Learning Languages Faster and Coping with Culture Shock in Colombia
Traveling with Kristin
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I think a lot of people can relate to wanting to choose where they apply their adventurous spirit. And why not live in Medellin? Well, I thought about it, but the thing is that I first came to Bogota and I already have like, we say in Spanish, I have my square here. So I prefer to take that change to apply that change to my life, but for traveling. But for a professional life, I prefer to stay calm here. It's a little different there.
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An expat in Colombia joins Kristin to talk about the reality of learning languages abroad and coping with culture shock in Colombia and Germany.
Originally from Venezuela, Joiner moved to Colombia a few years ago to escape the political crisis. Now, he’s teaching English and Spanish remotely while living in Colombia and traveling the world.
Tune in to hear the reality of living in South America as an expat, plus tips and hacks for learning a new language (fast). Joiner also shares his thoughts on how we can help for native Spanish speakers to learn English.
Then, find out how you can live in Colombia with a Colombia Student Visa.
At the end of this episode, Kristin and Joiner compare Spanish slang words in Colombia, Venezuela, and Costa Rica!
Shoutout to our listener, Dustin, a student of Spanglish360, who introduced Joiner to Badass Digital Nomads! Thanks, Dustin!
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EPISODE 194 TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
- How you can learn a foreign language faster and easier.
- A unique process for learning Spanish.
- Tips and tricks for mastering a new language.
- Empowering yourself to learn something new at any age.
- How to cope with culture shock
- Adapting to life in a new country/continent.
- The difference between life in South America and life in Europe.
- Why young people in Germany are speaking English more often than German.
- Joiner’s travel plans for 2023.
- The best way to travel throughout South America.
- How to teach remote language classes while traveling.
- Spanish slang words from Venezuela, Colombia, and Costa Rica.
- The cultural and lifestyle differences between Venezuela and Colombia.
- How Joiner is integrating social work into the teaching profession.
- Remote/flexible job opportunities for ESL students.
- How to live in Colombia long-term the Colombia Student Visa.
QUESTIONS ANSWERED:
- Why do people struggle to learn Spanish and how to make it easier?
- Why is it so hard to learn a new language and how to learn faster?
- When is the best time to learn a language?
- Is there an age limit on when you can learn a new language?
- Why did you move to Germany and how long did you stay?
- Did you feel culture shock when you first went to Europe?
- Where did you get the courage to travel the world solo?
- How do you travel safely in South America?
- Do accents change when you learn a new language?
- How can we make English lessons more accessible in Latin America?
- Has there been an influx in people from other countries that are working remotely?
- And more!
RESOURCES
Resources for Digital Nomads:
- Learn Spanish online: Spanglish360
- How to Get a Colombia Student Visa
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