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  • Culture,  Preparing

    Help! I’m Suffering Mini Culture Shocks

    March 26, 2019 /

    Do you ever feel like there are little things that throw you off when you are traveling or living abroad? Today we are talking about mini culture shocks—small things that might make a big difference in how confortable you are abroad.

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  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Life with Visitors is Different

    March 21, 2019 /

    Try as I may, I simply can’t live out my ‘normal life’ when I have visitors! It’s not an inherently bad thing, but certainly something we all need to recognize and come to terms with in our own ways. Thus, I’m sharing some personal insights on the topic.

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    Caroline’s Personal Experience Living with a Host Family

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  • Culture,  Preparing

    All Places are Different: Preparing for a Culture Comparison

    March 12, 2019 /

    Are you aware of how much impact your cultural perspective has how you see other cultures? This post dives in to why cultural comparison is important, and how you can do it without it being a negative comparison.

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  • Adapting,  Living Abroad

    How Don Quijote Became a Teen Mom

    February 19, 2019 /

    Sometimes the life of a pet-owner throws you curveballs! Check out our guest writer Skylar’s story about how her newfound kitten unexpectedly became a mama cat.

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    Help: Why is Everything in Spain Closed in August?

    July 27, 2018

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2023)

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    What does ‘Poco a poco’ Mean!?

    May 12, 2020
  • 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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  • How to,  Preparing

    Top Tips for the Auxiliares Application Process

    December 28, 2018 /

    The Auxiliares (Spanish government’s English teacher assistant program) requirements are not that demanding, but the application process can be a bit overwhelming. Here are some of our top tips and things you should know before you apply.

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    Easy Spanish for Asking for Directions (and Giving Directions)

    November 2, 2021

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

    October 2, 2018

    How to: Be a Good Couchsurfing Host

    August 30, 2018
  • Adapting,  How to,  Living Abroad

    How to: Deal with Gastos (Utilities) in Spain

    November 30, 2018 /

    If you’ll be renting an apartment here in Spain, you’ll surely have to deal with some utilities bills. Check out the details here about what, when, and how to expect to pay when it comes to your gastos!

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  • Living Abroad,  Preparing

    Moving Abroad as a Couple

    November 27, 2018 /

    Are you preparing to move abroad as a couple? If so, you’ll want to know all the details our guest writer, Jen, who moved to Spain with her partner is sharing in terms of what to expect and top tips you should keep in mind!

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  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Confessions: I Miss Home

    November 15, 2018 /

    Even though she doesn’t always admit it, living so far away from family, friends, and ‘home’ does get hard on Dani. Read her thoughts about it all in this confession.

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    January 19, 2023
  • Thriving

    Help! My Private Lesson is a Disaster

    October 18, 2018 /

    We’re all been there—from time to time, our lesson plan seems to just blow up in our faces. Don’t worry, we’ve got some important tips and considerations to help you avoid true disaster in your English classes.

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    April 4, 2018
  • How to,  Thriving

    How to: Plan and Execute a Successful Private Lesson for Kids

    October 4, 2018 /

    Planning a private lesson, especially when you’re new to teaching English, can be intimidating but we’re breaking it down into simple, applicable tips to help you thrive when teaching English in Spain.

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  • Adapting,  How to

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

    October 2, 2018 /

    Looking to teach private English lessons in Spain but not sure how to find students? We’ve got the low-down on how to find the students to fill up your schedule fast with lots of clases particulares.

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