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  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    Language Learning: Reading in Spanish

    April 2, 2020 /

    What are you doing to learn Spanish? For us, reading in a foreign language is one of the best best ways to pick up on grammar structure and new vocabulary. However, follow these suggestions to get the most out of your experience.

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    Making Friends as a Foreigner in Finland

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    November 23, 2021
  • How to,  Preparing

    How Can I Best Communicate with a Traveling Loved One?

    March 24, 2020 /

    You might be at a bit of a loss as to the best ways to communicate with a loved one who is far away, living abroad. Not to worry, we’ve outline seven forms of communication in this article to make sure the communication is great!

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    Make Your ‘Host City’ Your Home (Why and How)

    September 10, 2019

    How to Make a Couchsurfing Profile

    July 18, 2017

    How to: Make Paella like a Spaniard

    May 11, 2018
  • How to,  Thriving

    How to: Work from Home Effectively

    March 17, 2020 /

    Especially right now, working from home is something that many people are doing but that you may be experiencing for the first time. Here are our top ten tips for staying on-task and effective with work at home.

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    How to: Use Bla Bla Car

    October 13, 2017

    12 Mistakes to Avoid When Learning a Language through TV & Movies

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    Using a Bathroom in Spain

    October 27, 2020
  • Adapting,  How to

    How to: Make Friends with Spaniards

    March 10, 2020 /

    Do you feel frustrated that you are not making that many native friends while abroad? I have a theory about that and several tips for how to improve your chances at making local friends.

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    How to: Get a Phone (Number) in Spain

    April 20, 2021

    How to: Celebrate Birthdays in Spain

    June 19, 2018

    What does ‘Poco a poco’ Mean!?

    May 12, 2020
  • Thriving,  Travel

    How to: Talk on the Phone in Spanish

    February 13, 2020 /

    Talking on the phone in a foreign language can be scary. That is why today we are sharing our top tips for how to talk on the phone in Spanish!

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    January 12, 2020

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

    November 12, 2019

    It’s Okay to be Creepy!

    August 9, 2021
  • Adapting

    The Importance of Language

    January 21, 2020 /

    The words we use—but also the way in which we use them—matter! This post dives into three of the aspects of language we should pay attention to in order to communicate more effectively.

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    Managing Reverse Culture Shock

    June 5, 2018

    Help! I’m having Anxiety while Abroad

    June 2, 2020

    Lexa’s Personal Experience Teaching English in Spain

    March 20, 2018
  • Culture,  How to,  Preparing

    When and How do I Give ‘Dos Besos’?

    January 9, 2020 /

    The 'two kisses' greeting here in Spain can be very new for us guiris. That's why we've got some tips to help you understand just how to go about this greeting and when to use it!

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    November 7, 2019

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    March 30, 2021
  • 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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    February 4, 2018

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    March 9, 2021

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    March 19, 2019
  • Adapting,  How to,  Living Abroad

    Where Can I Buy That? Clothes Edition

    December 12, 2019 /

    As you settle into your life here in Spain, you're sure to need to do a little shopping. In today’s post, Claudia and Dani take you out shopping to their favorite places for clothes!

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    December 11, 2018

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    March 16, 2021

    Language-Learning: A Review of italki

    April 16, 2020
  • Language Learning,  Preparing

    Easy Spanish for Shopping at a Clothing Store

    December 10, 2019 /

    In this edition of “Easy Spanish” we’re walking you through a clothes shopping trip, complete with the most common vocabulary you’ll need to ask and answer clothing-related questions.

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    What Does it Mean to Intercambio?

    October 13, 2020

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    October 23, 2018

    Insights into Daily Life: An Interview

    December 11, 2018
  • Culture,  Food,  How to,  Preparing

    How to: Tapas in Granada

    October 22, 2019 /

    The art of ordering tapas―tapeando―may seem simple, but there are a few things we think you should know before you go out for free food here in Granada. Read up ahead of time so you can hit the bar as a pro!

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    A Smoking Culture

    May 11, 2021

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    July 26, 2021

    Is Semana Santa 2021 Happening in Spain?

    March 25, 2021
  • Adapting,  Balance

    Find Your Why for Being Abroad

    October 10, 2019 /

    Are you trying to figure out your reasoning for going abroad so that you can make the most of your experience? Check out these five questions to help you orientate yourself in discovering your why.

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    Language Learning: Watching T.V. or Movies

    March 19, 2020

    Why do People Walk Everywhere in Spain?

    July 13, 2018

    How Don Quijote Became a Teen Mom

    February 19, 2019
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