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Working Successfully with Spanish Teams
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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What is el Día de Reyes Magos in Spain
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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Creating a Friendship with Someone who doesn’t Speak the Same Language
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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How to: Communicate with Someone who has Limited English
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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Cultural Competence Part III (Acquiring Competences)
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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How I Talked to my Family about Moving Abroad (Claudia)
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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Benefits of Cultural Competences
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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Understanding when Spaniards don’t Speak English with You
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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Cultural Competence Part II (Evaluating Yourself)
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.