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Curing Your App-etite: The "It" Apps to Use While Living in Spain
Adjusting to a foreign culture can be an isolating and daunting task. Personally, the exhaustion from constant language translation made me question if engaging in conversation was worth my energy... keep reading
Navigating Korean Culture in the Education System: A Guide for English Teachers
As an English teacher in South Korea, understanding Korean culture is important for creating a respectful and open learning environment. I have been lucky enough to have lived in South... keep reading
Self Intro!
A little bit about me :) I am from Sacramento CA, and I love basketball, history, writing, and hiking! I arrived on August 12th and had so fun and memorable experiences already! try to get out of your comfort zone and try new things in all aspects of life!!
4 Things I Wish I Did Whilst Living Abroad in Spain; Regrets, Reflections and Resilience
While I can say that my first year living in Madrid felt like a dream and has without a doubt been one of the best experiences and adventures of my... keep reading
4 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Moving To Spain as a Teaching Assistant
Thinking about moving abroad to teach English this year? Here are 4 questions to ask yourself before you take the leap! :)
Learning to Speak the Thai Language Without the Classic Language Apps
As a language aficionado, when I decided to move to Thailand, I figured learning Thai would come with time and patience. I knew it would not be easy, but I... keep reading
Why I'm renewing my contract as a Language and Culture Assistant in Spain
In a city as surprising and beautiful as Madrid, I’m not quite ready to leave.
CIEE Korea Spotlight: Meet Marissa - PART 1
What made you want to teach abroad? I had previously spent time in South Korea as a student during my semester of studying abroad. I really loved the culture, language... keep reading
How To: Learning Korean While Teaching Abroad
There are countless reasons to learn the local language when living in a new country. Befriending locals and better understanding the nuances of the culture are just a few of... keep reading
The 8 Hardest Parts About Teaching English in Madrid
Throughout the application process to teach in Madrid, I was fed the idea that teaching abroad was this picture-perfect lifestyle and that it was accessible and easy. I had done... keep reading
The Ultimate Pre-Departure Checklist for Teaching in Thailand
An ultimate guide for preparing to go abroad that includes a weekly to-do list.
Adapting to the Spanish Culture
Imagine this, hot afternoon sun, light breeze in the air, and groups of people sitting outside. Everyone is talking to each other and the scene feels like something out of... keep reading
Idioms: It’s an Art Afterall
The exchange At my school we had the pleasure of doing an international exchange with Italian and German kids. One week, Italian kids came and were matched up with Spanish... keep reading
What's it like to get TEFL certified and teach abroad in Madrid with CIEE?
Hear what it's like to live and teach in Madrid, straight from the source! Use the links below to navigate a recording of our video panel with four superstar participants... keep reading
Breaking Down Language Barriers in Thailand: One Coffee at a Time
Hey Yall / S̄wạs̄dī kha ( สวัสดีคะ), Let’s talk about talking... I severely underestimated the language barriers I would experience here in Thailand. Spoiler Alert: No I did not study... keep reading