One of the best parts of teaching abroad in Spain is how easy it is to turn weekends, holidays, and school breaks into unforgettable trips. Spain is full of places that feel completely different from one another. You can spend one weekend in a major city, the next by the coast, and the next in […]
Common Spanish Phrases & Words For Everyday Life in Spain Quick answer (the ones you’ll hear constantly): hola, gracias, por favor, sí/no, perdón, ¿dónde?, baño, cuánto, derecha/izquierda, estación, metro, tarjeta, cuenta. Also, save or screenshot this list, then grab the full 1-page cheat sheet below. Download: Common Spanish Words & Phrases — 1-page cheat sheet […]
Teaching English in Spain is not just a job. It is a full-on life shift. Yes, you will teach in classrooms, help students practice English, and figure out your weekly routine. But you will also change in ways you probably do not expect. Living abroad has a way of stretching you, humbling you, and making […]
Thinking about moving to Spain to teach English? There are a few things no one really prepares you for, and not just the big stuff like visas or finding housing. It is the small, real-life things that catch people off guard. The culture shock. The overpacking. The paperwork. The random moments where you realize living […]
Many people expect major culture shock when moving abroad. But when Americans move to Spain, they often discover something surprising: there are many cultural similarities between Spain and the US. From shared Western cultural influences to familiar social norms, these similarities can make adjusting to life in Spain easier than you might expect. If you’re […]
What It’s Really Like to Live in Spain as an American Thinking about teaching English in Spain? It’s not just about the language — it’s a total lifestyle upgrade. From late-night dinners to chill work vibes, living in Spain flips a lot of your American routines upside down (in the best way). Culture is defined […]
A Chat with Elizabeth, founder of We Love Spain Teaching English in Spain is about much more than the classroom. It is also about learning how daily life feels, how people spend their time, how different regions compare, and what kinds of experiences shape your year abroad. To give future teachers a more personal look […]
So, you decided to take a gap year in Spain. Solid choice. Now comes the next question: what do you actually do once you get there? A year is a long time, which is exactly what makes it so exciting. You are not stuck trying to cram everything into one rushed trip. You have time […]
Spanish Slang Words, Phrases, & Colloquialisms Learning a new language can feel like memorizing a bunch of rules. You spend all this time drilling perfect grammar and memorizing vocabulary, but then you get to Spain, and everyone’s chatting away using words you’ve never seen in a textbook. Relax! That’s totally normal. Think about how you […]
Thinking about relocating to Spain for a year or two? Spain is one of the most popular destinations for people who want to live abroad, experience a new culture, and enjoy a different pace of life. Whether you’re teaching English, studying, or taking a gap year, relocating to Spain can be an incredible experience when […]
One of the best things about learning Spanish as a native English speaker is how many words already feel familiar. These shared words, called cognates, can make the language feel much less intimidating and help you build vocabulary faster. Below, we’ll look at what cognates are, common examples in English and Spanish, and a few […]
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