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[microbabe]

Hi,

Just a quick question. Is not speaking Spanish a major problem when applying for jobs. Had an interview for a job in Oveido and it seemed to go Ok until we said our Spanish was basic. The guy said he likes to take his time
when making a decision he employ staff. That was two weeks ago ! It really means I have not got the guts to say you have not got the job. Rant over!!
People !!


Thanks.

[mozzar]

Depends on the job and your qualifications. Normally, no. I've been offered plenty of jobs without Spanish and a basic qualification (TEFL certificate). Only been refused one job because of it. Normal academies accept it.

What are your circumstances?

[jonniboy]

[microbabe]

Thanks.

Just need to be patient.

That's life

[Moore]

It won't really affect your work sitiuation, apart from, as Jonny says, private kid students as you need to talk to their parents and often they themselves don't speak good English.

The main thing is that you will get a lot more out of your stay here if you speak Spanish, for example at bars and parties.

Also, if it's your first time learning a new language, it will improve you hugely as a teacher, because you will have gone through everything your students are going through.




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