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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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    Learning How to Drive in Spain (Part 1 – The Basics)

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    Easy Spanish for Shopping at a Supermarket

    October 24, 2019

    What to Expect from Spanish Bikers

    May 1, 2018
  • 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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    How to: Use Correos (Part I)

    October 8, 2020

    Adapting to a New Culture: Dani’s Experiences

    August 25, 2020

    How to: Survive Without a Dryer

    January 30, 2018
  • 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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    7 things I like about living in Finland

    November 23, 2023

    How Dani Ended Up Living Abroad

    January 26, 2021

    Getting out there―Being Socially Awkward while Abroad

    January 21, 2021
  • 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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    A Sunset in Southern Spain (A Short Story)

    May 31, 2020

    Why I’m Thankful for my Abroad Experience

    November 26, 2019

    It Gets Cold in Spain!

    November 21, 2017
  • 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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    Understanding the Weather in Spain

    July 25, 2019

    What You Need to Know about Córdoba

    March 4, 2018

    An Introduction to Cultural Competence

    January 28, 2020
  • 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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    Using a Public Bathroom in Spain

    October 29, 2020

    How to: Cheaply Send a Package to Spain

    October 30, 2018

    3 Things People Don’t Talk About When it Comes to Living Abroad

    November 23, 2021
  • 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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    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2020)

    January 5, 2020

    Confessions: I’m No Longer Seeking Balance

    March 21, 2026

    How I Travel Alone

    October 12, 2017
  • 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: Get Private Lessons (as a Teacher) in Spain

    October 2, 2018

    How to: Be a Good Couchsurfing Host

    August 30, 2018

    Choosing Your Spanish Wine and Wine-based Drinks

    July 11, 2019
  • 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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    7 Steps to a Successful Peluquería Trip (Getting a Haircut in Spain)

    September 8, 2020

    8 things we learned setting up a publishing company in Spain

    March 28, 2024

    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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    An Interview with Monta Lio (An Aussie-Spanish Band)

    May 26, 2020

    Learn Spanish: Intercambios de Idiomas

    January 15, 2019

    What does it mean to be a ‘Guiri’

    September 15, 2020
  • 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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    Tips for Teaching Virtually (Group Classes)

    April 14, 2020

    Using a Bathroom in Spain

    October 27, 2020

    Using a Shower in Spain

    January 23, 2018
  • 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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    Culture Shock in Spain Stories from around the Globe

    July 26, 2020

    How to: Survive Without a Dryer

    January 30, 2018

    How to: Use Public Transport in Spain

    August 10, 2018
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