Hilary Leslie

If you choose to be a private tutor outside of your Spanish placement school, I commend you on your decision! You can develop your teaching skills, keep yourself busy, and... keep reading

Tutoring outside of school has many benefits. You boost your teaching skills, provide native English instruction, and perhaps develop closer connections with the students in your placement school. There are... keep reading

Teaching in Spain offers a great work/life balance! With a 4-day work week and only 16 hours of classroom time, you will find yourself plenty of free time to explore... keep reading

“I hate Halloween” sighed one of the 2nd grade teachers as we gazed blankly down a long hallway of screaming children with Michael Jackson's "Thriller" in the background. Halloween had... keep reading

Shopping in a Spanish supermarket (or supermercado) is a feast for the senses! Smelling fresh seafood, picking up a warm baguette, admiring the beautiful colors of fruits and vegetables…it is... keep reading

If you look at a map of Spain, you’ll notice that Madrid lies smack dab in the middle of the Iberian Peninsula. This is not only wonderfully convenient for your... keep reading

I participated in CIEE's Teach in Spain program from 2015-2017 and was placed outside of Madrid central in the municipality, Collado Villalba. Upon receiving my placement, I was quite nervous... keep reading

¿Quieres tomar un café? Or literally, Do you want to “take“ a coffee? “Taking” or having a coffee in Spain is a daily ritual and a time to enjoy the... keep reading

In a few days, one of the most important celebrations of the year will take place in Spain: Semana Santa, or Holy Week. Sevilla, in southern Spain, celebrates Semana Santa... keep reading

Congratulations on your decision to take the road less traveled and teach English in Spain! Spain is a diverse, historic country and has much to offer from intricate artwork to... keep reading