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    What is Cultural Transition? and How to Deal with it

    August 13, 2020 /

    The process of expanding your skill set to more deeply understand a culture different from your own can be tricky. Thankfully, guest writer Marta walks us through the process in detail, using the example of an expat adapting to Spain.

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    Types of Celebrations in Spain

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    October 14, 2018

    Traditions: Mantecados and Polvorones (Spanish Christmas Sweets)

    December 3, 2020
  • Culture,  Living Abroad

    Job Search Abroad (Insights from Spain to US)

    August 11, 2020 /

    Searching for a job in a foreign country, culture, and language can be challenging! In this post, guest writer Gisela shares what she has learned from her experience as a Spaniard in the United States.

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    Life is in the Street in Spain

    May 21, 2019

    What’s Happening? Kids Out Until Midnight in Spain

    July 23, 2019

    Confessions: I am a Different Person in Different Languages

    January 18, 2018
  • Adapting,  Culture

    Culture Shock in Spain Stories from around the Globe

    July 26, 2020 /

    Are you wondering about the types of culture shock people face when they move abroad to Spain? Today we have four guest writers who are sharing their insights into what surprised them most when they moved abroad.

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    Confessions: I Speak Differently to Different People

    February 6, 2018

    What to Expect from Spanish Bikers

    May 1, 2018

    Creating Meaningful Relationships in Random Places

    December 5, 2017
  • Culture

    An Introduction to the Spanish Political System

    June 25, 2020 /

    Understanding Spain's political system can help you understand many aspects of their daily life and even how they interact with you. This article is a brief introduction to how politics work in Spain.

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    Cultural Competence Part III (Acquiring Competences)

    May 17, 2018

    Christmas in Spain, Explained by a Spaniard

    December 20, 2020

    Culture Shock: The Insights of a Spaniard in America

    February 2, 2020
  • Culture,  Preparing

    The Languages of Spain: An Introduction

    June 16, 2020 /

    Do you think that Spanish is the only language spoken in Spain? If so, you are wrong. In fact, there are many languages and multiple co-official languages spoken across this diverse country.

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    Integrating the Holiday Season into your Travel Plans

    December 24, 2019

    International Love: A Spaniard’s Insights on Dating a Brit

    November 14, 2019

    Help! What is happening with the service?

    October 6, 2017
  • Culture,  Food

    Easy and Healthy Spanish Recipes

    May 7, 2020 /

    Are you looking for healthy Spanish recipes that are also relatively easy to make? In this list we have put together a list of some of our favorite Spanish foods and where you can find authentic recipes for them.

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    Domingo de Resurrección in Spain

    April 1, 2021

    What are the Sanfermines

    July 8, 2018

    International Love: An American’s Insights on Dating a Spaniard

    November 12, 2019
  • Culture

    What Semana Santa Means to Me: An Interview with a Granadina

    April 5, 2020 /

    In honor of the beginning of Holy Week, we bring you an interview with a Spaniard on what this week and its traditions mean to her and her family.

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    Who is Federico García Lorca

    February 25, 2020

    Work-to-Live vs. Live-to-Work

    September 24, 2019

    I’ll Never Truly be Spanish…

    November 19, 2019
  • Balance,  Culture,  Thriving

    Being Friends with the Opposite Sex

    March 12, 2020 /

    Making friends in new places is never easy but add in the fact that you have to follow cultural norms and you will start wondering how it is even possible. Check out this article for a little bit of insight into  friendships according to Spanish gender norms. 

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    The Artist’s Way Reflections

    December 7, 2021

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2020)

    January 5, 2020

    Finding Balance with Spanish Food

    August 31, 2017
  • Culture

    Flamenco Traditions in Spain

    March 5, 2020 /

    What do you really know about the Spanish tradition of flamenco? Today we dive into a brief history of this music and dance as well as dig deeper in an exclusive interview with Rudy López Garcés, founder of Solera Espectáculos Granada.

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    March 12, 2020

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    November 19, 2019

    Different Regions in Spain

    January 30, 2020
  • Culture

    Six Stereotypes of Spain Debunked

    March 3, 2020 /

    What preconceived notions do you have about Spain? Let’s talk through six of the big stereotypes that exist about Spaniards to separate fact from fiction.

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    The Days of Semana Santa

    April 14, 2019

    Help: Why is Everything in Spain Closed in August?

    July 27, 2018

    Semana Santa: Who You See in Processions

    March 30, 2021
  • Culture

    Who is Federico García Lorca

    February 25, 2020 /

    Federico García Lorca is one of Spain’s most well-known poets and historical figures. If you don’t know him, you’ll want to read more here about his life, works, and politically-motivated assassination.

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    International Love: An American’s Insights on Dating a Spaniard

    November 12, 2019

    Benefits of Cultural Competences

    April 26, 2018

    Student-Teacher Relationships in Spain (Part I)

    June 8, 2018
  • Culture

    Oposiciones, Explained By a Spaniard

    February 23, 2020 /

    We’ve shared before about funcionarios (public workers) and the oposiciones (exams) to achieve these placements but today let’s explore a Spaniard’s perspective of this process. Read what guest writer Pablo has to say.

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    Working Successfully with Spanish Teams

    April 11, 2019

    What do teachers in Spain wear?

    August 21, 2018
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