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  • Language Learning,  Preparing

    Learning Spanish through Entertainment

    September 3, 2019 /

    There are many ways to learn a language, but using primary source entertainment is one of the most fun ones! Check out this article for different ideas of what to engage with.

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    Expressions: ¿Qué tal…?

    February 11, 2020

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    June 9, 2020

    Incorporating ‘Vale’ in Everyday Interactions

    April 23, 2019
  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    Our Top Tips for Learning Spanish

    August 15, 2019 /

    Learning Spanish, like learning all different types of languages, is difficult. However, in this article we are sharing a video diving into our favorite ways to improve your language skills while immersing yourself in Spanish culture.

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    Help: Why is Everything in Spain Closed in August?

    July 27, 2018

    Renting an Apartment in Spain

    August 6, 2019

    What Does it Mean to Group Intercambio?

    October 15, 2020
  • Adapting

    The Roller Coaster of Learning a Language

    August 13, 2019 /

    If it's your first time learning a language you are in for a bit of a ride. I would equate this process to a roller coaster, with lots of ups and downs. It is an equally frustrating and exciting journey! 

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    PDA is Everywhere in Spain

    May 8, 2018

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    May 9, 2021

    Lexa’s Personal Experience Teaching English in Spain

    March 20, 2018
  • Living Abroad

    Finding an Apartment in Spain

    August 11, 2019 /

    Interested in hearing a true first-hand account of finding an apartment (room to rent) here in Spain? Here’s the story of and insights from Dani’s first apartment-hunt in Granada.

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    September 6, 2018

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    January 28, 2020

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    September 22, 2020
  • Adapting,  How to,  Living Abroad

    Renting an Apartment in Spain

    August 6, 2019 /

    If you'll be moving to Spain and looking for housing on your own, you're definitely gonna want to check out our tips and tricks for finding an apartment to rent, complete with useful vocabulary in Spanish!

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    Where Can I Buy That? Stuff Edition

    November 19, 2020

    How to Make: Spanish-Style Coffee at Home

    June 2, 2021

    How to: Use Correos (Part I)

    October 8, 2020
  • Culture

    Día de Santiago in Spain

    July 21, 2019 /

    Saint James (or Santiago in Spanish) is the Patron Saint to Spain. His “day” is celebrated on the 25th of July. In this post we cover a little bit of the history and celebrations that you will see if you are lucky enough to be in Galicia on this day.

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    What Does “No Pasa Nada” Actually Mean!?

    May 18, 2021

    Snapshots of Spain (Announcing Dani’s Book)

    September 21, 2021

    Coffee Culture in Spain

    May 31, 2021
  • How to,  Language Learning,  Preparing

    Expressions: When and How to Use “Hasta…”

    June 25, 2019 /

    Hasta luego, hasta ahora, hasta entonces… As a language-learner, it may seem like there are endless ways to say “see you later” in Spain. If you’re curious about the intricacies of when you use one rather than the other, this article is for you!

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    May 28, 2019

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    August 30, 2018
  • Culture,  Preparing

    Fútbol as a Religion in Spain

    June 18, 2019 /

    Have you ever wondered if the obsession with soccer (fútbol in Spanish) in Spain was actually as big as it seems from the outside looking in? Read this article to see why we think fútbol is almost like a religion in Spain.

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    April 11, 2019

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    November 16, 2023

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    December 15, 2019
  • How to,  Preparing

    Going to the Movies in Spain

    June 11, 2019 /

    Have you ever realized how much we take cultural know-how for granted in everyday activities? My first experience going to the cinema in Spain taught me that there’s a lot to consider if you’re in a different country.

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    How to: Use Correos (Part II)

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    July 15, 2017

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    April 11, 2024
  • Language Learning,  Preparing

    Easy Spanish for Restaurants

    April 30, 2019 /

    Traveling in a Spanish-speaking country and need to brush up on some Spanish before you head out for dinner tonight? We’ve got you covered!

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    February 16, 2023

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    February 6, 2018
  • Language Learning,  Preparing

    Incorporating ‘Vale’ in Everyday Interactions

    April 23, 2019 /

    There are words that you will hear every day while you are in Spain and vale is one of them. This post dives a little bit deeper into what vale means in Spain and how Spaniards use it in every day language.

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    How to: Feel Comfortable Giving a Presentation in Spanish

    September 11, 2018

    Making Mistakes, but Just Wanting to Move on

    April 4, 2019

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    May 2, 2019
  • Culture

    Semana Santa: What are Cofradías?

    April 7, 2019 /

    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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