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Spanish Film Academy awards: Goyas 2013
by Lauren Simmonds on 2/22/2013
A few weeks ago we spoke about different “lotteries” that were being done in relation to the Spanish Film Academy awards. We also mentioned some of the favorites to win the bronze Francisco de Goya bust statuette,… more »
“OK” is used in every country in the world EXCEPT Spain…
by Lauren Simmonds on 1/31/2013
As a native English speaker, having lived in Spain for 1/3 of a year now, one of the things I have noticed about the Spanish language is the lack of “OK´s” I hear in daily communication. On the rare occasion that one… more »
Learning Methods to learn Spanish
by Lauren Simmonds on 11/1/2012
Language Learning with a Kinesthetic Learning StyleBenefits of Field Trips: A field trip is an organized educational outing which removes students from their usual learning environment to learn by way of experience.… more »
How to learn Spanish: Tips for learning
by Lauren Simmonds on 10/25/2012
Are you a Stimulated Scholar or an Uninspired Undergrad?There is a deadline (or ten) on the horizon and you have no idea how you’re going to get all your work done in time… so what do you do? Go shopping and forget… more »
Spanish films: Lo Imposible
by Lauren Simmonds on 10/18/2012
Yesterday, I went to the Cinebox Vialia in Salamanca to see what can only be described as the most harrowing film I’ve ever seen. The film was directed by the Spanish film director Juan Antonio Bayona, and the subject… more »
Interning Abroad
by Lauren Simmonds on 9/5/2012
It goes without saying that starting a new job with new people in a new place is going to be challenging. As a 20 year-old girl who has been in a new job in a new country for less than a week, leaving all her friends… more »