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  • How to,  Language Learning

    Language-Learning Before You Move Abroad for Every Level

    June 17, 2021 /

    This extensive list of unconventional recommendations for language-learning are broken down into different categories of great ways to incorporate Spanish into your everday life. Perfect for anyone who wants to learn or brush up on their Spanish before a move abroad.

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    How to: Use Public Transport in Spain

    August 10, 2018

    Where Can I Buy That? Stuff Edition

    November 19, 2020

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

    September 8, 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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    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2023)

    January 17, 2023

    Understanding Spain’s Policy on Coronavirus

    June 30, 2020

    Confessions: I Speak Differently to Different People

    February 6, 2018
  • Adapting,  Food,  How to

    How to Make: Spanish-Style Coffee at Home

    June 2, 2021 /

    Have you noticed how 'normal' drip-coffee makers are pretty much nowhere to be found in Spanish households? You might wonder how one makes coffee then!? Trust us, they've got a good system and we're here to walk you through the process!

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    Creating Spanish Friendship Through Food and Drink

    July 16, 2019

    My First Time…At an Intercambio

    December 1, 2017

    Culture Shock in Spain Stories from around the Globe

    July 26, 2020
  • How to,  Language Learning

    The Ultimate Guide to Learning Spanish: Season One Round-up

    May 23, 2021 /

    To wrap up season one of the Cómo Aprender Español: Entrevistas con Expertos series, we’ve compiled all of the videos in one place so you can binge-watch these interviews created to help you learn Spanish.

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    How to: Choose the Best Bla Bla Car

    January 9, 2018

    How to: Get a Phone (Number) in Spain

    April 20, 2021

    8 things we learned setting up a publishing company in Spain

    March 28, 2024
  • Food,  How to

    A Quick Guide to a Spanish Tapas-Inspired Snack Night

    May 6, 2021 /

    Whether you’re a lover of Spanish cuisine or looking to try the Mediterranean food for the first time, this how-to guide for creating a Spanish tapas-inspired snack night or picnic is for you!

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    How to: Properly Prepare a Tostada de Tomate

    April 29, 2021

    What You Need to Know About A Coruña

    October 22, 2020

    Choosing Your Coffee in Spain

    July 2, 2019
  • Food,  How to,  Preparing

    How to: Properly Prepare a Tostada de Tomate

    April 29, 2021 /

    In Spain, you'll quickly learn that the tostada de tomate is the number one breakfast choice, but do you know the correct way to prepare it? We've got the details you need to know for when your are eating out or making it at home.

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    What You Need to Know About Oviedo

    October 18, 2021

    Maintaining the Mediterranean Diet

    May 5, 2020

    Best Wine Regions in Spain

    October 19, 2023
  • Adapting,  How to,  Living Abroad

    How to: Get a Phone (Number) in Spain

    April 20, 2021 /

    Staying connected with a phone and local phone number is essential for a smooth transition when you move to Spain, but the process may be different to what you’re used to. Fear not, we've compiled all of the basics.

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    How to Make: Spanish-Style Coffee at Home

    June 2, 2021

    Lexa’s Personal Experience Teaching English in Spain

    March 20, 2018

    Using a Bathroom in Spain

    October 27, 2020
  • Food,  Preparing

    How to: Make Spanish Tortilla de Patatas

    April 15, 2021 /

    Tortilla de patatas is a Spanish classic but what is the history behind it and how can you make one at home? This article helps you understand one of Spain’s most popular dishes and includes our favorite recipe.

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    Choosing Your Spanish Wine and Wine-based Drinks

    July 11, 2019

    Help! What is happening with the service?

    October 6, 2017

    How to: Tapas in Granada

    October 22, 2019
  • Food,  How to

    How to: Balance Healthy Eating while Living Alone

    April 13, 2021 /

    Healthy eating isn’t necessarily easy for anyone, but we’ve found that it is really hard to maintain good practices when you live alone. That is why we are sharing our top five tips to balance healthy eating while living alone.

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    Favorite Places to Eat Out in Granada

    February 6, 2020

    Best Wine Regions in Spain

    October 19, 2023

    Making the Most of Food Markets while Traveling Abroad

    August 17, 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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    My Secret to Avoiding Loan Default While Living Abroad in Spain

    July 3, 2018

    Tips for Teaching Virtually (Group Classes)

    April 14, 2020

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

    March 16, 2021
  • Adapting,  How to,  Living Abroad

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

    March 16, 2021 /

    Feeling a little nervous about visiting the doctor while living abroad in Spain? We’ve been there and that is why we are sharing our top tips and important vocabulary to know when visiting the doctor.

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    Using a Bathroom in Spain

    October 27, 2020

    Learn Spanish: Intercambios de Idiomas

    January 15, 2019

    The Importance of Coffee Shops in Spain

    November 6, 2018
  • How to,  Thriving

    How to: Find Community and Make Friends Online

    February 18, 2021 /

    In the weird world we currently live in, you may feel isolated need to consider creative ways to feel connected. We’ve got lots of tips for where you can find community online and how you can make new friends—virtually.

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    Going to the Movies in Spain

    June 11, 2019

    Where Can I Buy That? Clothes Edition

    December 12, 2019

    Choosing between a Homestay and Student Residence

    July 30, 2019
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