Ben is an English teacher, living in Zaragoza. Qualified with TEFL Org. Experience talking to people from different cultures and teaching them.

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From the UK to Zaragoza: Ben’s Story

Ben is an English teacher, living in Zaragoza. Qualified with TEFL Org. Experience talking to people from different cultures and teaching them.

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Introduction

My name's Ben and I'm an English teacher originally from Leeds, UK, but now living in Zaragoza. This is my first job since I got my TEFL Org qualification and I can't describe the impact it's had on my life.

Why I chose TEFL

A year ago I was working as a dull, monotonous call centre drone taking repetitive calls from people who had no interest in talking to me and vice-versa. Now my day is filled with new experiences. I talk to people from different cultures and backgrounds whilst teaching them a language they want to learn.

Where I went and what I did

Classes are generally split into three categories. From exam preparation and young learners to general English. Each one is extremely different and adds some variety to your day.

You might start the day off teaching basic English to the Managing Director of an international company, spend the afternoon helping teenagers with school exam preparation, and finish the day playing English-themed games with adorable children who are having so much fun they don't notice the academic purpose.

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Reflection and future plans

The satisfaction you get after a really enjoyable class, where the students are enthusiastic and chatty, is indescribable and I'd recommend anyone who's stuck in a boring, dead-end job to give it serious consideration.

Job opportunities are surprisingly easy to find, especially if you're from the EU. Life outside of the UK is incredibly different. The weather is great and it is so much more relaxed here and I now can't imagine living anywhere else.

Due to rising unemployment levels in the Eurozone, there's an abundance of teaching positions available as students are wanting to learn English and increase their career prospects both at home and abroad.

As you can probably tell from the tone of this article, I love this career and if I ever become bored of a place, it's so easy to move on. You're never stuck in one place forever.

I've got no idea where I'll be in three years time, let alone twenty five, so if you're dreaming of the day you hand in your notice or book that one-way ticket to somewhere exotic, get yourself started with a TEFL course.

I got this job through The TEFL Org Job Centre and I haven't looked back since. Good luck!

If you're interested in teaching English in Spain like Ben, find out what positions are available now on our TEFL Jobs Centre.

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