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    Language-Learning Tips: Change Your Relationship with Mistakes

    February 16, 2023 /

    Today we welcome to the blog Pat, the founder of Laid-back Languages. After struggling to learn French in school, Pat used psychology to crack the code of language-learning and has since taught himself five languages. In this post, he shares one of his biggest tips for language-learners: healing your relationship with mistakes.

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  • Language Learning,  Preparing

    The Ultimate Guide to Spanish Expressions

    February 23, 2021 /

    Do you ever feel frustrated that you don’t understand certain expressions in Spanish? Today we’re exploring and explaining the top five common expressions you’ll want to know from Spain (plus many more resources!).

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    Long-term Language Learning (Why and How)

    June 11, 2020 /

    Language-learning can be a life-long commitment. In this post we unpack the reasons why we take a long-term approach and believe you should, too!

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  • Culture,  Preparing

    An Introduction to the Spanish School System

    September 26, 2019 /

    School is different all around the world and what you find in Spain is likely to surprise you. To give you a betting insight into the Spanish school system, we are breaking it down for you from an insider’s perspective.

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  • Adapting,  Study Abroad

    Help! I’m failing Spanish school (and they tell me it’s normal)

    November 23, 2018 /

    While failing an exam might seem like a big deal back home, it might just have less importance where you are living abroad in Spain. Want to know why?

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