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  • Adapting,  How to

    Make the Most of Studying Virtually

    April 9, 2020 /

    Are you now one of the millions of people finding yourself now studying online but you just can’t get the hang of it? Check out our top tips for studying virtually so that you make the most out of this experience.

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    November 24, 2017
  • Adapting,  How to

    Tips for Teaching Virtually (One-on-One Classes)

    April 7, 2020 /

    Have you now transitioned to working from home and you are not sure how to teach your classes virtually? Check out this guide with 15 top tips for teaching one-on-one virtual classes.

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    How to: Use Correos (Part I)

    October 8, 2020

    How to: Rent a Car in Spain

    August 24, 2018

    An Introduction to the Job Situation in Spain

    January 14, 2020
  • 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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    How To: Buy a Flamenco Dress for Sevilla’s “Feria de abril”

    April 13, 2018

    Spanish Style Eating

    October 1, 2020

    What does “Tirar la Casa por la Ventana” Mean?

    February 25, 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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    How to: Make Friends with Spaniards

    March 10, 2020

    How Can I get all of my Prescriptions Filled Before Leaving for Spain?

    July 17, 2018

    How to: Use Couchsurfing (as a Guest)

    July 15, 2017
  • 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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    At Home Anywhere: A Book Review

    April 28, 2020

    Relocating to Madrid: A Specialist’s Insights into Apartment-Hunting

    September 21, 2023

    What to Expect When Pregnant in Spain

    February 22, 2024
  • 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: Use Correos (Part I)

    October 8, 2020

    Adapting to a New Culture: Dani’s Experiences

    August 25, 2020

    How to: Communicate with Someone who has Limited English

    October 5, 2018
  • 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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    Confessions: I am a Serial Friender

    February 15, 2018

    How to: Send emails with Spaniards

    February 28, 2019

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    September 12, 2019
  • 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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    What Does it Mean to Group Intercambio?

    October 15, 2020

    Culture Shock in Spain Stories from around the Globe

    July 26, 2020

    Find Your Why for Being Abroad

    October 10, 2019
  • 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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    The Days of Semana Santa

    April 14, 2019

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    May 7, 2020

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    March 9, 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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    How to: Use WhatsApp in Spain

    April 22, 2021

    The Importance of Coffee Shops in Spain

    November 6, 2018

    Top Five Spanish Foods You Must Try

    February 4, 2020
  • 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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    October 6, 2017

    Adapting to a New Culture: Claudia’s Experiences

    August 20, 2020

    Confessions: That Three Month Feeling

    December 19, 2017
  • 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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    Expressions: When and How to Use “Hasta…”

    June 25, 2019

    Expressions: ¿Qué tal…?

    February 11, 2020

    Language-Learning: A Review of Preply

    September 3, 2020
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