The more the au pairs are prepared for their cultural experience , the easier it should be for them to adapt to the role of au pair. It is important that you know that being an au pair in Spain is more about language interaction rather than childcare, so it is important that you are a communicative person and talkative with the kids. The following initiatives will help you a lot: regular babysitting, practice in kindergarten or other social institution, 10 or 20 hours volunteering in a child care centre, getting some skills in cooking (baking), getting information about activities to do with kids, getting a first aid certificate. As families will require you to teach your language to the kids, having the TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate will be very valued.