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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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    Confessions: I Speak Differently to Different People

    February 6, 2018

    How to Make: Spanish-Style Coffee at Home

    June 2, 2021

    Empathizing with People in Uncertain Times

    May 19, 2020
  • 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 Don Quijote Became a Teen Mom

    February 19, 2019

    How I Survive Spain’s Fish with Bones

    February 5, 2019

    Best Sites for Finding an Apartment in Spain

    August 8, 2019
  • 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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    How Dani Ended Up Living Abroad

    January 26, 2021

    Confessions: I’m a Workaholic

    April 21, 2020

    Holiday Experience 2020 (Dani)

    December 22, 2020
  • 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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    Why do I Naturally Bond with Other Foreigners?

    August 2, 2018

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

    May 4, 2021

    Confessions: My Life is in English

    February 16, 2021
  • 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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    The Languages of Spain: An Introduction

    June 16, 2020

    Catholic but not Catholic

    December 3, 2019

    Día de Santiago in Spain

    July 21, 2019
  • 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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    Understanding Spain’s Policy on Coronavirus

    June 30, 2020

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

    December 5, 2019

    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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    Time Spent Eating is Important!

    November 29, 2018

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2019)

    December 27, 2018

    How to: Balance Two Worlds

    November 3, 2020
  • 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: Tapas in Granada

    October 22, 2019

    How to: Vote as an American Living Abroad

    September 22, 2020

    How to: Use Bla Bla Car

    October 13, 2017
  • 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: Travel with Budget Airlines

    July 20, 2018

    Managing Reverse Culture Shock

    June 5, 2018

    How to: Work from Home Effectively

    March 17, 2020
  • 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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    What Does it Mean to Group Intercambio?

    October 15, 2020

    Language-Learning Before You Move Abroad for Every Level

    June 17, 2021

    My Experience Learning Spanish

    August 18, 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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    Tips for Teaching Virtually (One-on-One Classes)

    April 7, 2020

    There’s Something Magical About the First Time―at an Intercambio

    November 24, 2017

    Expressions: ¿Qué tal…?

    February 11, 2020
  • 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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    Where Can I Buy That? Clothes Edition

    December 12, 2019

    What Does it Mean to Group Intercambio?

    October 15, 2020

    Insights into Daily Life: An Interview

    December 11, 2018
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