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    You Can Want to Belong in Spain and Still Want Your Dentist to Speak English

    September 12, 2026 /

    Explore the delicate balance of wanting to feel integrated in Spain, while also sometimes preferring to seek out English-language specialists with guest writer, Ross of Your Mate Pat.

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  • Culture,  How to,  Living Abroad,  Preparing

    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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    How to: Tapas in Granada

    October 22, 2019

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    Traditions: Christmas Lunch/Dinner in Spain

    December 10, 2020
  • 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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    Why Shorter Photoshoots Work Best with Toddlers in Spain

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    My First Time…At an Intercambio

    December 1, 2017

    Easy Spanish for Shopping at a Supermarket

    October 24, 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.

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    Top Six Things You Should Know When Visiting a Doctor in Spain

    March 16, 2021

    How to: Choose a Travel Buddy

    October 27, 2017

    My Secret to Avoiding Loan Default While Living Abroad in Spain

    July 3, 2018
  • 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: Use Correos (Part I)

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    January 14, 2021
  • 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: Five Years of “Friend-Dating” (Dani’s Success Story)

    June 6, 2026

    7 things I like about living in Finland

    November 23, 2023

    Confessions: I’m Nervous About Going Home

    June 13, 2019
  • 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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    March 21, 2026
  • 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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    July 10, 2018

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    February 6, 2018
  • 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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    6 ways to sharpen your soft skills by living in Spain

    March 16, 2023

    Learning How to Drive in Spain (Part 1 – The Basics)

    February 14, 2026

    Using a Public Bathroom in Spain

    October 29, 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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    December 28, 2021
  • 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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    Adapting to a New Culture: Dani’s Experiences

    August 25, 2020

    Student-Teacher Relationships in Spain (Part I)

    June 8, 2018

    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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    Expressions: When and How to Use “Hasta…”

    June 25, 2019

    Drinking Culture in Spain

    May 13, 2021

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    December 1, 2020
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