Language Coach: How to Overcome Perfectionism Learning Spanish

In 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 learning journey. He also offers practical advice to track progress and goals. đŸŽ„ Chapters: (00:00) Opening (02:40) The Elusive Nature of Perfection (03:58) Identifying Perfectionism (05:36) Steps to Overcoming Perfectionism (11:04) Mindset Shifts in Coaching (14:27) A Student’s Breakthrough Story (19:36) The Beauty of Imperfection (21:55) Connection Over Perfection đŸ«¶đŸŒ Connect with Coach David:https://lmidiomas.com 💛 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 đŸ”„ 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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¡Hola! I'm Jaime, Spanish coach, integration mentor & director of ABLAAcademy.com I'm a Spanish native, 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."