Imagine your partner says to you that as a couple you should move together to the other side of the world to start a new life. Could you do it? Would you do it?
This week we talk to Cristina Orts about her experience of moving to a new country that doesn’t speak her language.
These days, Cristina is comfortable in her new environment. But there was a point where she almost didn’t come. And the thing that nearly stopped her was something that affects all of us.
In the episode, we will explore Cristina’s story. We start the story at the point where her partner Borja proposes that they should move to Australia to experience a different way of life.
Cristina’s initial reaction was to say yes (‘vale’) but when Borja started looking at flights, things started to get real and Cristina had to come clean about what she was really thinking.
Later we discover how Cristina overcame her fears and after going through the experience we learn what advice Cristina would give her younger self or anybody who is considering a move to another country.
If you are having trouble understanding the Spanish section of the podcast or if you would like to get more out of the podcasts and take your Spanish to next level you can get access to the accompanying Spanish podcast transcripts in The Real Fast Spanish School here.
What advice would you give if someone said they were afraid to move to a new country?
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New music!
Thanks Alan, yes I put in some new music to spice it up and to help tell Cristina’s story by adding emphasis to some of the things she was saying. Did you like it?
Maybe if I do a story style podcast again I could put in some Engine 7 music to set the mood—of course only if I have permission, and the song adds the right emphasis.
It would be my pleasure to give you some music.
¡Genial! I will let you know if I have any ideas. ¡ya veremos!
I’ve just finished listening properly; I was working earlier so I decided to delay so that I could give it my full attention. The new format is a triumph. Well worth the wait. Thank you Andrew – I can tell you’ve put a lot of work into this.
Awesome, I’m glad you liked it. And you’re right, a lot of work went in but if it helps your Spanish training, ¡merece la pena!
Hi, I listened through all the podcasts and I must say I learned a lot. It is sad to see that this was apparently the last episode.
Hola Martin, thanks for the comment. I’m glad you have enjoyed the podcast and that you have been learning a lot. I do have plans to do more episodes in the near future.
I loved it also!
Thanks Martha 🙂