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  • Preparing,  Study Abroad

    Student-Teacher Relationships in Spain (Part II)

    January 17, 2019 /

    Studying abroad in Spain means that you will have different interactions with your professors that you might be experienced to back home. This article dives into some of the distinctions that have jumped out to us.

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    What does October 12th mean in Spain?

    October 12, 2018

    Who is Lady of Almudena?

    November 7, 2019

    Traditions: La Lotería de Navidad in Spain

    December 1, 2020
  • Culture,  Preparing

    An Introduction to Spanish Wine

    January 8, 2019 /

    Today we are bringing you a beginner’s guide to Spanish wine with the hope that you will be inspired to get out there and try a glass or two (and report back to us with your favorites!).

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    Types of Celebrations in Spain

    September 29, 2019

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

    December 5, 2019

    When and How do I Give ‘Dos Besos’?

    January 9, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Preparing,  Thriving

    Happy New Year!

    January 1, 2019 /

    From Dani and Claudia here at Sincerely, Spain, we would like to wish you a wonderful start to 2019. And to support you on your study and live abroad journeys we would like to offer you a special coaching offer.

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    Easy Spanish for Asking for Directions (and Giving Directions)

    November 2, 2021

    How to Get a Student Visa to Study in Spain

    April 13, 2023

    Managing Finances for a Short-term Stay in Spain

    August 23, 2021
  • How to,  Preparing

    Top Tips for the Auxiliares Application Process

    December 28, 2018 /

    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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    8 things we learned setting up a publishing company in Spain

    March 28, 2024

    How to: Bridge the Language Gap

    April 8, 2021

    How to: Cheaply Send a Package to Spain

    October 30, 2018
  • Culture,  Preparing

    The Acceptance of Homosexuality in Spain

    December 4, 2018 /

    The way a culture sees different types of people varies every where you go. Join us as we discover how Spain accepts homosexuality both from a legal and social standpoint.

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    Catholic but not Catholic

    December 3, 2019

    Working Successfully with Spanish Teams

    April 11, 2019

    Help! I’m Suffering Mini Culture Shocks

    March 26, 2019
  • Living Abroad,  Preparing

    Moving Abroad as a Couple

    November 27, 2018 /

    Are you preparing to move abroad as a couple? If so, you’ll want to know all the details our guest writer, Jen, who moved to Spain with her partner is sharing in terms of what to expect and top tips you should keep in mind!

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    Snapshots of Spain during Semana Santa

    April 1, 2018

    Four Must-know Banking Tips Before You Move to Spain

    June 29, 2018

    A Few Study Abroad Resources From People Who’ve Been There

    September 19, 2019
  • Language Learning,  Preparing,  Study Abroad

    The Pros and Cons of Studying Spanish in Andalucía

    November 13, 2018 /

    Are you thinking about studying Spanish in Andalucía? Today’s guest writer, Charlotte, is weighing the pros and cons and it certainly seems to come out in Spain’s southern region’s favor!

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

    March 18, 2021

    My Experience at a Play in Spain

    September 8, 2019

    There’s Something Magical About the First Time―at an Intercambio

    November 24, 2017
  • Language Learning,  Preparing

    What Does “Me Cago en…” Actually Mean?

    October 23, 2018 /

    If you’ve ever heard the expression “me cago en…[insert object/person/place/idea here]” you might be confused at what it means. In this article we are diving in to how it is used and interpreted in Spain.

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

    May 23, 2021

    Expressions: When and How to Use “Hasta…”

    June 25, 2019

    Confessions: I Speak Differently to Different People

    February 6, 2018
  • Culture,  Preparing

    What does October 12th mean in Spain?

    October 12, 2018 /

    Are you wondering why everything is closed on the 12th of October in Spain? Well we are here to give you insight to why that is! Check out this article for more information about this holiday.

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    Día de Santiago in Spain

    July 21, 2019

    What is Cultural Transition? and How to Deal with it

    August 13, 2020

    Traditions: Los Reyes Magos

    December 26, 2019
  • Language Learning,  Preparing

    What does “El Mundo es un Pañuelo” Mean?

    September 7, 2018 /

    In this edition of our expressions series, we’re looking into the saying el mundo es un pañuelo, which will likely come in handy for you as you begin to meet more and more people.

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    Language Learning: Reading in Spanish

    April 2, 2020

    Language-Learning Tips: Change Your Relationship with Mistakes

    February 16, 2023

    My First Time…At an Intercambio

    December 1, 2017
  • Living Abroad,  Preparing

    CIEE’s Teach English in Spain Programs

    September 4, 2018 /

    Trying to decide if CIEE is the right program for you? If you’re interested in teaching English in Spain, it’s definitely one of the options to consider, but take into account the pros and cons you’ll find here.

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    Happy New Year!

    January 1, 2019

    Caroline’s Personal Experience Living with a Host Family

    May 31, 2018

    What are my options for returning to Spain?

    February 20, 2018
  • Living Abroad,  Preparing

    20 Small but Surprising Differences You’ll Find in Spain

    August 31, 2018 /

    If you’re an American new to Spain, you’re sure to be amused (or frustrated) by the nuanced differences you’ll find here and this list is just the beginning!

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    Accepting My Own Journey (Claudia)

    June 21, 2018

    Living and Traveling in Spain as a Black Person: An Interview with Somto

    April 6, 2021

    How Don Quijote Became a Teen Mom

    February 19, 2019
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