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    Your First Conversation with Your Host Family

    September 29, 2020 /

    Moving in with a family of strangers comes with a lot of uncertainties and you may be nervous just thinking about it! In this post we cover the common behaviors and questions you can expect from your host family so you can feel prepared.

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    How to: Celebrate Birthdays in Spain

    June 19, 2018

    Tips for Teaching Virtually (Group Classes)

    April 14, 2020

    Going to the Movies in Spain

    June 11, 2019
  • How to,  Thriving

    Handling Political Conversations While Living Abroad

    September 24, 2020 /

    Politics is always a delicate subject but politics in another language and culture can be a recipe for disaster. Check out our tips for how to handle this kind of conversation while in Spain!

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    Language-Learning Tips: Change Your Relationship with Mistakes

    February 16, 2023

    How to: Find Community and Make Friends Online

    February 18, 2021

    A Quick Guide to a Spanish Tapas-Inspired Snack Night

    May 6, 2021
  • How to,  Living Abroad

    How to: Vote as an American Living Abroad

    September 22, 2020 /

    Voting in the U.S. elections from abroad may seem like a complicated process, but if you know where to get your information and what to submit, it doesn’t have to be! Follow these steps if you’re an American living overseas.

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    Embracing Your Empowered Expat Woman

    May 23, 2024

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

    October 4, 2018

    Our Step-by-Step Plan to Move to Spain on the Digital Nomad Visa

    April 4, 2026
  • Adapting,  How to

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

    September 8, 2020 /

    Getting a haircut can be a stressful experience no matter where you, although doing so in Spain―in another language―can be even more intimidating. Fear not! With these tips you'll be a pro at the hair salon in no time!

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    What Does “No hay de qué” Mean?

    February 26, 2019

    My Top Resources for Writing in Spanish

    October 26, 2018

    How to: Use Correos (Part II)

    September 21, 2018
  • 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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    What to Expect when Making Plans with Spaniards

    January 19, 2021

    Integrating the Holiday Season into your Travel Plans

    December 24, 2019

    Cultural Competence Part III (Acquiring Competences)

    May 17, 2018
  • 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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    Learning Spanish through storytelling: the shortcut to fluency

    March 14, 2024

    “Echar un Polvo” vs. “Estar Hecho Polvo”

    June 22, 2018

    Using Duolingo to Learn a Language

    March 31, 2020
  • Language Learning,  Travel

    Airports in Spain

    July 30, 2020 /

    We’re answering all the most common questions we get about plane travel in Spain. Plus, we’ve got the important Spanish expressions and vocabulary you’ll want to know at the airport!

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    What does it mean to be a ‘Guiri’

    September 15, 2020

    There’s Something Magical About the First Time―at an Intercambio

    November 24, 2017

    Language-Learning: A Review of italki

    April 16, 2020
  • How to,  Travel

    Master Packing for Every Length of Trip

    July 28, 2020 /

    Every length of trip calls for a different packing strategy. Do you know the questions to ask yourself in order to master this process? This article dives into those questions, outlines example packing lists, and includes a VIDEO demo.

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    Thriving as an Auxiliar

    July 19, 2018

    Where Can I Buy That? Food Edition

    November 17, 2020

    Why Shorter Photoshoots Work Best with Toddlers in Spain

    May 2, 2026
  • How to,  Language Learning

    Long-term Language Learning (Why and How)

    June 11, 2020 /

    Language-learning can be a life-long commitment. In this post we unpack the reasons why we take a long-term approach and believe you should, too!

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    Top Tips for the Auxiliares Application Process

    December 28, 2018

    Language-Learning Tips: Change Your Relationship with Mistakes

    February 16, 2023

    What to Expect at Sunday Lunch in Spain

    June 28, 2021
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    At Home Anywhere: Journaling and Reflections

    April 30, 2020 /

    The exploration of Rachael Lynn’s book At Home Anywhere continues in this post as Dani shares excerpts from her journal in which she answers some of the book’s reflection questions.

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    My Experience Using Spanish Expressions in Conversation

    October 6, 2019

    The Importance of Mindful Reflection

    February 7, 2019

    My Real Life in Spain

    December 22, 2022
  • How to,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    At Home Anywhere: A Book Review

    April 28, 2020 /

    In this post, we review and provide insight on everything the book At Home Anywhere has to offer. It’s likely a good fit for you, whether you’re moving abroad or not.

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    Easy Spanish for Asking for Directions (and Giving Directions)

    November 2, 2021

    How to: Use Public Transport in Spain

    August 10, 2018

    Tips for Teaching Virtually (Group Classes)

    April 14, 2020
  • Thriving

    Don’t Ignore Your Body’s “Check Engine Lights”

    April 23, 2020 /

    Just like our cars are programed to warn us when something’s not right, our bodies do the same! If you find you have trouble paying attention to these warning, check out this advice.

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    How to: Make Your Study Abroad Experience Work for You

    September 17, 2019

    Becoming Friends Through Study Abroad: A Guest Post

    March 14, 2019

    Accepting Others’ Journeys

    December 7, 2017
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