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    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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    What does October 12th mean in Spain?

    October 12, 2018

    Catholic but not Catholic

    December 3, 2019

    What is Cultural Transition? and How to Deal with it

    August 13, 2020
  • 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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    I’ll Never Truly be Spanish…

    November 19, 2019

    Weddings in Spain

    March 19, 2019

    Catholic but not Catholic

    December 3, 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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    My Experience with Eating Outdoors in Spain

    July 28, 2019

    The Languages of Spain: An Introduction

    June 16, 2020

    What is the Carnaval de Santa Cruz de Tenerife

    February 24, 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

    Maintaining the Mediterranean Diet

    May 5, 2020

    Dealing with Uncertain Times

    March 26, 2020
  • 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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    Being Friends with the Opposite Sex

    March 12, 2020

    Help! I’m Suffering Mini Culture Shocks

    March 26, 2019

    7 things I like about living in Finland

    November 23, 2023
  • 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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    Managing Reverse Culture Shock

    June 5, 2018

    How to: Celebrate Birthdays in Spain

    June 19, 2018

    Traditions: Los Reyes Magos

    December 26, 2019
  • 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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    What is the Mediterranean Diet?

    October 15, 2019

    What is el Día de Andalucía (Day of Andalusia)

    February 3, 2019

    Neighborhoods of Granada Guide

    March 9, 2021
  • 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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    What You Need to Know about Córdoba

    March 4, 2018

    To Party or Not to Party

    October 26, 2017

    An Introduction to Spanish Bullfighting

    May 22, 2018
  • Culture,  Food,  Preparing

    Top Five Spanish Foods You Must Try

    February 4, 2020 /

    There are SO many delicious Spanish dishes you should try but if you only have time to prioritize a few make it these five!

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    Traditions: Mantecados and Polvorones (Spanish Christmas Sweets)

    December 3, 2020

    Culture Shock in Spain Stories from around the Globe

    July 26, 2020

    Traditions: La Lotería de Navidad in Spain

    December 1, 2020
  • Adapting,  Culture

    Culture Shock: The Insights of a Spaniard in America

    February 2, 2020 /

    Up on the blog today we have the insights of guest-writer Lucia, a girl from Granada who lived in Wisconsin for a year. Where we are shocked by things in Spain, she was shocked by small-town USA. What shocked her the most? 

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    Tips for Teaching Virtually (Group Classes)

    April 14, 2020

    Returning Home

    December 26, 2017

    How to: Feel Comfortable Giving a Presentation in Spanish

    September 11, 2018
  • Culture,  Travel

    Different Regions in Spain

    January 30, 2020 /

    Even though we are always referring to the country of Spain, today we want to take a moment to recognize the many different regions within Spain. Each one shares something with the rest of the country but is also unique.

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    An Introduction to Spanish Ferias

    April 6, 2018

    Traditions: Nochebuena (Christmas Eve) in Spain

    December 15, 2020

    How to: Tapas in Granada

    October 22, 2019
  • Culture,  Living Abroad,  Preparing

    An Introduction to Cultural Competence

    January 28, 2020 /

    We think that multicultural competences are essential to be successful abroad, but do you know what they are? And, more importantly, do you know how you can acquire them? This is Part I in a three part series to help you do so.

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    Integrating the Holiday Season into your Travel Plans

    December 24, 2019

    Drinking Culture in Spain

    May 13, 2021

    Domingo de Resurrección in Spain

    April 1, 2021
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