Teach English Abroad Blog

A short list of tips on how I, a non-expert, am going about learning Spanish without actually sitting down to study.

Unsure of what to do next? Here's a started guide to alternatives you can explore.

Teaching English abroad soon? Here are 5 real skills you can practice at home to feel confident, prepared, and classroom-ready.

CIEE: Spain volunteer – You have a placement! My heart jumped seeing the notification pop up on my phone. Immediately, I opened the long-awaited email to see that I had... keep reading

Have you ever sat down for a meal at a table where you’re the only one who doesn’t understand? If not, that’s perfectly normal. 25½ years went by before I... keep reading

When traveling, I am an extremely Type-B person. Strict itineraries feel overwhelming. However, arriving in a new city with nothing planned feels like I’m not making the best use of my time. Having the perfect amount of planning can provide structure and intention to a trip, while also allowing the freedom to go with the flow, meet new people, and discover hidden treasures! Through my own experience, here is how I plan a perfect trip:

Moving to Spain to teach English? Check out this post for a complete packing list you can follow that covers the essential documents, clothing, electronics, and classroom supplies you need for a smooth transition abroad.

Your expert guide to discovering the best spots in El Retiro!

As an aux who lives in Madrid, I know how important it is to find a safe and affordable place to stay after CIEE orientation while you search for housing. This post, therefore, highlights 6 great hostel options you can stay at as you figure out your next steps.

What does it really feel like to be Latino living in Thailand? In this personal reflection, a Mexican-Colombian raised between borders shares how Southeast Asia feels unexpectedly familiar — from spice-driven cuisine to family-centered values and vibrant street life. Through food, community interactions, and everyday experiences, we discover that Thailand is not as culturally distant from Latin America as many might assume. Beyond travel tips, this story explores identity, belonging, safety, and what it means to find pieces of home in a place 9,000 miles away. For Latinos curious about traveling or moving to Thailand, this perspective offers reassurance, insight, and perhaps the courage to see South East Asia in a new light.

Put the "go" in bingo with this fun way to discover the best things to do and see in Madrid!

Somehow, I've become too comfortable in my life and routine here, and I find that I'm desperately in need of a shake-up. I'm calling this my "plateau," and this post is about breaking monotony after establishing a routine.

This post shares my experiences with racism and microaggressions while living in Madrid as a Black language assistant. I reflect on how these moments impacted me and what other Black auxes should know about navigating life in Spain.

Feeling stuck while living abroad? You might just be facing the "Two Month Slump." Let's learn how to work through it!

I'd always admired people that went on solo trips, I just didn't ever think I could be one of them. This post shares the story of my first solo trip, how my mindset about it changed, what I learned from it, and a glimpse into what solo travel in Thailand is really like.