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@Jaymobil

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English looking for information about Spain

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English

Lives in Galicia

Speaks Castellano

Registration: 10 January 2018

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Jaymobil replied to a thread
6 years ago
spangal

living in Galicia by spangal

Hi I've been in Galicia about a year. Getting a bit fed up with it now and finding it hard to integrate. Are there any British groups in the area as I've given up making any Spanish friends :(

Jaymobil

Ujuj?! Hi there no idea what to call you sorry! I just want to comment on an excellent piece of writing firstly and secondly how amazingly fantastic your achievements are. I have my dreams and aspirations, but don't think they would ever ... Read More

Jaymobil replied to a thread
6 years ago
spangal

living in Galicia by spangal

Hi I've been in Galicia about a year. Getting a bit fed up with it now and finding it hard to integrate. Are there any British groups in the area as I've given up making any Spanish friends :(

Jaymobil

Wow that is very admirable Read More

Jaymobil replied to a thread
6 years ago
spangal

living in Galicia by spangal

Hi I've been in Galicia about a year. Getting a bit fed up with it now and finding it hard to integrate. Are there any British groups in the area as I've given up making any Spanish friends :(

Jaymobil

Hi Agnes no only 4 days - y tu? Read More

Jaymobil replied to a thread
6 years ago
spangal

living in Galicia by spangal

Hi I've been in Galicia about a year. Getting a bit fed up with it now and finding it hard to integrate. Are there any British groups in the area as I've given up making any Spanish friends :(

Jaymobil

Don't give up on amigos - I prefer Spanish people to English as they are way kinder and more sociable para mi ;) Read More

Jaymobil replied to a thread
6 years ago
spangal

living in Galicia by spangal

Hi I've been in Galicia about a year. Getting a bit fed up with it now and finding it hard to integrate. Are there any British groups in the area as I've given up making any Spanish friends :(

Jaymobil

Also something I want to end up being like - is a bit more rugged - throw my arms about a bit more! Be a bit more Spanish! Do you know the hand gestures for tomar (drink) and shake of the hand for fuete? (strong) Good luck - these things may sound ... Read More

Jaymobil replied to a thread
6 years ago
spangal

living in Galicia by spangal

Hi I've been in Galicia about a year. Getting a bit fed up with it now and finding it hard to integrate. Are there any British groups in the area as I've given up making any Spanish friends :(

Jaymobil

Nooooo do not smile at random people mate seriously - Os gallegos are very sociable but if you smile at everyone they will think you are weird - its just the culture - I smile all the time but I don't direct it at anyone purposely. Maybe you try ... Read More

Jaymobil replied to a thread
6 years ago
villa

English speaking people in Galicia, Spain by villa

Hi all; would like to hear from people who speak english currently living in Galicia, particularly any australians based there. Cheers.

Jaymobil

Hi guys! Just moved to Vigo - I have quite a lot of experience here in Galicia - if people are feeling lonely - I don't like that - am happy to meet up for coffee and a chat - I speak enough Castellano to make a simple conversation and a ... Read More

Jaymobil replied to a thread
6 years ago
spangal

living in Galicia by spangal

Hi I've been in Galicia about a year. Getting a bit fed up with it now and finding it hard to integrate. Are there any British groups in the area as I've given up making any Spanish friends :(

Jaymobil

Hello mate! What a shame we live so far - dying for a bit of convo! I have not found it difficult one bit too integrate! Do you speak any Castellano or Galician? However little you speak, when you make an effort - the Spanish really welcome you on ... Read More

Jaymobil replied to a thread
6 years ago
Jaymobil

business partnership by Jaymobil

Hola Todos, Lots of experience living and immersing amongst Galiceans. At home in London right now, planning to start a mortgage in Provincia de Pontevedra. I like to make contacts and friends. Would be interested in a business partnership. ...

Jaymobil

Hi Guys If you have read my post - I'am quite desperate for advice from anyone that can possibly help. (I have received some weird and very negative answers from a couple of strange individuals! So, I would really be, so pleased if any could ... Read More

Jaymobil replied to a thread
6 years ago
Jaymobil

business partnership by Jaymobil

Hola Todos, Lots of experience living and immersing amongst Galiceans. At home in London right now, planning to start a mortgage in Provincia de Pontevedra. I like to make contacts and friends. Would be interested in a business partnership. ...

Jaymobil

Hi Simon and Jackie, Having had a Galician girlfriend for 3 years - It is now my dream to move to Cambados or Vilagarcia De Arousa. In the Province of Pontevedra. It seems you have successfully purchased a property and live there established. ... Read More

Jaymobil created a thread
6 years ago

business partnership

Hola Todos, Lots of experience living and immersing amongst Galiceans. At home in London right now, planning to start a mortgage in Provincia de Pontevedra. I like to make contacts and friends. Would be interested in a business partnership. ... Read More

Jaymobil replied to a thread
6 years ago
KimboSlice89

Finding work as an English teacher in Valencia by KimboSlice89

Hello, Me and my partner are planning a move to Valencia at the end of April. We are looking to have enough combined money to last us 3/4 months that will cover all outgoings. We both are looking to teach English, maybe at an academy first and ...

Jaymobil

Hey, Just one thing more. A lot of academies have Native Spanish teachers, teaching English, as it is hard to find a Native English speaker - who is permanently residing in Spain. Sell yourself as native English, I'm not sure if you are ... Read More

Jaymobil replied to a thread
6 years ago
KimboSlice89

Finding work as an English teacher in Valencia by KimboSlice89

Hello, Me and my partner are planning a move to Valencia at the end of April. We are looking to have enough combined money to last us 3/4 months that will cover all outgoings. We both are looking to teach English, maybe at an academy first and ...

Jaymobil

Hi There, Lovely to see a humble and normal folk are out there. So I'd like to help in anyway possible. A lot of people like to tell us about they're huge amounts of money and act as if they are seeking advice! If they are rich good luck ... Read More

Jaymobil replied to a thread
7 years ago
AndrewPowellYoung

Questions about moving to Spain by AndrewPowellYoung

1. How to get an NIE number when not resident in Spain. We will need it to buy a house to move into. 2. Can anyone recommend good estate agents and lawyers in and around Alicante. We are particularly interested in finding an old finca or country ...

Jaymobil

Thank you John We have to all admit these procedures are not simple and it does need us all to be very clear. I now understand everything - although very complicated - life is full of 'ups and downs' and to fulfil our dreams and ... Read More

Jaymobil replied to a thread
7 years ago
AndrewPowellYoung

Questions about moving to Spain by AndrewPowellYoung

1. How to get an NIE number when not resident in Spain. We will need it to buy a house to move into. 2. Can anyone recommend good estate agents and lawyers in and around Alicante. We are particularly interested in finding an old finca or country ...

Jaymobil

Another question has arisen - one that I'm not proud to ask. This is a little personal, but I understand that these forums help others and perhaps I'am not the only person in this circumstance. I have never hurt a sole and do nothing ... Read More