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    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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    Giving Birth as an Expat in Spain – Insights from a Doula

    September 7, 2021

    Where Can I Buy That? Stuff Edition

    November 19, 2020

    Moving Abroad to Spain as a Family: An Interview

    August 17, 2021
  • Adapting,  Living Abroad

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

    May 9, 2021 /

    In today’s guest post, Usha shares about the challenges and benefits of moving abroad. From the noisy metropolis of Mumbai to the (comparatively) quiet London, Usha opens up about the ups and downs of international living.

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    The Importance of Coffee Shops in Spain

    November 6, 2018

    What’s Happening? Kids Out Until Midnight in Spain

    July 23, 2019

    Creating Meaningful Relationships in Random Places

    December 5, 2017
  • Living Abroad,  Travel

    Living and Traveling in Spain as a Black Person: An Interview with Somto

    April 6, 2021 /

    Being Black can impact your living abroad and traveling experiences in Spain. While we are not experts when it comes to this topic, we have interviewed someone who is. In this interview we talk with Somto of the Somto Seeks blog about being a Black traveler and expat.

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    The Story of How We Met

    May 14, 2020

    Spending the Holidays Away from Home

    December 13, 2021

    3 Things People Don’t Talk About When it Comes to Living Abroad

    November 23, 2021
  • 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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    The Integration of the Elderly into Spanish Society

    May 29, 2018

    An Introduction to Cultural Competence

    January 28, 2020

    Help! What is happening with the service?

    October 6, 2017
  • 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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    What to Expect When Pregnant in Spain

    February 22, 2024

    I’ll Never Truly be American Again Either

    November 21, 2019

    Living and Traveling in Spain as a Black Person: An Interview with Somto

    April 6, 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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    Cultural Competence Part II (Evaluating Yourself)

    March 22, 2018

    Integrating the Holiday Season into your Travel Plans

    December 24, 2019

    Semana Santa: What are Cofradías?

    April 7, 2019
  • 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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    An Introduction to Cultural Competence

    January 28, 2020

    Is Semana Santa 2021 Happening in Spain?

    March 25, 2021

    Traditions: Los Reyes Magos

    December 26, 2019
  • 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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    Using Duolingo to Learn a Language

    March 31, 2020

    Easy Spanish for Traveling

    March 5, 2019

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    March 14, 2024
  • 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 to: Use Correos (Part I)

    October 8, 2020

    Our Top Tips for Learning Spanish

    August 15, 2019

    Returning Home

    December 26, 2017
  • 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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    The Importance of Coffee Shops in Spain

    November 6, 2018

    What is el Día de San José in Spain

    March 17, 2019

    7 things I miss about living in (Granada) Spain

    November 16, 2023
  • 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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    How to: Get Private Lessons (as a Teacher) in Spain

    October 2, 2018

    PDA is Everywhere in Spain

    May 8, 2018

    Find Your Why for Being Abroad

    October 10, 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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    An Introduction to the Job Situation in Spain

    January 14, 2020

    What is the Carnaval de Cádiz?

    February 4, 2018

    Who is Pedro Almodóvar

    April 8, 2018
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