Course itinerary
Combining Spanish language lessons with a TEFL course in Guadalajara, Mexico, will help you to immerse yourself in the local culture and prepare you for any new cultural aspects a Teach English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) job can bring.
During your first week in Guadalajara, Mexico, your Spanish language lessons will help you to learn the basics of the local language or simply improve your existing Spanish linguistic skills.
Your TEFL course will be taught by experienced and passionate teachers who will ensure you receive constant support during your course and after by providing lifelong job guidance and guaranteeing job placements within Mexico to all students who successfully complete the course.
Although this intensive TEFL course will be hard work, you will also find it to be exciting and extremely rewarding as your TEFL qualification will provide you with the opportunity to travel and experience many new countries and cultures after your course has finished.
Suitability
- You will be required to have a standard of education equivalent to university entry requirements
- This is an intensive TEFL course and suitable for highly motivated learners
- Minimum age 21
- You must be highly competent in English as you must be prepared to teach a range of levels and complete the necessary written assignments
- Please note that all applicants whose first language is not English must be interviewed via telephone and take a language awareness test before acceptance for the course, if this applies to you, please email for more details before booking the course
Start Days
- Classes start on selected dates throughout the year
- Your TEFL and Spanish Language course will last for a total of 5 weeks; Spanish language lessons for the 1st week followed by TEFL for 4 weeks
Class Schedule
Week 1 - Spanish Language Lessons in Guadalajara
- Classes run daily Monday through to Friday during your first week
- Classes start at 9am each day until 2pm
- You will have a short break mid-morning and afternoons are free
- You will have 4 group classes and 1 hour Multimedia Lab time per day
- It is recommended that you take at least 5 hours of Multimedia Lab time, although you have unlimited access to the Lab
Week 2-5 TEFL Course in Guadalajara
- Your TEFL classes will run daily from Monday to Friday each week, weekends are free
- Classes start at 9am each day and finish at 6.15pm
- 9am – 1pm: Input sessions covering grammar, phonetics, teaching skills and classroom management
- 1 – 2pm: Lunch
- 2 – 4pm: Guided lesson preparation time
- 3.15 – 6.15pm: Class observation or teaching practice
Home Work
- Although weekends and evenings are free, as the TEFL course is an intensive one, you will need to set aside time to prepare for the next day’s classes and complete additional homework required in order to successfully pass the course which will guarantee you job placement in Mexico
Free Time
- A host of optional activities are offered throughout the week such as salsa lessons, ceramic crafts, guitar lessons and karaoke nights free of charge
- During the summer months the school offers City Walking Tours visiting Guadalajara’s beautiful and historic buildings
- There are a variety of weekend excursions you can take part in such as visits to Tequila, The National Stone, the largest lake in the country and many more
Level Test for Spanish Lessons
- Please arrive at the Spanish language school in Guadalajara by 8.30am on your first day for a short level test
- This test will assess your understanding of the Spanish language and will help the course organisers to place you in the right group class for your level
Pre-course Assignments
- Once you have successfully enrolled on the course you will be asked to complete a series of pre-course assignments before you start the course
- Please note that these assignments are not mandatory but will help you to get a better understanding of the TEFL course and will not count towards your final grade
- We highly recommend you complete these assignments to help prepare yourself for this intensive TEFL course to help you get the most from your time in Mexico
Optional Accommodation and Free Pick Up Service
- This TEFL school in Guadalajara, Mexico, offers optional accommodation with a local family which can be added during the booking process
- The school offers a free airport pick-up service with a transfer to your accommodation (please enter your flight arrival details into the special request box at the time of booking to confirm this transfer)
Other Information
- Please bring a notebook and writing materials with you
- We recommend you bring a small Spanish dictionary with you
Compulsory Extras
- Please note that Spanish text books are not included in the price and need to be purchased on your first day (approximate cost $25-28)
Go learn to Teach English as a Foreign Language in Mexico and gain a TEFL qualification in a group class where you can share your passion for language with others from around the globe.