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The Good Expat 🇪🇸5 Tips to Learn Spanish Effectively with Duolingo, by a Spanish CoachDiscover how to get more out of your Duolingo practice in this episode of The Good Expat. If you’ve been using the app to learn Spanish but feel like you’re not progressing or want to make the most of your time on it, this is for you.
I’m Jaime, a Spanish coach, integration mentor, and director of ABLA Academy. I help expats feel more connected and confident as they build their lives here in Spain, sharing insights and real stories from my clients and experience.
Today, I’ll cover my top five tips for...2024-11-1820 min
The Good Expat 🇪🇸5 Tips to Learn Spanish Effectively with Duolingo, by a Spanish CoachDiscover how to get more out of your Duolingo practice in this episode of The Good Expat. If you’ve been using the app to learn Spanish but feel like you’re not progressing or want to make the most of your time on it, this is for you. I’m Jaime, a Spanish coach, integration mentor, and director of ABLA Academy. I help expats feel more connected and confident as they build their lives here in Spain, sharing insights and real stories from my clients and experience. Today, I’ll cover my top five tips for using Duolingo effectively - from s...2024-11-1820 min
The Good Expat 🇪🇸Life Abroad Experts: How to Create a Positive Life in SpainBuild a positive attitude and enjoy your life in Spain to the fullest. In this episode, you’ll discover simple tips to help you embrace the wonderful aspects of your expat experience.
I chat with sisters Mayan and Gal, co-founders of Smoozitive. As a mindfulness coach and positive psychology expert, they’ve dedicated themselves to supporting expats in building a happier life abroad through mindset and positivity.
We explore practical ways to shift your perspective, connect with the small joys around you, and find confidence in new challenges. By combining the right mindset with helpful tips...2024-11-1129 min
The Good Expat 🇪🇸Life Abroad Experts: How to Create a Positive Life in SpainBuild a positive attitude and enjoy your life in Spain to the fullest. In this episode, you’ll discover simple tips to help you embrace the wonderful aspects of your expat experience. I chat with sisters Mayan and Gal, co-founders of Smoozitive. As a mindfulness coach and positive psychology expert, they’ve dedicated themselves to supporting expats in building a happier life abroad through mindset and positivity. We explore practical ways to shift your perspective, connect with the small joys around you, and find confidence in new challenges. By combining the right mindset with helpful tips, Mayan and Gal share how...2024-11-1129 min
The Good Expat 🇪🇸Neurolanguage Coach: The Power of Cultural Immersion for Learning SpanishWant to improve your Spanish and feel more at home in Spain? This episode dives into the benefits of cultural and language immersion; and how it can transform the way you learn and connect with locals!
My guest, Brigida Herrera, Neurolanguage Coach and Co-founder of LinGo Immersion, shares her unique approach, using neuroscience and immersion to help learners build confidence and tackle language barriers.
Together, we explore why immersion is more than just a learning method, how real-life connections boost language retention, and practical tips for overcoming challenges like culture shock.
🎥 Chapters:
(00:00) Opening
(02:34) Who...2024-11-0443 min
The Good Expat 🇪🇸Neurolanguage Coach: The Power of Cultural Immersion for Learning SpanishWant to improve your Spanish and feel more at home in Spain? This episode dives into the benefits of cultural and language immersion; and how it can transform the way you learn and connect with locals! My guest, Brigida Herrera, Neurolanguage Coach and Co-founder of LinGo Immersion, shares her unique approach, using neuroscience and immersion to help learners build confidence and tackle language barriers. Together, we explore why immersion is more than just a learning method, how real-life connections boost language retention, and practical tips for overcoming challenges like culture shock. 🎥 Chapters: (00:00) Opening (02:34) Who today’s episode is for (04:12) What is a...2024-11-0444 min
The Good Expat 🇪🇸Mindset Performance Trainer: How to Learn Spanish FASTER with BiohackingIf you want to understand how the mind works to pick up new Spanish words and grammar faster, you’ll definitely enjoy this episode! I chat with Damir Butkovic, who has tons of experience in coaching NLP. With his unique insights, Damir explains how to tap into the brain’s patterns to make learning not just efficient but also enjoyable. In our engaging conversation, we discuss several key topics, including how the mind works, ways to boost motivation for faster learning, the quickest and easiest methods to make new information stick, how to create an environment that supports learning and rete...2024-10-2841 min
The Good Expat 🇪🇸Mindset Performance Trainer: How to Learn Spanish FASTER with BiohackingIf you want to understand how the mind works to pick up new Spanish words and grammar faster, you’ll definitely enjoy this episode!
I chat with Damir Butkovic, who has tons of experience in coaching NLP. With his unique insights, Damir explains how to tap into the brain’s patterns to make learning not just efficient but also enjoyable.
In our engaging conversation, we discuss several key topics, including how the mind works, ways to boost motivation for faster learning, the quickest and easiest methods to make new information stick, how to create an envi...2024-10-2841 min
The Good Expat 🇪🇸Language Coach: How to Overcome Perfectionism Learning SpanishIn this episode, I speak with language coach David Cabezas, who brings a powerful topic that’s especially relevant for students, language learners, and professionals moving to new countries. We dive deep into the issue of perfectionism in language learning, and how striving for perfection can actually hold you back. David shares insights from his experience coaching students, where the pressure to speak perfectly often hinders real progress. We discuss the importance of making mistakes, focusing on communication over perfection, and setting realistic goals. David highlights the process of shifting mindsets, prioritising fluency, and embracing imperfections as part of the le...2024-10-2127 min
The Good Expat 🇪🇸Language Coach: How to Overcome Perfectionism Learning SpanishIn this episode, I speak with language coach David Cabezas, who brings a powerful topic that’s especially relevant for students, language learners, and professionals moving to new countries.
We dive deep into the issue of perfectionism in language learning, and how striving for perfection can actually hold you back. David shares insights from his experience coaching students, where the pressure to speak perfectly often hinders real progress.
We discuss the importance of making mistakes, focusing on communication over perfection, and setting realistic goals. David highlights the process of shifting mindsets, prioritising fluency, and embracing im...2024-10-2127 min
The Good Expat 🇪🇸Life Coach: How Spanish Coaching Can Guide You Through Your Spanish Learning Journey With ConfidenceIn this episode, I chat with Coach Paco, a talented life coach and my head coach at ABLA Academy. He’s the ideal guest to shed light on the difference between traditional teaching methods, which often emphasise memorising vocabulary and grammar, and coaching, which focuses on personalised learning experiences that empower clients to step outside their comfort zones.
Through a mix of practical insights and personal stories, Paco and I share our perspectives on navigating the complexities of learning languages while adapting to life abroad.
Plus, I share all the latest changes and updates at AB...2024-10-1449 min
The Good Expat 🇪🇸Life Coach: How Spanish Coaching Can Guide You Through Your Spanish Learning Journey With ConfidenceIn this episode, I chat with Coach Paco, a talented life coach and my head coach at ABLA Academy. He’s the ideal guest to shed light on the difference between traditional teaching methods, which often emphasise memorising vocabulary and grammar, and coaching, which focuses on personalised learning experiences that empower clients to step outside their comfort zones. Through a mix of practical insights and personal stories, Paco and I share our perspectives on navigating the complexities of learning languages while adapting to life abroad. Plus, I share all the latest changes and updates at ABLA Academy with Paco for th...2024-10-1449 minThe Good Expat 🇪🇸Spanish Coach: 5 Strategies to Help Busy Adults Start Learning SpanishIf you’re thinking about learning Spanish to integrate in Spain, TIME is most likely a major concern for you. You’re probably wondering: • Will you have enough time to commit? • How can you fit Spanish learning into your busy life? • How long will it take to reach your language goals? In today’s episode, I look into this common challenge, helping you view TIME as less of a barrier on your path to becoming a Good Expat in Spain. 🎥 Chapters (00:00) Opening (03:08) 4 reasons why TIME is an obstacle (04:55) A different approach (05:31) Strategy 1, Change your Perspective (07:21) Strategy 2, Maximise your efforts (09:26) Strategy 3, Build in Flexib...2024-10-1417 min
The Good Expat 🇪🇸Spanish Coach: 5 Strategies to Help Busy Adults Start Learning SpanishIf you’re thinking about learning Spanish to integrate in Spain, TIME is most likely a major concern for you. You’re probably wondering:
• Will you have enough time to commit?
• How can you fit Spanish learning into your busy life?
• How long will it take to reach your language goals?
In today’s episode, I look into this common challenge, helping you view TIME as less of a barrier on your path to becoming a Good Expat in Spain.
🎥 Chapters
(00:00) Opening
(03:08) 4 reasons why TIME is an obstacle
(04:55) A different approach
(05:31) Strategy 1, Change your Perspective
(07:21) Strategy 2, Max...2024-10-1417 min
The Good Expat 🇪🇸Personality Development Expert: How Your Personality Creates Your Personal REALITY as an Expat in SpainIn this episode, I speak with Dax Mohan, a motivational business coach specialised in personality development and team building. We explore the challenges of moving to Spain, emphasising the importance of adapting to local customs and cultures. Dax I discuss how personal growth, resilience, and mindset shifts are essential for integrating into new environments, and how changing one’s emotions and actions can help in this process. 🎥 Chapters: (00:00) Opening (02:09) Introduction to Personality and Personal Reality (06:55) Starting the Transformation Journey (08:06) Dealing with Resistance to Change (10:37) The Importance of Setting Intentions and Goals (14:48) The Role of Curiosity in Personal Growth (17:39) Building Communities for C...2024-10-1427 min
The Good Expat 🇪🇸Personality Development Expert: How Your Personality Creates Your Personal REALITY as an Expat in SpainIn this episode, I speak with Dax Mohan, a motivational business coach specialised in personality development and team building.
We explore the challenges of moving to Spain, emphasising the importance of adapting to local customs and cultures. Dax I discuss how personal growth, resilience, and mindset shifts are essential for integrating into new environments, and how changing one’s emotions and actions can help in this process.
🎥 Chapters:
(00:00) Opening
(02:09) Introduction to Personality and Personal Reality
(06:55) Starting the Transformation Journey
(08:06) Dealing with Resistance to Change
(10:37) The Importance of Setting Intentions and Goals
(14:48) The Role of Curiosity in Pe...2024-10-1427 minThe Good Expat 🇪🇸Who is a Good Expat? 5 Key Traits That You Should KnowIn this first episode, Coach Jaime explains the concept of a Good Expat. 🎥 Chapters (00:00) Opening (01:48) Feeling nervous! (07:42) The origins of the Good Expat idea (08:52) The responsibilities of a Good Expat (10:47) The 5 traits of a Good Expat (14:47) What to expect on the Good Expat podcast 🫶🏼 Connect with Coach Jaime:https://www.instagram.com/ablaacademy 💛 Resources Mentioned in this Episode:https://ablaacademy.com/workshophttps://www.facebook.com/groups/confidentspanish ------------ 💡 Curious why you're STUCK with Spanish? - Answer 15 easy questions - Receive a free personalised report - Get actionable tips https://1sh.in/assessment 🔥 Want to work with ABLA Academy? - Read about...2024-10-1418 min
The Good Expat 🇪🇸Who is a Good Expat? 5 Key Traits That You Should KnowIn this first episode, Coach Jaime explains the concept of a Good Expat.
🎥 Chapters
(00:00) Opening
(01:48) Feeling nervous!
(07:42) The origins of the Good Expat idea
(08:52) The responsibilities of a Good Expat
(10:47) The 5 traits of a Good Expat
(14:47) What to expect on the Good Expat podcast
🫶🏼 Connect with Coach Jaime:https://www.instagram.com/ablaacademy
💛 Resources Mentioned in this Episode:https://ablaacademy.com/workshophttps://www.facebook.com/groups/confidentspanish
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💡 Curious why you're STUCK with Spanish?
- Answer 15 easy questions
- Receive a free personalised report
- Get actionable tips
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The Good Expat 🇪🇸Welcome to The Good Expat podcast!Moving to Spain could be one of the best things to ever happen to you, a new chapter in your life to re-invent yourself, grow, and learn from a new culture. And a good expat is someone who wants to make the most of this opportunity to integrate, belong, and participate in the local community with the intention of feeling at home in Spain. In my experience, for such an ambitious goal, memorising a few words and studying some grammar just to order coffee and say good morning to your neighbour in Spanish isn’t enough to get you there. Yo...2024-10-1401 min
The Good Expat 🇪🇸Welcome to The Good Expat podcast!Moving to Spain could be one of the best things to ever happen to you, a new chapter in your life to re-invent yourself, grow, and learn from a new culture. And a good expat is someone who wants to make the most of this opportunity to integrate, belong, and participate in the local community with the intention of feeling at home in Spain.
In my experience, for such an ambitious goal, memorising a few words and studying some grammar just to order coffee and say good morning to your neighbour in Spanish isn’t enough to ge...2024-10-1401 min