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  • Adapting,  Language Learning,  Study Abroad

    How to: Feel Comfortable Giving a Presentation in Spanish

    September 11, 2018 /

    Are you worried about giving your presentation in Spanish while studying abroad? Check out these tops tips to help you get through the presentation!

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    Learn Spanish: When Do I Use ‘Usted?’

    January 22, 2019

    What is Día de la Constitución or December 6th holidays?

    December 5, 2019

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  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Study Abroad,  Thriving

    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Dani)

    September 6, 2018 /

    In this letter to a former self, Dani delves into what she would tell the person she was before she moved abroad and it got her thinking deeply about who she is vs. how she’s defined herself over the years.

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    The Importance of Mindful Reflection

    February 7, 2019

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    Confessions: I am a Serial Friender

    February 15, 2018
  • Living Abroad,  Preparing

    CIEE’s Teach English in Spain Programs

    September 4, 2018 /

    Trying to decide if CIEE is the right program for you? If you’re interested in teaching English in Spain, it’s definitely one of the options to consider, but take into account the pros and cons you’ll find here.

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    Spending the Holidays Away from Home

    December 13, 2021

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    November 19, 2019

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  • Culture,  Preparing

    What do teachers in Spain wear?

    August 21, 2018 /

    If you’re wondering what the dress code is like here in Spain, you’ll want to check out our insights about the what teachers actually wear…it may not be as formal as you’d expect.

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    February 13, 2018

    Help! I’m Suffering Mini Culture Shocks

    March 26, 2019

    Student-Teacher Relationships in Spain (Part I)

    June 8, 2018
  • Adapting,  How to

    How to: Use Public Transport in Spain

    August 10, 2018 /

    If you’re planning to use public transport in Spain, you’ll definitely want to read up on the many different options that will be available to you, including special deals for ‘youths’ (spoiler, this probably includes you)!

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    How To: Buy a Flamenco Dress for Sevilla’s “Feria de abril”

    April 13, 2018

    My Real Life in Spain

    December 22, 2022

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    February 19, 2019
  • Balance,  How to,  Thriving

    Thriving as an Auxiliar

    July 19, 2018 /

    While teaching abroad in Spain as an auxiliar you may find you have a lot of time on your hands. This article offers some insights on how you can make the most of that—as a teacher and human being in general!

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    Confessions: It’s Really Hard for Me to Take a Day Off

    February 21, 2019

    Dealing with Lockdown Productivity Frustrations

    May 21, 2020

    Make Your ‘Host City’ Your Home (Why and How)

    September 10, 2019
  • How to,  Living Abroad,  Preparing

    My Secret to Avoiding Loan Default While Living Abroad in Spain

    July 3, 2018 /

    Needing to pay back student loans can feel like an obstacle standing between you and your dream of moving to Spain but it doesn’t have to be! I’m sharing my secret on how I’ve been able to manage it.

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    How to: Use Public Transport in Spain

    August 10, 2018

    When and How do I Give ‘Dos Besos’?

    January 9, 2020

    Relocating to Madrid: A Specialist’s Insights into Apartment-Hunting

    September 21, 2023
  • How to,  Living Abroad,  Preparing

    Four Must-know Banking Tips Before You Move to Spain

    June 29, 2018 /

    As if there’s not enough to think about when preparing to move abroad, you really ought to prep your banking situation back home if you want to avoid stress, hassle, and fees in Spain. With these tips, though, we’ve got you covered!

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    How to: Make Paella like a Spaniard

    May 11, 2018

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

    June 6, 2019

    Easy Spanish for Asking for Directions (and Giving Directions)

    November 2, 2021
  • Language Learning,  Preparing

    “Echar un Polvo” vs. “Estar Hecho Polvo”

    June 22, 2018 /

    In this expressions article, we’re taking a look at these two idiomatic expressions you don’t want to mix up! Be sure to get your ‘dusty’ Spanish slang correct by checking out the details.

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    July 10, 2018

    Six Lessons Learned from Teaching English

    May 2, 2019
  • Adapting,  Culture,  How to

    How to: Celebrate Birthdays in Spain

    June 19, 2018 /

    Are you going to be celebrating your birthday while abroad? Is a good Spanish friend of your turning a year older and you're not sure how they do birthdays in Spain? This article has got you covered!

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

    October 2, 2018

    Language-Learning: A Review of italki

    April 16, 2020

    What to Expect at Sunday Lunch in Spain

    June 28, 2021
  • Adapting,  Culture

    Student-Teacher Relationships in Spain (Part I)

    June 8, 2018 /

    In part 1, we’re diving into some of the differences you may experience in student-teacher relationships here in Spain from the perspective of an English teacher working with both children and adults.

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    Find Your Why for Being Abroad

    October 10, 2019

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    July 10, 2018

    Confessions: I Speak Differently to Different People

    February 6, 2018
  • Adapting,  Culture,  How to

    Managing Reverse Culture Shock

    June 5, 2018 /

    It’s not uncommon to feel frustration and resistance to your own culture upon returning home after a long time abroad. For those of you dealing with reverse culture shock, we’ve got some tips and personal insights to share.

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    How to: Use Correos (Part I)

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