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    Five Things You Should Know about Teaching in an English Academy in Spain

    January 16, 2020 /

    Are you wondering what your options are for teaching English in Spain? Teaching at an English academy might just be one of your best options. Read this article for five things you need to know before you start!

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    How to: Choose a Spanish Olive Oil

    August 7, 2018

    What does it mean to be a ‘Guiri’

    September 15, 2020

    Understanding Spanish Public Workers: Oposiciones

    February 20, 2020
  • 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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    Healthy Lifestyles: 7 Activities That Make Exercise Feel Fun

    October 17, 2019

    Find Your Why for Being Abroad

    October 10, 2019

    Living in Spanish is Tiring

    September 1, 2020
  • Preparing,  Study Abroad

    Personal Benefits of Studying Abroad

    December 17, 2019 /

    People are always talking about why going abroad is good for your career potential but have you ever stopped to think about how it benefits your personal growth? In this article we do just that.

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    Easy Spanish for Restaurants

    April 30, 2019

    Traditions: Los Reyes Magos

    December 26, 2019

    What Does it Mean to “Be Spanish” (Not Being Spanish for Generations)

    March 2, 2018
  • Adapting,  How to,  Living Abroad

    Where Can I Buy That? Clothes Edition

    December 12, 2019 /

    As you settle into your life here in Spain, you're sure to need to do a little shopping. In today’s post, Claudia and Dani take you out shopping to their favorite places for clothes!

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    Top Six Things You Should Know When Visiting a Doctor in Spain

    March 16, 2021

    Why do People Walk Everywhere in Spain?

    July 13, 2018

    Adapting to a New Culture: What You Should Know

    August 18, 2020
  • Adapting,  Culture

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

    December 5, 2019 /

    Are you wondering why things are closed on December 6th in Spain? It is because they celebrate the Día de la Constitución or the Day of the Constitution. This article dives into this special holiday.

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    Tips for Teaching Virtually (Group Classes)

    April 14, 2020

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

    November 23, 2018

    Spanish Style Eating

    October 1, 2020
  • Culture,  Preparing

    Catholic but not Catholic

    December 3, 2019 /

    Religion is something that we cannot separate from culture in a country like Spain. This article dives into how Spanish people can seem (paradoxically) both really Catholic and not at all. 

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    Who are Los Reyes Católicos?

    March 31, 2019

    Best Wine Regions in Spain

    October 19, 2023

    Six Stereotypes of Spain Debunked

    March 3, 2020
  • Culture,  Preparing

    Who is Lady of Almudena?

    November 7, 2019 /

    Are you curious about who is the Lady of Almudena, the female patron saint of Madrid, Spain? Well look no further as we dive into her story in this article today.

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    7 things I miss about living in (Granada) Spain

    November 16, 2023

    My Experience with Eating Outdoors in Spain

    July 28, 2019

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    October 15, 2019
  • Living Abroad

    Why I Went Abroad (Claudia’s Story)

    October 13, 2019 /

    What is a good enough reason for going abroad? We think any reason is good enough! Read Claudia’s story about how she ended up living abroad in this story.

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    Confessions: We Still Get Sad Living Abroad

    February 9, 2021

    An Introduction to Culture Shock

    July 23, 2020

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

    April 6, 2021
  • Adapting,  Balance

    Find Your Why for Being Abroad

    October 10, 2019 /

    Are you trying to figure out your reasoning for going abroad so that you can make the most of your experience? Check out these five questions to help you orientate yourself in discovering your why.

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    Creating Spanish Friendship Through Food and Drink

    July 16, 2019

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    November 23, 2021

    What does ‘Poco a poco’ Mean!?

    May 12, 2020
  • Adapting

    Why Are You Abroad Anyways?

    October 8, 2019 /

    Has someone asked you (or have you when questioning yourself) about why you are abroad? If you find yourself in this situation, check out this post to understand the importance your ‘why.’

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    My Top Resources for Writing in Spanish

    October 26, 2018

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    December 1, 2017

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2023)

    January 17, 2023
  • Culture

    Types of Celebrations in Spain

    September 29, 2019 /

    As a general rule, Spaniards love to celebrate! And this post has been developed to share insight into different kinds of celebrations that you will find during your time in Spain.

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    An Introduction to Spanish Ferias

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    March 17, 2019

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    May 22, 2018
  • Adapting,  Culture,  Living Abroad

    Work-to-Live vs. Live-to-Work

    September 24, 2019 /

    When moving to a new place, little things about the new culture can often surprise you. Check out this article to see how we are analyzing the work situation in Spain.  

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    September 11, 2018

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    December 19, 2017

    What to Expect at Sunday Lunch in Spain

    June 28, 2021
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