‘Every corner has a different ethos’
The opportunity to work in India and understand the culture is what prompted Elena Gil from Malaga, Spain to move to Bengaluru four years ago. She first came to Anantapur in 2013 and worked with an NGO which does Spanish translation of Telugu literature. Her stint in Anantapur gave her a chance to travel and explore the Southern part of the country. The moment she reached Bengaluru, she fell in love with the place.
Soon after she returned to Malaga, she applied for a job here. Fortunately, she managed to find what she was looking for at the Centre for Global Languages at Bangalore University.
Looking back now, Elena feels that she couldnt have made a better decision. Her work involves teaching Spanish to students and working professionals here.
“There are a lot of IT companies which prefer to hire people who are fluent in foreign languages. Many youngsters come to learn to speak foreign languages. Spanish is one of them,” she says. “The students here are very eager to learn. I dont find this kind of openness and warmth with the students back …read more
