Teach English Abroad Blog

I’ve been busy teaching, tutoring, spending time with friends, searching for a lab to intern in, and planning a trip to Las Palmas, which is why this post took longer... keep reading

I thought I would start off my page with a little bit about me and what I'm doing here. My name is Emma and I grew up in Berkeley, California... keep reading

My legs started to burn the further up we went, and the walk down would leave my hips sore for days after, but reaching the peak was a dream. This... keep reading

The first couple weeks of school have come and gone. It has been a combination of excitement and nerves, but all in all, it’s been a great start to the... keep reading

Revisiting my First Blog Post If you scroll through my blog posts, you will find my first post: Why to Teach English in Thailand: My Top 10 Reasons. For anyone... keep reading

A comprehensive overview of tips and tricks to managing sickness while in Spain.

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

This weekend marked the third time I have flow out of the United States, all three times occurring within this year. This is to say, travel is new to me... keep reading

I didn't have a very clear idea of what to expect for my first week of working as an auxiliar de conversación. I knew the basics of the job, like... 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

Finally, it’s time for my first week reflections! Like all CIEE auxiliares, I began teaching at my school on the 1st of October. My mornings this week began at 7am... keep reading

Hi all! To make the most of my free time before I started teaching at the beginning of October, I took the train from Madrid to Valencia, which is a... keep reading

Leading orientation groups allowed me to stay connected with the CIEE community while helping others.

Kari recently arrived in China to begin her year of teaching abroad! She attended the Teacher Training and Orientation included in CIEE’s Teach in China programs. Read about Kari’s experience... keep reading

Madrid has been my home for about two weeks now and there are many things I love. The culture shock can be a lot, but by keeping an open mind... keep reading