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    How to: Use Correos (Part I)

    October 8, 2020 /

    Figuring out how to use the post office (and even tabacco shops!) to get an international card or package sent off to loved ones may seem daunting but here we’ve got everything you need to know when using correos to send mail home from Spain.

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    Why Are You Abroad Anyways?

    October 8, 2019

    Understanding Spain’s Policy on Coronavirus

    June 30, 2020

    Where Can I Buy That? Stuff Edition

    November 19, 2020
  • How to,  Preparing,  Study Abroad

    Your First Conversation with Your Host Family

    September 29, 2020 /

    Moving in with a family of strangers comes with a lot of uncertainties and you may be nervous just thinking about it! In this post we cover the common behaviors and questions you can expect from your host family so you can feel prepared.

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    How to: Deal with Gastos (Utilities) in Spain

    November 30, 2018

    Master Packing for Every Length of Trip

    July 28, 2020

    How to: Bridge the Language Gap

    April 8, 2021
  • How to,  Thriving

    Handling Political Conversations While Living Abroad

    September 24, 2020 /

    Politics is always a delicate subject but politics in another language and culture can be a recipe for disaster. Check out our tips for how to handle this kind of conversation while in Spain!

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    Your First Conversation with Your Host Family

    September 29, 2020

    How to: Tapas in Granada

    October 22, 2019

    Top Tips for the Auxiliares Application Process

    December 28, 2018
  • How to,  Living Abroad

    How to: Vote as an American Living Abroad

    September 22, 2020 /

    Voting in the U.S. elections from abroad may seem like a complicated process, but if you know where to get your information and what to submit, it doesn’t have to be! Follow these steps if you’re an American living overseas.

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    Make Your ‘Host City’ Your Home (Why and How)

    September 10, 2019

    How to: Bridge the Language Gap

    April 8, 2021

    What to Expect at Sunday Lunch in Spain

    June 28, 2021
  • Adapting,  How to

    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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    Easy Spanish for Shopping at a Supermarket

    October 24, 2019

    Find Your Why for Being Abroad

    October 10, 2019

    What is Día de la Constitución or December 6th holidays?

    December 5, 2019
  • 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 Survive Your First Year Living Abroad

    January 11, 2024

    What’s the Difference Between a Spanish Coach and a Spanish Teacher?

    October 31, 2024

    Using a Bathroom in Spain

    October 27, 2020
  • 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

    How to: be a Good Bla Bla Car Rider

    March 9, 2018

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

    April 13, 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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    How to: Properly Prepare a Tostada de Tomate

    April 29, 2021

    Language-Learning Before You Move Abroad for Every Level

    June 17, 2021

    How to: Rent a Car in Spain

    August 24, 2018
  • 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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    How to Make: Spanish-Style Coffee at Home

    June 2, 2021

    Returning Home

    December 26, 2017

    Our Top Tips for Learning Spanish

    August 15, 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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    Adapting to a New Culture: Dani’s Experiences

    August 25, 2020

    Returning Home

    December 26, 2017

    Living in Spain Under Lockdown

    May 28, 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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    Expressions: ¿Qué tal…?

    February 11, 2020

    Adapting to a New Culture: Dani’s Experiences

    August 25, 2020

    Lexa’s Personal Experience Teaching English in Spain

    March 20, 2018
  • 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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    How to: Make Paella like a Spaniard

    May 11, 2018

    Thriving as an Auxiliar

    July 19, 2018

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

    September 7, 2021
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