My Day in the Life as an American Teaching English in Spain

[@DarViajar]

Hi there! I hope you enjoy this video :) I put a lot of effort into it to make it as informative and hopefully entertaining as possible. I would really appreciate it if you helped my channel grow by subscribing, clicking the thumbs up and commenting so I can continue to Give Travel. -Ryan

[@WiseWithTime]

The coffee montage deserves a like

[@JosephM6961]

Love this channel! I have a bachelor's and recently became TESOL certified. I hope to land a teaching gig in Spain soon 🙏🏽

[@DarViajar]

Thank you for watching! I'm sure you'll find something soon 💪

[@Nononcita]

Hi, Joseph. Have you found a teaching job? I’m thinking about getting the certification myself. Any suggestions on where to start?

[@DrBeeSpeaks]

My goodness!!!!! 🥰Oh and also, Rick Steves, DMT, those woods, I teach English too, I have a student in Madrid.

[@justinflynn3804]

Dude, those drone shots are awesome. Looks like a pretty sweet place to live bro.

[@DarViajar]

I guess it beats Ohio!

[@alumnodefilantropo]

Every video of yours makes me remember Cuenquita, thank u for that.

[@DarViajar]

You're welcome, my friend.

[@chgofirefighter]

I’m bilingual English & Spanish with 2 college degrees, I’m in the process of obtaining a TEFL certificate 168 hours. However, I’ve always had a dream of traveling and exploring different cultures and basically leave the rat race behind. Basically start a new life venture, is there age restrictions to teach abroad? Lastly, with so many online schools for TEFL/TESOL ETC how would one know which school best or it doesn’t matter?

[@DarViajar]

Hi, there aren't any age restrictions, I've met English teachers of all ages in Spain. As far as TEFL/TESOL I believe they are all essentially the same, but some of them offer more practice. Those ones are usually more hours and more expensive. Some schools require a certain amount of hours/ in class practice but not all. Hope this helped!

[@heatherfeather1293]

I just got my TEFL and would LOVE to go to Spain. Hablo un poco Espanol as well. I also have a bachelor's degree so hopefully I can find something soon 🙂

[@accordioncoversandfolksong9308]

Hey there!! Great video!! Nice location too. Also, Cuenca is nice and cheap, at least compared to other parts, such as Pamplona, where I live😊

[@cworsham88]

Did you go to Spain through NALCAP or a different program?

[@8daudio352]

Hi, I want to ask you about the possibility of studying English at your university and how much it costs to study seven months intensively for all levels of language with insurance. Can I get a visa?

[@theluxlifepodcast]

Immediately subscribed after I saw you watching Rick Steves

[@DarViajar]

A legend. So underrated haha

[@jamessullivan5864]

How hard is it to get a permanent teaching position in Spain? My wife and I are looking at moving to Spain within the next ten years. I'm a dual US and Irish citizen so I'm legally allowed to work in Spain and I'm fluent in Spanish(my wife is Chilean and we speak Spanish daily) I'm also going to finish my degree mext year as my work will help pay for it and I'm planning to get TESOL certified once I finish my degree

[@nataliaak7245]

I’d love to know the process you went through to get that job xxx Great content btw… very realistic!

[@DarViajar]

It was an exchange work/study program with my University, I just had to apply!

[@SaeedaKousar-jg6ir]

How much you earn by your job monthly and how much working hours?

[@cintyaavila7383]

Hola😸 Good video!

[@QWERTY9977able]

Idk what I would do if I was teaching English in Spain, that's a tough one but I definitely wouldn't have such a wild lifestyle like yours

[@DarViajar]

I know, waking up at 9? I sleep in every day

[@markaguirre9035]

Good stuff. I like everything about teaching in Spain ...EXCEPT...(and maybe you can help me here)....I don't want to teach kids in an elementary school. I am wondering if there is a recommendation you have to be able to teach ANY other courses (nutrition, health, life skills, etc) to an adult audience (corporation, university, high school), instead of English for the young ones. Your input would be greatly appreciated.

[@DarViajar]

Hmm I have heard of people teaching other subjects in English (like giving art classes in English) as part of the English class curriculum

[@maahi_wayy]

@@DarViajar what courses/degrees are mendatory to teach in english in Spain Universities to graduation students?

[@MaartenSFS]

Hey, I hope that you wouldn't mind answering a few more questions about Cuenca! Were you able to take care of all of your paperwork and everything in Cuenca or did you have to travel to other cities? Since Cuenca isn't the capital of the region. It looks like you rented near or in the old area. Did you find that okay or were the buildings falling apart? Was the city very touristy or quieter when compared to other cities like Segovia or Teledo? Did they have a lot of buses to other cities such as Teruel or to the natural parks nearby? I hope to get a car or motorbike ASAP, but it will take a while. Were you able to buy electronics in Cuenca and, if so, were they very expensive when compared to the USA (since I live there at the moment)? Sorry for the interrogation. There isn't much information out there! Gratitude!

[@DarViajar]

Hi Maarten, Cuenca is the capital of Cuenca province, so I was able to go to the immigration office right in the city for paperwork. I loved my apartment, it was renovated and definitely not falling apart. But, there were little issues here and there due to the size/age/location. The city was pretty quiet , but keep in mind I lived there during a pandemic! The old town sees tourists but nothing crazy. There were tons of transportation options to other cities and nearby parks. Buses. railway, bla bla car... There were electronic stores in the city, but If I had to buy an electronic I mostly bought off Amazon. Thanks for watching!

[@MaartenSFS]

@@DarViajar The city reminds me a little of Guilin in China, where I lived for eleven years, without the communism! I'll just need to get a motorbike to escape the chaos every once in a while. Many thanks for letting us know! We are now ready to head out there after the summer!

[@lil8013]

Hey! I wanted to know if you need a doctorate to teach English in a university in Spain or a bachelors degree would be suffice?

[@DarViajar]

All I have is a bachelor's degree!

[@fun4225]

I have a master's in tefl from ASU and a ba from a UC in california. Yo be honest I haven't pursued advanced teaching here in Asia because there is more money in singing baby shark to kindergartners. Up to 28$ an hour. When I teach even middle school students they expect you to do your own lesson planning, content development , testing etc. Working part time like 12 hours a week I can easily make about 1k usd a month. I don't work full time anymore because I have enough money saved, and I have a few other online jobs on the side. I think I just need a change of scenery. What do you think ? Any thoughts?

[@fun4225]

Hey is this still a thing? I've been teaching abroad for almost a decade. Currently Vietnam for the past 4 years. Would you reccomend spain as the best country in europe ?

[@ceren1695]

How much can we make as an non-native english teacher working at universities? ❤

[@shmadsta]

So to clarify, were you completing a degree when you did this? Like this was part of your degree completion, or a study abroad-type opportunity? I have a Bachelor's in Spanish and a TESOL Certificate, and I currently teach ESL to adults at a community college in the US. I would love to work at a university in Spain, but I imagine I would need a Master's degree?

[@DarViajar]

I didn't need a masters! I just had a Spanish minor with my bachelor's. This program was set up through my school but I have another video you should watch explaining everything you need to know to teach English in Spain

[@nicobahala7701]

Hey Dar! Just found your channel and subscribed right away. I'm an incoming Language Assistant and was assigned to teach in Castilla La Mancha- I'll be there in October. Do you have any tips in finding a nice place to live and is the internet good in the area?

[@kishally3873]

Can you have an associate and teach english there

[@DarViajar]

Depends on the school and your degree, but I think most schools prefer that you have a completed bachelor's

[@adrianosullivan7548]

How'd the exam go?

[@DarViajar]

I passed 😄

[@_jesstravels_]

Do you need a CELTA to get a job outside of being an auxiliar or is it better to have a masters degree in teaching?

[@DarViajar]

I think a CELTA would be a good thing to have on your resume but you can get a teaching job with just a bachelor's degree if you're a native English speaker

[@Badia.Online]

Do you need a degree to teach there? Or will a tefl alone be okay

[@SabrineKsouri]

I'm considering moving to Spain to teach English. I'm not a native speaker but I have an MA in Applied Linguistics and a TEFL certificate. Any idea how that would affect my chances of securing a job?

[@DarViajar]

I think most schools here require you to have a C2 proficiency qualification in order to teach if you're not a native. Maybe consider taking a Cambridge C2 proficiency test :)

[@SabrineKsouri]

@@DarViajar thanks a lot for your feedback!

[@DarViajar]

@@SabrineKsouri you're welcome!

[@copperheadroad42]

Hi. Do you have a social life? Friends, dating, etc? Is it easy to meet people where you are?

[@DarViajar]

Yes, I had many friends there. I found it easy to make friends, it just takes a little effort!

[@jenniferchawner5966]

hi, i am interested in teaching in spain whilst learning spanish, what did you do at your interview that made u stand out from the rest any tip would be useful .great videox

[@DarViajar]

Hi, I think I stood out because I had previous experience living abroad. I studied abroad in Ecuador two years prior

[@jovonnibullock1693]

Geat vid with a lot of helpful info. May I ask how many hours you worked per week? Also, your video made my realize that you don't have to teach in a big city like Barcelona or Madrid. From your perspective, what are some of the other smaller cities that would have teaching jobs available? Personally, I am not looking to enter the auxiliar programs. I'd be looking for work at a university or a private institution.

[@Streeky1324]

Hey Ryan, fantastic video! This balance of work and higher education seems right up my alley; do you know if they allow professors with tattoos? And how did you find the position?

[@DarViajar]

Hello! This position was offered through my university! I'm not sure about the tattoos...

[@MaartenSFS]

My wife, baby and I are hoping to relocate to Cuenca, so your video was particularly timely. The access to nature is lovely, since we likely won't have a car for a bit. Since I am also planning to teach English, may I ask how much you were earning there per month? Much obliged!

[@DarViajar]

Glad it was helpful! I made 900 euros a month, which was enough to get by and pay for outings, but I didn't do much saving!

[@MaartenSFS]

@@DarViajar Hey, thanks mate! I think I may need to find a balance between a low cost-of-living city like Cuenca and the better-paying wages in a wealthier province...

[@sizakelenkabinde1508]

Oh wow! So what qualifications do you have? Do you need a Masters to teach at a university in Spain?

[@DarViajar]

I just have a bachelor's degree and I'm a native English speaker.

[@sizakelenkabinde1508]

Well, I'm from South Africa so do I qualify or it's just North Americans that are qualified?

[@DarViajar]

@@sizakelenkabinde1508 I'm not entirely sure to be honest! I will do some research and try to answer that question in an upcoming video.

[@sizakelenkabinde1508]

@@DarViajar please.

[@ThyWordIsTruthJ17]

Hey... no social life during the pandemic huh?

[@DarViajar]

I actually got to see my friends a lot, but I guess just not on the weekdays haha

[@alumnodefilantropo]

Te han dicho que te pareces al pibe que sale en la canción del patito Juan?

[@DarViajar]

que dices tío jaja

[@vgjl1824]

@@DarViajar Eres de estados unidos?

[@DarViajar]

@@vgjl1824 sí!

[@elizabethkahn5982]

Slurping really?

[@SaeedaKousar-jg6ir]

How much you earn by your job monthly and how much working hours?