by cwells | 2023-01-17 | Bicycle, Bus, Car, Expat, Spain, Train, Transit, Travel, Walking
Over the years, this blog has connected me with lots of great folks. It’s fun to take an adventure, albeit virtually, with someone else. It’s a wide world filled with cultures, experiences, and opportunities. I’ve learned so much from my readers and my friends! Over...
by cwells | 2023-01-10 | Culture, Expat, Spain, Spanish, Technology
In my previous post about listening skills, I discussed the real-world challenge of tuning your ear to a new language. As I mentioned before, there are four major language development skills (at least in today’s world): Speaking, listening, reading, and...
by cwells | 2023-01-03 | Culture, Festival, Holiday, Spain, Valencia, Walking
Understanding the holiday season between December and January is a somewhat difficult-to-navigate exercise. The long religious influence of mainly Roman Catholic calendar events reaches into many corners. Enter your text here… Mercadillo stall Mercadillo stall...
by cwells | 2022-12-27 | Culture, Expat, Spain, Spanish, Technology
Learning language is an extremely interesting skill. As an educator, I know that language plays a crucial role in our brain and cognitive development. Each area of interest has its own vocabulary and syntax, and as a science teacher, the sheer number of new words and...
by cwells | 2022-12-20 | Culture, Fallas, Spain, Valencia
Processions are part of the Valencian culture. I’ve seen more processions here than I ever saw in the United States. These processions range from religious events to politically-motivated parades, and everything in between. We have seen bridal parties visiting...
