Teach English Abroad Blog

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

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

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

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

Hello everyone! My name is Ria, and if you have been keeping up with the blog posts on the CIEE site, then you might have been reading a bit about... 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

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

On my first day in Madrid, my flight landed at around 8:30am. I had time to get my luggage and regroup with other CIEE participants I had met at the... keep reading

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

Traveling often brings lots of excitement, but it can also bring nervousness and anticipation of the things that can go wrong. Unfortunately, unexpected mishaps while traveling can happen at any... keep reading

When we think of Thailand, our minds often drift to its rich history, bustling markets, and pristine beaches. But there’s another side to this captivating country that’s worth exploring: its... keep reading

Museums to explore in Madrid outside the most popular.