Teach Abroad Blog

A few weeks ago I was feeling like I knew Madrid pretty well, I’d settled into my home and life with my host family, I was getting used to teaching...keep reading

Low: Where worry meets newness... I came in to the first day of orientation a little nervous and excited. I felt like I was lucky in having studied abroad, having...keep reading

When I quit teaching fourth grade in 2015, I was fairly certain I would never go back. Yet here I am, teaching in Spain, remembering why I loved it- the...keep reading

If we’re being honest, I had no intention of learning Thai. Before moving to Thailand I had come here for a 10 day vacation and managed to eat, navigate, and...keep reading

“Adonica! Adonica! cómo se dice…” A sandy haired boy in the back of the class strains to put his hand up as high as he can. I hurry to his...keep reading

The last month has felt crazy. From leaving my job, to packing for 3 months abroad, to finally saying goodbye to family and friends and hopping on a plane, I...keep reading

Lunchtime Language Flub-Ups The other day I went to meet my husband’s boss (for lack of a better description) and his wife for lunch. We are volunteer English teachers in...keep reading

Since I arrived in Spain, it seems like everything that could go wrong did go wrong. I'll make a post about those experiences shortly. For now, I want to highlight...keep reading

National day is the day the people of China celebrate the forming of the Chinese government. The actual holiday is October 1, however, for schools, teachers and students get the...keep reading

Good morning from Khon Kaen, Thailand! The sun is shining and the roosters and dogs are letting me know it is time to start the day, let's grab a Honey...keep reading