of Costa Tropical and Costa Sur – 45mins drive
- • Sierra Nevada Ski Resort – 30mins drive.
- • Hiking in the Alpujarras – nature at its best
- • Convenient hub that connects to all points of Europe by
air, train and coach.
Who’ll be with
you
- • Fellow trainee teachers from a various countries and backgrounds and of various ages
- • Qualified and internationally experienced, professional
and supportive trainers
- • Helpful, courteous support staff will assist you wherever
possible.
- • Real local students for Teaching practice
How to apply
- • Fill out an application form and take that next step towards learning amidst the historical beauty of Granada.
Granada, Spain
Course Date
- • 11 January – 5 February 2010
- • 15 February – 12 March 2010
- • 5 April – 30 April 2010
- • 10 May – 4 June 2010
- • 14 June – 9 July 2010
- • 12 July – 6 August 2010
- • 6 September – 1 October 2010
- • 11 October – 5 November 2010
- • 8 November – 3 December 2010
- • Deposit (non-refundable) – $500 USD
- • Balance of course fees – 960 Euros
- • Accommodation costs - From 350 Euros
Early
booking recommended in peak seasons Accommodation is available from the
Sunday afternoon before the course begins through the Saturday morning
following the course.
Granada, Spain Course Staff
Originally from
the ‘Queens Country’ – southern England, he claims to be on a 30-year
world tour! After living seriously in six countries he has
made
Southern Spain his home. He is passionate about the English
language in the 21st Century and truly believes that it can really make
a difference in people’s lives and help World peace.
Antony’s area of research is ‘crossing ethno-linguistic cultures successfully’. A lifetime gardener and creative designer, he enjoys art, history and his family. Oh by-the-way, he’s the director of the Granada Training Centre - where the motto is: ‘we produce quality teachers who can really teach’.
He has six years teacher training experience with TEFL
International.
A truly international person with working experience in the USA, Canada, NZ, China, HK, Thailand, the Philippines, Greece and Spain, Alan enjoys people and life. His strengths – a great relationship/rapport builder and communicator; a student of life and a learner for teaching! He has a never-ending belief that his TEFL trainee graduates are some of the best ESL teachers out there, and that English is an adventure. His weaknesses – chocolate and truly believing there is only one football club: Manchester United.
With a Masters in linguistics from the UK plus a Bachelor's
Degree in (BA) TEFL, Monika is really enjoying her 3rd year as a
teacher trainer. We love her and she loves doing
it. When
not training she snowboards in the local Sierra Nevada mountains or
enjoys her love of nature and people –plus her dog of course! Granada –
her favourite warm place in Europe!
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Granada, Spain Course Staff
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Vincent
Antony Antony began training people in Mexico’s Guadalajara University in 1988 and now is in his third year as a visiting professor at the University of Granada. |
Antony’s area of research is ‘crossing ethno-linguistic cultures successfully’. A lifetime gardener and creative designer, he enjoys art, history and his family. Oh by-the-way, he’s the director of the Granada Training Centre - where the motto is: ‘we produce quality teachers who can really teach’.
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Alan
Cochlan Alan is originally from The Beetles’ country on Merseyside, England. He loves to help people achieve and exceed their goals and before becoming a TEFL teacher trainer, has been in the personal development field forever. He holds a Dip TEFL Diploma and two certificates. |
A truly international person with working experience in the USA, Canada, NZ, China, HK, Thailand, the Philippines, Greece and Spain, Alan enjoys people and life. His strengths – a great relationship/rapport builder and communicator; a student of life and a learner for teaching! He has a never-ending belief that his TEFL trainee graduates are some of the best ESL teachers out there, and that English is an adventure. His weaknesses – chocolate and truly believing there is only one football club: Manchester United.
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Monika
Czernek Monika, a European international and multi-cultural person, loves teaching. - This year is her 10th anniversary in TEFL. Experienced in teaching people in four countries, in-class, tutoring, individually, children, adults, camps, multi-lingual, she’s done it. |
