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    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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    April 16, 2020

    Airports in Spain

    July 30, 2020

    How to: Feel Comfortable Giving a Presentation in Spanish

    September 11, 2018
  • 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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    Visiting Madrid with a baby: Travel tips from Spanish father and founder of AI Travel Planner

    April 11, 2024

    How to: Find Cheap Flights

    August 18, 2017

    Snapshots of Spain during Semana Santa

    April 1, 2018
  • Adapting,  How to

    How to: Communicate with Someone who has Limited English

    October 5, 2018 /

    It can be difficult to have a coherent conversation when the person you’re trying to communicate with has limited knowledge of English. After years of situations like this teaching English and living abroad, we’ve got plenty of techniques to help you communicate effectively!

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    An Introduction to the Job Situation in Spain

    January 14, 2020

    My Real Life in Spain

    December 22, 2022

    Help! I Need to Replace my Butano

    April 16, 2019
  • How to,  Thriving

    How to: Plan and Execute a Successful Private Lesson for Kids

    October 4, 2018 /

    Planning a private lesson, especially when you’re new to teaching English, can be intimidating but we’re breaking it down into simple, applicable tips to help you thrive when teaching English in Spain.

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    Choosing Your Spanish Wine and Wine-based Drinks

    July 11, 2019

    Beyond Spain: Rich Encoding Techniques For Spanish Fluency

    March 20, 2025

    7 Steps to a Successful Peluquería Trip (Getting a Haircut in Spain)

    September 8, 2020
  • Adapting,  How to

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

    October 2, 2018 /

    Looking to teach private English lessons in Spain but not sure how to find students? We’ve got the low-down on how to find the students to fill up your schedule fast with lots of clases particulares.

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    How to: Make Friends with Spaniards

    March 10, 2020

    Find Your Why for Being Abroad

    October 10, 2019
    Claudia and the dog Elvi on a boat

    Making Friends as a Foreigner in Finland

    October 20, 2022
  • Living Abroad,  Preparing

    CIEE’s Teach English in Spain Programs

    September 4, 2018 /

    Trying to decide if CIEE is the right program for you? If you’re interested in teaching English in Spain, it’s definitely one of the options to consider, but take into account the pros and cons you’ll find here.

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    Traveling with a little one under 6 months

    August 22, 2024

    Caroline’s Personal Experience Living with a Host Family

    May 31, 2018

    A Conversation with Expat Coach and Psychologist Gabriela

    August 27, 2020
  • Adapting,  Culture

    Student-Teacher Relationships in Spain (Part I)

    June 8, 2018 /

    In part 1, we’re diving into some of the differences you may experience in student-teacher relationships here in Spain from the perspective of an English teacher working with both children and adults.

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    How to: Deal with Gastos (Utilities) in Spain

    November 30, 2018

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

    May 9, 2021

    Living in Spain Under Lockdown

    May 28, 2020
  • Culture,  Language Learning,  Preparing

    Learning-English Culture in Spain

    April 10, 2018 /

    Did you know that Spanish universities now have a language requirement? It's one of the biggest factors behind Spain's B1-obsession. But is it really for the best?

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    What You Should Know About Fashion in Spain

    December 15, 2019

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    February 24, 2019

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    October 22, 2019
  • Preparing

    Understanding when Spaniards don’t Speak English with You

    April 3, 2018 /

    Have you ever tried to communicate with a Spaniard in English and have them refuse to speak to you? This article dives into our interpretation of why that may be. 

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