Hi, I have lived in spain for many years both islands and mainland and my advice would be to learn some Spanish, enough to make conversation that will suffice in banks, post offices, etc. If you can conquer the verbs, the rest is easy. Don't be afraid to try and speak spanish even if you get it wrong, they do appreciate the effort made. I was a teacher in spain in an International School although it was fee paying and quite honestly I would suggest your children attend a Spanish school. Spanish schools are very good and you will find other british children there and they will pick up the language in three months. Not sure where you intend living in Spain but you could offer an ironing business I'm sure, especially if you are in an area where there are other expats living and in business. I have a friend who does this and he calls himself the Iron Robot - he does pretty well I think. He picks up the ironing, does it and delivers it back, residential and commercial, viz., restaurants, etc. Good luck, Libby