Carla is a Conversation Assitant at Escola Regina Carmeli in Horta. She’s having a great time here and learning a lot about teaching English!
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Hi, i´m Carla and i´m currently living in Horta, barcelona and working at Escola Regina Carmeli. After completing my TEFL course finding this job was the perfect opportunity to get my teaching and travelling experience started and what an exciting city to begin in!
When I arrived in Sepetember I didn´t really know what to expect but my nerves soon disappeared as I was given a warm welcome by the school and my first family. My first day at school I was thrown right in at the deep end, teaching both primary and secondary children with varying levels of English. Having the opportunity to teach all ages and learning levels has taught me so much about teaching in the few months that I have been here. It is real hands on experience, every day is different and the kids and teachers are fantastic!
I get to go on a lot of school trips and this has allowed me to see parts of the city and the surrounding areas that I may not have otherwise ventured to.
Living with families who have kids at the school is an excellent way to settle straight into Barcelona life and is a great way to learn the language and about different cultures. I move families every six weeks, which is possibly a little too often because once I have unpacked and settled in and got to know the family and their routines, I have to move. The positive aspect of moving is that I have been able to see and do a huge variety of activities and I have met so many new people!
The language barrier was at first daunting but I understand more and more evey day. Living and working in the country is the best way to learn a new language. The children, teachers and families help me with my Spanish and I help them with their English.
I would recommend this experience to everyone! I am having a great year!
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