Skip to content
  • There are no suggestions because the search field is empty.

TEFL/TESOL Certification - Spain

Earn an internationally accredited TEFL/TESOL certification in Spain. This hands-on, 5-week course prepares you to teach English with confidence anywhere in the world.

With TravelBud’s 160-Hour In-Class TEFL/TESOL certification you get years of teacher insight, experience and practical knowledge which has been refined into a quality internationally accredited curriculum that focuses on preparing students in the best possible way for their teaching abroad experience.

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), are often used interchangeably but are essentially the same thing: a certification in teaching English.

A quality TEFL/TESOL course helps teachers avoid the frustration and pitfalls of being unprepared in the classroom and provides all the necessary knowledge and tools to effectively teach English.

Educational Philosophy

  • Students are trained based on a global ‘best practices’ approach to teaching English as a second language that incorporates the direct method, communicative approach, and task-based teaching approach within a lesson planning structure of Present, Practice, and Produce.
  • We focus on teacher creativity. In many environments, teachers cannot depend on technology, so they must be both creative and resourceful in their lesson planning and execution. Technology is a tool, not a crutch.
  • Our teachers must harness their own creative spirit during the course and perform in a low-tech environment. Then once they have demonstrated that, we begin to instruct on how to use technology and allow students to incorporate technology into their lessons.
  • We require extensive teaching practice. We believe that proper education in TESOL must involve praxis, or the application of theory in a classroom setting. Teachers practice Teaching in a classroom under instructor supervision and assessment, during the course. This typically happens several times during the course. 
  • The process entails, preparing lesson plans for classrooms of different ages and skill levels, delivering those lessons, receiving peer and instructor feedback, and adjusting lesson plans and teaching approaches based on that feedback. This process is critical to the course and preparing teachers for the field.

spain-tefl-instructor
Students learn global ‘best practice’ approach to teaching English as a second language.

spain-teach-new
Our 160-hour Teach English in Spain TESOL course will ensure that teachers are properly prepared for teaching English prior to being placed at a school in Spain. 

 

Course Location

The course is provided in the city of Barcelona along the Iberian Peninsula.

It is a major, diverse city that has a lot of cultural traditions, ancient architecture, and modern vibe.

The address of our training center is:

Carrer d’Aragó 403, entresuelo 1 08013, Barcelona

 

 

Course Components

  • Information and discussion about Spanish culture, history, politics, and society to provide exposure and help students navigate their new environment.
  • Significant instruction in Spanish language. Spanish language classes begin following the TESOL course as part of the language school education program.
  • Strong grounding in the history and theory of teaching English as a foreign/second language. This is taught in a way that emphasizes application of theory to enhance success in the classroom.
  • Significant practical training in teaching listening, reading, speaking and writing in the classroom, including extensive lesson planning, presentation, and feedback from peers and instructors.
  • Tons of tips, tricks and examples of how to teach English to every age group.
  • Advice and guidance for effective classroom management.
  • Six hours of teaching practicum.
  • Significant focus of teaching adults as most placements involve teaching adults English.

 

 

Detailed Course Overview

The first part of the TESOL course is a deeper exploration of theory in the discipline of English as a second language and how to teach grammar.

Students learn about the structure and key elements of a lesson plan. Every lesson requires a detailed lesson plan that lays out the procedures of the class, and encourages teachers to consider the challenges, technology resources, and other factors that can impact a successful lesson in the classroom.

During week two, students will also learn how to teach speaking and grammar. Grammar can be challenging to teach. One of the reasons for this is that it has been a long time since native English speakers have reviewed grammar rules, so we provide students with a refresher.

The major assignments for week two are to create a lesson plan for teaching grammar and to present a full lesson just as a teacher would in a classroom.

The second part of the TESOL course focuses on how to teach reading and listening. The major assignments for this week are to create lesson plans for teaching reading and present full lessons just as a teacher would in the classroom. Additionally, our participants will learn about curriculum development for long term learning goals for their students.

The third part of the TESOL course is dedicated to classroom management and preparing for and conducting practical teaching. While classroom management may be the final topic covered, it is in fact extremely important, especially in cross-cultural contexts.

Classroom management is about setting ground rules, applying them consistently, getting to know your students, and earning and maintaining their respect and commitment. Students spend several days preparing their lessons for the English practicum.

The practicum typically takes place both online and in person, to give students a taste for teaching in both settings. It takes place over several evenings.

spain-group-class-tefl-1
You’ll get an internationally accredited TESOL certificate and recommendation letter at the end of your TESOL course.

 

 

International Accreditation

This program holds accreditation from Trinity College London and serves as an official venue for obtaining the Trinity Cert TESOL qualification. This ensures top-tier training and global recognition for your certification.

Every aspect of the course undergoes scrutiny and approval by Trinity College London’s moderating panel.

Furthermore, each course session is subject to independent moderation by a Trinity representative. Regular inspections guarantee adherence to Trinity’s rigorous standards, with staff required to hold Diploma-level qualifications (DELTA, DipTESOL) and possess extensive experience across diverse teaching contexts to qualify as course tutors.

Graduates of our internationally accredited 160-hour TESOL course have used their TESOL certificate to successfully find employment in ESL teaching and education fields in nearly every Western, native-English speaking country, as well as across Europe, Asia, South America, and beyond.