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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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    A Smoking Culture

    May 11, 2021

    20 Small but Surprising Differences You’ll Find in Spain

    August 31, 2018

    What Does “No Pasa Nada” Actually Mean!?

    May 18, 2021
  • 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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    My First Time…At an Intercambio

    December 1, 2017

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

    November 23, 2018

    How to: order beer in Spain

    July 9, 2019
  • 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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    The Languages of Spain: An Introduction

    June 16, 2020

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

    March 2, 2018

    What to Pack for Your Study Abroad Experience

    January 14, 2021
  • 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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    3 Lessons Learned After Moving to Spain

    December 28, 2021

    Accepting My Own Journey Part II

    January 23, 2025

    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Claudia)

    October 25, 2018
  • 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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    Using a Shower in Spain

    January 23, 2018

    What’s Happening? Kids Out Until Midnight in Spain

    July 23, 2019

    Learn Spanish: Intercambios de Idiomas

    January 15, 2019
  • 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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    Expressions: ¿Qué tal…?

    February 11, 2020

    Culture Shock: The Insights of a Spaniard in America

    February 2, 2020

    Understanding Spain’s Policy on Coronavirus

    June 30, 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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    3 Lessons Learned After Moving to Spain

    December 28, 2021

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2023)

    January 19, 2023

    Confessions: I’m Still Learning How to Accept Who I am

    May 4, 2021
  • 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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    Semana Santa: Who You See in Processions

    March 30, 2021

    What does October 12th mean in Spain?

    October 12, 2018

    What You Need to Know About Cáceres

    May 19, 2019
  • 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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    There’s Something Magical About the First Time―at an Intercambio

    November 24, 2017

    Language Learning: Reading in Spanish

    April 2, 2020

    Ultimate Guide to Spanish Language Learning Resources

    July 8, 2021
  • 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 the Best Bla Bla Car

    January 9, 2018

    Expressions: When and How to Use “Hasta…”

    June 25, 2019

    Confessions: After 8+ Years Living in Spain, It’s Still Hard to Make Friends!

    September 1, 2022
  • 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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    Holiday Experience 2020 (Claudia)

    December 24, 2020

    A Sunset in Southern Spain (A Short Story)

    May 31, 2020

    How Life Abroad Has Shifted my Perspective

    January 23, 2020
  • 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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    Understanding Bars in Spain

    October 19, 2018

    How to Make: Spanish-Style Coffee at Home

    June 2, 2021

    Using a Public Bathroom in Spain

    October 29, 2020
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