We’ve seen it all before – Uncle John says he’s going to give up smoking for the fifth time, cousin Jane promises she’ll start saving up for a deposit and your Dad swears he’s really going to stick to an exercise regime this year, honest! Of course, we know that’s...

YOUNGSTERS     Pre-Juniors Juniors Adults Lidia Oliva - Lower intermediate MOUNTAIN  MURDER  It is true that have sent six bullets through the head of my best friend, and yet I hope to show by the statement that I am not his murderer. It was a cold night...

Well it’s certainly been a whirlwind few weeks for me in Esparreguera! From flying into the country less than 24 hours before starting work to teaching full classes after less than a week on the job, there hasn’t been a dull moment! I couldn’t have asked for a warmer...

Well hello, long time no see! It’s been another busy month here in Esparreguera (just the way we like it) so I’m here to catch up with you all once again. Firstly, we’ve set up an Instagram account to share more of ELITE’s day-to-day activities, so be sure to follow...

No, don’t worry, your English hasn’t suddenly gotten worse… the title of this blog is in fact the traditional Scottish New Year greeting. Translated literally, it means “may your chimney always smoke”, but it’s just a way to wish friends prosperity and happiness in...

IT’S CHRISTMAAAAAAAAAS! Or perhaps not quite yet, but we’re getting there! Spirits are high here at ELITE, with lots of Christmas fun already underway and more to come after exams. We’re even preparing a special Christmas present for our students and friends, to be...

Oh, hello again! It’s mid November, and in school we’ve already started counting down towards the festive period already… although perhaps that’s just my premature excitement getting the better of me! We’re brainstorming, planning, creating new activities to bring...

It’s hard to believe that we’re already nearing the end of October! The weather may be changing (although compared to the UK, it’s still blissful), but here at ELITE we’ve settled in to our new classes and timetables – and we’re loving it! With October, of course,...

“Move to Spain”, they said… “Constant sunshine”, they said… I just wish someone had told that to the torrential downpour greeting us at the end of our first month here in Spain. It certainly felt more like home, but it wasn’t quite what we had all thought we were...

During the weekend just gone, whilst in Esparreguera we were getting covered in paint at the Holi Festival, England was struck watching a special event (and no, I’m not talking about the FA cup). In the city of London and the town of Windsor, millions of viewers tuned...

With schools coming to an end for the term, along with the fortunate close of exams and siesta’s becoming more of a necessity with the scorching weather, this means only one thing: summer is approaching. Time to head to the beach, lap on the sun cream (particularly...