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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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    My Experience at a Play in Spain

    September 8, 2019

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    October 3, 2019

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    July 10, 2018
  • 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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    How to: Cheaply Send a Package to Spain

    October 30, 2018

    Creating Meaningful Relationships in Random Places

    December 5, 2017

    What to Expect from Spanish Bikers

    May 1, 2018
  • 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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    January 30, 2018

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    January 19, 2021

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    October 8, 2019
  • 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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    Confessions: I’m Nervous About Going Home

    June 13, 2019

    The Four Most Important Things to Know About Spanish Culture Before You Move Abroad

    January 7, 2020

    3 Things People Don’t Talk About When it Comes to Living Abroad

    November 23, 2021
  • 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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    May 28, 2020

    Spanish Style Eating

    October 1, 2020

    Lexa’s Personal Experience Teaching English in Spain

    March 20, 2018
  • 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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    October 24, 2017

    My Experience with Coffee in Spain

    July 7, 2019

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    April 5, 2020
  • 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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    Managing Reverse Culture Shock

    June 5, 2018

    Itinerary for One Day in Valencia: See the Must-Visit Spots

    September 19, 2024

    How to: be a Good Bla Bla Car Rider

    March 9, 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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    Confessions: I am a Different Person in Different Languages

    January 18, 2018

    Televised New Year’s Eve Program in Spain

    December 30, 2018

    Snapshots of Spain (Announcing Dani’s Book)

    September 21, 2021
  • 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: Celebrate Birthdays in Spain

    June 19, 2018

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    March 1, 2022

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    April 4, 2026
  • 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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    An Interview with Monta Lio (An Aussie-Spanish Band)

    May 26, 2020

    What Does “Me Cago en…” Actually Mean?

    October 23, 2018

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    August 15, 2019
  • 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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    July 10, 2018

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    February 22, 2018

    Using Duolingo to Learn a Language

    March 31, 2020
  • 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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    An Introduction to the Spanish Political System

    June 25, 2020
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