There is a certain background that indicates that the level of English in Spain, as a whole, is concerning. For example:

“It’s very difficult todo esto” – Said M. Rajoy, Spain government’s ex-president.

That got us wondering what went wrong, what caused this english-related problem in the Spanish country. To give an answer to that question, we are going to go back to the foundations of any country: the schools, where we hope to find an answer.

As school students ourselves, we have observed that the issue is more than possibly found in the learning centers which teach this language we all use. But what is it exactly that’s wrong? The method? The teachers? The students?

Let’s start from the beginning. English is first taught at 4 years of age, when the students enter first grade. It is a very progressive teaching that’s used, in our case coming with an educational platform called AMCO^®.

AMCO^® is a company that produces English books for educational centers, including primary schools, secondary schools, etcetera. They offer several different products, including English textbooks, teacher’s guides, student workbooks, and other useful materials, designed to support students of all levels and ages.

There are other companies similar to this one which are also used as a teaching method. The way it works is as follows: Each student has their own workbook, containing vocabulary and practice exercises. The teachers can choose whatever unit they prefer to teach the pupils. 

The tutor gives orders on which exercises are due, and students simply do them.

Still, despite the presence of these resources, it seems that the level of English in Spanish classrooms is still not great. This could be due to multiple factors, such as the lack of good enough teachers, the poor amount of time dedicated to teaching the language, and the lack of motivation from the students.

One of the main issues is the lack of qualified English teachers in Spanish schools. Many teachers are not native speakers, or don’t have the needed level for teaching the language. This might result in poor grammar and vocabulary being taught to the students, which can detriment their progress long term.

Another factor to take into account is: some students take extracurricular English classes or attend academies which might improve their knowledge on the language, giving them too big of an advantage towards other students.

In conclusion, it is obvious that the level of English in Spanish classrooms is an issue that should be addressed. The educational resources and methods used in teaching the language might not be enough to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge. It is crucial that Spanish schools amend this issue by providing more qualified English teachers, dedicating more time to teaching the language, and encouraging students to take it more seriously. Only then will the future generation of Spanish students be able to effectively communicate in English and compete in the global market.