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    What they don’t tell NALCAP Teachers about País Vasco

    March 7, 2026 /

    Guest writer, Anthony, shares all the insider tips he's learned about being a NALCAP (auxiliares) teacher in The Basque Country (also known as País Vasco, also known as Euskadi).

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  • 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.

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    How to: Get Private Lessons (as a Teacher) in Spain

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  • 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.

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    My Secret to Avoiding Loan Default While Living Abroad in Spain

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    April 28, 2020
  • 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.

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    How to: Choose the Best Bla Bla Car

    January 9, 2018

    How to: Use Correos (Part II)

    September 21, 2018

    How to: Cheaply Send a Package to Spain

    October 30, 2018
  • 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.

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    January 23, 2025

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  • 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!

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    At Home Anywhere: Journaling and Reflections

    April 30, 2020

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    October 17, 2024
  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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    An Interview with Monta Lio (An Aussie-Spanish Band)

    May 26, 2020

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    January 4, 2018

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    September 12, 2019
  • 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.

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    How to: Deal with Gastos (Utilities) in Spain

    November 30, 2018

    What Does “No hay de qué” Mean?

    February 26, 2019

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2023)

    January 17, 2023
  • 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!

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    August 7, 2018
  • 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.

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    June 19, 2018

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