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    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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    February 16, 2023
  • Language Learning,  Thriving

    Language Learning: It’s all about Confidence

    September 27, 2018 /

    Learning a language is not easy, but I have one tip to help you improve your skills—be confident in yourself! Not sure how to do this? Check out this post to find our top tips to start becoming more sure of your Spanish.

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    Learning-English Culture in Spain

    April 10, 2018

    Six Lessons Learned from Teaching English

    May 2, 2019

    Favorite Resources for Learning through Spanish Entertainment

    September 5, 2019
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Spanish Expressions in Everyday Life: El Mundo es un Pañuelo

    September 13, 2018 /

    Wondering just how small the world can feel? Here are some examples of the expression “el mundo es un pañuelo” that have happened to us!

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    Finding an Apartment in Spain

    August 11, 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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    Accepting My Own Journey (Claudia)

    June 21, 2018

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2021)

    December 31, 2020

    Holiday Experience 2020 (Dani)

    December 22, 2020
  • Balance,  Thriving

    Four Reasons Why You Need to Take Yourself on a Day Trip

    August 23, 2018 /

    We’ve already talked about the value of traveling alone but this time we’ve got a self-care trick you can put to the test even more easily—plan yourself a solo day trip! Check out the reasons why!

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    October 3, 2017

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    December 7, 2021
  • Confessions,  Thriving

    Confessions: It Sucks that Everybody Leaves

    August 16, 2018 /

    When you live in a city that has as many people moving in and out as Granada does it is easy to make new friends. However, most of them don’t stay forever and that just kind of sucks.

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    Confessions: We Still Get Sad Living Abroad

    February 9, 2021

    Confessions: I am Feeling Vulnerable in these Uncertain Times

    November 26, 2020

    Confessions: That Three Month Feeling

    December 19, 2017
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Having Friends who are Different from You

    August 9, 2018 /

    While living abroad, I’ve found that my friend group has evolved not only to include people who are different from me because they’re from Spain but for a multitude of reasons—each of which brings something special to my life!

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    Confessions: After 8+ Years Living in Spain, It’s Still Hard to Make Friends!

    September 1, 2022

    How Don Quijote Became a Teen Mom

    February 19, 2019

    At Home Anywhere: A Book Review

    April 28, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Why do I Naturally Bond with Other Foreigners?

    August 2, 2018 /

    So you moved abroad with the intention of immersing in the culture and language, yet find yourself constantly with other foreigners? Don’t worry, you’re not alone and there are actually some very reasonable explanations.

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    Confessions: Moving Abroad Doesn’t Necessarily Get Easier

    July 21, 2020

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    December 5, 2017

    Traditions: Catalan Christmas

    December 8, 2020
  • 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: I’m Still Learning How to Accept Who I am

    May 4, 2021

    To Party or Not to Party

    October 26, 2017

    Healthy Lifestyles: 7 Activities That Make Exercise Feel Fun

    October 17, 2019
  • How to,  Study Abroad,  Thriving

    How to: Make the Most of Your Summer Abroad

    July 5, 2018 /

    Study abroad doesn’t necessarily mean an entire semester or year abroad. Today guest writer Ali from the blog Sustainable Psyche is giving us her top tips about how to make the most of your summer abroad.

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    How to: Travel on a Budget

    August 27, 2019

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    October 22, 2019

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    July 20, 2018
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Accepting My Own Journey (Claudia)

    June 21, 2018 /

    We can’t always be in a perfect place (emotionally or physically) all the time. See where Claudia is in accepting her own personal journey will living abroad in Spain in this article.

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    Confessions: I am a Different Person in Different Languages

    January 18, 2018

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    October 17, 2024
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Accepting My Own Journey (Dani)

    June 14, 2018 /

    Life is a journey and we don’t always feel comfortable with where we’re at along the way. Today Dani opens up about how her life feels messy and overwhelming, but she’s working through it.

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    Finding your Food Favorite Places While Abroad (in Spain)

    April 9, 2019

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    December 12, 2019

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2023)

    January 17, 2023
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