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  • 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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  • Adapting,  Culture

    What is Día de la Constitución or December 6th holidays?

    December 5, 2019 /

    Are you wondering why things are closed on December 6th in Spain? It is because they celebrate the Día de la Constitución or the Day of the Constitution. This article dives into this special holiday.

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

    February 14, 2026

    How to: Make Friends with Spaniards

    March 10, 2020

    Learn Spanish: Intercambios de Idiomas

    January 15, 2019
  • Culture,  Preparing

    Catholic but not Catholic

    December 3, 2019 /

    Religion is something that we cannot separate from culture in a country like Spain. This article dives into how Spanish people can seem (paradoxically) both really Catholic and not at all. 

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

    April 13, 2018

    What is the Carnaval de Santa Cruz de Tenerife

    February 24, 2019

    How to: Use WhatsApp in Spain

    April 22, 2021
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Being Thankful: Celebrating Thanksgiving in Spain

    November 28, 2019 /

    Happy Thanksgiving! Even though you might be super thankful for your study or live abroad experience, the holiday time can be hard. Check out these top tips for celebrating your traditions abroad.

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    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2021)

    December 29, 2020

    Maneuvering Menopause Abroad

    October 5, 2021

    Being Home: A Reflection on the Ups and Downs of Moving Abroad

    May 9, 2021
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Why I’m Thankful for my Abroad Experience

    November 26, 2019 /

    It’s that time of year when we’re all feeling extra thankful so Dani’s opening up on five reasons why she’s grateful for her time studying, teaching, and living abroad in Spain.

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    Confessions: I don’t always have all the right words

    March 18, 2021

    Confessions: Sometimes I Live in My Own Bubble

    March 2, 2021

    The Importance of Mindful Reflection

    February 7, 2019
  • Balance

    Neither 100% Spanish, nor 100% American

    November 24, 2019 /

    Finding your balance between two different cultures is never easy. In this post guest writer Monika Cinch dives into what it feels like to be connect to both her American upbringing and her Spanish experience at the same time.

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    Find Your Why for Being Abroad

    October 10, 2019

    Confessions: I’m a Workaholic

    April 21, 2020

    Confessions: I’m Still Learning How to Accept Who I am

    May 4, 2021
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    I’ll Never Truly be American Again Either

    November 21, 2019 /

    Is culture inherent or can it be learned? I'm trying to learn so much of Spanish culture these days that I feel like I'll never feel fully comfortable in the American culture again.

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    Accepting My Own Journey Part II

    January 23, 2025

    A Conversation with Expat Coach and Psychologist Gabriela

    August 27, 2020

    Coming to Terms with “No Pasa Nada”

    May 20, 2021
  • Confessions,  Culture,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    I’ll Never Truly be Spanish…

    November 19, 2019 /

    It isn't always easy living in a different place to where you grew up and changing cultures. This post is in a series of articles talking about finding balance with the new you...even if you'll never be Spanish. 

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    Confessions: I don’t always have all the right words

    March 18, 2021

    At Home Anywhere: Journaling and Reflections

    April 30, 2020

    Confessions: I’m Nervous About Going Home

    June 13, 2019
  • 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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    What they don’t tell NALCAP Teachers about País Vasco

    March 7, 2026

    Fútbol as a Religion in Spain

    June 18, 2019

    What is the Carnaval de Cádiz?

    February 4, 2018
  • Culture,  Food,  Preparing

    What is the Mediterranean Diet?

    October 15, 2019 /

    If you’re interested in eating more healthfully through the Mediterranean Diet but uncertain exactly what that means or what such food looks like here in Spain, this article’s for you!

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    Understanding the Beer Culture in Spain

    April 2, 2019

    What to Expect from Spanish Drivers

    October 24, 2017

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    March 9, 2021
  • Living Abroad

    Why I Went Abroad (Claudia’s Story)

    October 13, 2019 /

    What is a good enough reason for going abroad? We think any reason is good enough! Read Claudia’s story about how she ended up living abroad in this story.

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    This is My Life Now: Dani

    March 15, 2018

    Teaching English with Auxiliares

    February 27, 2018

    20 Small but Surprising Differences You’ll Find in Spain

    August 31, 2018
  • 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: Reading in Spanish

    April 2, 2020

    How to: Feel Comfortable Giving a Presentation in Spanish

    September 11, 2018

    How to: Communicate with Someone who has Limited English

    October 5, 2018
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