Moving to Spain

Hello Marinaga,

I think is not a thing of the age is a thing of how to affront this change. Possitevely I can tell you that you are young to move everywhere you want:D, but it depends where. How do you manage your Spanish? I mean, to teach english you will need it.

Hi Enrique,

Thank you for your response. I am in the process of learning Spanish through a recorded program. I listen to and repeat the phrases while driving in my car.

Marina

Hello Marinaga!


That' s a great thing! Go on and then the words will sound easily.


Enrique

Dear Marinaga,

Don't feel that 35 is old.  I came to Spain as I was just turning 40, and, even more scarily, I came alone.  I am an English Teacher and I went to Spain without any formal Spanish.  Many people will say that the aim is for students to learn English, and therefore the teacher shouldn't need to speak the language of the students.  However, in my brief experience, some level of Spanish would have been a great help, particularly when teaching young kids.  You sound like you are preparing yourself for this, so just go for it and good luck!

Curly x

Hi Marina,
Dont let your age worry you about moving to Spaun, I am 51 and moved here 4 yrs ago.. its a great place, friendly people too.. takes time to get to know your way around but isnt that the same wherever you move ? If you would like more info then please do drop me a line
kevin

Everytime I have the possibility I go to the Spain. It's such a beautiful country. I wish I could stay there forever. The working conditions are very bad nonetheless. You want to teach English, that's good, you have an advantage : you are a native speaker and it's difficult for them to find native teachers. Do you know where you want to go ? Continental ? Balears ? Canary ?

Se necesita profesora nativa de ingles para dar clases a niños en un centro de enseñanza en Cazorla (Jaen-Andalucia-España. Puede contactar en [email protected]

Saludos

Carlos Molina

Hi narval1984!

As this is the anglophone forum could you please post in English?

Thanks
Armand

Unfortunately native American is not Native English. The pronunciation is worlds apart from correct English. It is quiet amusing seeing all of he English language courses available in such places as southern Ireland where the local accent is totally  unlike any English any poor student will have heard up until then.

I moved to Spain in my 30's and I am now 46. I would say that in a years time or even 5 years time, the situation here will not have changed much. There is currently 25% unemployment in mainland Spain and 35% where i am in Tenerife. While you might be lucky and get a teaching post ( get a TEFL qualification before you come) your partner being Polish may well find it harder if he is not a professional or cannot speak Spanish.

All in all if you cannot guarantee a living income before you get here, don't bother coming. Might sound harsh, but its realistic. Its beyond bad in most parts of Spain, with the American great depression a walk in the park in comparison.