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Semana Santa: What are Cofradías?
Many people are familiar with the Semana Santa processions that take place during the week before Easter in Spain but what do you know about the groups that organize them? Today we’re taking a look at cofradías.
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Making Mistakes, but Just Wanting to Move on
One of the most frustration aspects of practicing a non-native language is how your mistakes can often be honed in on while your point is overlooked. In terms of having successful communication, I believe it’s often best to recognize mistakes but also move on.
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Understanding the Beer Culture in Spain
The culture of beer, how it is consumed, and how people judge a ‘good beer’ varies from country to country. Thus, we’re sharing what you’ll want to know to understand the beer culture in Spain PLUS a video on how to order it like a pro!
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Who are Los Reyes Católicos?
The Catholic Monarchs or the Reyes Católicos in Spanish are key players in the history of Spain as we know it. Here we’ve put together a simple introduction to who they are and what they did.
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Help! I’m Suffering Mini Culture Shocks
Do you ever feel like there are little things that throw you off when you are traveling or living abroad? Today we are talking about mini culture shocks—small things that might make a big difference in how confortable you are abroad.
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Weddings in Spain
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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What is el Día de San José in Spain
Are you wondering what Día de San José is and what tie it has to Father’s Day? Well look no further as we dive into this celebration today!
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Thriving is Just Striving!
I’ve had the feeling for awhile now that we need to change the way in which we define ‘thriving’ and it turns out that my inkling has led me right back to the TRUE definition of ‘thriving’—I think you’ll be happily surprised!
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Easy Spanish for Traveling
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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How to: Send emails with Spaniards
Sending formal emails in your non-native language can be scary—trust me I’ve been there. After years of writing formal emails in Spanish, here are my top three tips to being successful without stressing too much.
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What Does “No hay de qué” Mean?
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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What is the Carnaval de Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Did you know that the Carnaval celebration in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is second to only the Carnaval celebration in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil? We’ve got all the basics covered to help you understand this important festival in Spain’s Canary Islands.
