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    Working Successfully with Spanish Teams

    April 11, 2019 /

    Working with other people can be difficult wherever you are. However, while intercultural teams can be wonderful, they can also be more difficult. That is why we are sharing our top tips for working with Spanish teams!

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  • Culture

    What is el Día de Reyes Magos in Spain

    January 6, 2019 /

    Happy día de Reyes! Do you know what that means or are you just wondering what is going on in Spain on the 6th of January? Here we are diving into how Spaniards celebrate the Epiphany.

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    Job Search Abroad (Insights from Spain to US)

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    December 31, 2019
  • Thriving

    Creating a Friendship with Someone who doesn’t Speak the Same Language

    October 11, 2018 /

    Have you ever felt stuck when you really want to talk to someone but don’t speak the same language? Us too! This is why we are diving into our top tips for how to communicate with people even when conversation doesn’t seem possible.

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    The Importance of Mindful Reflection

    February 7, 2019

    How to: Plan and Execute a Successful Private Lesson for Kids

    October 4, 2018

    Choosing Your Spanish Wine and Wine-based Drinks

    July 11, 2019
  • Adapting,  How to

    How to: Communicate with Someone who has Limited English

    October 5, 2018 /

    It can be difficult to have a coherent conversation when the person you’re trying to communicate with has limited knowledge of English. After years of situations like this teaching English and living abroad, we’ve got plenty of techniques to help you communicate effectively!

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    August 8, 2019

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    May 21, 2019

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    January 17, 2023
  • Culture,  Thriving

    Cultural Competence Part III (Acquiring Competences)

    May 17, 2018 /

    We’ve talk about cultural competences before, but how do you integrate them into your daily life? See these five exercises to get your head in the right place for acquiring cultural competences.

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  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    How I Talked to my Family about Moving Abroad (Claudia)

    May 10, 2018 /

    Understanding why you want to go abroad for yourself can be difficult, so imagine trying to explain it to others. In this article, Claudia dives into how she talks about it with close friends and family.

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  • Culture,  Thriving

    Benefits of Cultural Competences

    April 26, 2018 /

    In this article we dive deeper into one of potential future benefits of spending time studying in another country: professional benefits cultural competences acquired while abroad.

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  • Preparing

    Understanding when Spaniards don’t Speak English with You

    April 3, 2018 /

    Have you ever tried to communicate with a Spaniard in English and have them refuse to speak to you? This article dives into our interpretation of why that may be. 

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  • Culture,  Preparing

    Cultural Competence Part II (Evaluating Yourself)

    March 22, 2018 /

    This article dives into the self-evaluation part of cultural competences, and why this first step is an important one while trying to develop your skills and behaviors. 

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