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Being an introvert at Christmas is a recipe for disaster, especially when your idea of a break is alone time.
 • Cristina Carmona Aliaga
Meritocrazy
For all its flaws, the British system at least provides equal opportunities for everyone to make a fool of themselves regardless of origin.
 • Cristina Carmona Aliaga
The day I met Glen Powell
And other exciting things that happen in London even if I'm the only one to notice them.
 • Cristina Carmona Aliaga
Sad all the time
On winter drugs, fair-weather friends and linguistic determinism.
 • Cristina Carmona Aliaga
Spainsplain things to me: Christmas
Spanish Christmas explained in three iconic ads: El Almendro, el calvo de la lotería and the golden extravaganza of Freixenet.
 • Cristina Carmona Aliaga
Smile like you mean it
To cope with the anxiety of unstructured socialising as an introvert, I've developed a charismatic 'on the job' alter ego. It has totally backfired.
 • Cristina Carmona Aliaga
Have we met before?
The one where I introduce myself properly and tell you a bit more about the Abroad life.
 • Cristina Carmona Aliaga
False Friends
The English language has an extraordinary capacity for elegant deceit in plain sight.
 • Cristina Carmona Aliaga
Prove your knowledge of English
After over a decade in London I've had to take an English test to confirm I know the difference between they're/their/there. Unlike some native English…
 • Cristina Carmona Aliaga
The Art of Swearing
When it comes to creative insults no one can outdo Argentinians.
 • Cristina Carmona Aliaga
Can Dry January ever work in the UK?
Short answer: No. Plus it's ruining my birthday month.
 • Cristina Carmona Aliaga
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