Teach English Abroad Blog

As an English teacher in South Korea, understanding Korean culture is important for creating a respectful and open learning environment. I have been lucky enough to have lived in South... keep reading

A little bit about me :) I am from Sacramento CA, and I love basketball, history, writing, and hiking! I arrived on August 12th and had so fun and memorable experiences already! try to get out of your comfort zone and try new things in all aspects of life!!

While I can say that my first year living in Madrid felt like a dream and has without a doubt been one of the best experiences and adventures of my... keep reading

Thinking about moving abroad to teach English this year? Here are 4 questions to ask yourself before you take the leap! :)

As a language aficionado, when I decided to move to Thailand, I figured learning Thai would come with time and patience. I knew it would not be easy, but I... keep reading

In a city as surprising and beautiful as Madrid, I’m not quite ready to leave.

What made you want to teach abroad? I had previously spent time in South Korea as a student during my semester of studying abroad. I really loved the culture, language... keep reading

There are countless reasons to learn the local language when living in a new country. Befriending locals and better understanding the nuances of the culture are just a few of... keep reading

Throughout the application process to teach in Madrid, I was fed the idea that teaching abroad was this picture-perfect lifestyle and that it was accessible and easy. I had done... keep reading

An ultimate guide for preparing to go abroad that includes a weekly to-do list.

Imagine this, hot afternoon sun, light breeze in the air, and groups of people sitting outside. Everyone is talking to each other and the scene feels like something out of... keep reading

The exchange At my school we had the pleasure of doing an international exchange with Italian and German kids. One week, Italian kids came and were matched up with Spanish... keep reading

Hear what it's like to live and teach in Madrid, straight from the source! Use the links below to navigate a recording of our video panel with four superstar participants... keep reading

Hey Yall / S̄wạs̄dī kha ( สวัสดีคะ), Let’s talk about talking... I severely underestimated the language barriers I would experience here in Thailand. Spoiler Alert: No I did not study... keep reading

¡Hola! I’m in Spain! I’ve been in Spain for exactly three weeks now and everything has been going pretty well so far! I met tons of amazing new people at... keep reading