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  • Culture,  Preparing

    An Introduction to the Spanish School System

    September 26, 2019 /

    School is different all around the world and what you find in Spain is likely to surprise you. To give you a betting insight into the Spanish school system, we are breaking it down for you from an insider’s perspective.

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    Traditions: Belenes (Nativity Scenes) in Spain

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    October 19, 2023

    Traditions: Nochebuena (Christmas Eve) in Spain

    December 15, 2020
  • 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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    Choosing Your Coffee in Spain

    July 2, 2019

    PDA is Everywhere in Spain

    May 8, 2018

    Adapting to a New Culture: What You Should Know

    August 18, 2020
  • Living Abroad

    Creating Home-Away-From-Home

    September 15, 2019 /

    Living abroad isn’t easy and can even be downright difficult. Today we are sharing Claudia’s story of how she is making her new city home… without loosing the magic of being a tourist.

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    What Type of TEFL Teaching Job is Right for Me?

    June 8, 2021

    Being Thankful: Celebrating Thanksgiving in Spain

    November 28, 2019

    Living with Spanish Roommates

    August 1, 2019
  • Language Learning,  Travel

    My Experience at a Play in Spain

    September 8, 2019 /

    Do you want to go to a theater production in Spain but feel a little nervous about how it will go? Dani felt the same way but her experience doing so will surely convince you not to worry!

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    Ultimate Guide to Spanish Language Learning Resources

    July 8, 2021

    The Ultimate Guide to Learning Spanish: Season One Round-up

    May 23, 2021

    Cómo Aprender Español: Temas Tabúes

    March 21, 2021
  • Travel

    Travel like a Spaniard during Summer

    September 1, 2019 /

    Do you wonder where Spaniards go to spend their summer holidays? This post dives into the three most likely trips that you will find you Spanish friends taking during the hottest months of the year.

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    What You Need to Know about Villena

    November 10, 2018

    Corpus Celebration in Granada

    May 20, 2018

    Traveling During Semana Santa in Spain

    March 29, 2018
  • Language Learning

    My Experience Learning Spanish

    August 18, 2019 /

    Learning a language is an experience in itself. Today Claudia is diving into what her Spanish adventure was like and the elements she finds most important if you want to go on your own language learning journey.

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    Our Reading Recommendations for Language Learning (Spanish)

    July 10, 2018

    My Experience at a Play in Spain

    September 8, 2019

    What does “Tirar la Casa por la Ventana” Mean?

    February 25, 2021
  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    Our Top Tips for Learning Spanish

    August 15, 2019 /

    Learning Spanish, like learning all different types of languages, is difficult. However, in this article we are sharing a video diving into our favorite ways to improve your language skills while immersing yourself in Spanish culture.

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    The Importance of Language

    January 21, 2020

    How Don Quijote Became a Teen Mom

    February 19, 2019

    How to: Get a Phone (Number) in Spain

    April 20, 2021
  • Travel

    Five Tips to Help You Enjoy Your Staycation

    August 4, 2019 /

    Are you wondering how to get to know your own city better or are in need of a serious break? Why not consider taking a staycation or a vacation where you don’t go somewhere else but spend time doing something new in the same place.

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    What is the Carnaval de Santa Cruz de Tenerife

    February 24, 2019

    What You Need to Know About Motril

    June 23, 2019

    Travel like a Spaniard during Summer

    September 1, 2019
  • Culture,  Food

    My Experience with Eating Outdoors in Spain

    July 28, 2019 /

    Due to the weather, the culture, and the availability of places with outdoor seating, eating outdoors is incredibly common in Spain. In this article we outline some of the reasons why and the reality that you may find here.

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    How To: Buy a Flamenco Dress for Sevilla’s “Feria de abril”

    April 13, 2018

    Understanding the Beer Culture in Spain

    April 2, 2019

    Traditions: Mantecados and Polvorones (Spanish Christmas Sweets)

    December 3, 2020
  • Culture,  Thriving

    Understanding the Weather in Spain

    July 25, 2019 /

    The weather in Spain isn’t ALWAYS sunny. Check out this post and video to understand more about Spanish weather and how to thrive in its ever-changing climate

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    Culture Shock in Spain Stories from around the Globe

    July 26, 2020

    Semana Santa in Spain

    March 23, 2021

    What does October 12th mean in Spain?

    October 12, 2018
  • Adapting,  Culture

    What’s Happening? Kids Out Until Midnight in Spain

    July 23, 2019 /

    Have you ever wondered why there are kids running around the streets until midnight? Here we dive into why we think this is so culturally acceptable in Spain.

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    Find Your Why for Being Abroad

    October 10, 2019

    How to: Get a Phone (Number) in Spain

    April 20, 2021

    Empathizing with People in Uncertain Times

    May 19, 2020
  • Culture

    Día de Santiago in Spain

    July 21, 2019 /

    Saint James (or Santiago in Spanish) is the Patron Saint to Spain. His “day” is celebrated on the 25th of July. In this post we cover a little bit of the history and celebrations that you will see if you are lucky enough to be in Galicia on this day.

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    September 26, 2019

    An Introduction to Spanish Wine

    January 8, 2019
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