Articles on Living and Working in Spain (14)
For those looking for the best jobs in Spain for English speakers, you may find that opportunities are limited, particularly outside of large urban areas. Some blame the economic crisis, from which Spain is still in recovery, and others say it’s got
September 2, 2019
My name is Michael Macdonald. I first came to Spain in 2007, for love and for music (I’m not sure in which order), after living in my native Glasgow, before Cambridge and London. I had been working there as a musician and school teacher. For me,
August 22, 2019
As an older millennial, summer camp, sports leagues and a part-time job in high school color my memories of growing up American, and they are also coloring the way I view child-rearing in Spain. I am mother to a two-year-old who can scroll though my
July 30, 2019
I was recently meeting with a prospective American student and his mother. In my job as an admissions counselor at an American university in Spain, these meetings are frequent and cover all of the basics of the campus, admissions process and
July 4, 2019
In Spain, most working people take several weeks off during the summer months to enjoy cooler weather by the coast, get a much-deserved break from the stresses of work, and spend some quality time with friends and family. For working parents,
June 5, 2019
On occasions, what you learn in a language school or in a book isn’t enough for you to be able to hold your own on the street. You’ll only hear these curious expressions in informal situations on the street or in bars. Typical Non Spanish will
May 1, 2019
My name is Mary Swick. I'm an American living in Madrid, Spain and a member of the Typical Non Spanish team. This collaboration with Caser works out great for me because my passion in life is writing and sharing content that inspires me! But how did
March 5, 2019
If you've been to Spain, you have probably seen this sign more than once: “Existen hojas de reclamaciones a disposición del consumidor o usuario.” This is a consumer complaint form, which will probably get that nasty waiter or the shopkeeper to skip
October 21, 2016
My name is Cat Gaa, and I’m part of the Typical Non Spanish team. I came to Spain after completing a Spanish course in Valladolid during my university years, mainly because I wanted to improve my language skills and live another year in Spain. The
April 21, 2016
My names is James Logue, I'm an Irishman in Spain and I moved to Madrid nearly two years ago for a mixture of reasons including love and career prospects. It was an impulse decision that became a reality within 2 weeks but thankfully, it worked out
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