Teach English Abroad Blog

Moving abroad to teach English in South Korea can be an exciting and life-changing adventure. Not only are you stepping into a new culture, but you’re also starting a new... keep reading

Hi! My name is Ashley and I am almost 24 years old and from Idaho but was born and raised in Michigan! I lived in Michigan until I was nineteen... keep reading

My time in Spain would not be complete without a trip to the one and only Barcelona! For my last weekend I packed up my bags and did my own... keep reading

Living abroad can seem a bit daunting and even scary. It's a new environment, a new language, and a whole new culture. One of the most significant challenges new teachers... keep reading

It's the most wonderful time of the year all around the world, but especially in Berlin, Germany as Christmas markets pop up all over the capitol city. While part of... keep reading

I did not remember much Spanish when I first arrived to my assignment in Pradoluengo. I regret not practicing more as it would have helped me be more prepared to... keep reading

Adjusting to a foreign culture can be an isolating and daunting task. Personally, the exhaustion from constant language translation made me question if engaging in conversation was worth my energy... keep reading

I just got home from watching Rayo Vallecano and Athletic Club play at Estadio de Vallecas. I couldn’t wait to write this because the excitement from the stadium is still... keep reading

Despite the whole town seemingly existing uphill, Toledo is full of beauty and history. While walking through the streets of the city it felt like every building was either a... keep reading

As a lover of history, the moment I learned about the Roman aqueducts in Segovia, Spain I knew I had to add it to my list of destinations. Outside of... keep reading

Studying in Madrid vs teaching in Madrid As I’ve mentioned (hopefully not enough times to be annoying) I studied abroad in Madrid my junior year of college. I knew that... keep reading

Where are you from? What was your academic background or career before teaching abroad? I am Canadian, specifically Québécoise. In Quebec, students are required to attend community college (CEGEP) before... keep reading

Tips for weekend travel outside of Madrid with visiting loved ones.

It may sound like a hoax, but it's true, Restaurante Botin is, per the Guiness book of World Records, the oldest restaurant in the world. Opened and operated as a... keep reading

To state the obvious, Spain is not America, and as a result life here is not the same. In a previous post I outlined what a day looks like here... keep reading