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  • Culture,  Preparing

    Traditions: Christmas Lunch/Dinner in Spain

    December 10, 2020 /

    If Spanish friends or coworkers invite you to lunch or dinner in December, be prepared! This is a very special tradition in the Spanish culture and there are a few things you should know…

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  • Culture,  Living Abroad

    Traditions: Catalan Christmas

    December 8, 2020 /

    What's the strangest holiday tradition you celebrate?! In Catalunya they have two very interesting traditions that Claudia experienced while living there—do you know what they are?? 

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  • Culture,  Food

    Traditions: Mantecados and Polvorones (Spanish Christmas Sweets)

    December 3, 2020 /

    If you're in Spain at Christmas time, you're sure to notice the many large assortments of sweets. Read up first for everything you need to know to enjoy some of our favorites, mantecados and polvorones.

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    Traditions: La Lotería de Navidad in Spain

    December 1, 2020 /

    One of the strongest traditions around Christmas time in Spain is the Lotería de Navidad. Have you heard of this Christmas lottery? Will you participate? Check out this article to understand more!

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  • Adapting,  How to,  Living Abroad

    Where Can I Buy That? Stuff Edition

    November 19, 2020 /

    As you settle into your life here in Spain, you're sure to need to do a little shopping. In this series, you'll find some insights as to where we buy the essentials. This is our second stop: STUFF!

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  • Adapting,  Food,  How to,  Living Abroad

    Where Can I Buy That? Food Edition

    November 17, 2020 /

    As you settle into your life here in Spain, you're sure to need to do a little shopping. In this series, you'll find some insights as to where we buy the essentials. This is our first stop: FOOD!

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  • Language Learning

    Cómo Aprender Español: El Proceso de Aprendizaje – Que Debes Buscar

    November 15, 2020 /

    In the second episode of the Cómo Aprender Español video series we sit down with Nuria Santiago of Nuria Spanish Lessons to discuss the process of language-learning and what you should look for in your teacher.

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  • Food,  Preparing

    Can I Survive as a Celiac in Spain

    November 12, 2020 /

    Being a celiac means you have to be careful about where and what you are eating. You have to know if you will have access to food that fits you before moving abroad. This article lets you know if you will be okay in Spain. 

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    Can I survive as a Vegetarian or Vegan in Spain?

    November 10, 2020 /

    Food is one of the most important things when traveling/going abroad (at least in my world), so the question about being able to survive with eating restrictions is normal. This is part 1: vegetarianism. 

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  • Adapting,  Living Abroad

    Using a Public Bathroom in Spain

    October 29, 2020 /

    It seems like a topic that could be left unsaid, but we're gonna be straight with you―there are things you should be aware of before using a public bathroom here in Spain. Here are our tips for you boys and girls

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  • Language Learning

    Cómo Aprender Español: A New Video Series in Spanish

    October 18, 2020 /

    In today’s post we have a very special announcement: the release of our very first Spanish-language video series, Cómo Aprender Español: Entrevistas con Expertos. In episode 1 we talk with Spanish teacher Sarah Blanquet about the most common mistakes language-learners make.

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  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    What Does it Mean to Group Intercambio?

    October 15, 2020 /

    Intercambios are fun and easy way to meet people and practice your Spanish while abroad. Group intercambios mean that you are not focused on one-on-one learning but are together with a larger group of people.

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