Sincerely, Spain Sincerely, Spain

  • ABOUT US
    • ABOUT CLAUDIA
    • ABOUT DANI
  • COACHING
  • WORK WITH US
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • Blog
  • ABOUT US
    • ABOUT CLAUDIA
    • ABOUT DANI
  • COACHING
  • WORK WITH US
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • Blog
  • Adapting
  • Balance
  • Confessions
  • Culture
  • Expat Life in Spain
  • Food
  • How to
  • Language Learning
  • Living Abroad
  • Living Abroad in Finland
  • Preparing
  • Study Abroad
  • Thriving
  • Travel
  • Uncategorized
  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    Top Resources for Planning English Lessons

    June 10, 2021 /

    We’ve all had that moment in which we had no idea what to do for an English lesson. To help you out, here are some tried and true FREE resources available online for planning English lessons for kids and adults.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    The Importance of Language

    January 21, 2020

    My Real Life in Spain

    December 22, 2022

    Life is in the Street in Spain

    May 21, 2019
  • How to,  Living Abroad

    What Type of TEFL Teaching Job is Right for Me?

    June 8, 2021 /

    Are you thinking about getting your TEFL Certification and going to teach English abroad? If so, this post is for you as our guest writer focuses on different types of teaching jobs and which one might be best for you.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    How to: Recover from Accidentally Being Rude… in Another Culture

    June 6, 2019

    How I maintain my Spanish without living in a Spanish speaking country

    June 20, 2024

    How to: Send emails with Spaniards

    February 28, 2019
  • How to,  Thriving

    How to: Bridge the Language Gap

    April 8, 2021 /

    When trying to communicate with someone with a different native language than yours, it’s easy to get stuck in the language gap. In this article we discuss six tactics that will help you bridge the gap and overcome this obstacle.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    Make Your ‘Host City’ Your Home (Why and How)

    September 10, 2019

    Expressions: When and How to Use “Hasta…”

    June 25, 2019

    12 Mistakes to Avoid When Learning a Language through TV & Movies

    April 25, 2024
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Confessions: My Life is in English

    February 16, 2021 /

    Even though I’ve lived abroad in Spain for years, I find my life is still primarily lived in English. At first, I felt disappointed with myself but thanks to some reflection, I’ve got a different view now.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    The Complete Guide to Ambiguous Expat Grief

    May 18, 2023

    Confessions: I am a Different Person in Different Languages

    January 18, 2018

    Confessions: I am a Serial Friender

    February 15, 2018
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad

    How Dani Ended Up Living Abroad

    January 26, 2021 /

    Those of us who end up abroad do so at different times of our lives and for different reasons. If you are wondering how Dani ended up abroad, check out this post!

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    7 things I miss about living in (Granada) Spain

    November 16, 2023

    This is My Life Now: Dani

    March 15, 2018

    Confessions: I am Feeling Vulnerable in these Uncertain Times

    November 26, 2020
  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    Language-Learning: A Review of italki

    April 16, 2020 /

    If you want to learn a language online through one-on-one video classes, italki is an excellent option for you! Read our thoughts on the benefits and drawbacks of this platform for more information.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    Making the Most of Your Host Family Experience

    May 28, 2019

    The Importance of Language

    January 21, 2020

    Make the Most of Studying Virtually

    April 9, 2020
  • Adapting,  How to

    Tips for Teaching Virtually (One-on-One Classes)

    April 7, 2020 /

    Have you now transitioned to working from home and you are not sure how to teach your classes virtually? Check out this guide with 15 top tips for teaching one-on-one virtual classes.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    Insights into Daily Life: An Interview

    December 11, 2018

    PDA is Everywhere in Spain

    May 8, 2018

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2023)

    January 17, 2023
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    How Life Abroad Has Shifted my Perspective

    January 23, 2020 /

    Important life events and major changes often cause us to shift our perspective and life abroad has been no different for Dani. Read about how learning Spanish, teaching English, and living in Spain has changed her.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    Studying a Degree in Spain (Part II)

    March 1, 2018

    Cómo Aprender Español: Temas Tabúes

    March 21, 2021

    My Real Life in Spain

    December 22, 2022
  • Adapting

    The Importance of Language

    January 21, 2020 /

    The words we use—but also the way in which we use them—matter! This post dives into three of the aspects of language we should pay attention to in order to communicate more effectively.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    Understanding Bars in Spain

    October 19, 2018

    There’s Something Magical About the First Time―at an Intercambio

    November 24, 2017

    Making the Most of Your Host Family Experience

    May 28, 2019
  • Preparing

    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!

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    Five Reasons You Should Have an International Experience

    January 5, 2021

    An Introduction to Culture Shock

    July 23, 2020

    The Languages of Spain: An Introduction

    June 16, 2020
  • Culture,  Thriving

    International Love: A Spaniard’s Insights on Dating a Brit

    November 14, 2019 /

    Wondering what it’s like to date a Brit? Today’s guest writer, Luis, opens up about his international love story—sharing their cultures, creating their own language, and ups and downs along the way.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    An Introduction to Spanish Wine

    January 8, 2019

    Día de Santiago in Spain

    July 21, 2019

    To Party or Not to Party

    October 26, 2017
  • Language Learning,  Thriving

    Six Lessons Learned from Teaching English

    May 2, 2019 /

    They say that teaching is the best way to learn and my experience has proven that cliche to be right. Here I’m sharing some life lessons teaching English has taught me.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    Expressions: When and How to Use “Hasta…”

    June 25, 2019

    Are You Fluent In Spanish?

    November 9, 2021

    There’s Something Magical About the First Time―at an Intercambio

    November 24, 2017
12

Sincerely, Spain

We're Dani and Claudia, two American expats with a love of Spain. Let us be your guide to Spanish culture, language-learning, living abroad.

Recent Posts

  • Redefining Ourselves in New Life Stages
  • Beyond Spain: Rich Encoding Techniques For Spanish Fluency
  • Accepting My Own Journey Part II
  • Our Ultimate Guide to Christmas in Spain
  • 24 books for 2024
Sign-up for blog post updates

Categories

  • Adapting (104)
  • Balance (39)
  • Confessions (57)
  • Culture (120)
  • Expat Life in Spain (14)
  • Food (45)
  • How to (105)
  • Language Learning (71)
  • Living Abroad (156)
  • Living Abroad in Finland (5)
  • Preparing (113)
  • Study Abroad (26)
  • Thriving (130)
  • Travel (128)
  • Uncategorized (1)

Tags

Adapting Claudia Culture Dani Food How to International Language Learning Living Abroad Preparing Soñando Sunday Spain Spanish Study Abroad Teaching Abroad Thriving Tips Travel Traveler Understanding

Privacy Policy

Disclosure Statement

© SINCERELY, SPAIN, 2025. UNAUTHORIZED USE AND/OR DUPLICATION OF THIS MATERIAL WITHOUT EXPRESS AND WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM THIS SITE’S AUTHORS AND/OR OWNER IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. EXCERPTS AND LINKS MAY BE USED, PROVIDED THAT FULL AND CLEAR CREDIT IS GIVEN TO SINCERELY, SPAIN WITH APPROPRIATE AND SPECIFIC DIRECTION TO THE ORIGINAL CONTENT.