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What is Cultural Transition? and How to Deal with it
The process of expanding your skill set to more deeply understand a culture different from your own can be tricky. Thankfully, guest writer Marta walks us through the process in detail, using the example of an expat adapting to Spain.
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Confessions: Moving Abroad Doesn’t Necessarily Get Easier
I’m on the move again and realizing that while I’ve picked up some good tips, moving for the 8th time isn’t necessarily all that easier than the first time. Check out my story to see more about what I’ve learned.
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Long-term Language Learning (Why and How)
Language-learning can be a life-long commitment. In this post we unpack the reasons why we take a long-term approach and believe you should, too!
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At Home Anywhere: Journaling and Reflections
The exploration of Rachael Lynn’s book At Home Anywhere continues in this post as Dani shares excerpts from her journal in which she answers some of the book’s reflection questions.
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At Home Anywhere: A Book Review
In this post, we review and provide insight on everything the book At Home Anywhere has to offer. It’s likely a good fit for you, whether you’re moving abroad or not.
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Don’t Ignore Your Body’s “Check Engine Lights”
Just like our cars are programed to warn us when something’s not right, our bodies do the same! If you find you have trouble paying attention to these warning, check out this advice.
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How to: Work from Home Effectively
Especially right now, working from home is something that many people are doing but that you may be experiencing for the first time. Here are our top ten tips for staying on-task and effective with work at home.
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Being Friends with the Opposite Sex
Making friends in new places is never easy but add in the fact that you have to follow cultural norms and you will start wondering how it is even possible. Check out this article for a little bit of insight into friendships according to Spanish gender norms.
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How to: Talk on the Phone in Spanish
Talking on the phone in a foreign language can be scary. That is why today we are sharing our top tips for how to talk on the phone in Spanish!
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How Life Abroad Has Shifted my Perspective
Important life events and major changes often cause us to shift our perspective and life abroad has been no different for Dani. Read about how learning Spanish, teaching English, and living in Spain has changed her.
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Letters to a New Year (Dani 2020)
At the beginning of every year we share what we are hoping to experience in the coming months. This is Dani’s letter to the New Year.
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Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2020)
At the beginning of every year we share what we are hoping to experience in the coming months. This is Claudia’s letter to the New Year.
