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In: Living and Teaching in Madrid

10
Jul

The Summer Lifestyle Hack: Why July is the Smartest Time to Plan Your TEFL in Madrid

A young woman sitting at a sunny wooden table in a spacious Madrid café, smiling thoughtfully while writing in a notebook next to a cup of coffee.

July is the Smartest Time to Plan Your TEFL in Madrid Most professionals looking to escape corporate burnout and pivot…

09
Jul

NIE vs TIE in Spain: The Ultimate Guide to Surviving Spanish Red Tape

An excited, smiling young woman holding up an identity card in one hand and giving a thumbs-up with the other against a bright yellow background.

NIE vs TIE in Spain: The Ultimate Guide to Surviving Spanish Red Tape Picture this: You have finally built up…

22
Jun

Teaching English in Madrid: My Favorite Moments and Off-Script Debates

Jay's Blog Jireh came to TtMadrid from the Philippines, after spending time both there and in the USA with a background in...
19
Jun

Why Football Is the Fastest Conversation Starter in Madrid

A young woman holding a soccer ball under her arm and a young man smiling and laughing together on an outdoor sports field on a sunny day.

In Madrid, a football conversation doesn’t require a formal invitation. A match playing on a corner TV in a neighborhood…

09
Apr

The Rhythm of Life in Madrid: How the City Brings People Together

A woman with grey hair smiling and walking confidently down a sun-drenched pedestrian street in Madrid.

The Rhythm of Life in Madrid: Finding Your Flow in the Heart of Spain Madrid is a city that doesn’t…

26
Mar

Why Teaching Gives Structure to Life Abroad

A young woman holding a small globe and a toy airplane, looking upward with a hopeful expression as if dreaming of international travel and a new life abroad.

Moving abroad often sounds like freedom. More space. More possibility. A chance to start again. But psychologically, too much openness…

19
Feb

Teaching English as Cultural Exchange, Not Just Language

A diverse group of adult students and their teacher giving a high five over a desk with open books in a library, celebrating a shared achievement.

Teaching English as Cultural Exchange Starts from Day One For many teachers, teaching English as cultural exchange begins almost immediately…

11
Feb

Why Teaching English Is the Fastest Way to Meet People in Madrid

Three young women smiling and greeting each other with open arms on a Madrid city street, representing a warm reunion and friendship.

Teaching English Creates an Instant Community When you teach English in Madrid, you are never starting from zero. From your…

04
Feb

What Teaching English in Madrid Taught Me About the City

When people imagine teaching English abroad, they often picture structured lessons, busy classrooms, and a clear divide between work and…

29
Jan

Teaching as a Way to Connect with Madrid

Three teachers laughing and hugging in a sunny Spanish plaza, showcasing teaching English and community Madrid bonds.

Teaching Is More Personal Than You Expect Many people arrive in Spain imagining teaching English as a strictly structured job:…