Life in Spain
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Classroom Management as an Auxiliar de Conversación
Classroom management as an auxiliar in Spain is less strict and in general, less of a thing, than it is for teachers in the United States. That’s OK. As a teaching assistant, or…
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Why We Chose to Start a Family in Spain
There are tons of reasons why couples decide when and where to start a family. In our case, my husband and I were living in Texas. We had lived in Spain and desperately…
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What’s Public Healthcare Like in Spain?
I’ve been lucky enough to experience both private and public healthcare in Spain. Both have been decently hassle-free and I would easily choose either over healthcare in the States. That being said, my…
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What It’s Like Having a Dog in Spain
Having a dog in Spain is one decision I don’t regret. It’s a great place for dogs. When my husband and I chose to move to Spain we were on the same page…
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What Schools in Spain Do Right
I’ve taught in Spain for six years and I can’t help but compare my experience with schools in the US. And, let me tell you, they are vastly different. I’ve worked in six…
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Yes, You Can Be an Introvert and Learn a Language
Too often language learning centers on the extroverts among us, but let’s not forget you can be an introvert and learn a language too. In fact, my mother will be the first person…
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5 Reasons to Teach in Spain
I was nervous to tell my friends and family that I planned to teach in Spain. I imagined they would persuade me from going, warn me against traveling alone, or just rain judgement…
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Learning Spanish and Overcoming Awkward
Let me tell you a secret about learning Spanish while living in a Spanish-speaking country. Sometimes it feels like a never-ending series of embarrassing events. I can’t even begin to tell you how…
