Category Voluntary Speaker

Hanna from Canada. My experience has been nothing but incredible. Upon joining this program I had very little experience with children, and had no idea what to expect from working with them. Now nearing the end of the program I am left in awe of how much the students worked with me!

I have zero regrets about joining this program. I have learnt so much about the Catalonian culture, about working with children, about travelling, about myself, the list goes on. From the very moment of submitting my application I have felt supported in this program. I cannot say enough good things about Educados International.

Cian from Ireland. I have absolutely no regrets about joining. The experience has been incredible and I’ve definitely become a better person because of it. I would recommend it to anyone that wants to gain teaching experience or to want to see if they enjoy working and living abroad.

Couldn’t have asked for anything more from my host family. Treated me very well Had a great relationship with everyone and they let me be free whenever I wanted to travel somewhere and helped me find the way to get there. Always cooked very good food which made me feel like I was back at home.

Saoirse from Ireland. I’m more comfortable now with the thought of teaching abroad and arriving in a foreign school. This experience was a stepping stone into TEFL.

Berga is just below a mountain. I loved to hike/explore up there after school and I really enjoyed being outdoors so much. I was placed with another speaker and we got on well and would often hang out. It was really nice to get to know her and to have someone I could speak English with.

Harry from England. My experience in the school has been amazing. When I first arrived, they let me settle into the environment and welcomed me as part of the teaching family. It’s been a joyful experience.

I would 100% recommend this program for others. And if there are people that are nervous or unsure about doing this program then my advice would be to just do it and embrace it. Embrace everything and you will be absolutely fine and love every second of it.

Hayley from Ireland. I feel very blessed to have the experience I have so far. I have gained experience in teaching of all ages. I have experienced and learned what another culture is like which has been wonderful.

Educados have been great support throughout it all making me feel very at ease and not alone. There is also a group of others in the same experience at the same time that you will meet, you are not alone. it is a once in a lifetime and will be your own unique experience.

Elizabeth from America. This experience has taught me a lot, not only about teaching but also about myself. It has made me feel more prepared to take on new experiences.

Professionally, I now better understand what it is like to teach English as a foreign language and have more skills/ideas/lessons that I will be able to use in the future. I have taken notes and ideas from observing the other teachers that I think will make me a better teacher overall.

Kieran from England. I did not expect to be welcomed with such open arms and for people to offer me the support that I received. In terms of the teaching aspect, it hit my expectations!

I believe my Castellano (Spanish) language levels have improved since joining as I was communicating in Castellano to some teachers who did not have the best English levels. I also believe it has greatly improved my confidence in presenting and conducting class materials/presentations, in which I did not have such experience beforehand. It also has helped my listening and organisational skills, where I have had to organise class materials and also listen to students’ concerns.

Carly from America.If you want to see a part of the world you haven’t yet seen, make genuine connections, live like a local, learn a new language, learn new skills, and grow as both a teacher and person, then you should definitely give this program a try.

Name of Volunteer Speaker Carly Nationality American Name of town/city where school is located.  Torelló Experience in school including tasks, classes, relationship with students   The overall experience in the school has been amazing! The teachers are all very helpful…

Freya from England. I didn’t think the students would enjoy having me at the school as much as they have. They all seem eager to learn and practice their English, which was a really nice surprise.

I would say I’m much more confident in my ability to up and change my lifestyle and routine, and to travel around. I’m also more confident in my ability to pick up a language, having learnt a lot of Spanish whilst living here. I’m hoping to take up classes once I go home and eventually move here I’ve enjoyed it so much. Professionally, I feel much more confident in my ability to teach to people, children and adults alike (I’ve helped the family with their English too). I always felt a bit scared to teach, but now I think it’s something I can do without too much imposter syndrome.