Teach English Abroad Blog

One of the most magical (and, at times, frustrating) things about being an English teacher in Thailand is how chaotic and spontaneous everything is. Before I arrived, I had so... keep reading

I'm sure you've read enough big-picture descriptions of daily life as an American expat living in Thailand. Now, indulge in some of the quirks and seemingly small idiosyncrasies that define daily life here, based on my personal experience living right outside of Bangkok.

Considering living abroad? Read on to see if you have what it takes!

We finally made it to winter break — and let’s be honest, we all saw this one coming from miles away. These past few months have been a whirlwind of... keep reading

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

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)

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.

¡Hola! My name is Katie Grisham, and I am from Ripley, Mississippi. In May of 2025, I graduated from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor's in Fashion Design & Merchandising... keep reading

Hey everyone! It’s been a whirlwind since I landed in Spain — full of metro mishaps, classroom chaos, and a few “wait, what day is it?”moments. So, let’s do a... keep reading

Just when you think you’ve planned enough, there’s always something that unexpectedly comes up. This is a three-part blog – here’s the third thing that caught me by surprise with my move to Spain that can help you prepare for yours.

Just when you think you’ve planned enough, there’s always something that unexpectedly comes up. This is a three-part blog – here’s the second thing that caught me by surprise with my move to Spain that can help you prepare for yours.

Just when you think you’ve planned enough, there’s always something that unexpectedly comes up. This is a three-part blog – here’s the first thing that caught me by surprise with my move to Spain that can help you prepare for yours.

I wasn’t a teacher before teaching in Madrid. In fact, a lot of us weren’t. If you haven’t taught before, here’s exactly why you should do it abroad.

Got on the bus going the wrong way at 3:13am How to avoid making this mistake: check which way the bus is going Went on to miss the connecting bus... keep reading

What an incredible, busy, overwhelming, fascinating, exciting, taxing, and wonderful week it has been. After just six days of being in Spain, I feel like I already have so much... keep reading