Start the year off with a routine that will help you stay focused and productive. In this episode, we explore how exercise, writing, reading, meditation, and affirmations can improve our productivity and self-esteem. And somehow, we manage to tie it all together to learning Spanish and accomplishing whatever you put your mind to. 😅 Let’s start the year off ... Show More
Yesterday
¿Por qué entiendes español pero no puedes hablarlo? - Why Can You Understand Spanish but Not Speak It?
Have you ever listened to a Spanish podcast or watched a movie without trouble, only to go completely blank when someone asks you a question? We've both been there, and in this episode, we share our personal experiences with language barriers, explain why understanding Spanish do ... Show More
34m 44s
Oct 6
Qué decir cuando no entiendes a un hablante nativo - What to Say When You Don’t Understand a Native Speaker
Even after years of learning Spanish, misunderstandings happen—especially when you’re dealing with fast speech, unfamiliar accents, background noise, or simply expecting someone to say something they didn’t. We share Jim’s embarrassing rental-car experience in El Salvador, challe ... Show More
19m 3s
Dec 2019
Cómo establecer metas efectivas de aprendizaje de español (How to Set Effective Spanish Learning Goals) ♫ 48
El nuevo año se nos viene encima, y durante estos días hay muchas personas que piensan en el establecimiento de sus metas. En este episodio, empezamos con una serie de ese tema para ayudarles a establecer metas de su estudio de español que sean efectivas, prácticas, y, sobre todo ... Show More
24m 44s
Jan 2023
Seven Things You Can Do Right Now to Make This the Best Year of Your Life
Happy New Year and welcome back to It Sure is a Beautiful Day. On our first episode of 2023, Catt is getting straight to business. Want to live a fuller, happier, more meaningful ife? For our #ABD listeners this week, Catt is detailing several different practices and exercises th ... Show More
35m 42s
Dec 2022
ACE THE YEAR - New Year Motivation
<p>A brand new year is coming, and that means new chapters in your book and new opportunities to ace the year. Set your distractions aside, remember your dreams, and create habits that your future self will thank you for!</p><br><p>Speakers:</p><br><p>Freddy Fri: <a href="https:/ ... Show More
7m 46s
Jan 2021
Episode 65: Making (and Sticking to) New Year's Resolutions
It's a New Year and for many of us, a time to try to make some changes in our lives. However, lots of studies and practical experience tell us that most people don't follow through on the promises they made to themselves, whether it's losing weight, exercising more, or acquiring ... Show More
15m 15s
Dec 2022
How to Make 2023 YOUR YEAR
A new year is approaching which means it's time to thinking about our goals (if you feel like it). In this episode I look back at my 2022 goals, recap the year, and talk about how to set realistic goals for 2023. If you're looking for inspiration and motivation, this episode is j ... Show More
36m 25s