Hola chic@s,
‘Notes from the Road’ are my observations from learning Spanish — and learning how
to live.
There’s a common narrative I hear all the time in language learning 👇
“Children are better at learning languages because of their brain structure.”
To be fair, I do agree with that statement.
I won’t try and spin it any other way to push some marketing narrative.
But I don’t think that’s the point of learning Spanish as an adult.
Children who absorb a language through osmosis don’t choose beginnerhood.
They don’t opt into humility.
They don’t consent to embarrassment.
As adults, those are the choices we make when we learn Spanish from scratch.
And that choice changes everything.
When we learn a language later in life, the real work isn’t vocabulary or grammar.
It’s staying present while not knowing.
It’s speaking before you’re ready.
It’s letting yourself be seen in awkwardness.
Our culture fixates on streaks and fluency.
They protect an image.
They delay exposure.
They let us feel like we’re progressing without ever risking being seen stumbling.
For years, this was me.
But I’ve come to realise that the real gems aren’t polished.
They’re in the failure.
The awkward conversations.
The moments where you stay instead of retreating.
That’s where humility lives.
And humility is one of the great keys to a good life.
So learning Spanish as an adult is about choosing to be a beginner again in a world that’s obsessed with looking finished.
And guess what?
You might find those skills enrich every other aspect of your life 👇
- relationships
- creativity
- work
- life direction
That’s the philosophy we’re practising here at Chat Spanish.
Language for living — not just learning.
If someone you care about is starting again — a language, a craft, or a new chapter, this might be a good thing to send them 👇
🎁 The Beginner’s Gift 🎁
Un abrazo,
Harrison
P.S - If you want to get over the fear of the subjunctive and connect with other adults who are taking the adventurous path of being a beginner. Join us at the subjunctive workshop end of Feb. Bring a friend.
(There’s one early bird offer left. Discount Code: SUBJUNCTIVE15.)
