Children are still learning their own language and therefore will learn only the most basic English. In the preschool level, songs, music, and games are going to be extremely important. Public Schools in Spain are divided into 5 sections:ġ.Educación Infantil: Nursery/Preschool (zero to five-year-olds)Ģ.Educación Primaria –ElementarySchool (six to twelve-year-olds)ģ.Educación Secundaria Obligatoria –Secondary School (thirteen to fifteen-year-olds)Ĥ.Bachillerato –Upper Secondary School (sixteen to eighteen-year-olds)ĥ.Formación Profesional -Vocational Training (fourteen onwards) Educación Infantil While these requests cannot be guaranteed, ConversaSpain does its upmost to take all requests into consideration. During the application process, candidates are asked for their preferences in terms of both age and level of teaching. Schools in Spain: Basic Information for Auxiliares de ConversaciónĪs previously mentioned, participants may find themselves in Infantil, Elementary, Middle or High Schools.

Not to grade or discipline students or take control of a whole class.

Participants will represent both their country and the program.

Act as a cultural ambassador in Spain.

As a dedicated and contributing member of staff. Auxiliares de Conversación could be required to help with anything the other teachers might need.

Collaborate with teaching staff in creating teaching material, planning classes, and improving the languages department in the school.

This is for both exam preparation and for the future.

One of the most important responsibilities will be to make students feel comfortable and confident with their English language abilities. Finding ways to make this fun and memorable will be a challenge! Whilst focusing on speaking, pronunciation, and grammar will also be vital teaching points. Assist with pronunciation and grammar.It might be that teaching events in Australian, British, or American history, using songs and singing as a language tool, or looking at environmental issues such as global warming are included in a lesson. Auxiliares may need to be flexible and include other disciplines in their teaching. Help in other subjects or incorporate other subjects into the class.It is recommended to the Auxiliares de Conversación that they bring pictures and other realia in order to share their culture with their students. By incorporating elements from their own culture, classes will become engaging and informative.

Explain the culture of their countries.Talking to students in corridors (or any coincidental conversation out of school) should take place in English. The role of an Auxiliar de Conversación includes continuously encouraging students to converse in English.

Encourage oral practice in English both during and outside the class.

While the focus will be on improving English-speaking skills, teachers will still be expected to include exercises and activities which include aspects from other areas of language learning. Thus, students will practice English skills of reading, writing, and listening.

Deliver conversational English classes to students and/or staff of different ages and levels.

Expectations of the Schools towards the Auxiliares de Conversación Program in SpainĪctivities and classes will vary daily and will depend on the specific requirements of the school. Auxiliares de Conversación may:

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