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  • Culture,  Preparing

    Weddings in Spain

    March 19, 2019 /

    If you’re preparing to attend or host a wedding in Spain, there are certainly some things youll want to know about this important celebration. Be sure to check out this basic guide to learn what will likely be different for you in terms of Spanish weddings (bodas).

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  • Culture,  Preparing

    All Places are Different: Preparing for a Culture Comparison

    March 12, 2019 /

    Are you aware of how much impact your cultural perspective has how you see other cultures? This post dives in to why cultural comparison is important, and how you can do it without it being a negative comparison.

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    Snapshots of Spain (Announcing Dani’s Book)

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    March 25, 2021

    Snapshots of Spain at Christmas

    December 16, 2018
  • Language Learning,  Preparing

    Easy Spanish for Traveling

    March 5, 2019 /

    Will you be traveling in a Spanish-speaking country soon? If so, we recommend you learn (or brush up on) these important expressions for traveling in Spanish. From your flight to the hotel to the sightseeing, we’ve got you covered!

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  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    What Does “No hay de qué” Mean?

    February 26, 2019 /

    Have you heard the expression no hay de que while studying, living, or traveling abroad in Spain and you are wondering what it means? Well look no further! Here we explain this Spanish expression and share how it’s used in real life.

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    Adapting to a New Culture: Claudia’s Experiences

    August 20, 2020

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

    March 16, 2021

    Tips for Teaching Virtually (Group Classes)

    April 14, 2020
  • Preparing,  Study Abroad

    Student-Teacher Relationships in Spain (Part II)

    January 17, 2019 /

    Studying abroad in Spain means that you will have different interactions with your professors that you might be experienced to back home. This article dives into some of the distinctions that have jumped out to us.

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    How to: Make Spanish Tortilla de Patatas

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    Incorporating ‘Vale’ in Everyday Interactions

    April 23, 2019
  • Culture,  Preparing

    An Introduction to Spanish Wine

    January 8, 2019 /

    Today we are bringing you a beginner’s guide to Spanish wine with the hope that you will be inspired to get out there and try a glass or two (and report back to us with your favorites!).

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    April 6, 2018

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    May 19, 2019
  • How to,  Preparing

    Top Tips for the Auxiliares Application Process

    December 28, 2018 /

    The Auxiliares (Spanish government’s English teacher assistant program) requirements are not that demanding, but the application process can be a bit overwhelming. Here are some of our top tips and things you should know before you apply.

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    How to: Make the Most of Your Summer Abroad

    July 5, 2018

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    How to: Communicate with Someone who has Limited English

    October 5, 2018
  • Culture,  Preparing

    The Acceptance of Homosexuality in Spain

    December 4, 2018 /

    The way a culture sees different types of people varies every where you go. Join us as we discover how Spain accepts homosexuality both from a legal and social standpoint.

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    December 24, 2019

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    January 7, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Preparing

    Moving Abroad as a Couple

    November 27, 2018 /

    Are you preparing to move abroad as a couple? If so, you’ll want to know all the details our guest writer, Jen, who moved to Spain with her partner is sharing in terms of what to expect and top tips you should keep in mind!

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    Studying a Degree in Spain (Part I)

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    March 21, 2019

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    October 13, 2019
  • Language Learning,  Preparing,  Study Abroad

    The Pros and Cons of Studying Spanish in Andalucía

    November 13, 2018 /

    Are you thinking about studying Spanish in Andalucía? Today’s guest writer, Charlotte, is weighing the pros and cons and it certainly seems to come out in Spain’s southern region’s favor!

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    Language Learning: Reading in Spanish

    April 2, 2020

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

    March 18, 2021

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    May 2, 2019
  • Language Learning,  Preparing

    What Does “Me Cago en…” Actually Mean?

    October 23, 2018 /

    If you’ve ever heard the expression “me cago en…[insert object/person/place/idea here]” you might be confused at what it means. In this article we are diving in to how it is used and interpreted in Spain.

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    June 9, 2020

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    What does ‘Poco a poco’ Mean!?

    May 12, 2020
  • Culture,  Preparing

    What does October 12th mean in Spain?

    October 12, 2018 /

    Are you wondering why everything is closed on the 12th of October in Spain? Well we are here to give you insight to why that is! Check out this article for more information about this holiday.

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