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So… You’ve Been Accepted into INLAES — What Happens Next?
Once you accept your placement, we’ll guide you through what comes next and outline the exact steps you need to follow. We’ll also request a few initial documents from you to make sure everything is in place for you to begin your visa process smoothly.

James
4 days ago3 min read


Microhábitos en el aula: pequeños cambios que generan grandes resultados
En educación, a menudo buscamos grandes metodologías, herramientas innovadoras o cambios estructurales que transformen el aprendizaje. Sin embargo, hay una estrategia mucho más sencilla —y muchas veces más efectiva— que pasa desapercibida: los microhábitos.

James
5 days ago2 min read


How my life has changed since becoming a language assistant
One of my favourite parts of the job is something I never expected. Every time I walk into school or even just down the corridor, I have kids shouting “Teacher Millie!” and waving at me like I’m some kind of celebrity.

Millie
Apr 173 min read


¿Prohibir o educar? El debate sobre el uso de pantallas en el aula
El uso de pantallas en el aula genera debate: ¿prohibir o educar? Descubre cómo integrar la tecnología de forma eficaz y responsable en los centros educativos.

James
Apr 162 min read


The Do’s and Don’ts of Life in Spain (From My Experience!)
In the UK, I was so used to having lunch around 12 and then a big dinner at about 6pm. Here, everything runs much later. I actually start my lunch break at 1pm, and I’ll watch all the kids in the comedor sit down to what feels like a full three course meal in the middle of the day.

Millie
Apr 103 min read


El valor de aburrirse: lo que también enseña el silencio en el aula
En muchas aulas, existe una necesidad constante de mantener a los alumnos ocupados.

James
Apr 92 min read


El bienestar emocional en el aula: una prioridad en la educación actual
Introducir el bienestar emocional desde la infancia permite que los alumnos aprendan a reconocer y gestionar sus emociones desde pequeños.

James
Apr 63 min read


Finding Quiet Corners in Madrid: El Lago
At Lago, it’s the perfect place to stay a bit longer, have another coffee, read something, or just chat with friends. It’s one of those simple routines that ends up being one of your favourite parts of the week.

Mia
Apr 62 min read


Things No One Tells You Before Moving to Spain as a Language Assistant
Back home, you might be used to a more structured schedule, but here everything feels slightly shifted. Your timetable changes depending on the day, there are gaps between classes, and even things like lunch and daily rhythms happen later. It can throw you off at the beginning, but after a while, you start to realise it actually gives you a lot more freedom.

James
Mar 273 min read


Cómo crear un entorno de aprendizaje del inglés realmente motivador en el aula
Un entorno de aprendizaje motivador se basa en la comunicación, la interacción y la participación activa del alumnado.

James
Mar 262 min read


Confetti, Costumes & Culture Shock: My First Carnaval in Santa Cruz
It’s officially the second biggest Carnaval in the world after Rio de Janeiro. It was completely wild in the best possible way.

Millie
Mar 202 min read


Bilingüismo: una puerta abierta al futuro
El bilingüismo no solo mejora las oportunidades académicas y profesionales de los estudiantes, sino que también impulsa su desarrollo personal e intelectual desde las primeras etapas de su vida.

James
Mar 192 min read


My Visa Journey From the UK to Spain
The visa process might look intimidating at first, but once you understand the steps, it becomes much easier.

Millie
Mar 134 min read


El ingrediente secreto que transforma las clases de inglés
Un auxiliar de conversación nativo cambia completamente esta dinámica dentro del aula.

James
Mar 121 min read


What is a language assistant?
Discover what it’s really like to work as a language assistant in Spain. Learn about the part-time schedule, classroom role, and the opportunity to explore Spanish culture and festivals.

James
Mar 62 min read


Afraid to Move to Spain Without Spanish? Read This First
Living day to day in Spain without Spanish is much more manageable than people imagine.

James
Feb 172 min read


Life in the classroom; for a Language Assistant
One of the most important qualities, you could even call it a mindset, is flexibility. When in the classroom you never know what is going to come at you next.

Corey
Dec 10, 20253 min read


My Advice for a First Time Language Assistant
I can’t emphasize enough the importance of going that extra inch to say hello to staff, have a friendly disposition and put in effort to have conversations outside of the classroom with co-teachers and other admin in the building.

Corey
Oct 8, 20253 min read


First Day Ice- Breakers
Ice breaker activities are a great way for language assistants to introduce themselves, learn names, and encourage students to start speaking English right away in a fun and relaxed way.

James
Oct 1, 20252 min read


Public Transportation in Madrid
METRO:
One of the easiest ways to get around the city is by metro/underground. Madrid has a fantastic train system. It's well cared for and it runs reliably.

Mia
Aug 14, 20253 min read
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