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Guinness88 · Joined: 19 Aug 2010 Posts: 10

I've just qualified from st giles in brighton (CELTA) with a pass grade. \i really want to work in spain but everywhere I look they seem to require at least a years experience. How likely is that that \i could get a job in spain teaching with the celta grade that I have and little experience?

mozzar · Joined: 16 May 2009 Posts: 339 Location: France

They say a year but they rarely mean it. Come, apply and you'll get something.

Moore · Joined: 25 Aug 2004 Posts: 730 Location: Madrid

Like the man says, come over and you'll be fine: you may "only" have a pass grade, but at least you have a CELTA, which is way more than the majority of teachers here! You may not be able to get into the British Council, but there are many schools who'd be more than happy to employ you.

Experience-wise, we all had to start somewhere: good personal presentation and a positive attitude are half the battle anyway (also, you have working papers, which is always a plus)

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Guinness88 · Joined: 19 Aug 2010 Posts: 10

Thanks for the encouragement Smile

ElliotW · Joined: 08 Jun 2010 Posts: 10

i was wondering whether the experience thing would a be a problem too,but i guess we all have to start somewhere! im looking at doing the celta in brighton too so maybe i could message you to ask about it?

Guinness88 · Joined: 19 Aug 2010 Posts: 10

Yeah I would really recommend it (The St Giles course) but just to warn you, it's unbelievably hard work!

Guinness88 · Joined: 19 Aug 2010 Posts: 10

Also if you have any questions just ask

ElliotW · Joined: 08 Jun 2010 Posts: 10

thanks guiness, yea i heard the courses can be hard! do you feel prepared now though? like im debating whether to do a full 4 week course or not.
Where in spain are you looking to go?

Guinness88 · Joined: 19 Aug 2010 Posts: 10

Well I started the course with zero teaching experience and managed to survive it. It was overwhelming at first as I had to teach my first lesson on my second day. To be honest the whole course was very intense and stressful but you learn so much. I now feel confident that I could teach a classful of students and that's quite something for someone who used to have a mortal fear of public speaking.

It might help if you have a little teaching experience before you start the course. In hindsight I think my early lessons were mostly about getting over my nerves. You should also be really clued up about English grammar as that's something you're expected to know already. Hope this is helpful.