Teach English Abroad Blog

“El mundo es demasiado grande para quedarme en un solo lugar.” “The world is too big for me to stay in just one place.” That single thought kept replaying in... keep reading

The hardest part is starting. I get it. Here’s how I turned my fear into my greatest teacher — and why your journey starts with just one step. From UCLA to 30+ countries by 24. I left home searching for more than a career — I was chasing lessons the classroom couldn’t teach. This is the story of how travel became the most honest education of my life.

Hi there! I’m Kelsey Aycock, a 35-year-old originally from Georgia, most recently calling Tennessee home. My background is in Child and Family Development—I graduated from San Diego State University—and before... keep reading

Making a change is scary but don’t let it stop you from exploring something new. Hi! I’m Marissa and this is how I transitioned to a life abroad in my 30s.

Hello and welcome! My name is Rollguine (pronounced Ruh-Jean), but you can call me Morgan. I’m from Lexington, Kentucky. I graduated from Bryan Station High School in 2016 and went... keep reading

When choosing an age group to work with, I think it’s common to choose to work with the younger students because they are perceived as more fun or “easier to... keep reading

Chingu ( 친구 ) is the Korean word for friend . CIEE Chingu is a partner program included in CIEE’s Teach in South Korea programs! Our goal is to connect... keep reading

Kayleigh is a CIEE alum who participated in CIEE's Teach in South Korea program AND CIEE’s Teach in Spain Volunteer program! CLICK HERE to read her experience in Spain. WHY... keep reading

Karime recently arrived in Korea to begin her year of teaching abroad! She attended EPIK’s Orientation recently and wrote about her experience. Read her interview below: How was orientation? Walk... keep reading

There is always an element of nervousness that goes along with starting a new job. During the first week of work, there are new routines, commutes, names, and logistics to... keep reading

For new teachers, the idea of having to teach English as a foreign language can be a bit overwhelming and confusing to wrap your head around, especially if this is... keep reading

Teaching in Spain has been both rewarding and challenging. From creating engaging lessons without a formal teaching background to adapting to a fluctuating schedule, it’s been a journey of growth. One memorable activity was the "I Am More Than" project, where students of all ages drew their future aspirations and discussed their dreams. For future teachers, I recommend planning for different age groups and incorporating versatile activities to keep students engaged. Embrace the challenges, stay adaptable, and enjoy the adventure.

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

What made you want to do this experience? A friend told me about this program, and I knew I had to apply! After graduating college, I was looking for an... keep reading

One of my most embarrassing moments in Thailand occurred at the beginning of my time here. At orientation, when people would ask what my goals are while in Thailand, I... keep reading