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    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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    Creating a Friendship with Someone who doesn’t Speak the Same Language

    October 11, 2018 /

    Have you ever felt stuck when you really want to talk to someone but don’t speak the same language? Us too! This is why we are diving into our top tips for how to communicate with people even when conversation doesn’t seem possible.

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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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    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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  • 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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    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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  • 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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  • 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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