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    Language-Learning Tips: Change Your Relationship with Mistakes

    February 16, 2023 /

    Today we welcome to the blog Pat, the founder of Laid-back Languages. After struggling to learn French in school, Pat used psychology to crack the code of language-learning and has since taught himself five languages. In this post, he shares one of his biggest tips for language-learners: healing your relationship with mistakes.

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  • Language Learning,  Thriving

    Are You Fluent In Spanish?

    November 9, 2021 /

    How good are you at speaking the local language? Would you say you are fluent? Do you dream in that language? Check out this article for some of our insights on what it means to be fluent in Spanish.

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  • Language Learning

    Expressions: Menos Mal

    August 3, 2021 /

    Menos mal is a pretty common expression to hear in Spain but do you know what it means or how to use it? Check out this post for more understanding of this expression and examples to put it in context.

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  • Language Learning,  Living Abroad

    Ultimate Guide to Spanish Language Learning Resources

    July 8, 2021 /

    Language learning can be difficult! That is why we have put together this post with our ultimate guide to Spanish language learning resources, linking to all the relevant posts that we have shared in the past.

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  • Language Learning,  Preparing

    Studying Spanish at a Language School in Spain

    July 6, 2021 /

    Different people thrive in different environments, and the way you learn a language isn't going to be the same for you as someone else. One of the options you should consider is a language school...

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  • How to,  Language Learning

    Language-Learning Before You Move Abroad for Every Level

    June 17, 2021 /

    This extensive list of unconventional recommendations for language-learning are broken down into different categories of great ways to incorporate Spanish into your everday life. Perfect for anyone who wants to learn or brush up on their Spanish before a move abroad.

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  • Language Learning,  Thriving

    Top Six Ways to Learn Spanish Outside of Spanish Class

    June 14, 2021 /

    Learning Spanish doesn't have to consist just of official classes at your university or at a language school. Check out these six tips for making the most out of your language learning experience.

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  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    Top Resources for Planning English Lessons

    June 10, 2021 /

    We’ve all had that moment in which we had no idea what to do for an English lesson. To help you out, here are some tried and true FREE resources available online for planning English lessons for kids and adults.

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  • How to,  Language Learning

    The Ultimate Guide to Learning Spanish: Season One Round-up

    May 23, 2021 /

    To wrap up season one of the Cómo Aprender Español: Entrevistas con Expertos series, we’ve compiled all of the videos in one place so you can binge-watch these interviews created to help you learn Spanish.

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  • Language Learning

    Cómo Aprender Español: Cómo Pensar en Español

    April 25, 2021 /

    In the sixth episode of Cómo Aprender Español: Entrevistas con Expertos, Claudia talks with Guada from Spanish with Guada about why it is important to think in Spanish as well as some top tips for being able to do so.

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  • Language Learning,  Living Abroad

    Cómo Aprender Español: Temas Tabúes

    March 21, 2021 /

    In the fifth episode of our Cómo Aprender Español video series, Dani speaks with Spanish teacher Anabel Fortes about taboo topics that are not usually discuss in the classroom, but that are very important in our real lives.

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  • Confessions,  Language Learning

    Confessions: I don’t always have all the right words

    March 18, 2021 /

    Even though we’ve been living in Spain and using Spanish on a regular basis, it doesn’t mean we always have the right words. In this post Claudia confesses when finding the correct Spanish words are most difficult for her.

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