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    7 Steps to a Successful Peluquería Trip (Getting a Haircut in Spain)

    September 8, 2020 /

    Getting a haircut can be a stressful experience no matter where you, although doing so in Spain―in another language―can be even more intimidating. Fear not! With these tips you'll be a pro at the hair salon in no time!

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    Using a Bathroom in Spain

    October 27, 2020

    How To Survive Your First Year Living Abroad

    January 11, 2024

    How to: Feel Comfortable Giving a Presentation in Spanish

    September 11, 2018
  • How to,  Travel

    Master Packing for Every Length of Trip

    July 28, 2020 /

    Every length of trip calls for a different packing strategy. Do you know the questions to ask yourself in order to master this process? This article dives into those questions, outlines example packing lists, and includes a VIDEO demo.

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    How to: Talk to Your Family About Moving Abroad

    January 28, 2021

    How To: Buy a Flamenco Dress for Sevilla’s “Feria de abril”

    April 13, 2018

    How to: Properly Prepare a Tostada de Tomate

    April 29, 2021
  • How to,  Language Learning

    Long-term Language Learning (Why and How)

    June 11, 2020 /

    Language-learning can be a life-long commitment. In this post we unpack the reasons why we take a long-term approach and believe you should, too!

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    How to: Find Community and Make Friends Online

    February 18, 2021

    12 Mistakes to Avoid When Learning a Language through TV & Movies

    April 25, 2024

    How to: Make Paella like a Spaniard

    May 11, 2018
  • How to,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    At Home Anywhere: A Book Review

    April 28, 2020 /

    In this post, we review and provide insight on everything the book At Home Anywhere has to offer. It’s likely a good fit for you, whether you’re moving abroad or not.

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    Learning How to Drive in Spain (Part 1 – The Basics)

    February 14, 2026

    Using a Bathroom in Spain

    October 27, 2020

    How to: order beer in Spain

    July 9, 2019
  • Adapting,  How to

    Tips for Teaching Virtually (Group Classes)

    April 14, 2020 /

    We’re sharing 18 important tips for helping you create the classroom environment, prepare your lessons, and execute effective group lessons online.

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    What does ‘Poco a poco’ Mean!?

    May 12, 2020

    What to Expect when Making Plans with Spaniards

    January 19, 2021

    Finding your Food Favorite Places While Abroad (in Spain)

    April 9, 2019
  • Adapting,  How to

    Make the Most of Studying Virtually

    April 9, 2020 /

    Are you now one of the millions of people finding yourself now studying online but you just can’t get the hang of it? Check out our top tips for studying virtually so that you make the most out of this experience.

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    6 ways to sharpen your soft skills by living in Spain

    March 16, 2023

    Lexa’s Personal Experience Teaching English in Spain

    March 20, 2018
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    Confessions: Feeling Imposter Syndrome at Work (While Living Abroad)

    June 22, 2023
  • Adapting,  How to

    Tips for Teaching Virtually (One-on-One Classes)

    April 7, 2020 /

    Have you now transitioned to working from home and you are not sure how to teach your classes virtually? Check out this guide with 15 top tips for teaching one-on-one virtual classes.

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    What’s Happening? Kids Out Until Midnight in Spain

    July 23, 2019

    What to Expect when Making Plans with Spaniards

    January 19, 2021

    Language Learning: Watching T.V. or Movies

    March 19, 2020
  • How to,  Preparing

    How Can I Best Communicate with a Traveling Loved One?

    March 24, 2020 /

    You might be at a bit of a loss as to the best ways to communicate with a loved one who is far away, living abroad. Not to worry, we’ve outline seven forms of communication in this article to make sure the communication is great!

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    12 Mistakes to Avoid When Learning a Language through TV & Movies

    April 25, 2024

    Effective Packing 101

    August 20, 2019

    How to: Get a Phone (Number) in Spain

    April 20, 2021
  • How to,  Thriving

    How to: Work from Home Effectively

    March 17, 2020 /

    Especially right now, working from home is something that many people are doing but that you may be experiencing for the first time. Here are our top ten tips for staying on-task and effective with work at home.

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    Renting an Apartment in Spain

    August 6, 2019

    Visiting Madrid with a baby: Travel tips from Spanish father and founder of AI Travel Planner

    April 11, 2024

    How to: Use Couchsurfing (as a Guest)

    July 15, 2017
  • Adapting,  How to

    How to: Make Friends with Spaniards

    March 10, 2020 /

    Do you feel frustrated that you are not making that many native friends while abroad? I have a theory about that and several tips for how to improve your chances at making local friends.

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    Adapting to a New Culture: What You Should Know

    August 18, 2020

    The Importance of Language

    January 21, 2020

    Language Learning: Watching T.V. or Movies

    March 19, 2020
  • Culture,  How to,  Preparing

    When and How do I Give ‘Dos Besos’?

    January 9, 2020 /

    The 'two kisses' greeting here in Spain can be very new for us guiris. That's why we've got some tips to help you understand just how to go about this greeting and when to use it!

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    May 31, 2021

    PDA is Everywhere in Spain

    May 8, 2018

    What is el Día de Andalucía (Day of Andalusia)

    February 3, 2019
  • Adapting,  How to,  Living Abroad

    Where Can I Buy That? Clothes Edition

    December 12, 2019 /

    As you settle into your life here in Spain, you're sure to need to do a little shopping. In today’s post, Claudia and Dani take you out shopping to their favorite places for clothes!

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    Language Learning: Watching T.V. or Movies

    March 19, 2020

    PDA is Everywhere in Spain

    May 8, 2018

    How to: Make Friends with Spaniards

    March 10, 2020
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