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  • 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: Use Couchsurfing (as a Guest)

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    Make the Most of Studying Virtually

    April 9, 2020

    How to: be a Good Bla Bla Car Rider

    March 9, 2018
  • 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: Cheaply Send a Package to Spain

    October 30, 2018

    Travel Essentials for a Weekend Away

    September 28, 2018

    How to: Work from Home Effectively

    March 17, 2020
  • 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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    Where Can I Buy That? Clothes Edition

    December 12, 2019

    Giving Birth as an Expat in Spain – Insights from a Doula

    September 7, 2021

    3 days in Barcelona: Travel Tips by Founder of Spanish AI Travel Planner

    January 25, 2024
  • 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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    Using a Public Bathroom in Spain

    October 29, 2020

    Understanding the Beer Culture in Spain

    April 2, 2019

    How to: Communicate with Someone who has Limited English

    October 5, 2018
  • 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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    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2023)

    January 17, 2023

    What to Expect when Making Plans with Spaniards

    January 19, 2021

    An Introduction to the Job Situation in Spain

    January 14, 2020
  • 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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    An Introduction to the Job Situation in Spain

    January 14, 2020

    Top Resources for Planning English Lessons

    June 10, 2021

    The Roller Coaster of Learning a Language

    August 13, 2019
  • 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

    How to: Travel with Budget Airlines

    July 20, 2018

    How to: Communicate with Someone who has Limited English

    October 5, 2018
  • 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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    Relocating to Madrid: A Specialist’s Insights into Apartment-Hunting

    September 21, 2023

    How to: Tapas in Granada

    October 22, 2019

    Top Three Things to Consider Before Relocating to Spain

    March 1, 2022
  • 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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    Why do People Walk Everywhere in Spain?

    July 13, 2018

    How to: Use Correos (Part I)

    October 8, 2020

    Empathizing with People in Uncertain Times

    May 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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    How to: Celebrate Birthdays in Spain

    June 19, 2018

    The Importance of Coffee Shops in Spain

    November 6, 2018

    Cultural Competence Part III (Acquiring Competences)

    May 17, 2018
  • 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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    May 21, 2020

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    May 1, 2018

    Adapting to a New Culture: What You Should Know

    August 18, 2020
  • Culture,  Food,  How to,  Preparing

    How to: Tapas in Granada

    October 22, 2019 /

    The art of ordering tapas―tapeando―may seem simple, but there are a few things we think you should know before you go out for free food here in Granada. Read up ahead of time so you can hit the bar as a pro!

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    July 26, 2021
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