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  • Adapting,  Living Abroad

    Adapting to a New Culture: What You Should Know

    August 18, 2020 /

    Are you wondering how long it will take you to adapt to a new culture? Are you frustrated it hasn’t happened as quickly as you would have liked? In this post we dive in to what you should know about this process.

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  • Language Learning

    What You Need to Know About the DELE Exam

    August 4, 2020 /

    Do you want to know what, when, and how you are going to sign up for and prepare for the DELE exam, or the most recognized Spanish language Certification? In this article we cover everything you need to know to make sure you do it right!

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    January 24, 2021

    Language Learning: Reading in Spanish

    April 2, 2020

    Beyond Spain: Rich Encoding Techniques For Spanish Fluency

    March 20, 2025
  • Living Abroad,  Preparing

    An Introduction to Culture Shock

    July 23, 2020 /

    What does it mean to have culture shock? Is it 'good' or 'bad?' This article provides a brief description of culture shock and the four phases you will most probably go through as you begin to settle into your new home.

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    Renting an Apartment in Spain

    August 6, 2019

    Job Search Abroad (Insights from Spain to US)

    August 11, 2020

    Easy Spanish for Asking for Directions (and Giving Directions)

    November 2, 2021
  • Travel

    Day trips from Barcelona

    July 7, 2020 /

    Have you booked a longer trip to Barcelona and want to take a day trip or two out of the city? We think that is a great idea! That’s why we put together this list of places you can visit on a day trip from Barcelona.

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    How to: Be a Good Couchsurfing Host

    August 30, 2018

    What You Need to Know about Valencia

    January 21, 2018

    What is Al-Andalus?

    September 2, 2018
  • Culture

    An Introduction to the Spanish Political System

    June 25, 2020 /

    Understanding Spain's political system can help you understand many aspects of their daily life and even how they interact with you. This article is a brief introduction to how politics work in Spain.

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    An Introduction: Pablo Picasso

    January 7, 2018

    Oposiciones, Explained By a Spaniard

    February 23, 2020

    Who are Los Reyes Católicos?

    March 31, 2019
  • Preparing

    An Introduction to the History of Catalonia

    June 18, 2020 /

    The history of Spain is fascinating, and the history of Catalonia is equally so. In this article, we dive into a basic overview of the history of Catalonia, touching on some reasons why people look for independence.

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    What does October 12th mean in Spain?

    October 12, 2018

    Personal Benefits of Studying Abroad

    December 17, 2019

    Help! I’m Suffering Mini Culture Shocks

    March 26, 2019
  • Culture,  Preparing

    The Languages of Spain: An Introduction

    June 16, 2020 /

    Do you think that Spanish is the only language spoken in Spain? If so, you are wrong. In fact, there are many languages and multiple co-official languages spoken across this diverse country.

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    My Experience with Coffee in Spain

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    What is the Carnaval de Cádiz?

    February 4, 2018

    What is the Carnaval de Santa Cruz de Tenerife

    February 24, 2019
  • Adapting,  Balance

    Dealing with Lockdown Productivity Frustrations

    May 21, 2020 /

    Are you feeling frustrated because you don’t feel like you are as productive as you would like to be? Are you caught up in comparing yourself with others in the aspect? We have three top tips for you!

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    Find Your Why for Being Abroad

    October 10, 2019

    How Don Quijote Became a Teen Mom

    February 19, 2019

    Understanding Bars in Spain

    October 19, 2018
  • Adapting,  Balance

    Empathizing with People in Uncertain Times

    May 19, 2020 /

    Have you found yourself talking to friends or family for the first time in years? Are you frustrated by conversations that you are having? Check out our three top tips on how to empathize with people during these uncertain times.

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    Our Reading Recommendations for Language Learning (Spanish)

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    Confessions: Feeling Imposter Syndrome at Work (While Living Abroad)

    June 22, 2023
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad

    The Story of How We Met

    May 14, 2020 /

    Are you curious how the writers of this blog came to be friends in the first place? We thought you might be, so Dani tells the story here of how two American Midwesterners found friendship in the south of Spain!

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    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Claudia)

    October 25, 2018

    Our Personal Experiences with Bullfighting

    May 24, 2018

    Confessions: I am a Different Person in Different Languages

    January 18, 2018
  • Culture,  Food

    Easy and Healthy Spanish Recipes

    May 7, 2020 /

    Are you looking for healthy Spanish recipes that are also relatively easy to make? In this list we have put together a list of some of our favorite Spanish foods and where you can find authentic recipes for them.

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    What do teachers in Spain wear?

    August 21, 2018

    Culture Shock: The Insights of a Spaniard in America

    February 2, 2020

    What Does “Vale” Actually Mean?!

    January 26, 2018
  • Balance,  Food

    Maintaining the Mediterranean Diet

    May 5, 2020 /

    The Mediterranean diet is one of the things we love about Spain. But how are you supposed to maintain this diet despite everything else going on in everyday life. Check out this post for our top five tips for sticking to the plan!

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    Confessions: It’s Really Hard for Me to Take a Day Off

    February 21, 2019
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