Teach English Abroad Blog

Long time no blog! I’m so sorry for the radio silence. Life has been life-ing lately — school started, presentations and lesson planning kicked in, I got sick (more than... keep reading

Episode 3 (8 Must-Try Spots for Sweet Treats & Café Lovers) Exploring Madrid’s food scene has quickly become one of my favorite parts of studying abroad. The city is full... keep reading

This past weekend, I had the chance to travel with two of my oldest and closest friends. The two of them are cousins, and we've spent summers together on the... keep reading

Buenas! My name is Sara and I am so excited to be a part of CIEE’s Teach English in Spain program this academic year. About Me I was born and... keep reading

Coming up on my one month of living and working in Thailand, here are some of my tips and tricks for adjusting to your new life here (based on my experience)

In the many months I had to prepare for this journey, fashion was one of the main things on my mind. European style is so simple yet so stylish and... keep reading

I’m someone who took Spanish classes for 7 years. I had two years while in middle school and four throughout high school. My knowledge of Spanish is okay but far... keep reading

Credit cards may be a touchy subject for some people. But is it recommended before you go abroad? As someone who studied abroad and then taught abroad in Madrid, my... keep reading

The American in me loves spending time on a computer at a cafe or library. Madrid has many coffee shops, but not all of them are computer-friendly, making it difficult... keep reading

A month or so before moving to Thailand, I got the email that I was assigned to teach pre-kindergarten. I was ecstatic – I’d been hoping I’d get placed working... keep reading

Teaching abroad is magical, but the adjustment period is less so. This post dives into my first month in Thailand struggling with self-doubt, comparison, homesickness, etc., as well as mindset shifts and practical advice that helped me find my footing.

As a former resident of Edinburgh, Scotland, and amateur tour guide to any friends or acquaintances visiting the city, I finally have a platform on which it's appropriate and relevant to share my unsolicited Edinburgh itinerary.

Hi everyone! My name is Erica — thanks for being here! I just wrapped up my second week teaching in Thailand, but I want to take a moment to introduce... keep reading

I had been telling myself for months to expect an hour-long commute. For some reason, I was still shocked when I got my school placement and saw that it was... keep reading

Hi, my name is Sophie Sietz. I'm a new teacher in Chonburi, Thailand and I am so excited to blog about all my experiences for the next few months!