TtMadrid Review by chris, December 19, 2010

My wife and I heard about TT Madrid through a few friends that gave us glowing endorsements, and from the start we could understand why. Natasha and her team not only helped answer all of our questions and address all of our concerns, but they also gave all kinds of advice on how to obtain our visas, housing, travel, and even bank accounts and setting up our phones.

The course itself was a blast, but was just as thorough as it was fun. It was well paced, with a great mix of theory, grammar, phonetics, and practice-teaching to make sure we all felt confident and prepared to teach professionally at the end of four weeks. And we made a lot of great friends in the group, as well.

Best of all, after the class is over, we have a great network for jobs right off the bat. The TT Madrid team helps set-up job interviews, create CVs, and even shows you how to maintain a balanced schedule (so you have enough time to travel on the weekends!).

Overall, we’re more than thrilled with our decision and are quite grateful to the team at TT Madrid.

TtMadrid Review by Rory, January 7, 2011

TtMadrid offers a wonderful course that is both JAMMED packed and thoroughly organized. The teachers are outgoing, available, helpful, and really encouraging. I won’t lie, it is a lot of work but the month flew by!

The day I graduated, I had an interview and began teaching the following Monday. Since that day, Natasha has been available to me for advice on anything: from fixing my schedule to finding a doctor.

She is a people person for sure and wants her students to get out there and work just as much as they want to!

I’m really happy that I decided to take the TEFL course with TtMadrid and to move to Spain!

TtMadrid Review by Clodagh, February 13, 2011

This course far exceeded my expectations. I’ve taken a lot of courses over the years (I love learning new things) and I’ve also sourced and delivered corporate training in my work and I can honestly say that the TTMadrid TEFL course was one of the best courses I have ever experienced. It was well planned, professional, interesting, interactive, practical and lots of fun. The amount of support you get, both during the course and afterwards, is phenomenal. I’ve spoken to lots of teachers who did other TEFL courses and no-one got the same level of practical advice, guidance and support as I did from TTMadrid.

The course is hard work, but that is something that they are really open about from the start and there is so much help and support available that it really isn’t a big deal.

I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending the TTMadrid TEFL course to anyone thinking of getting their TEFL qualification.

TtMadrid Review by Lee, March 24, 2011

Changing career is difficult. Changing career and country is even tougher! I have a background in sales and banking and thought that teaching English would be something I could never achieve. However straight from the off, it became a real situation with TT helping me along the way.
From the first conversation over 14 months ago to the present day I can rely on Natasha and the team to help me through most things in my life and career.
The course was exciting, dynamic, entertaining, professional, well planned, interesting, and interactive. I am not going to lie, the course was one the most difficult things I have ever done. It was hard work and long hours, but when you pass and have a beer you realize it was well worth it. The support is through out the course.
The support is fantastic and unbelievable. I am currently sat in the school having a coffee and a chat with Natasha and preparing the classes for next week. Once you have finished they do not kick you out the door, the team takes the time to help.

Would I recommend TTMadrid?? With great pleasure!!!!!

TtMadrid Review by Shannon, March 24, 2011

I had been thinking about getting my TEFL certificate for a long time and I’m so grateful that when I finally decided to take the leap I found TtMadrid. The course was definitely intensive, but Natasha and the rest of the TtMadrid team were so supportive and available every step of the way. There was never a moment I felt like just another number. It’s clear that their focus is not simply to get their trainees through the course, but to ensure that each graduate has the skills necessary to become successful and effective teachers in the real world. From visa and housing assistance before arriving in Madrid to the incredible help they give in finding work after graduation to answering the million little questions along the way, TtMadrid provides all the support needed to make the transition into a new job, a new culture, and a new life.

TtMadrid Review by Ted Anderson, April 30, 2011

Three cheers for TtMadrid! I had originally skipped across the pond to Madrid from the grand ole (pun intended) USA for a nice relaxing break between careers or graduate school. After returning to sunny Florida and missing everything about Madrid and its Madrilenos I spoke to a good friend of mine who lives in Madrid in search of a way to extend my next visit to Spain. He suggested teaching English and the academy where he had received his TEFL certificate. The academy he referred me to was none other than TtMadrid. He had nothing but positive things to say about the course, Natasha and the staff. My friend put me in touch with Natasha and the rest was history. Natasha walked me through all of the different possibilities in order to execute my plan and I boarded a plane Madrid bound within a couple of months.

The course at TtMadrid was top notch and better than advertised. It was intense but purpose driven and the entire staff is knowledgeable, professional, witty, fun and most importantly caring. It was apparent they are there to expand your knowledge of the English language and groom you into a first-rate professor. They provide you with a great learning environment in a great location with all of the necessary tools and technology. The staff brought me from dunce to the Dr. Douglas “Doogie” Howser of English (If you don’t know Doogie Howser shame on you). The best part is that once you complete the course you are and feel like a lifetime member of the TtMadrid family. They assist you in every step of acclimating to a new country and continue to assist you with whatever your needs are well beyond your graduation. I owe all of my current successes in the teaching field to the knowledge, tips, and contacts provided by TtMadrid. A Real Good academy that produces English professors for the Real World in Real Madrid (couldn’t resist). Two American thumbs up….. way up!

TtMadrid Review by Seann Brackin, May 26, 2011

TtMadrid is the best program I could imagine.
I was provided with thorough and practical teacher training by people who know what they are doing and really care about my wellbeing.
They have provided me with a tight and strong teacher/job network and community.
They have supported me with unending aid in the years following the course.
There has never been a doubt in my mind that I found the best teaching program in Madrid and I thank the stars that I had the good chance to walk through their doors in the summer of 2008.

TtMadrid Review by Caitlin O'Neill, June 30, 2011

TtMadrid is so much more than a 4 week TEFL course. On top of being an amazingly thorough experience, the staff goes above and beyond to be sure students feel confident and prepared for the real world, armed with “tried and true” tips. Professional yet friendly, TtMadrid teaches students to be effective (and happy!) English teachers in a new country. I am so grateful and proud to be a graduate of Tt!

TtMadrid Review by Kristina, July 6, 2011

TtMadrid is awesome. It’s the best choice I could have made. It was such a fun and amazing experience. I not only gained knowledge and experience from this course, but I have advice and aid anytime I need it from the TtMadrid staff. I now have many friends from all over the world that I met through TtMadrid. These are now my best friends in Madrid that I network and travel with. I am so thankful I chose this TEFL course. I would be lost without it!

TtMadrid Review by Danielle, July 12, 2011

I often refer anyone interested in TEFL course to TTMadrid, and liken their establishment to a “home away from home”. From experience, I know that TTMadrid really looks out for their own and acts a family–constantly offering support, helps their students sort out the legal paperwork encountered when applying for visas, and provides a strong foundation from which friendships and professional relationships can blossom. For me, they are what gave me a sense of community in Madrid, and even now one year later I still feel involved.

As far as a TEFL certificate from TTMadrid goes, you couldn’t do better if you tried. Almost every single employer I have had or interviewed with in Madrid has expressed a deep respect for those who graduate from the TTMadrid TEFL program. Doors open with a certificate in hand from TTMadrid…Don’t hesitate to sign up for this course, you won’t regret it!

TtMadrid Review by Brian, August 3, 2011

Two years ago I made the decision to move to Spain, not knowing any Spanish, to live with my Spanish girlfriend. I knew I wouldn’t be able to continue in my former career so I needed to find work where I didn’t need much Spanish. So being an English teacher was the perfect choice.
I started searching the web and found a mountain of different types of TEFL courses offering lots of different options. When I came across TT Madrid the website explained everything I needed to know about what TEFL is and what I would need to do to get the qualification, but what really got me interested in TT Madrid was that they didn’t just stop at the course, they also gave Spanish lessons included, to help you get started in Spain.
Before the course started, Natasha contacted me on Skype and she was so helpful answering any questions I had about the course and moving to Spain.
The course was very intensive and hard work, but TT Madrid gave all the support I needed to get through. I was the only Irish person on the course but I made so many friends that I still meet up with for a few pints.
When the course was finishing up, Natasha helped us build our CVs and get our adverts on the web. We also received hundreds of job postings and referrals from Natasha and her team.
Still, nearly two years on, I still contact TT Madrid looking for information and the only happy to help.
TT Madrid exceeded all my expectations of them and they still do. 200% rating

TtMadrid Review by Alexandra, September 10, 2011

Moving to Spain was the best decision of my life. After graduating from college, I knew that I wanted to do something that would enrich my understanding and appreciation for another culture, and having been to Span in 2010, I knew I had to come back to live after I graduated. I was referred to TtMadrid by a friend, and what a fabulous friend he is!
I just completed the course at the end of August and already have a full-time (and well-paying!) job as an English teacher in the city, thanks to Natasha’s interview days.
The team at TtMadrid is truly incredible and no stone is left unturned when it comes to the process of integrating into Spanish life when you are a student at TtMadrid. Lisette is so helpful with preparation for moving to Madrid. From helping with the visa process for non-EU citizens to sending tons of emails to help you find housing at a good location in the city. Then, once the course starts, John and Megan do an incredible job diligently working through grammar and teaching points that are necessary and relevant to the current teaching market. And finally, Natasha takes care of all of the students (of course throughout the course), but more importantly, as the course comes to a close. She has contacts with all of the important English Academies and in-company teaching agencies-she utilizes these contacts to the benefit of the TtMadrid students and the employers alike. During the days following the end of the course, we had interview days set up, where we met with potential employers at the actual TtMadrid school. It was during these interviews that I found how strong the need for English teachers in Madrid really is. I found my employer during my first interview day, and start on 20 September!

I do not have enough good things to say about TtMadrid and the great team of people who work there. My younger sister is even thinking of doing the course once she graduates from college, too! I highly recommend anyone who is thinking of trying something new and exciting with their life to go through the TEFL course at TtMadrid…you won’t regret it.

TtMadrid Review by Sasha, September 14, 2011

Coming to a new country with no friends, no Spanish and no teaching experience can be a really daunting experience, to put it mildly. So i did truck loads of research on TEFL courses in Madrid before i made my choice. Most of them seemed very cold, dull and tedious but after speaking to Natasha on the phone i knew i had to do my TEFL at TTMadrid. Four long caffeine induced weeks later after surviving through numerous nerve wracking teaching practices, assignments and phonetic tongue cramping, i actually felt like i was a real teacher. Throughout the course you observe real classes, teach real students, learn a new language (a bit of Thai in my case) and even have time for loads of laughs and fun. The Monday after finishing the course, my phone was ringing off the hook with teaching positions and interview opportunities. After that teaching in the real world seemed a cinch and I’m still here plugging along, enjoying ever minute. Even after 6 months since doing the course i can still go into the TT office, drain their resources, chew Natasha’s ear off with questions and her and her team are always happy to give me support and advice. I also made great friends on the course that i live with now, mainly because after spending long days (and sometimes nights) with each other we became like glue and it really felt like a little TT family. I highly recommend the course, especially if you’re apprehensive about moving to a new country as it was the perfect way to ease any nerves or qualms. Do it!

TtMadrid Review by Sarah, December 8, 2011

Tt Madrid was a great place to study and become a teacher here in Madrid. A supportive friendly environment where you are guided all through the ups and downs of training to become a teacher. The course is intensive, but all along the way the feeling of acheivement is huge. Praise, encorougement and discipline all feature highly on this course, where you finish feeling properly prepared to face
what is a challenging yet rewarding career. A special shout to Natasha, John, Lisette and Megan for their patience and support in all aspects of training to become a teacher and any other difficulties that may pop up in your life during the course. The group of people that studied at Tt with me were fantastic and we have become like a family. A great experience, with great people and the best thing of all - a paid job at the end of it all.

TtMadrid Review by Nadine, December 28, 2011

TtMadrid is great. The staff is extremely professional and helpful, it’s a very supportive environment. You can really go to them with any problem, moving to a foreign country at the age of 22 was extremely daunting but TtMadrid helped all the way. The TEFL course itself is a great investment but Tt also offer ongoing support with finding jobs, and offering invaluable advice and tips. The people you meet on your course will become life long friends. It’s so much more than just a TEFL course. Access to great resources are available even after you’ve completed the course. Speacial thanks to Natasha, John, Megan and Lisette… you guys are rockstars!!

TtMadrid Review by Lucinda, February 3, 2012

I can not recommend TTMadrid highly enough. From the moment I contacted them, until now, and I’m sure for quite a while longer, they have been nothing but supportive, encouraging and highly motivated to get me through the course and help thereafter. The course is intensive, but this only contributes the great sense of achievement you feel at the end, not to mention the further endorsement of yours and the team’s effort when you find yourself with a job so soon after. Through Natasha, John, Megan & Lisette’s boundless energy and tutelage, I guarantee your expectations will be more than exceeded. And what better city to be in - Madrid, endless blue skies, sunshine-y days and plenty of culture, nightlife, and day trip excursions to keep you busy over your 3 day weekends!

TtMadrid Review by Paulo S, February 17, 2012

Relocating to Madrid from Australia was a daunting decision but one that I’m glad I made with the help of TT Madrid.

Right from the first skype interview, it’s apparent that the instructors take a personal interest in each and every student. They are always on hand to tackle any questions relating to teaching, housing and everything in between.

The course, meanwhile, is one of the hardest but most rewarding things I have ever done. Content-wise, it covers everything from essential teaching and grammar principles, to exam preparation, job hunting and residency requirements… and this is just the tip of the iceberg. There’s also 6 hours of proper teacher training and group projects to complete during an absolutely jam-packed month that will (at times) test your desire to become a fully-fledged TEFL teacher.

But, in light of the intensity, the best I can say about the course is that once it’s over you will feel confident enough in yourself to take on the real world. It’s not just a certificate and a handshake. I also met some great people, including all the trainers and made a circle of friends that I still stay in touch with regularly.

Also, if you’re worried about the job market, you needn’t be. Madrid is bursting at the seams with opportunities for budding English teachers. In some ways the crisis has just heightened the demand as Spaniards look for ways to up-skill and make themselves more employable. On this note, Natasha and the trainers, did an excellent job lining up interviews with several reputable agencies/academies on the very day of our graduation. Basically, most us had a job before we even started looking!

In closing -

I’m writing this review 6 months after haven taken the course and due to TT’s ongoing support and training, I’m still living the dream of an English teacher here in Madrid.

It hasn’t been all smooth sailing and sometimes your income can yo-yo based on holidays seasons etc but on the whole I’m still very pleased with my decision and I fully plan to stay on for the rest of the working year.