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How Teaching Abroad Shaped Me
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
Self Intro!
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!!
Tips for Teaching English as a Foreign Language in South Korea
For new teachers, the idea of having to teach English as a foreign language can be a bit overwhelming and confusing to wrap your head around, especially if this is... keep reading
How to Nail Your Private School Interview in South Korea
Congrats on securing your first interview at a private school in South Korea! I am literally so proud of you! Despite all the nerves you could possibly be feeling, the... keep reading
Hagwon Hustle: Teaching at a Private School in South Korea
If you have been thinking about teaching English in South Korea, then you have probably heard the terms private school, hagwon, EPIK, and public school thrown around. It can definitely... keep reading
Beginners Guide to Teaching in Thailand: Preparing For Your First Week
I talked a little bit about Thai schools in comparison to American schools in a previous blog post of mine, Understanding Thai School Culture: Two Weeks in Pattaya. In that... keep reading
Beginners Guide to Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
One of the most frustrating questions I had before going abroad was, how can I teach English as a second language in Thailand. Every time I searched this on Google... keep reading
What’s Next: After Getting a Job Offer to Teach in South Korea
YAYYY!! Congratulations! You got the job! I hope it is everything you hope for with shorter working hours, nice vacation time, decent pay, a nice apartment, and so much more... keep reading
A School Day in the Life of an Auxiliar de Conversación (Madrid)
I read the news today, oh boy… Just kidding, this isn’t a Beatles song. It’s a post about a day in the life as an auxiliar de conversación in Madrid... keep reading
How to Lesson Plan for Kindergarteners in Thailand
I am not a teacher. I majored in Art History in college, so teaching in Thailand is my first time in the classroom. That said, this experience has been a... keep reading
CIEE Teach in Spain + TEFL Panel Discussion
On December 13th, 2023 we hosted a webinar with 5 of our current CIEE Teach in Spain participants! They walked us through their life abroad. We loved hearing their reflections... keep reading
My Journey to Teaching in South Korea
Hi, my name is Connie and I’ll be blogging for CIEE from South Korea! I teach in a hagwon in Anyang, close enough to Seoul to pop in for an... keep reading
Why I Chose CIEE’s Madrid Program, the Visa Process, and More
One thing I didn’t get to do in college as a result of Covid was study abroad. However, during the spring break of my last semester, I found out about opportunities where I could teach English in Spain and settled on CIEE’s Madrid program.
Future on the Horizon
My name is Kayla Arriazola and I am currently thirty years old. I am from a small town called Rio Grande City, Texas. This town is near the South Texas... keep reading
What's it like to get TEFL certified and teach abroad in Madrid with CIEE?
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