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Spanish Slang Variety Pack: Expressions Unique to Different Spanish-Speaking Countries
By: Callie Schaden | A few summers ago I had the privilege of spending some time volunteering at a children’s home in El Salvador. The...
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Why Study Abroad
By: Callie Schaden | I’m going to be honest with you, I did NOT want to study abroad. I heard stories of people having the chance to live...
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6 min read


How to Get to Know a New Country
By: Callie Schaden | Disclaimer: I’m not an expert on getting to know new places. I’ve stepped foot into four different countries, but...
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6 min read


A Beginner’s Thoughts on Linguistic Identity
By: Callie Schaden | I grew up in an area where pretty much everyone speaks English. It’s one of those towns where almost everyone who’s...
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The Importance of Social Context for Language Learning
By: Callie Schaden | Up until living in Spain for a semester, my experience with speaking Spanish did not often leave the classroom....
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4 min read


Leaving a Culture You Just Began to Know
By: Callie Schaden | Arriving in a completely different country without knowing the language or having any idea what to expect is hard,...
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Lessons from My Spanish Host Mom
By: Callie Schaden | I arrived in Valencia, Spain on a Tuesday morning after three flights and 18 hours of travel. I was tired,...
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6 min read
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