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    The Importance of Language

    January 21, 2020 /

    The words we use—but also the way in which we use them—matter! This post dives into three of the aspects of language we should pay attention to in order to communicate more effectively.

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    November 24, 2017

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    March 16, 2023
  • Adapting,  Culture

    An Introduction to the Job Situation in Spain

    January 14, 2020 /

    Are you thinking about moving abroad but you are not sure what the job situation is like in Spain? This introduction will give you a brief idea of what you will find here.

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    Life is in the Street in Spain

    May 21, 2019

    Where Can I Buy That? Food Edition

    November 17, 2020

    How to: Get Private Lessons (as a Teacher) in Spain

    October 2, 2018
  • Confessions,  Thriving

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2020)

    January 12, 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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    I’ll Never Truly be Spanish…

    November 19, 2019

    Holiday Experience 2020 (Claudia)

    December 24, 2020
  • Culture,  Travel

    Integrating the Holiday Season into your Travel Plans

    December 24, 2019 /

    If you’re planning a trip to Spain (or anywhere, really) during the Christmas-New Year’s holiday season, there are quite a few things you should plan for! Read up on all our tips to help you integrate the festivities and avoid headaches.

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    What is Cultural Transition? and How to Deal with it

    August 13, 2020

    What to Expect from Spanish Drivers

    October 24, 2017

    Cultural Competence Part II (Evaluating Yourself)

    March 22, 2018
  • Culture,  Preparing

    What You Should Know About Fashion in Spain

    December 15, 2019 /

    Today we welcome guest writer and fashion authority, Nina, to share what she’s learned about Spanish fashion while shopping and living abroad.

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    An Introduction to Spanish Ferias

    April 6, 2018

    7 things I like about living in Finland

    November 23, 2023

    Who is Francisco Franco?

    October 14, 2018
  • Adapting,  Culture

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

    December 5, 2019 /

    Are you wondering why things are closed on December 6th in Spain? It is because they celebrate the Día de la Constitución or the Day of the Constitution. This article dives into this special holiday.

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    My Real Life in Spain

    December 22, 2022

    Language-Learning: A Review of italki

    April 16, 2020

    6 ways to sharpen your soft skills by living in Spain

    March 16, 2023
  • Culture,  Preparing

    Catholic but not Catholic

    December 3, 2019 /

    Religion is something that we cannot separate from culture in a country like Spain. This article dives into how Spanish people can seem (paradoxically) both really Catholic and not at all. 

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    Domingo de Resurrección in Spain

    April 1, 2021

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    July 8, 2018

    What Semana Santa Means to Me: An Interview with a Granadina

    April 5, 2020
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Why I’m Thankful for my Abroad Experience

    November 26, 2019 /

    It’s that time of year when we’re all feeling extra thankful so Dani’s opening up on five reasons why she’s grateful for her time studying, teaching, and living abroad in Spain.

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    Confessions: I am a Serial Friender

    February 15, 2018

    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Dani)

    September 6, 2018

    My Experience Using Spanish Expressions in Conversation

    October 6, 2019
  • Balance

    Neither 100% Spanish, nor 100% American

    November 24, 2019 /

    Finding your balance between two different cultures is never easy. In this post guest writer Monika Cinch dives into what it feels like to be connect to both her American upbringing and her Spanish experience at the same time.

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    September 10, 2019

    Time Spent Eating is Important!

    November 29, 2018

    Why You Should Travel Alone

    October 3, 2017
  • Culture,  Thriving

    International Love: A Spaniard’s Insights on Dating a Brit

    November 14, 2019 /

    Wondering what it’s like to date a Brit? Today’s guest writer, Luis, opens up about his international love story—sharing their cultures, creating their own language, and ups and downs along the way.

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    Confessions: I am a Different Person in Different Languages

    January 18, 2018

    The Four Most Important Things to Know About Spanish Culture Before You Move Abroad

    January 7, 2020

    Best Wine Regions in Spain

    October 19, 2023
  • Culture,  Preparing

    Who is Lady of Almudena?

    November 7, 2019 /

    Are you curious about who is the Lady of Almudena, the female patron saint of Madrid, Spain? Well look no further as we dive into her story in this article today.

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    What is el Día de Reyes Magos in Spain

    January 6, 2019
  • Culture,  Preparing

    What is this “Name Day” Tradition in Spain?

    November 5, 2019 /

    Did you know that it is common to celebrate your “name day” here in Spain (as well as many other European countries)? If this is a new concept to you, be sure to check out some of the basics about this tradition!

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