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    Easy Spanish for Asking for Directions (and Giving Directions)

    November 2, 2021 /

    Whether you’ll be in Spain for a short or long time, there’s a good chance you’ll need to ask for directions. Check out this guide with tons of tips, vocab, and things you should know.

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    How to: Survive Without a Dryer

    January 30, 2018

    Language-Learning Before You Move Abroad for Every Level

    June 17, 2021

    How to: Use Bla Bla Car

    October 13, 2017
  • Language Learning

    Expressions: Menos Mal

    August 3, 2021 /

    Menos mal is a pretty common expression to hear in Spain but do you know what it means or how to use it? Check out this post for more understanding of this expression and examples to put it in context.

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    Studying a Degree in Spain (Part I)

    February 22, 2018

    What Does “Buen Provecho” Mean?

    August 3, 2018

    My Top Resources for Writing in Spanish

    October 26, 2018
  • How to,  Living Abroad

    What Type of TEFL Teaching Job is Right for Me?

    June 8, 2021 /

    Are you thinking about getting your TEFL Certification and going to teach English abroad? If so, this post is for you as our guest writer focuses on different types of teaching jobs and which one might be best for you.

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    How to: Recover from Accidentally Being Rude… in Another Culture

    June 6, 2019

    How to: Deal with Gastos (Utilities) in Spain

    November 30, 2018

    How to: Make Friends with Spaniards

    March 10, 2020
  • Travel

    An Introduction to Basque Country History

    May 25, 2021 /

    We’ve talked about how much we like the Basque Country before and today we want to dive into this region’s history and some cultural identifiers.

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    What You Need to Know About Almería

    September 17, 2017

    How to Visit Nerja in One Day

    May 5, 2019

    How to: Talk on the Phone in Spanish

    February 13, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Travel

    Living and Traveling in Spain as a Black Person: An Interview with Somto

    April 6, 2021 /

    Being Black can impact your living abroad and traveling experiences in Spain. While we are not experts when it comes to this topic, we have interviewed someone who is. In this interview we talk with Somto of the Somto Seeks blog about being a Black traveler and expat.

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    An Introduction to Culture Shock

    July 23, 2020

    Fitting In vs Staying True to Yourself While Abroad

    March 15, 2020

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

    November 24, 2017
  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    What does “Tirar la Casa por la Ventana” Mean?

    February 25, 2021 /

    If you’ve been in Spain for awhile now, you might have heard the expression “Tirar la casa por la ventana” but what does it mean? In this post we dive into the details and share two examples to help you learn.

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    Using a Shower in Spain

    January 23, 2018

    Help! I’m having Anxiety while Abroad

    June 2, 2020

    Expressions: ¿Qué tal…?

    February 11, 2020
  • Language Learning,  Preparing

    The Ultimate Guide to Spanish Expressions

    February 23, 2021 /

    Do you ever feel frustrated that you don’t understand certain expressions in Spanish? Today we’re exploring and explaining the top five common expressions you’ll want to know from Spain (plus many more resources!).

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    Language-Learning Before You Move Abroad for Every Level

    June 17, 2021

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

    May 26, 2020

    Six Lessons Learned from Teaching English

    May 2, 2019
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Confessions: My Life is in English

    February 16, 2021 /

    Even though I’ve lived abroad in Spain for years, I find my life is still primarily lived in English. At first, I felt disappointed with myself but thanks to some reflection, I’ve got a different view now.

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    A Conversation with Expat Coach and Psychologist Gabriela

    August 27, 2020

    Our Personal Experiences with Bullfighting

    May 24, 2018
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    Confessions: Feeling Imposter Syndrome at Work (While Living Abroad)

    June 22, 2023
  • Living Abroad

    How Claudia Ended Up Living Abroad

    January 7, 2021 /

    Those of us who end up abroad do so at different times of our lives and for different reasons. If you are wondering how Claudia ended up abroad, check out this post!

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    Cómo Aprender Español: Temas Tabúes

    March 21, 2021

    Where Can I Buy That? Stuff Edition

    November 19, 2020

    Snapshots of Spain (Announcing Dani’s Book)

    September 21, 2021
  • Culture

    Traditions: Bélenes (Nativity Scenes) in Spain

    December 17, 2020 /

    In many Spanish towns and houses you are more likely to come across a Nativity Scene or a Belén than a Christmas tree. Usually very detailed and well cared for, Belénes form an important part of the holiday traditions across the country.

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    Integrating the Holiday Season into your Travel Plans

    December 24, 2019

    Work-to-Live vs. Live-to-Work

    September 24, 2019

    What are the Sanfermines

    July 8, 2018
  • Adapting

    Everyone Has an Opinion… on the U.S.A.

    September 17, 2020 /

    There are many experiences that you will have while traveling or living abroad, but one I bet you won’t be able to avoid is having people tell you what they think about the U.S.A.

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    Spanish Style Eating

    October 1, 2020

    Help! I’m having Anxiety while Abroad

    June 2, 2020

    Student-Teacher Relationships in Spain (Part I)

    June 8, 2018
  • Language Learning,  Travel

    Airports in Spain

    July 30, 2020 /

    We’re answering all the most common questions we get about plane travel in Spain. Plus, we’ve got the important Spanish expressions and vocabulary you’ll want to know at the airport!

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    Language-Learning Before You Move Abroad for Every Level

    June 17, 2021

    Top Six Ways to Learn Spanish Outside of Spanish Class

    June 14, 2021

    The Pros and Cons of Studying Spanish in Andalucía

    November 13, 2018
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