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  • 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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    Returning Home

    December 26, 2017

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    February 11, 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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    Returning Home

    December 26, 2017

    Adapting to a New Culture: Claudia’s Experiences

    August 20, 2020

    An Introduction to the Job Situation in Spain

    January 14, 2020
  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    Language Learning: Reading in Spanish

    April 2, 2020 /

    What are you doing to learn Spanish? For us, reading in a foreign language is one of the best best ways to pick up on grammar structure and new vocabulary. However, follow these suggestions to get the most out of your experience.

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    May 2, 2026

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    August 8, 2019

    Tips for Teaching Virtually (One-on-One Classes)

    April 7, 2020
  • Adapting,  Balance

    Dealing with Uncertain Times

    March 26, 2020 /

    No one really knows how to deal with these uncertain times. That is why we have put together this list of 13 things that we are currently doing to keep positive and moving forward in our lives.

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    Help: Why is Everything in Spain Closed in August?

    July 27, 2018

    You Can Want to Belong in Spain and Still Want Your Dentist to Speak English

    September 12, 2026

    Culture Shock in Spain Stories from around the Globe

    July 26, 2020
  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    Language Learning: Watching T.V. or Movies

    March 19, 2020 /

    One of the many ways you can improve your language skills is by watching videos (movies, tv, etc.) in that language. Check out some of our favorite ways of integrating Spanish into your everyday life.

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    Culture Shock: The Insights of a Spaniard in America

    February 2, 2020

    Learn Spanish: Intercambios de Idiomas

    January 15, 2019

    Adapting to a New Culture: Claudia’s Experiences

    August 20, 2020
  • 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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    The Roller Coaster of Learning a Language

    August 13, 2019

    Where Can I Buy That? Food Edition

    November 17, 2020

    Finding your Food Favorite Places While Abroad (in Spain)

    April 9, 2019
  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    Expressions: ¿Qué tal…?

    February 11, 2020 /

    ¿Qué tal…? Is a Spanish expression that you will hear often if you are abroad in Spain. It is used between acquaintances and best friends alike. But what does it mean? In this article we dive into this expression.

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    How to: Survive Without a Dryer

    January 30, 2018

    Culture Shock in Spain Stories from around the Globe

    July 26, 2020

    6 ways to sharpen your soft skills by living in Spain

    March 16, 2023
  • Culture,  Living Abroad,  Preparing

    An Introduction to Cultural Competence

    January 28, 2020 /

    We think that multicultural competences are essential to be successful abroad, but do you know what they are? And, more importantly, do you know how you can acquire them? This is Part I in a three part series to help you do so.

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    Culture Shock in Spain Stories from around the Globe

    July 26, 2020

    Semana Santa: Who You See in Processions

    March 30, 2021

    What is Cultural Transition? and How to Deal with it

    August 13, 2020
  • Adapting

    The Importance of Language

    January 21, 2020 /

    The words we use—but also the way in which we use them—matter! This post dives into three of the aspects of language we should pay attention to in order to communicate more effectively.

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    What Does “No hay de qué” Mean?

    February 26, 2019

    What does “Tirar la Casa por la Ventana” Mean?

    February 25, 2021

    How Don Quijote Became a Teen Mom

    February 19, 2019
  • Adapting,  Culture

    An Introduction to the Job Situation in Spain

    January 14, 2020 /

    Are you thinking about moving abroad but you are not sure what the job situation is like in Spain? This introduction will give you a brief idea of what you will find here.

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    Lexa’s Personal Experience Teaching English in Spain

    March 20, 2018

    What Does “No hay de qué” Mean?

    February 26, 2019

    Learn Spanish: Intercambios de Idiomas

    January 15, 2019
  • Balance,  Living Abroad

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2020)

    January 5, 2020 /

    At the beginning of every year we share what we are hoping to experience in the coming months. This is Claudia’s letter to the New Year.

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    July 20, 2023

    Thriving as an Auxiliar

    July 19, 2018

    How to: Balance Two Worlds

    November 3, 2020
  • Culture,  Travel

    Integrating the Holiday Season into your Travel Plans

    December 24, 2019 /

    If you’re planning a trip to Spain (or anywhere, really) during the Christmas-New Year’s holiday season, there are quite a few things you should plan for! Read up on all our tips to help you integrate the festivities and avoid headaches.

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    Cultural Competence Part III (Acquiring Competences)

    May 17, 2018

    The Languages of Spain: An Introduction

    June 16, 2020

    Managing Reverse Culture Shock

    June 5, 2018
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We're Dani and Claudia, two American expats with a love of Spain. Let us be your guide to Spanish culture, language-learning, living abroad.

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