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How to Understand Your Spanish Students

Some auxiliares/assistants come to Spain not knowing a word of Spanish before entering the lovable chaos of a Spanish classroom. We’re here to help teach English

Amsterdam’s Art Museums

Amsterdam is home to many interesting and historical art collections. One of Amsterdam’s neighborhoods (“Museum Quarter”) is dedicated to three of it’s most famous art museums: the

Wintry Fun in Amsterdam

In a number of ways, the experiences I had during my study abroad year in Sevilla have closely paralleled this year in Madrid. One of my biggest

Zoo Aquarium de Madrid

I had a very animal-filled weekend last weekend as I visited both the Acuario de Sevilla and the Zoo Aquarium de Madrid. The last time I

Acuario de Sevilla

After a year in my study abroad city of Sevilla, I had pretty much seen every attraction the city had to offer. During my recent return

Sevilla’s Plaza de España

This past weekend I was lucky enough to travel south to my favorite Spanish city, Sevilla. I studied there for a year, which I can say without

Peaceful El Escorial

Just northwest of the city center, another one of Spain’s abundant World Heritage Sites peacefully resides in the town of San Lorenzo de El Escorial or simply,

Ávila & Salamanca With Be Madrid

A few weeks ago, I went on a day trip with Be Madrid to the region of Castilla y León to visit Ávila and Salamanca. There is

Dreamy Segovia

I know that photos can’t give a place or a view any justice, but at least they are worth a thousand words. For me, one of the

Historic Toledo

Living in Madrid is very beneficial for many reasons, one being its close proximity to neighboring towns and cities, including historic Toledo. Just 30 minutes south of

Retiro Closeup

To celebrate a break in Madrid’s rainy streak, I ventured off to Retiro Park with only my camera and some free time. Fall looks good on Retiro

Halloween Locura

“I hate Halloween” sighed one of the 2nd grade teachers as we gazed blankly down a long hallway of screaming children. Halloween is still an up-and-coming