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  • Language Learning,  Thriving

    Language Learning: It’s all about Confidence

    September 27, 2018 /

    Learning a language is not easy, but I have one tip to help you improve your skills—be confident in yourself! Not sure how to do this? Check out this post to find our top tips to start becoming more sure of your Spanish.

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    October 26, 2018
  • Adapting,  Language Learning,  Study Abroad

    How to: Feel Comfortable Giving a Presentation in Spanish

    September 11, 2018 /

    Are you worried about giving your presentation in Spanish while studying abroad? Check out these tops tips to help you get through the presentation!

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    How to: order beer in Spain

    July 9, 2019

    Language-Learning: A Review of italki

    April 16, 2020

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

    March 16, 2021
  • Language Learning,  Preparing

    What does “El Mundo es un Pañuelo” Mean?

    September 7, 2018 /

    In this edition of our expressions series, we’re looking into the saying el mundo es un pañuelo, which will likely come in handy for you as you begin to meet more and more people.

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    What does ‘Poco a poco’ Mean!?

    May 12, 2020

    Cómo Aprender Español: A New Video Series in Spanish

    October 18, 2020

    Cómo Aprender Español: Cómo Quitar el Miedo al Hablar

    January 24, 2021
  • Food,  Language Learning,  Preparing

    What Does “Buen Provecho” Mean?

    August 3, 2018 /

    Noticed that people in Spain may say “Bueno provecho” or even “Que aproveche” or “Aproveche” after food is served? Let’s talk about what the different forms really mean and how you can use them without offending.

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    How to: Eat Pintxos in Bilbao

    July 24, 2018

    Maintaining the Mediterranean Diet

    May 5, 2020

    The Best (Beverage) Ferias I’ve Stumbled Upon in Spain

    July 14, 2019
  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    Our Reading Recommendations for Language Learning (Spanish)

    July 10, 2018 /

    We’ve compile a list of our personal recommendations for those of you looking to jump into the great language learning technique of reading in Spanish.

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    October 30, 2018

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    October 1, 2020

    How to: Get a Phone (Number) in Spain

    April 20, 2021
  • How to,  Study Abroad,  Thriving

    How to: Make the Most of Your Summer Abroad

    July 5, 2018 /

    Study abroad doesn’t necessarily mean an entire semester or year abroad. Today guest writer Ali from the blog Sustainable Psyche is giving us her top tips about how to make the most of your summer abroad.

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    April 13, 2023

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    July 6, 2018

    How to: Balance Healthy Eating while Living Alone

    April 13, 2021
  • Language Learning,  Preparing

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

    June 22, 2018 /

    In this expressions article, we’re taking a look at these two idiomatic expressions you don’t want to mix up! Be sure to get your ‘dusty’ Spanish slang correct by checking out the details.

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    My Top Resources for Writing in Spanish

    October 26, 2018

    An Interview with Monta Lio (An Aussie-Spanish Band)

    May 26, 2020

    Incorporating ‘Vale’ in Everyday Interactions

    April 23, 2019
  • Adapting,  Culture

    Student-Teacher Relationships in Spain (Part I)

    June 8, 2018 /

    In part 1, we’re diving into some of the differences you may experience in student-teacher relationships here in Spain from the perspective of an English teacher working with both children and adults.

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    Confessions: Feeling Imposter Syndrome at Work (While Living Abroad)

    June 22, 2023

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

    April 7, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Preparing,  Study Abroad

    Top Tips for Living Abroad in Spain

    April 17, 2018 /

    Have you just decided to move abroad to Spain and don't really know where to begin with preparing yourself? This article is the perfect place to start!

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    Job Search Abroad (Insights from Spain to US)

    August 11, 2020

    Confessions: We Still Get Sad Living Abroad

    February 9, 2021

    How I Talked to my Family about Moving Abroad (Claudia)

    May 10, 2018
  • Culture,  Language Learning,  Preparing

    Learning-English Culture in Spain

    April 10, 2018 /

    Did you know that Spanish universities now have a language requirement? It's one of the biggest factors behind Spain's B1-obsession. But is it really for the best?

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    December 3, 2020

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    July 21, 2019

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    June 16, 2020
  • Preparing

    Understanding when Spaniards don’t Speak English with You

    April 3, 2018 /

    Have you ever tried to communicate with a Spaniard in English and have them refuse to speak to you? This article dives into our interpretation of why that may be. 

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    November 5, 2019

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    December 10, 2020

    An Introduction to the Spanish School System

    September 26, 2019
  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    Confessions: I Speak Differently to Different People

    February 6, 2018 /

    Have you ever found yourself speaking differently in different scenarios or to different people? This happens to me ALL THE TIME! Wanna find out why I think it happens? 

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