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  • Language Learning,  Thriving

    Making Mistakes, but Just Wanting to Move on

    April 4, 2019 /

    One of the most frustration aspects of practicing a non-native language is how your mistakes can often be honed in on while your point is overlooked. In terms of having successful communication, I believe it’s often best to recognize mistakes but also move on.

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    June 10, 2021

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    April 16, 2020

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    December 10, 2019
  • Adapting,  Culture,  Food

    Understanding the Beer Culture in Spain

    April 2, 2019 /

    The culture of beer, how it is consumed, and how people judge a ‘good beer’ varies from country to country. Thus, we’re sharing what you’ll want to know to understand the beer culture in Spain PLUS a video on how to order it like a pro!

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    How to: Communicate with Someone who has Limited English

    October 5, 2018

    The Roller Coaster of Learning a Language

    August 13, 2019

    Learn Spanish: When Do I Use ‘Usted?’

    January 22, 2019
  • Travel

    What You Need to Know About Gibraltar

    March 24, 2019 /

    Are you in the south of Spain and looking for a day-trip that allows you to escape into the English language while being surrounded with cool historic sites, caves, and naughty monkeys? Perhaps Gibraltar is the place for you!

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    The San Juan Celebration in Spain

    June 17, 2018

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    September 1, 2019

    What You Need to Know About Ceuta

    March 18, 2018
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Life with Visitors is Different

    March 21, 2019 /

    Try as I may, I simply can’t live out my ‘normal life’ when I have visitors! It’s not an inherently bad thing, but certainly something we all need to recognize and come to terms with in our own ways. Thus, I’m sharing some personal insights on the topic.

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    What is SAD and How it Impacts Your Life Abroad

    February 11, 2021

    Snapshots of Spain during Semana Santa

    April 1, 2018

    Adapting to a New Culture: Claudia’s Experiences

    August 20, 2020
  • Culture,  Preparing

    Weddings in Spain

    March 19, 2019 /

    If you’re preparing to attend or host a wedding in Spain, there are certainly some things youll want to know about this important celebration. Be sure to check out this basic guide to learn what will likely be different for you in terms of Spanish weddings (bodas).

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    Life is in the Street in Spain

    May 21, 2019

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

    December 5, 2019

    Traditions: La Lotería de Navidad in Spain

    December 1, 2020
  • Travel

    What You Should Know About Murcia

    March 10, 2019 /

    Have you ever visited the capital of the small autonomous region nestled between Andalusia and Valencia? If you, like many, have overlooked Murcia you really ought to reconsider!

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    October 8, 2017

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    November 25, 2018

    Visiting Playa de las Catedrales: Everything you Need to Know

    December 31, 2017
  • Thriving

    Thriving is Just Striving!

    March 7, 2019 /

    I’ve had the feeling for awhile now that we need to change the way in which we define ‘thriving’ and it turns out that my inkling has led me right back to the TRUE definition of ‘thriving’—I think you’ll be happily surprised!

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    Confessions: I’m Still Learning How to Accept Who I am

    May 4, 2021

    How to: Deal with People Speaking to You in English

    February 1, 2018

    How to: Talk on the Phone in Spanish

    February 13, 2020
  • Language Learning,  Preparing

    Easy Spanish for Traveling

    March 5, 2019 /

    Will you be traveling in a Spanish-speaking country soon? If so, we recommend you learn (or brush up on) these important expressions for traveling in Spanish. From your flight to the hotel to the sightseeing, we’ve got you covered!

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    August 3, 2018

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    April 23, 2019
  • Culture,  Travel

    What is the Carnaval de Santa Cruz de Tenerife

    February 24, 2019 /

    Did you know that the Carnaval celebration in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is second to only the Carnaval celebration in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil? We’ve got all the basics covered to help you understand this important festival in Spain’s Canary Islands.

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    The Integration of the Elderly into Spanish Society

    May 29, 2018

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    November 7, 2019

    What does October 12th mean in Spain?

    October 12, 2018
  • Balance,  Confessions,  Thriving

    Confessions: It’s Really Hard for Me to Take a Day Off

    February 21, 2019 /

    I mean, how often do YOU take time off? And I don’t mean simply not going to work; I mean truly, deeply giving your mind and body a rest—completely guilt-free. Chances are, you may need to do some reflecting as I have…

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    Finding Balance with Spanish Food

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    January 19, 2018

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    March 26, 2020
  • Adapting,  Food

    How I Survive Spain’s Fish with Bones

    February 5, 2019 /

    I’ve never been a big fish-eater and certainly not one who’s comfortable with a whole fish on my plate, looking back at me! If you feel similarly, don’t despair; I’m dishing on my experience and how I’ve learned to survive with the normalcy of this kind of fish in Spain.

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    Being Home: A Reflection on the Ups and Downs of Moving Abroad

    May 9, 2021

    How Don Quijote Became a Teen Mom

    February 19, 2019

    Language Learning: Reading in Spanish

    April 2, 2020
  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    Learn Spanish: When Do I Use ‘Usted?’

    January 22, 2019 /

    Choosing between the formal ‘usted’ and informal ‘tú’ pronouns is harder than you may think—especially because the interpretation of what is formal and informal is both subjective and cultural. Read on to learn about the interpretation of this in Spain.

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    What Does it Mean to Group Intercambio?

    October 15, 2020

    Student-Teacher Relationships in Spain (Part I)

    June 8, 2018

    How Don Quijote Became a Teen Mom

    February 19, 2019
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