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The Good Expat 🇪🇸

The Good Expat 🇪🇸

Written by: Coach Jaime from ablaacademy.com
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 ¡Hola! I'm Jaime, a Spanish coach, integration mentor & director of ABLAAcademy.com

I'm a Spanish native, have been an expat since 2001, lived in five countries, learned four languages, and for the past decade, I’ve guided over 300 clients to become Good Expats in Spain - helping them integrate and feel proud of making Spain their home, without language barriers or insecurities holding them back.

Here, you’ll discover how to learn Spanish effectively, develop a confident mindset, and build meaningful connections with locals - so you TOO can embrace and enjoy your new life in Spain “the right way."Copyright Coach Jaime from ablaacademy.com Foreign Language Audiobooks Relationships Self-Help Social Sciences Success
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  • 5 Tips to Learn Spanish Effectively with Duolingo, by a Spanish Coach

    5 Tips to Learn Spanish Effectively with Duolingo, by a Spanish Coach
    Nov 18 2024
    Discover 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 structuring your practice to adding real-life interactions - so you can go beyond the basics and move closer to becoming a Good Expat in Spain! 🫶🏼 Connect with Coach Jaime:
    https://www.instagram.com/ablaacademy 💛 Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
    https://ablaacademy.com/workshop⁠⁠
    ⁠https://ablaacademy.com/blog/understand-more-in-spanish ------------ 💡 Curious why you're STUCK with Spanish? - Answer 15 easy questions - Receive a free personalised report - Get actionable tips ⁠https://ablaacademy.com/assessment 🔥 Want to speak CONFIDENT SPANISH in 10 weeks to integrate in Spain? - Read about who our Spanish coaching programme is for - Fill out the application form - If successful, we'll schedule a call with you ⁠https://ablaacademy.com/mentorship-application
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    20 mins
  • Life Abroad Experts: How to Create a Positive Life in Spain

    Life Abroad Experts: How to Create a Positive Life in Spain
    Nov 11 2024
    Build 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 to create a life in Spain that feels fulfilling, even on the hard days. 🎥 Chapters: (00:00) Opening (02:08) About Maayan & Gal (05:34) The Problems Expats Face Abroad (07:42) Step 1: Decide What Life You Want (12:02) Step 2: Begin with Small Steps (14:08) Positivity & Gratitude (15:46) The Role of Knowledge (20:07) Step 3: Take Action (23:44) About Syla App 🫶🏼 Connect with Maayan & Gal:
    https://www.instagram.com/smoozitive/ 💛 Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
    https://syla.onelink.me/CSl4/ablaacademy ------------ 💡 Curious why you're STUCK with Spanish? - Answer 15 easy questions - Receive a free personalised report - Get actionable tips https://ablaacademy.com/assessment⁠ 🔥 Want to speak CONFIDENT SPANISH in 10 weeks to integrate in Spain? - Read about who our Spanish coaching programme is for - Fill out the application form - If successful, we'll schedule a call with you ⁠https://ablaacademy.com/mentorship-application
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    29 mins
  • Neurolanguage Coach: The Power of Cultural Immersion for Learning Spanish

    Neurolanguage Coach: The Power of Cultural Immersion for Learning Spanish
    Nov 4 2024
    Want 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 Neurolanguage Coach? (06:55) Benefits of immersion (13:52) Online vs in-person learning (19:57) Overcoming language & cultural challenges (26:36) Dealing with stress when immersing (30:22) The power of positive immersion (31:23) Immersion first, grammar is secondary (35:16) About LingGo Immersion (41:49) Immersion recommendations 🫶🏼 Connect with Coach Brigida:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/brigidaherrera 💛 Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
    https://ablaacademy.com/workshop⁠⁠
    ⁠ ------------ 💡 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 who the programme is for - Fill out the application form - If successful, we'll schedule a call with you ⁠https://ablaacademy.com/mentorship-application
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    44 mins
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