Fleurette

I'm pleased! So in general, Malaga (thanks to you guys) sounds like it could be awesome. I heard a few stories from friends and I also contacted a few people on Couchsurfing.org, who told me similar things.
The only problem is the whole job thing. I'm tempted just to book the uni course and wang it whilst I'm there.
Thanks for your help!!

chilli33

What do you gain if you stay where you are? .... wary of venturing out of your comfort zone?....if you don't like it you can always come back....there is nothing to stop you only your fears...

'take big steps forward...and mighty forces come to your aid'

ivanmax

Malaga is a great place for a university student. Lots of pubs and a great atmosphere. People are really nice too. I suppose there are a lot of British teaching English there but you will find a job if you got the qualifications. You can expect to get from 10 to 15 quid an hour if you work in a private academy and probably around 20 if you work as a private tutor. Just advertise in the papers. You will find pupils easily believe me.

Fleurette

Great. Which are the best papers/websites to advertise for private students??

ivanmax

I am from Burgos, so I can´t really tell you but try any adverts newspaper. You will find pupils easily. However you must try to learn your grammar well. In Spain you will need to know quite a lot of grammar as secondary school pupils learn more grammar at high school than most british people in all their lives. I spent five years in Britain and my university mates knew much less grammar than me and their spelling was terribly worse. Learn how to explain relative pronouns, pasive sentences, reported speech, modal verbs and conditionals. Those are some of the most important contents taught at secondary schools.

Fleurette

Thanks for the advice. Ive just been living in China for a year and a half teaching English, so I have some experience already. Always good to brush up though!

jdr

If you advertise make sure you have all the licences and are registered.

GuyinUAE

I love Malaga personally. My Dad moved out to the mountains 40km north and he loves it there. I'd love to go over myself, but he has already warned me about the unemployment rate there. He is forever getting expats asking if he has any jobs, but hey, you don't know till you try. Can't wait to get over there this August for the annual family party!