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Language Exchange: English & Spanish (and some Galician)

While in Spain, I not only held private English lessons but participated in language exchanges as well! 

Every week, I met with language exchange partners to converse in English and Spanish, alternating between weeks. This was beneficial because I got to practice my Spanish with a native (and vice versa). 

Through these opportunities, I was able to make new friends, learn more about the Spanish culture, and adapt better to my new, temporary home. 

I was also lucky to be in the autonomous community of Galicia. The Galicians and the region have shown me an entirely different side of Spain than what I've previously experienced and learned about. I even picked up some Galician phrases and words while living there!