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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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    Top Resources for Planning English Lessons

    June 10, 2021

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

    February 25, 2021

    How to: Celebrate Birthdays in Spain

    June 19, 2018
  • 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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    Managing Reverse Culture Shock

    June 5, 2018

    What are the Sanfermines

    July 8, 2018

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

    February 14, 2026
  • 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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    Holiday Experience 2020 (Dani)

    December 22, 2020

    How to: Survive Without a Dryer

    January 30, 2018

    Embracing Your Empowered Expat Woman

    May 23, 2024
  • 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: That Three Month Feeling

    December 19, 2017

    Confessions: It’s Really Hard for Me to Take a Day Off

    February 21, 2019

    Maneuvering Menopause Abroad

    October 5, 2021
  • 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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    Confessions: Sometimes I Live in My Own Bubble

    March 2, 2021

    Confessions: We Still Get Sad Living Abroad

    February 9, 2021

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

    September 10, 2019
  • 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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    Coming to Terms with “No Pasa Nada”

    May 20, 2021

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

    May 4, 2021

    Help! I’m three months in and I’m feeling blue…

    November 8, 2018
  • 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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    Getting out there―Being Socially Awkward while Abroad

    January 21, 2021

    Our Personal Experiences with Bullfighting

    May 24, 2018

    Confessions: We Still Get Sad Living Abroad

    February 9, 2021
  • 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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    How To: Buy a Flamenco Dress for Sevilla’s “Feria de abril”

    April 13, 2018

    Fútbol as a Religion in Spain

    June 18, 2019

    Help: Why is Everything in Spain Closed in August?

    July 27, 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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    The Four Most Important Things to Know About Spanish Culture Before You Move Abroad

    January 7, 2020

    Traditions: Christmas Lunch/Dinner in Spain

    December 10, 2020

    What do teachers in Spain wear?

    August 21, 2018
  • 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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    Snapshots of Spain (Announcing Dani’s Book)

    September 21, 2021

    Cómo Aprender Español: Temas Tabúes

    March 21, 2021

    This is My Life Now: Dani

    March 15, 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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    How to: Use Correos (Part I)

    October 8, 2020

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

    September 24, 2019

    How to: Use Public Transport in Spain

    August 10, 2018
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