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Choosing Your Spanish Wine and Wine-based Drinks
When in Spain there are A LOT of wine and wine-based drink options to choose from! Let us walk you through the most common ones and advise you on our favorites.
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How to: order beer in Spain
Knowing the word for ‘beer’ may come quite in handy during your days here in Spain. But have you mastered the ins-and-outs of ordering exactly what you want? Read up on our top three tips to find out!
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Expressions: When and How to Use “Hasta…”
Hasta luego, hasta ahora, hasta entonces… As a language-learner, it may seem like there are endless ways to say “see you later” in Spain. If you’re curious about the intricacies of when you use one rather than the other, this article is for you!
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Going to the Movies in Spain
Have you ever realized how much we take cultural know-how for granted in everyday activities? My first experience going to the cinema in Spain taught me that there’s a lot to consider if you’re in a different country.
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How to: Recover from Accidentally Being Rude… in Another Culture
Have you made a massive cultural faux pas and are wondering what to do now? Are you worried about accidentally offending someone while abroad? Check out these three tips to help you get through the rough moments!
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Making the Most of Your Host Family Experience
Living in a homestay with a host family is a wonderful way to immerse in the local culture. However, you’ve got to put forth the effort if you want to get the most out of this experience. Here are our top four tips (as well as a video!!) on how.
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Help! I Need to Replace my Butano
There’s a good chance you’ll have something in your Spanish apartment hooked up to propane or butane gas and, if so, you’re going to want to know these tips about how to obtain and replace the bottles.
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How to: Send emails with Spaniards
Sending formal emails in your non-native language can be scary—trust me I’ve been there. After years of writing formal emails in Spanish, here are my top three tips to being successful without stressing too much.
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Top Tips for the Auxiliares Application Process
The Auxiliares (Spanish government’s English teacher assistant program) requirements are not that demanding, but the application process can be a bit overwhelming. Here are some of our top tips and things you should know before you apply.
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How to: Deal with Gastos (Utilities) in Spain
If you’ll be renting an apartment here in Spain, you’ll surely have to deal with some utilities bills. Check out the details here about what, when, and how to expect to pay when it comes to your gastos!
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How to: Cheaply Send a Package to Spain
If a loved one recently moved to Spain, you might be wondering about how to send them international care packages and, perhaps more importantly, how to do so cheaply. We’ve got all the insider tips you need to know!
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How to: Communicate with Someone who has Limited English
It can be difficult to have a coherent conversation when the person you’re trying to communicate with has limited knowledge of English. After years of situations like this teaching English and living abroad, we’ve got plenty of techniques to help you communicate effectively!