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    Five Things You Should Know about Teaching in an English Academy in Spain

    January 16, 2020 /

    Are you wondering what your options are for teaching English in Spain? Teaching at an English academy might just be one of your best options. Read this article for five things you need to know before you start!

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    Cultural Competence Part II (Evaluating Yourself)

    March 22, 2018

    Having Difficult Conversations: Preparing Yourself for Grief and Loss While Living Abroad

    November 5, 2020

    What Does it Mean to “Be Spanish” (Not Being Spanish for Generations)

    March 2, 2018
  • Adapting,  Culture

    An Introduction to the Job Situation in Spain

    January 14, 2020 /

    Are you thinking about moving abroad but you are not sure what the job situation is like in Spain? This introduction will give you a brief idea of what you will find here.

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    Claudia and the dog Elvi on a boat

    Making Friends as a Foreigner in Finland

    October 20, 2022

    The Roller Coaster of Learning a Language

    August 13, 2019

    A Quick Guide to Spanish Breakfast

    April 27, 2021
  • Preparing,  Study Abroad

    Personal Benefits of Studying Abroad

    December 17, 2019 /

    People are always talking about why going abroad is good for your career potential but have you ever stopped to think about how it benefits your personal growth? In this article we do just that.

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    Top Tips for Living Abroad in Spain

    April 17, 2018

    What Does “Vale” Actually Mean?!

    January 26, 2018

    How Can I Best Communicate with a Traveling Loved One?

    March 24, 2020
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Why I’m Thankful for my Abroad Experience

    November 26, 2019 /

    It’s that time of year when we’re all feeling extra thankful so Dani’s opening up on five reasons why she’s grateful for her time studying, teaching, and living abroad in Spain.

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    Maneuvering Menopause Abroad

    October 5, 2021

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2020)

    January 12, 2020

    Confessions: Sometimes I Live in My Own Bubble

    March 2, 2021
  • Adapting,  Balance

    Find Your Why for Being Abroad

    October 10, 2019 /

    Are you trying to figure out your reasoning for going abroad so that you can make the most of your experience? Check out these five questions to help you orientate yourself in discovering your why.

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

    October 2, 2018

    How to: Make Friends with Spaniards

    March 10, 2020

    There’s Something Magical About the First Time―at an Intercambio

    November 24, 2017
  • Adapting

    Why Are You Abroad Anyways?

    October 8, 2019 /

    Has someone asked you (or have you when questioning yourself) about why you are abroad? If you find yourself in this situation, check out this post to understand the importance your ‘why.’

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

    October 2, 2018
    Claudia and the dog Elvi on a boat

    Making Friends as a Foreigner in Finland

    October 20, 2022

    An Introduction to the Job Situation in Spain

    January 14, 2020
  • Confessions

    My Experience Using Spanish Expressions in Conversation

    October 6, 2019 /

    Sometimes using slang and expressions in conversation doesn’t go as smoothly as you’d like. Today Dani’s sharing her thoughts and advice on this.

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    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2023)

    January 19, 2023

    At Home Anywhere: Journaling and Reflections

    April 30, 2020

    Holiday Experience 2020 (Claudia)

    December 24, 2020
  • Culture,  Preparing

    An Introduction to the Spanish School System

    September 26, 2019 /

    School is different all around the world and what you find in Spain is likely to surprise you. To give you a betting insight into the Spanish school system, we are breaking it down for you from an insider’s perspective.

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    Top Five Spanish Foods You Must Try

    February 4, 2020

    Job Search Abroad (Insights from Spain to US)

    August 11, 2020

    Student-Teacher Relationships in Spain (Part I)

    June 8, 2018
  • 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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    Learn Spanish: When Do I Use ‘Usted?’

    January 22, 2019

    What does ‘Poco a poco’ Mean!?

    May 12, 2020

    Making Mistakes, but Just Wanting to Move on

    April 4, 2019
  • How to,  Preparing

    Effective Packing 101

    August 20, 2019 /

    There's no one-size-fits-all answer to packing. However, with these five tips from a seasoned long-stay traveler, you will be well on your way!

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    How to: Choose a Travel Buddy

    October 27, 2017

    My Secret to Avoiding Loan Default While Living Abroad in Spain

    July 3, 2018

    How to: Recover from Accidentally Being Rude… in Another Culture

    June 6, 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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    Letters to a New Year (Claudia)

    December 28, 2017

    Confessions: That Three Month Feeling

    December 19, 2017

    What are my options for returning to Spain?

    February 20, 2018
  • Adapting,  Culture

    What’s Happening? Kids Out Until Midnight in Spain

    July 23, 2019 /

    Have you ever wondered why there are kids running around the streets until midnight? Here we dive into why we think this is so culturally acceptable in Spain.

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    How to: Communicate with Someone who has Limited English

    October 5, 2018

    Top Six Things You Should Know When Visiting a Doctor in Spain

    March 16, 2021

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2023)

    January 17, 2023
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