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Offline Aussie.in.Spain

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« on: July 12, 2007, 08:31:34 AM »
I'm not sure if this is the right place to post or not.

I've been in contact with a school called Thamesis. Their website states they've been established since 1977 or thereabouts but I can't find any recent info on experiences with them. Does anyone know anything about this school?

Also, has anyone worked for Training Express? Or utilised EES Madrid (English Educational Services, i think).

Great site by the way.
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« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2007, 02:39:04 PM »
Hi Aussie in Spain,

Welcome to the Expatriate Café! How long have you been here in Spain?

I have never heard of Thamesis and I usually have my ear pretty close to the ground regarding different English teaching outfits. However, that doesn't mean they don't exist.  ;)  Are they con consulting agency, a private academy...? What is their web address?

As far as Training Express is concerned, I am familiar with them but have never worked for them. There are a couple members of the board who have worked for them so maybe they could pop by and offer their opinion.

Glad you like the site! Hope to see you round here more often!

Saludos,

Rebecca
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« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2007, 07:29:13 PM »
If you are not in Spain LEGALLY, forget Thamesis.  They only hire people who have their working papers in order.  I told them from the jump that I didn't have working papers, but after hearing about my experience, they seemed interested.  Takled to the DOS, reminded her that I didn't have papers and she wanted me to tell her about my experience.  I did and then she asked if I had papers.  I reminded her that I didn't and she apologized that she couldn't help me.  I politely told her that it's her loss, not mine.

I was up front with people when I applied for jobs.  A lot depends on your legal status in Madrid.  I know that many academies stopped hiring people without any legal status, but not sure how that's going right now.  Just be honest with people about your status, either way

I worked for Training Express and I loved it.  They provide you with a book and a curriculum.  You just have to follow the book and make sure that you cover the chapters and give a test when approporiate.  They will tell you when to give a test.  I was given block hours at DMR Consulting at Plaza de Cuzco, which was 10 minutes away from my apartment.

Another thing to take into consideration.  Academies can promise block hours all they want, but it depends on the company and the student's schedule.  Take it all in stride and try not to get frustrated when it appears that a schedule that you wanted didn't work out.  

Here is a good thread to read on Teaching English in Spain HERE on this forum.  It basically tells about English Teaching in Madrid in general and what to watch out for.

I have never heard of EES Madrid at all.

Shawn
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« Reply #3 on: July 13, 2007, 02:29:30 AM »
Thanks for your rreplies, Rebecca and sRedw,

I have British citizenship so I'm not worried about the papers.

sRedw - how does the Teaching English over the phone work with T. Express?

Cheers

Luke
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« Reply #4 on: July 13, 2007, 02:39:02 AM »
Luke,

I've never done Telephone classes, but from what people tell me, basically, you wil send the student an article to read and you will discuss it with the student.  The challenge of Telephone English is that you are not face to face and can't write anything on the board.  I know a lot of teachers who love it and quite a few who hate it.  Many companies require you to have a landline at home, but some actually give the telephone classes at their facilities.  I do not know the case for training Express.

Once again, it's all about what you put into it.  If anyone else can come in and explain their experiences with telephone classes, it would be helpful.

Shawn
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« Reply #5 on: July 15, 2007, 02:19:42 AM »
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I have British citizenship so I'm not worried about the papers.

This will make it easier for you to get a job in Madrid, but, ojo, this doesn't mean that an academy will give you a contract.  Many academies want their teachers to be autonomo (freelance) and that way, you have to pay your own social security.  Just to let you know what to expect in many cases.

Suerte,

Shawn
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