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Confessions: I’m a Workaholic
What kind of professional are you? Read about Claudia's confession that she is a bit of a workaholic, and how she is also taking some actions to find balance.
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Tips for Teaching Virtually (Group Classes)
We’re sharing 18 important tips for helping you create the classroom environment, prepare your lessons, and execute effective group lessons online.
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Language Learning: Reading in Spanish
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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Using Duolingo to Learn a Language
There are many different ways to learn a language. See this article to understand how Duolingo, a fun and easy app, might be a good option for you.
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Dealing with Uncertain Times
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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Fitting In vs Staying True to Yourself While Abroad
Especially when you find yourself abroad, you might find that it isn’t always easy to find the balance between fitting in to what is happening around you and staying true to yourself. This article has 5 tips on how to do this.
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How to: Make Friends with Spaniards
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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Understanding Spanish Public Workers: Oposiciones
While they are a normal part of Spanish life oposiciones are something that don’t exist in the same way in other places. What are they for and why are they such a normal part of conversations in Spain?
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Understanding Spanish Public Workers: Funcionarios
While they are a normal part of Spanish life, funcionarios are something that don’t exist in the same way in other places. What are funcionarios and what role do they play in everyday life in Spain?
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Expressions: ¿Qué tal…?
¿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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Different Regions in Spain
Even though we are always referring to the country of Spain, today we want to take a moment to recognize the many different regions within Spain. Each one shares something with the rest of the country but is also unique.
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An Introduction to Cultural Competence
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.
