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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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    August 20, 2019

    It Gets Cold in Spain!

    November 21, 2017

    Who is Lady of Almudena?

    November 7, 2019
  • 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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    Language Learning: Watching T.V. or Movies

    March 19, 2020

    Using a Bathroom in Spain

    October 27, 2020

    Culture Shock: The Insights of a Spaniard in America

    February 2, 2020
  • 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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    Cultural Competence Part II (Evaluating Yourself)

    March 22, 2018

    How Can I Best Communicate with a Traveling Loved One?

    March 24, 2020

    What is this “Name Day” Tradition in Spain?

    November 5, 2019
  • 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

    My Experience Using Spanish Expressions in Conversation

    October 6, 2019

    Confessions: I am Vulnerable in Friendships

    January 31, 2019
  • 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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    Why Are You Abroad Anyways?

    October 8, 2019

    Culture Shock in Spain Stories from around the Globe

    July 26, 2020

    What does ‘Poco a poco’ Mean!?

    May 12, 2020
  • 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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    Help! I’m having Anxiety while Abroad

    June 2, 2020

    7 Steps to a Successful Peluquería Trip (Getting a Haircut in Spain)

    September 8, 2020

    Using a Shower in Spain

    January 23, 2018
  • 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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    Confessions: I make people take their shoes off at home

    July 12, 2018

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

    May 4, 2021

    Help! I’m three months in and I’m feeling blue…

    November 8, 2018
  • 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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    What Semana Santa Means to Me: An Interview with a Granadina

    April 5, 2020

    Help: Why is Everything in Spain Closed in August?

    July 27, 2018

    Confessions: I am a Different Person in Different Languages

    January 18, 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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    October 13, 2020

    Language-Learning Tips: Change Your Relationship with Mistakes

    February 16, 2023

    Cómo Aprender Español: El Proceso de Aprendizaje – Que Debes Buscar

    November 15, 2020
  • 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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    Using a Bathroom in Spain

    October 27, 2020

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    July 20, 2023

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    October 13, 2017
  • 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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    CIEE’s Teach English in Spain Programs

    September 4, 2018

    SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

    January 16, 2018

    Easy Spanish for Asking for Directions (and Giving Directions)

    November 2, 2021
  • 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: Use Public Transport in Spain

    August 10, 2018

    Help! I’m having Anxiety while Abroad

    June 2, 2020

    Lexa’s Personal Experience Teaching English in Spain

    March 20, 2018
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