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  • Language Learning,  Thriving

    Making Mistakes, but Just Wanting to Move on

    April 4, 2019 /

    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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  • Language Learning,  Preparing

    Easy Spanish for Traveling

    March 5, 2019 /

    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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    Easy Spanish for Shopping at a Clothing Store

    December 10, 2019

    Language Learning: Watching T.V. or Movies

    March 19, 2020

    How to: Feel Comfortable Giving a Presentation in Spanish

    September 11, 2018
  • How to,  Thriving

    How to: Send emails with Spaniards

    February 28, 2019 /

    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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    How to: Host Long-term Visitors

    July 20, 2023

    How to: Get Private Lessons (as a Teacher) in Spain

    October 2, 2018

    Visiting Madrid with a baby: Travel tips from Spanish father and founder of AI Travel Planner

    April 11, 2024
  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    What Does “No hay de qué” Mean?

    February 26, 2019 /

    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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    Making the Most of Your Host Family Experience

    May 28, 2019

    Language-Learning: A Review of italki

    April 16, 2020

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

    November 23, 2021
  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    Learn Spanish: When Do I Use ‘Usted?’

    January 22, 2019 /

    Choosing between the formal ‘usted’ and informal ‘tú’ pronouns is harder than you may think—especially because the interpretation of what is formal and informal is both subjective and cultural. Read on to learn about the interpretation of this in Spain.

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    Making Friends as a Foreigner in Finland

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    Help! I Need to Replace my Butano

    April 16, 2019

    How to: Use Correos (Part II)

    September 21, 2018
  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    Learn Spanish: Intercambios de Idiomas

    January 15, 2019 /

    Learning a new language can be frustrating. However, we have found that one-on-one intercambios or language exchanges can help with the process. Today we are sharing a quick video about how to make intercambios work for you!

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    Confessions: That Three Month Feeling

    December 19, 2017

    Help! I’m failing Spanish school (and they tell me it’s normal)

    November 23, 2018

    Finding your Food Favorite Places While Abroad (in Spain)

    April 9, 2019
  • Confessions

    Confessions: Dealing with Mental Health Issues while Abroad

    December 20, 2018 /

    Dealing with mental health while studying or living abroad is a real thing. Learn more about Katy’s story and her top recommendations for making the most out of your experience (while taking care of yourself).

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    November 21, 2019
  • Adapting,  Language Learning,  Living Abroad

    Insights into Daily Life: An Interview

    December 11, 2018 /

    Today we are sharing an interview that Dani and Claudia did with Charlotte, an intern at a language school in Ronda. We talk about what it is like to live abroad in Spain and give tips for immersing yourself.

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    August 13, 2019

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2023)

    January 17, 2023

    Creating Spanish Friendship Through Food and Drink

    July 16, 2019
  • Language Learning,  Preparing,  Study Abroad

    The Pros and Cons of Studying Spanish in Andalucía

    November 13, 2018 /

    Are you thinking about studying Spanish in Andalucía? Today’s guest writer, Charlotte, is weighing the pros and cons and it certainly seems to come out in Spain’s southern region’s favor!

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    April 4, 2019

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    Incorporating ‘Vale’ in Everyday Interactions

    April 23, 2019
  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    My Top Resources for Writing in Spanish

    October 26, 2018 /

    When you have to write in Spanish in your study or live abroad experience where do you go for help? In this blog post we touch on some of our favorite resources (and why) for writing in Spanish.

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    Best Sites for Finding an Apartment in Spain

    August 8, 2019

    Culture Shock in Spain Stories from around the Globe

    July 26, 2020

    How to: Get a Phone (Number) in Spain

    April 20, 2021
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Claudia)

    October 25, 2018 /

    If I were to talk to my 17 year old self, I would want to assure her that everything is going to be okay and that life has a way of working itself out. If I were to write her a letter, this is what it would say.

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    Confessions: I don’t always have all the right words

    March 18, 2021

    Confessions: I am Feeling Vulnerable in these Uncertain Times

    November 26, 2020
  • Language Learning,  Preparing

    What Does “Me Cago en…” Actually Mean?

    October 23, 2018 /

    If you’ve ever heard the expression “me cago en…[insert object/person/place/idea here]” you might be confused at what it means. In this article we are diving in to how it is used and interpreted in Spain.

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    January 15, 2019

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