In this episode, Rick Moore sits down with Nate Alger, co-founder of Spanishland School, to discuss his journey from a beginner to a conversational Spanish speaker in just one year. Nate reflects on how he balanced a full-time accounting career with a high-intensity study routine that included active tutoring, language exchanges, and passive consumption of media. He explains the origins of his partnership with Andrea and how their shared passion evolved into a multifaceted language-learning brand.

• ✓Treat language learning as a lifestyle by flipping daily habits to your target language.
• ✓Utilize 'dead time' during daily activities like commuting or waiting in lines to practice with flashcard apps.
• ✓Speaking from day one is critical for progress even if your vocabulary is limited.
• ✓Consistency is more important than tracking specific study hours; look for small pockets of time in your schedule.
• ✓Watching dubbed content with subtitles in the target language helps with comprehension through visual context.
• ✓Don't let the fear of making mistakes or negative feedback deter you from your goal.
• ✓Immersion can be simulated at home by surrounding yourself with native media and frequent conversation practice.

• Spanishland School
  https://spanishlandschool.com

  Offering online courses, tutoring, and immersion experiences in Colombia.

• MiVoca
  https://mivoca.app

  AI-powered personal vocabulary system for language learners.