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    What they don’t tell NALCAP Teachers about País Vasco

    March 7, 2026 /

    Guest writer, Anthony, shares all the insider tips he's learned about being a NALCAP (auxiliares) teacher in The Basque Country (also known as País Vasco, also known as Euskadi).

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  • How to,  Living Abroad,  Preparing

    Relocating to Madrid: A Specialist’s Insights into Apartment-Hunting

    September 21, 2023 /

    Today we welcome to the blog guest writer, Eliana. She is a reputable relocation specialist with tons of experience helping auxiliares find housing in Madrid. In this post, she walks you through what you should know about the apartment-hunting process, a few districts of the city you should consider, why you might want to work with a relocation specialist, and more.

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  • Expat Life in Spain,  Living Abroad

    Expat Life in Madrid

    August 31, 2021 /

    Today on the blog we are welcoming guest writer Sarah Willats. Sarah shares her experience moving and living abroad in different places before ultimately setting in Madrid. She dives deep into her story and we think you’ll love it!

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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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  • Adapting,  Culture

    Culture Shock in Spain Stories from around the Globe

    July 26, 2020 /

    Are you wondering about the types of culture shock people face when they move abroad to Spain? Today we have four guest writers who are sharing their insights into what surprised them most when they moved abroad.

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  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    At Home Anywhere: Journaling and Reflections

    April 30, 2020 /

    The exploration of Rachael Lynn’s book At Home Anywhere continues in this post as Dani shares excerpts from her journal in which she answers some of the book’s reflection questions.

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  • 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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    September 17, 2020
  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Adapting,  Study Abroad

    Help! I’m failing Spanish school (and they tell me it’s normal)

    November 23, 2018 /

    While failing an exam might seem like a big deal back home, it might just have less importance where you are living abroad in Spain. Want to know why?

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  • Thriving

    Help! My Private Lesson is a Disaster

    October 18, 2018 /

    We’re all been there—from time to time, our lesson plan seems to just blow up in our faces. Don’t worry, we’ve got some important tips and considerations to help you avoid true disaster in your English classes.

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