Elizabeth N.

It’s hard to believe that my year in Spain is almost over. It seems like yesterday I was applying for my visa at the Spanish consulate. Despite Spain being known... keep reading

I had wanted to move to Spain for a long time. I wanted to improve my Spanish and I always thought I would enjoy teaching English as a second language... keep reading

Thinking back to where I was a year ago, it seems silly how stressed I was about applying for my Spanish visa. I had never applied for one before and... keep reading

If you are like me, you are coming into this program with no experience teaching adults. I had taught plenty of children before the program through museum internships, tutoring, and... keep reading

Back in August, I knew I would have two weeks of training once I arrived in Spain. I knew we would be learning teaching techniques and reviewing grammar. Apart from... keep reading

Spain’s culture isn’t drastically different from the United States, so you may not experience culture shock on arrival. But you will certainly notice some differences. It took me a long... keep reading

When I came to Madrid, I decided I just wouldn’t go to the doctor. It was too much work. I didn’t want to deal with the language barrier. I would... keep reading

For the CIEE Teach in Spain Professional program, we receive a monthly stipend of 900€ a month. We receive the same amount of money regardless of how many hours we... keep reading

I’m not going to lie, finding an apartment in Madrid was one of the most stressful parts about moving here. Not only do you need a place to live, but... keep reading

Teaching English to adults comes with different challenges than teaching children. For one, it can sometimes be difficult to make corporate English interesting. For another, there needs to be a... keep reading