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[kirsty_123us]

hi everyone im new to your forums!! im kirsty from manchester,uk looking for some advice! im 18 and have a boyfriend of a ear who lives in San Eugenio Alto!! now is the time i have decided to move over there to be with him!! i want my own place though and im looking to go to a english college over there i am currently learning spanish and would be looking to move over in feb!!
i would like a place in ocean view as that would be right next to my bf! a studio or appartment just to rent for now!
i would like to hear of anyone elses stories on moving over what you've found had what jobs there are etc etc etc anything really!! thanks!
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[jenny]

Hi Kirsty and welcome to our forum.

What are you thinking of studing at college?

Have a search opn the forum for other people's experiences as there is a lot of information on here that may interest you. What you can't find, ask.

[kirsty_123us]

im looking to be a spanish translator/eng translator in a hospital over there eventually! also leisure and tourism
i have 12 gcses so i shouldnt have too much off a problem getting in i hope!!
and i studied french haha and got a B in that so im ok with languages! i am finding spanish a little harder to pick up but im sure i will be just fine
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[sunny]

Hi Kirsty and a big hello from me too, am sure you will find lots of info about here in Tenerife on the forum

[kirsty_123us]

thanks x
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[jenny]

Keep studying and practice speaking and listening in Spanish as much as you can (use videos/DVDs or Spanish people locally). Being an interpreter is a great job and if you are good I am sure you will find work here as so many people don't speak enough Spanish and need someone to go to the Doctor's/hospital/police station etc with them (I do it as a sideline). Besyatari (check spelling) on this forum is also a translator and could also give you some pointers. I have no proof of how good my Spanish is (ie no certificates, although I have a degree in translating and interpreting, French and German) but if you do well, people ask you for help again and again.

[strippersrus]

Hi Kirsty and welcome to the forum...

There is an English college in Los Cristianos called Britannica. They do course of all sorts, although not a huge selection like in the UK.

I do not know of any others though.

As for spanish....well done you in trying to learn and prepare yourself before you move.. They do have private lessons over here which are reasonably priced.

Is you Boyfriend english or spanish??
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[hopper]

Welcome Kirsty,

Although I don't live in Tenerife, its great to see and hear of someone who is willing to learn the language whilst trying to move.

Good luck with the move and the language skills, IMHO a must if moving out.

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[kirsty_123us]

my boyfriend speaks a little spanish hes origionally form the uk though he moved there 3 years ago!
hes learning!
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[simba66]

Hi Kirsty,

Ive been here four months and the language is essential to get on! Advice is good here...listen ALOT and learn as quickly as you can and you will find your move here a lot smoother than if you come here cold like i did. Theres alot more spanish people in spain than you may think and to get a decent job you will need to know the language,

Hasta pronto! Im gonna take lessons here in the south, but i do know of a college in santa cruz which would provide for all your needs!

[kirsty_123us]

thanks for all your warm welcomes everyone!!
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[kirstyjay]

Hi Kirsty... I'm called Kirsty too and I'm also from Manchester originally

If you have Spanish, even at a basic level, you will find it a lot easier to get many jobs. It will put a peg above a lot of the other employment seekers and you'll find the career prospects are better... i.e. you won't just be left with PR, bar and waitressing jobs.
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