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  • Culture,  Preparing

    Christmas in Spain, Explained by a Spaniard

    December 20, 2020 /

    What do you know about Christmas traditions in Spain? Today we are joined by Spaniard David who explains some of the most typical things to see during the holiday season.

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    Drinking Culture in Spain

    May 13, 2021

    Televised New Year’s Eve Program in Spain

    December 30, 2018

    Flamenco Traditions in Spain

    March 5, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Preparing

    Find and Connect with an Online Therapist

    November 24, 2020 /

    Today we want to share with you a quick interview we did with licensed therapist Elizabeth Marston. She answers some of our basic questions on virtual therapy and what you should look for in a therapist.

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    June 8, 2021

    Confessions: Moving Abroad Doesn’t Necessarily Get Easier

    July 21, 2020

    Cómo Aprender Español: Temas Tabúes

    March 21, 2021
  • Culture

    What is Cultural Transition? and How to Deal with it

    August 13, 2020 /

    The process of expanding your skill set to more deeply understand a culture different from your own can be tricky. Thankfully, guest writer Marta walks us through the process in detail, using the example of an expat adapting to Spain.

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    How to: Celebrate Birthdays in Spain

    June 19, 2018

    An Introduction to Cultural Competence

    January 28, 2020

    Culture Shock: The Insights of a Spaniard in America

    February 2, 2020
  • Culture,  Living Abroad

    Job Search Abroad (Insights from Spain to US)

    August 11, 2020 /

    Searching for a job in a foreign country, culture, and language can be challenging! In this post, guest writer Gisela shares what she has learned from her experience as a Spaniard in the United States.

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    What’s the Difference Between Gazpacho and Salmorejo?

    July 1, 2021

    Who is Antoni Gaudí?

    July 26, 2021

    Flamenco Traditions in Spain

    March 5, 2020
  • Language Learning,  Preparing

    How to Improve Spanish Speaking and Comprehension Skills for Your Upcoming Exam

    August 6, 2020 /

    Are you looking for top tips to improve your Spanish speaking and listening skills for your upcoming exam? Look no further than this article where guest writer Alla shares her industry study hacks with us.

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    August 4, 2020

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    August 18, 2019

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    October 15, 2020
  • Adapting,  Culture

    Culture Shock in Spain Stories from around the Globe

    July 26, 2020 /

    Are you wondering about the types of culture shock people face when they move abroad to Spain? Today we have four guest writers who are sharing their insights into what surprised them most when they moved abroad.

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    How I Survive Spain’s Fish with Bones

    February 5, 2019

    How to: Make Friends with Spaniards

    March 10, 2020

    Where Can I Buy That? Food Edition

    November 17, 2020
  • Culture

    Oposiciones, Explained By a Spaniard

    February 23, 2020 /

    We’ve shared before about funcionarios (public workers) and the oposiciones (exams) to achieve these placements but today let’s explore a Spaniard’s perspective of this process. Read what guest writer Pablo has to say.

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    Who is Federico García Lorca

    February 25, 2020

    Work-to-Live vs. Live-to-Work

    September 24, 2019

    Christmas in Spain, Explained by a Spaniard

    December 20, 2020
  • Adapting,  Culture

    Culture Shock: The Insights of a Spaniard in America

    February 2, 2020 /

    Up on the blog today we have the insights of guest-writer Lucia, a girl from Granada who lived in Wisconsin for a year. Where we are shocked by things in Spain, she was shocked by small-town USA. What shocked her the most? 

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    Help! What is happening with the service?

    October 6, 2017

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

    October 2, 2018

    Understanding the Beer Culture in Spain

    April 2, 2019
  • Culture,  Preparing

    What You Should Know About Fashion in Spain

    December 15, 2019 /

    Today we welcome guest writer and fashion authority, Nina, to share what she’s learned about Spanish fashion while shopping and living abroad.

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    Cultural Competence Part II (Evaluating Yourself)

    March 22, 2018

    What to Expect when Making Plans with Spaniards

    January 19, 2021

    What is the Carnaval de Santa Cruz de Tenerife

    February 24, 2019
  • Balance

    Neither 100% Spanish, nor 100% American

    November 24, 2019 /

    Finding your balance between two different cultures is never easy. In this post guest writer Monika Cinch dives into what it feels like to be connect to both her American upbringing and her Spanish experience at the same time.

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    Sending Letters and Postcards

    October 6, 2020

    Confessions: I’m Still Learning How to Accept Who I am

    May 4, 2021

    Six Strategies for Managing Unstructured Time

    February 8, 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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    Traditions: Nochebuena (Christmas Eve) in Spain

    December 15, 2020

    Traditions: Belenes (Nativity Scenes) in Spain

    December 17, 2020

    What is Cultural Transition? and How to Deal with it

    August 13, 2020
  • Culture,  Thriving

    International Love: An American’s Insights on Dating a Spaniard

    November 12, 2019 /

    Wondering what it’s like to date a Spaniard? Today’s guest writer, Mary, opens up about her international love story—sharing their cultures, manuevering language barriers, and all the laughs along the way.

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    The Importance of Coffee Shops in Spain

    November 6, 2018

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    January 19, 2021

    What is Día de la Constitución or December 6th holidays?

    December 5, 2019
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