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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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    Life is in the Street 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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    Handling Political Conversations While Living Abroad

    September 24, 2020

    How to: Send emails with Spaniards

    February 28, 2019

    How to: Host Long-term Visitors

    July 20, 2023
  • 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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    Having Difficult Conversations: Preparing Yourself for Grief and Loss While Living Abroad

    November 5, 2020

    Four Must-know Banking Tips Before You Move to Spain

    June 29, 2018

    How to: order beer in Spain

    July 9, 2019
  • 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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    Confessions: I don’t always have all the right words

    March 18, 2021

    Lessons Learned in Four Years of Blogging

    July 13, 2021

    Confessions: Sometimes I Have to Ask for Help

    June 7, 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!

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    Confessions: I am a Different Person in Different Languages

    January 18, 2018

    Help! I’m three months in and I’m feeling blue…

    November 8, 2018

    Living in Spain Under Lockdown

    May 28, 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.

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

    October 2, 2018

    Empathizing with People in Uncertain Times

    May 19, 2020

    How to: Make Friends with Spaniards

    March 10, 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.

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    Confessions: That Three Month Feeling

    December 19, 2017

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    Understanding Spain’s Policy on Coronavirus

    June 30, 2020
  • 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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    July 3, 2018

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    November 24, 2020

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    December 14, 2023
  • 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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    Make the Most of Studying Virtually

    April 9, 2020

    Confessions: I Speak Differently to Different People

    February 6, 2018

    What Does “No hay de qué” Mean?

    February 26, 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!

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    How to: Talk to Your Family About Moving Abroad

    January 28, 2021

    It Gets Cold in Spain!

    November 21, 2017

    How Can I get all of my Prescriptions Filled Before Leaving for Spain?

    July 17, 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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    The Languages of Spain: An Introduction

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    What Does “No Pasa Nada” Actually Mean!?

    May 18, 2021
  • 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.

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    Language-Learning: Why You Should Take Private Classes

    June 9, 2020
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