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BEDA Spain and Taxes

April 14, 2015 By Tamara

Yesterday I received an email from BEDA Spain with my "Certificado de retneciones e ingress..." which is the certificate you need when you do your taxes. WHAT! PAY!! TAXES!!! Yes my friends...BEDA Spain and taxes coexist! If you decide to become an auxiliary with the BEDA Spain program you have to file your spanish taxes with the Agencia Tributaria. And just like dealing … [Read more...]

Anazette in Korea

March 10, 2015 By Tamara

Back in 2011 when I was a fresh faced English teacher just getting my bearings in South Korea, I met Anazette a fellow EPIK teacher. At the time she was already starting her second year and proved to be a great resource for getting acclaimed to my new life in Ulsan.  She offered great advice on fun things to do in Seoul as well as entertaining activities to do with young … [Read more...]

Eating healthy in Spain

July 25, 2014 By Tamara

wheat wraps

Welcome to part 2 of the Eating Healthy during Travel series. Below let's take a look at some "comida" options from the local Mercadona. Bag of veggies You can find these guys for 1 to 2 euros. Great for salads and wraps. Whole Chicken At first the idea of putting this rotisserie chicken in the microwave to heat it up grossed me out! But after tasting it at a picnic, … [Read more...]

BEDA Spain: Why I’m leaving

June 1, 2014 By Tamara

teaching in spain

This update is long overdue. But I thought I should share that my renewal process with the BEDA Spain program was canceled. Why? My career aspirations and outlook for my future "adult self" has changed. And to continue to stifle in this role as an underpaid and disrepected ESL teacher in Spain seems a bit ridiculous. I no longer find happiness with the lesson plans because … [Read more...]

For Sale!

May 31, 2014 By Tamara

Here are the items For Sale! If the Facebook link brought you here…thank you for visiting. Email me or PM on Facebook for prices and if you have any questions. 600w Blender: Great for smoothies and soups! *Same power watts a the Nutribullet!!!!   Spanish Grammar book and Kenneth Cole Wedges                                    *shoes are size 8M! Link for … [Read more...]

Teaching Primary Students

May 18, 2014 By Tamara

lISTEN!

Primaria: Primary students Age range: 6-12 years old 1st of primary: 6 years old  2nd of primary:  7 years old 3rd of primary: 8 years old    4th of primary: 9-10 years old     5th of primary: 10-11 years old    6th of primary: 11-12 years old Classroom Size: 23-28 students Classroom dynamics: Their personalities range from class to class. You will find some freakishly … [Read more...]

Teaching Nursery Students

April 3, 2014 By Tamara

classroom in spain

Infantil: Nursery students Age range: 3-5 years old Group 1: 3 years old Group 2: 4 years old Group 3: 5 years old Classroom Size: 23-26 students Classroom dynamics: The students usually will sit in groups of 4- 6 around tables. The tables may have their  names taped to the desks. This is very helpful when dealing with large groups of students. For example in my school … [Read more...]

Teaching with BEDA

March 30, 2014 By Tamara

beda school in spain

Hey Travel Bugs! Do you like that name or is it weird? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I've been inspired to write a new series titled Teaching with BEDA. This series will follow in 3 parts and I will break down my experiences working with Infantil, Primary and Secondary (ESO) students. I will try to include lesson plans and tips on working with each age group. The first part of the series, … [Read more...]

Vacación Puente!

February 26, 2014 By Tamara

Puente is a term I've heard used when there is a  holiday in the middle of the week. Usually the school will take off extra days either before or after the holiday. Vacacion! :)  I swear Spaniards love taking vacations! I saw posted up today: Granted next week is Carnival week , oh how I wish I was flying to Trinidad, but we just came off vacation. Seriously though I. AM. … [Read more...]

Renewing with BEDA

February 23, 2014 By Tamara

We (current teachers) received an email from BEDA with the renewal application for the 2014/2015 school year. It's due by the end of the month. Not sure if I am renewing with BEDA though. As you know I am applying to become a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer. That process is moving along but anything can happen at this point. Annnd one of my goals is to become a diplomat. … [Read more...]

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