Teach English Abroad Blog

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

I believe most young girls in America have a place they dream to visit one day. For me, this place was and always has been, Paris. I remember being young... keep reading

Spain's Staple Styles in the Country's Capital: What to Expect Madrid's fashion revolves around the style I call the “Street Suite”. With its rich cultural history and contemporary vibrance, it’s... keep reading

If you are coming to Spain with some teaching experience and are expecting the school environment to be the same, it will not! However, do not be nervous because it... keep reading

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