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Adjusting to Life in Spain: Authentic Spanish Slang

Adjusting to Life in Spain: Authentic Spanish Slang

In my quest to become a true Spaniard (in heart, if not in government documentation), I have not only been learning the language (grammar, syntax)—I’ve been learning how to speak like a Spaniard. And that means learning Spanish street slang.

Adjusting to Life in Spain: Celebrating My Birthday Like a Madrileña!

Adjusting to Life in Spain: Celebrating My Birthday Like a Madrileña!

From sushi to tapas, from Hemingway's favorite sherry bar to an international blues bar, my new friend helps me celebrate my first birthday in Spain like a madrileña as we make our way through Madrid's historic el centro.