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  • 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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    Managing Reverse Culture Shock

    June 5, 2018

    Effective Packing 101

    August 20, 2019

    How to: Talk to Your Family About Moving Abroad

    January 28, 2021
  • 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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    The Importance of Mindful Reflection

    February 7, 2019

    Lessons Learned in Four Years of Blogging

    July 13, 2021

    My Experience Using Spanish Expressions in Conversation

    October 6, 2019
  • Culture,  Preparing

    Traditions: Christmas Lunch/Dinner in Spain

    December 10, 2020 /

    If Spanish friends or coworkers invite you to lunch or dinner in December, be prepared! This is a very special tradition in the Spanish culture and there are a few things you should know…

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    An Introduction: Pablo Picasso

    January 7, 2018

    Easy and Healthy Spanish Recipes

    May 7, 2020

    What is this “Name Day” Tradition in Spain?

    November 5, 2019
  • Culture

    What is Cultural Transition? and How to Deal with it

    August 13, 2020 /

    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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    Drinking Culture in Spain

    May 13, 2021

    Traditions: Mantecados and Polvorones (Spanish Christmas Sweets)

    December 3, 2020

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

    September 24, 2019
  • Culture,  Living Abroad

    Job Search Abroad (Insights from Spain to US)

    August 11, 2020 /

    Searching for a job in a foreign country, culture, and language can be challenging! In this post, guest writer Gisela shares what she has learned from her experience as a Spaniard in the United States.

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    Who are Los Reyes Católicos?

    March 31, 2019

    What’s the Difference Between Gazpacho and Salmorejo?

    July 1, 2021

    Six Stereotypes of Spain Debunked

    March 3, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Confessions: Moving Abroad Doesn’t Necessarily Get Easier

    July 21, 2020 /

    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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    3 Things People Don’t Talk About When it Comes to Living Abroad

    November 23, 2021

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

    April 6, 2021

    Why I’m Thankful for my Abroad Experience

    November 26, 2019
  • Language Learning

    Language-Learning: Why You Should Take Private Classes

    June 9, 2020 /

    There are many, many different ways to learn a language. In this post, we share the seven reasons we believe you should take private, one-on-one lessons.

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    What Does “(Me) Da Igual” Really Mean!?

    October 3, 2019

    Language-Learning: A Review of Preply

    September 3, 2020

    Making Mistakes, but Just Wanting to Move on

    April 4, 2019
  • Thriving

    Don’t Ignore Your Body’s “Check Engine Lights”

    April 23, 2020 /

    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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    Confessions: I am Vulnerable in Friendships

    January 31, 2019

    Help! I’m three months in and I’m feeling blue…

    November 8, 2018

    Thriving is Just Striving!

    March 7, 2019
  • Balance,  Confessions,  Thriving

    Confessions: I’m a Workaholic

    April 21, 2020 /

    What kind of professional are you? Read about Claudia's confession that she is a bit of a workaholic, and how she is also taking some actions to find balance. 

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    Thriving as an Auxiliar

    July 19, 2018

    Living in Spanish is Tiring

    September 1, 2020

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2019)

    December 27, 2018
  • Adapting,  How to

    Tips for Teaching Virtually (Group Classes)

    April 14, 2020 /

    We’re sharing 18 important tips for helping you create the classroom environment, prepare your lessons, and execute effective group lessons online.

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    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2023)

    January 17, 2023

    Help! I Need to Replace my Butano

    April 16, 2019

    Managing Reverse Culture Shock

    June 5, 2018
  • Adapting,  How to

    Tips for Teaching Virtually (One-on-One Classes)

    April 7, 2020 /

    Have you now transitioned to working from home and you are not sure how to teach your classes virtually? Check out this guide with 15 top tips for teaching one-on-one virtual classes.

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    3 Things People Don’t Talk About When it Comes to Living Abroad

    November 23, 2021
    Claudia and the dog Elvi on a boat

    Making Friends as a Foreigner in Finland

    October 20, 2022

    Student-Teacher Relationships in Spain (Part I)

    June 8, 2018
  • How to,  Thriving

    How to: Work from Home Effectively

    March 17, 2020 /

    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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    When and How do I Give ‘Dos Besos’?

    January 9, 2020

    Giving Birth as an Expat in Spain – Insights from a Doula

    September 7, 2021

    Top Three Things to Consider Before Relocating to Spain

    March 1, 2022
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