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  • 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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    Travel Essentials for a Weekend Away

    September 28, 2018

    How to: Make Paella like a Spaniard

    May 11, 2018

    Where Can I Buy That? Clothes Edition

    December 12, 2019
  • 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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    Using a Public Bathroom in Spain

    October 29, 2020

    6 ways to sharpen your soft skills by living in Spain

    March 16, 2023

    How to: Survive Without a Dryer

    January 30, 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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    Learning How to Drive in Spain (Part 1 – The Basics)

    February 14, 2026

    Catholic but not Catholic

    December 3, 2019

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

    September 24, 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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    My Experience Learning Spanish

    August 18, 2019

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

    June 22, 2018

    What You Need to Know About the DELE Exam

    August 4, 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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    “Echar un Polvo” vs. “Estar Hecho Polvo”

    June 22, 2018

    Cómo Aprender Español: Expresiones Comunes

    February 28, 2021

    What Does “Me Cago en…” Actually Mean?

    October 23, 2018
  • 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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    Language-Learning Tips: Change Your Relationship with Mistakes

    February 16, 2023

    How to: Choose a Travel Buddy

    October 27, 2017

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

    May 23, 2021
  • 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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    The Ultimate Guide to Learning Spanish: Season One Round-up

    May 23, 2021

    How to: Choose the Best Bla Bla Car

    January 9, 2018

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

    October 4, 2018
  • 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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    Our Personal Experiences with Bullfighting

    May 24, 2018

    Redefining Ourselves in New Life Stages

    May 29, 2025

    Confessions: I’m not Spending the Holidays with my Family

    December 6, 2018
  • 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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    Your First Conversation with Your Host Family

    September 29, 2020

    Going to the Movies in Spain

    June 11, 2019

    Master Packing for Every Length of Trip

    July 28, 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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    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2019)

    January 3, 2019

    Learning how to Appreciate the Moment

    May 9, 2019

    Spending the Holidays Away from Home

    December 13, 2021
  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    Language-Learning: A Review of italki

    April 16, 2020 /

    If you want to learn a language online through one-on-one video classes, italki is an excellent option for you! Read our thoughts on the benefits and drawbacks of this platform for more information.

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    My First Time…At an Intercambio

    December 1, 2017

    What to Expect when Making Plans with Spaniards

    January 19, 2021

    6 ways to sharpen your soft skills by living in Spain

    March 16, 2023
  • Adapting,  How to

    Tips for Teaching Virtually (Group Classes)

    April 14, 2020 /

    We’re sharing 18 important tips for helping you create the classroom environment, prepare your lessons, and execute effective group lessons online.

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    What Does it Mean to Group Intercambio?

    October 15, 2020

    Confessions: I Speak Differently to Different People

    February 6, 2018

    How To: Buy a Flamenco Dress for Sevilla’s “Feria de abril”

    April 13, 2018
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