Lost in Translation: (Sometimes Literally)
Honestly, the best way to learn a new language is through immersion, because let’s face it, it’s survival. You either […]
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Gentrificación en España: Dos verdades pueden coexistir
Si vives en España el tiempo suficiente, especialmente en ciudades como Barcelona, Valencia, Madrid, Málaga o cualquier lugar costero, oirás
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Gentrification in Spain: Two Truths Can Exist at the Same Time
If you live in Spain long enough, especially in cities like Barcelona, Valencia, Madrid, Málaga, or anywhere coastal, you’ll hear
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The 12 Grapes of Spain: How Spaniards Ring in the New Year (One Grape at a Time)
If you’re spending New Year’s Eve in Spain and someone hands you a plastic cup with twelve grapes, don’t panic.
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April Fools… but Make It Spanish: El Día de los Santos Inocentes
When I first heard someone in Spain say “¡Feliz Día de los Inocentes!” on December 28, my brain short-circuited. December?
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Your Library Card Did That: Free Spanish Courses Before You Move to Spain
Alright, gather round future auxes and study-abroad cuties. Let me put you onto a wildly underrated life hack that feels
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The Lesson Planning Mistake I Made My First Year: (And How I’m Fixing It Now)
One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned as an auxiliar has nothing to do with teaching itself. It’s about not
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The One Thing I Wish I’d Done Before Moving to Spain: My Biggest Regret
If there’s one thing I wish I had taken more seriously before moving abroad, it’s learning Spanish. In high school,
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The Storage Mistake I Made My First Year in Spain: (So You Don’t Have To)
Let me start with a confession: I knew I was coming back for a second year in Spain… and I
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How I Use Wise (And Why You Should Too): A Step-by-Step Guide
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