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  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    Language Learning: Reading in Spanish

    April 2, 2020 /

    What are you doing to learn Spanish? For us, reading in a foreign language is one of the best best ways to pick up on grammar structure and new vocabulary. However, follow these suggestions to get the most out of your experience.

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  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    Language Learning: Watching T.V. or Movies

    March 19, 2020 /

    One of the many ways you can improve your language skills is by watching videos (movies, tv, etc.) in that language. Check out some of our favorite ways of integrating Spanish into your everyday life.

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  • Balance,  Culture,  Thriving

    Being Friends with the Opposite Sex

    March 12, 2020 /

    Making friends in new places is never easy but add in the fact that you have to follow cultural norms and you will start wondering how it is even possible. Check out this article for a little bit of insight into  friendships according to Spanish gender norms. 

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  • Adapting,  How to

    How to: Make Friends with Spaniards

    March 10, 2020 /

    Do you feel frustrated that you are not making that many native friends while abroad? I have a theory about that and several tips for how to improve your chances at making local friends.

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    December 5, 2017

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    February 2, 2020
  • Culture

    Flamenco Traditions in Spain

    March 5, 2020 /

    What do you really know about the Spanish tradition of flamenco? Today we dive into a brief history of this music and dance as well as dig deeper in an exclusive interview with Rudy López Garcés, founder of Solera Espectáculos Granada.

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    February 4, 2018

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    April 13, 2018

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    January 19, 2021
  • Culture

    Six Stereotypes of Spain Debunked

    March 3, 2020 /

    What preconceived notions do you have about Spain? Let’s talk through six of the big stereotypes that exist about Spaniards to separate fact from fiction.

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    April 1, 2021

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    November 16, 2023

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    November 14, 2019
  • Culture

    Who is Federico García Lorca

    February 25, 2020 /

    Federico García Lorca is one of Spain’s most well-known poets and historical figures. If you don’t know him, you’ll want to read more here about his life, works, and politically-motivated assassination.

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    May 8, 2018

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    March 17, 2019

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  • Culture

    Oposiciones, Explained By a Spaniard

    February 23, 2020 /

    We’ve shared before about funcionarios (public workers) and the oposiciones (exams) to achieve these placements but today let’s explore a Spaniard’s perspective of this process. Read what guest writer Pablo has to say.

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  • Preparing

    Understanding Spanish Public Workers: Oposiciones

    February 20, 2020 /

    While they are a normal part of Spanish life oposiciones are something that don’t exist in the same way in other places. What are they for and why are they such a normal part of conversations in Spain?

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  • Preparing

    Understanding Spanish Public Workers: Funcionarios

    February 18, 2020 /

    While they are a normal part of Spanish life, funcionarios are something that don’t exist in the same way in other places. What are funcionarios and what role do they play in everyday life in Spain?

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  • Thriving,  Travel

    How to: Talk on the Phone in Spanish

    February 13, 2020 /

    Talking on the phone in a foreign language can be scary. That is why today we are sharing our top tips for how to talk on the phone in Spanish!

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    January 23, 2020

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  • Food,  Preparing

    Favorite Places to Eat Out in Granada

    February 6, 2020 /

    When choosing bars/restaurants it’s always best to know where the locals go. In this post we’re sharing 25 of our favorite tapas places in Granada as well as where we go when we’re looking to order off the menu.

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    November 10, 2020

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