Life-Changing Week in Oaxaca, Mexico!! (Shocking Spanish Immersion Retreat)
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- Опубліковано 8 чер 2023
- I traveled to Oaxaca City, Mexico for my first Spanish Immersion Retreat and this epic week rewrote my future (A must-watch before coming to Mexico)
❁❁More info about this immersion retreat: spanishandgo.com/immersion-re...
I've been living in Mexico for 5 years, so I thought I had a pretty good handle on the Spanish language before going on this immersion retreat with @SpanishandGo but WOW my Spanish leveled up like crazy!
Beyond language learning, it was a life-altering experience. Hopefully, I captured that in this Oaxaca Mexico vlog!
Our week in Oaxaca City, Mexico was filled with:
- Trying authentic Oaxacan food and drinks (Oaxacan chocolate, mezcal, tlayudas, mole, tejate, ice cream, street food, and more)
- Learning about how Oaxacan chocolate is made in a hidden factory
- Going to the maguey fields to learn the process of making mezcal and try it right next to the agave plants themselves
- The engaging daily Spanish lessons
- Beautiful Oaxacan architecture like the Templo de Santo Domingo and other historic buildings
- Surprising cultural experiences like little parades called "calendas"
- Free time to explore Oaxaca City
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Why have I never done a Spanish immersion retreat before?! This was life-changing to say the least....and when I say it BLEW MY MIND, I'm not kidding! If you wanna go on this retreat too, you can get more info on their website: spanishandgo.com/immersion-retreats
Sounds like a great idea and Spanish and Go seem like amazing people.
I'm so freaking excited that we plan to take our RV and move to a town just outside of Oaxaca City for the whole summer. Right now we are in Patzcuaro for the summer and perhaps through Dia de los Muertos. I think we've nailed some choice spots with only 7 months in Mexico under our belts, you think?
Thanks for the tips on the drinks, etc. I have not yet tried mamey fruit yet...you?
@MaddieGold This was such an excellent video, that I'm sharing it with a friend who should an interest in learning Spanish. Even though I'm studying French, I really got a lot out of watching this and it was so entertaining. When you speak Spanish is sounds sweet..... Keep making these wonderful videos. I watch every one of them.
Rojo, blanco and verde but try them in Michoacán, Mexico. There’s a small town or city call CHERAN, Michoacán, Mexico. Very popular around October, the town’s people all makes that popular dish around October but are given in birthdays celebrations, and etc….. 😀
Oh maddie your spanish is doing amazing! Wow. You are opening new doors on your channel. You could go back to old videos and narrate the videos. People would love to hear about your tragels
Your Spanish is very very good Maddie Muy bien I'm proud of you The more Spanish you speak The more Méxican subscribers you're going to get Excelente video Love You
This is, no shit, the best MX vlogger content I've ever seen. You are killing it. I'm trying so hard to learn Spanish in my Mexican home, and didn't realize these immersion classes existed. Gracias Maddie.
Keep going lovely lady. This was fantastic.
Unfortunately I was born in Spain and lived there as a teen so I already know it. So no tour or spanish classes for me. I'm envious of these tourists!
I'm confused ; are you saying you live in Mexico but you're trying to learn Spanish ?
Just try to see if locally there is a Spanish Speaking Club in your area that meets up in person and if you can't be there in person see if they can do it on Zoom .
Maybe even think about hiring someone to meet you a couple times a week to just speak to you in Spanish and give you some lessons ... maybe a high school or college student who doesn't have much money or someone who could really benefit from you paying them cash to help you with the language ... ?
And if money is an issue maybe just try to meet some people who speak fluent Spanish who want to meet and have coffee or tea but tell them you want to speak as much Mexican as possible and not English ?
Maddie, you're taking mexico travel vlogging to a whole new level. I love the direction your channel is heading to!
We’ll said
Yes but she said she's thinking of having her videos using a lot more Spanish language going forward and I do think it will hurt her channel if people have to keep reading English subtitles unless she wants to have one set of vids in English and the other mostly in Spanish .
I absolutely love that you spoke a lot of Spanish and gave us the translations too! Thank you for all the time, hard work, and dedication that you put into this.
Maddie, your vlogs keep getting better and better. I’m learning so much about Mexico and living vicariously through you. This looks like a really fun experience and it’s great to see you enjoying yourself. Keep up the great work!
You are educating me on so many levels. Your expressive reactions are great.
A great tour guide!
So happy to hear that! Lol I couldn’t hide my true facial expressions if I tried 😂
@@MaddieGold I have 3-4 days to travel---MX city or Oaxaca?
Maddie really, you are THE BEST blogger from the outside this country. I promiseyour efforts show and will pay off... you are wonderful girl!!! you rock!!!!!!! go Maddie!!
Thank you so much!! What a beautiful compliment I appreciate your kind words 🥰
As the youngest of three and first to be born in the US (El Paso) I really appreciate your fervor for Mexico and her culture ❤
I am in my hotel room watching this in McAllen TX where I am thrilled to report I received my permanent residency visa today! Building a condo in Aguascalientes and appreciate your content as I navigate this journey. 💜
Congratulations! 🥳
Congratulations on your Residente Permanente!! I received mine last month. Viva Mejico!!
I received my permanente resident, 2 years ago. I have not travelled to Mexico since receiving. Can anyone who has flown into Mexico w new Permanent Res, describe the entry process w the Mexican officials at airport entry.
Thank you so much
@@gloscloset01 I just completed my canje here in Mexico this week so now have the actual visa card. I will not know how it is flying in until I come back in.a couple of months. You did complete your visa here, right? Because what we get in the US at the Mexican consulates is only part of the process- and then once approved in the US you have 180 days to complete it in Mexico. I will try to remember to post here about my experience coming back. I Have been told to now go into the nationals line not the tourist line.
@@gloscloset01 I still went to the tourist line. Presented
my new PR card. Smooth as silk.
One of your best videos ever Maddie! The program should be a sponsor for you 😊 Thanks for bringing us along 🌞
I am OBSESSED with this video!!! Oaxaca City is one of my favorite cities on earth and this inspired me to do a Spanish immersion retreat myself!
Bienvenida a Oaxaca, que tu corazón te guíe
I agree with others in the comment section, you're the BEST Mexico vlogger on YT! Your presentations never cease to both delight and enlighten me. I know you work very hard on your channel, Maddie, and it really shows. Keep 'em coming!
Wow, thank you so much for the high praise 🥰🙌
Well said.
@@MaddieGold Hi Maddie, Eagerly awaiting your next video, it's been a couple months since the last one, hope you are busy having fun and living life to the fullest. ^_^
You have been hitting these vlogs out of the park. Love your posts
What an absolutely impressive program. I’m so impressed with how Spanish n Go interfaced the programs and activities with cultural and language learning. It made it sooo fun and worthwhile and magical. Best of all was watching you, Maddie, light up and express so much joy. I swear! You are more and more coming into your own. An absolute delight to watch. Keep it up mujer! Ándale! 💕💕💕
Es un orgullo que alguien tenga el interés de aprender nuestro idioma por puro amor a nuestra cultura. Gracias por el esfuerzo y por agregar contenido de gran valor en UA-cam.
Siempre he querido visitar Oaxaca pero por cuestiones de trabajo no he podido pero algún día tendré que visitarlo saludos a todos ✌️👍
I love your content and how you show actual footage of Mexico and not some stock footage. The former channel you were on is now nothing but a bunch of sad infomercials and not real footage of Mexico. SAD! Keep up the great work! Your content is gold!
Agreed
I haven't looked at the orange since she left. Good to know I'm not missing anything!
Definitely don't see traveling like this on the old channel.. more like information videos. Jordan is more tied down now lol
@@FFlores79 More broke. He’s not the business man he thinks he is. Maddie knew her value, and didn’t let him off the hook easily when it came to the business. 👏👏
One can truly see who was the one adding value to those vlogs eh
Hola chica. Finalmente encontraste tu camino. Estos videos tienen todos los ingredientes igual un mole. Ya que aprendes las tradiciones de méxico. Te diviertes y mejoras el español nativo mexicano que es muy diferente a otro espanol. Esto es muy interesante y educativo para los extranjeros de todo el mundo. Incluso hispanos que quieren conocer México.
totalmente de acuerdo, Maddie, you have hit your stride! como se dice 'hit your stride' en espanol?
Wow proud myself only miss two words in this😊
@@ellenanneshapiro3939It could be "ya le agarraste el ritmo" o "ya le agarraste la onda" if you want it in a more informal way
So happy for you Maddie, you have taken your channel to a whole new level. Your content is fantastic. I love the Mexican culture, food and people and you give me a taste of all of this with each video. Thank you.
Wow!
What a beautiful Mexican Cultural Ambassador you have become.
I loved this video SO much.
Well done, Maddie, wellll done!
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Miss you and your amazing content, Maddie but please take care of you! We all will still be here.❤
I am SO PROUD of you and everything you've overcome. You're glowing, thriving and have that contagious, REAL smile back!!! You're truly rocking' it and so glad to see you thriving!!!
I wasn't expecting so much interesting content in a video about a language immersion retreat. I was so wrong! This video hit everything just right - language, customs, food, architecture, history... So very enjoyable, and your delivery, video, etc. is always so authentic. Really excellent, thank you!
YES!!! Well said. And well done, Maddie!
Mattie we miss you‼️
Maddie ❤ this has to be one of my favorite and the most enjoyable thus far! So full of good vibes, energy, passion and love that you have for Mexico 🇲🇽 your home now! You definitely deserve the title of ‘HONORARY MEXICAN SEÑORITA!´ you look so happy 😀 in your element! Thank you for sharing! 😊
Maddie, te volaste la barda con este video. Gracias por tu mirada siempre respetuosa y divertida de nuestra tierra. Y tu Español, ¡súper!
I love love love this video. I’m trying to learn Spanish. Mexican Spanish specifically. Such a beautiful language. Thank you so much for all your videos and keep using Spanish and English it’s so helpful in building my confidence. And I love that you share the Mexican peoples culture. I’m heading into retiring and Mexico is a place I would love to visit and spend time in. Your vid’s are kewl!!!
Wow! I love this video. One of the best you've ever made. Really enjoyed all the cultural content and the interaction with other people. It was really fun to listen to your Spanish for longer periods of time . Thank you for such a wonderful trip!
I'm so happy to see you independent, strong and happy 😊
I can’t wait to see more content ⭐️ You are amazing ❤
Maddie! This is the BEST thus far. This took an incredible amount of time. Thank you so much.
Thanks for appreciating my efforts! This video really did take foreeeever to put together haha but I’m so pleased with the result 🥰
Maddie, me gusta que ya estés mezclando en tus videos el Español. Conforme lo vayas dominando, tus videos serán más vistos por el público mexicano.
Se ve chido! It makes me want to go to Oaxaca ❤️ gracias!
Muy hermoso video de nuestra cultura mexicana sin duda es una experiencia de aprendizaje el talento mexicano con la artesanías esincreible
Your passion for life’s little pleasures and pursuing the joy of knowledge is contagious 🎉❤
Love your video. Been patiently awaiting the next one.
Right?!
I have spent the past five summers in Oaxaca, and it was so fun to see my old stomping grounds, and unique local foods and beverages.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR GREAT COMMENTS AND LIKING MY MÉXICO THAT MUCH!!! I ALSO LOVE OAXACA WITH ALL MY HEART, GREETINGS FROM THE STATE OF MEXICO!!! MADDIE YOU AARE THE BEST!!!
As an American born Mexican American my parents bring our Mexican cultures in our home my heritage
its everything.Everytime I go to Mexico to visit my mothers home town. I feel a longing every time when I leave.
Amazing video Maddie. What a great way to learn spanish and enjoy the Oaxacan culture. Me alegra saber que extranjeros se esfuercen y disfruten parte de la cultura mexicana. Ademas Tu español suena muy bien. Saludos
I think this might be my favorite of your videos. It looked like so much fun.
You are developing your own style: warm, engaging, honest, and interesting.
Maddie you are showing the best part of living in México. The people enjoy their lives going out and about doing stuff. I feel like here in USA we only work, work, work and don't enjoy life. I hope to go to Oaxaca one day.
OH Maddie, This was FANTASTIC!!!!!!! I as well as so many of your followers are SOOOOOO PROUD of YOU!!!! What a CLASS ACT you are young lady.
YOUR channel really is staying TRUE to what you love. THANK YOU for all yout HARD WORK and QUALITY travel . My husband and I travel to Mexico alot and you truley got to the core of Mexico in this one. You TAKE CARE and know that you are loved by sooo many and highly respected. STAY SAFE. Hopefully, are paths will cross one day.
Maddie, you have reminded me of why I love Oaxaca so much. Of all the places thatvI have visited in 😮Mexico so far; it is my favourite. The food, culture, archaeology, art, creativity, weaving, embroidery... make Oaxaca and the surrounding villages of the valley, truly special. Thank you for a great video. Also your last one in the little village, with its celebrations, was superb. I love your enthusiasm.
Hola Maddie! I am so glad you are moving forward with your Mexico vlog's. Oaxaca is my favorite Mexican state, and you have done it justice with this amazing vid. Keep up the excellent work!
I agree with what others have said - your content is getting better and better. Thanks for providing great information.
So fun to watch this video of my beloved Oaxaca. I have visited Monte Albán five times, I love it so much. Living here, there is never a dull moment. Your video made me smile ear to ear, so well done and wonderful to see your extreme joy. Thank you for sharing mi ciudad favorita, Oaxaca. ❤️
Girl, you're killing it. Thanks, bunches, for sharing ! BB! Loved your clear explanation about the indigenous communities activism.
What a lovely video. You can see you and your group had a wonderful and bonding experience. It was really fun coming along with you on this enriching adventure.
¡Calidad! Todavía no conozco Oaxaca, pero es uno de los lugares en México donde más quiero visitar. Y después de ver tu video, Maddie, más aún. ❤
Verdaderamente hermoso!!!!!!❤❤❤
I just love your videos. I get so excited when I see a new one post. Have a Blessed Week
Yay, thank you! You too! :)
So happy to see you enjoying life, you are much better off without Jordan!!
You are smart and beautiful!!
Wow what an epic week! Thanks for sharing this experience!
Every time I think I've seen your best work, you top it with something even better! What a great trip this must have been. You're living your best life and bringing us along for the ride. Thanks for sharing your journey!
WOW I've been watching you for a long time since you started making videos in Mexico .I have to say I'm blown away by how much Spanish you really speak .I knew you spoke some but I didn't know how much and how good it really was until now.Congrats I'm impressed.
Thanks great Job!
Thank you for the gift Victor! 💛
@@MaddieGold...Is solid Gold 🎉 Love your Vibes😊 my reward is replaying your past video. I love you! take good care and looking forward to your next video no pressure your doing amazing te quiero mucho.
Maddie, Que Padre!!! I felt as if I was there with you all!!! So well done! I can tell how much your Español has become second nature for you!!! Keep up the fantastic work!!!
Me orgullese que visites nuestro estado y tambien ay diferentes culturas como por ejemplo la zapoteca o mixe😊😊😊
Thanks for doing so much in Spanish. 😊. And I appreciate the length of your video. And that you show what you are doing, you don't spend your time talking about it, we can see it. That's really important and takes real skill
Ahora sí te luciste, Maddie. Felicidades, estáis mejorando mucho.
This video was totally worth the wait! Keep doing exactly what you are doing. Thanks so much for “taking us with you” on your adventures.
This is one of my favorite videos so far-what a beautiful, interesting place. I’m living vicariously through you❤.
Maddie, your videos keep getting better and better and more interesting!
Thank you for all the beautiful sightseeing! I especially enjoyed the cathedral tours ❤
I’ve been watching your videos for at least 2 1/2 -3 years and I have to say they just keep getting better and better! Be safe! I look forward to your next one! ❤🇲🇽🥰🌺
When you speak Spanish it is the cutest thing! Love you Maddie❤️
Thank you 😊 I’ll take that as a compliment hehe
Love the video! Dont worry about your post delays still gotta take take for you and do you girl! We look forwards to when you do post! 💜
Maddie…. Wow…. Just Wow you are amazing ! This was one of my favorite videos! I’m Mexican -American and speak Spanish. I would love to do this immersion course to improve my Spanglish. I’ve never visited Oaxaca and now I want to ! I LOVED this experience !
I would love to see you do the other cities too! Thank you!
The guy with the watch in your group was so handsome 😍🤯 20:05
You're living your best life, Maddie! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Maddie, fantastic video! You have definitely moved up to a whole new level in your video-making. They are so good and I love so much Spanish. Congrats on your Spanish accomplishments too! Just take good care of yourself, don't get trapped in your success, take it with ease as much as possible.
V E R Y F A N T A S T I C ! ! ! 💯👍😀
Wow, that looks like a WICKED good time, glad you enjoyeed it and shared with us! And - it was because you, Maddie, raved so much about esquites that I tried them and am hooked
Hooked on esquites?! I will gladly take the blame for that 😜
Oaxaca looks magical. This is a great video with great cinematography. Another one knocked out of the park. Well done!
Thank you for taking us deep into Mexico I’m loving it!
What an adventure Maddie! The experience, the food, the lessons and I could go on and on. I don’t blame you for wanting to cry when it was all over. Thanks for the share 🤗😉
Very nice editing Maddie. I like your videos!
Has Latino I'm quite impressed with the with the tour guide and curriculum. Wow.
Wow! Maddie! What a quality and Exciting video! Your videos just keep getting better and better! This was not only educational but festive and fun:-) Kudos to you! 🎉🎈🧚♀
Wow Maddie - we think this is the best video you've ever done. My husband and I have been watching you since 2019, first under Tangerine Travels and now MaddieGold. You've come a long way baby!! The video was so well done and it was exciting to go along with you on your learning adventures each day - we especially enjoyed when you switched over completely to Spanish as we're aspiring to learn Spanish prior to moving to Mexico next year. We're really impressed with how your fluency and confidence has skyrocketed. It's very encouraging for us newbies. We also noticed how healthy and vibrant you look, it seems that you've finally hit your stride. We're looking forward to seeing more videos with this type of format from you in the future. Way to go, and keep up the great work!
Wow your spanish has greatly improved, it even sounds native. Been watching your vids for years and its great to see you inmerse yourself into our language and culture.
I absolutely love your content!♥️ you have definitely inspired me to travel, I’m older now maybe I should have done this 30yrs ago now that I’m 60 I believe it’s not too late. After all age is just a number 😊🙌🏼💪🏼😊
Great video. This is so much better than the cringe fest over on the TT channel 🤮
Wow! What an experience. What a beautiful city. So culturally, rich, and the food… I have never been to Oaxaca but seeing this video is a reminder that I must visit. I really love the whole Spanish immersion experience. May I add that I love listening to everyone speak Spanish. Your Spanish is so beautiful. I understand it so clearly. I wish you could start another channel in Spanish. Way to go Maddie. By far one of your best videos ever.❤😊
Fantastic video!! Such an incredible and interesting experience! Thank you for sharing it!!!❤️👍❤️
Very much worth the wait. Thanks for allowing us to share your retreat experience.
What an AWESOME video Maddie! 💛 Informative and entertaining! You look so happy 🎉 God bless you, thank you for sharing another piece of your life with us. It’s so inspirational 💯👏🏼
What an experience. Thank you for taking us along.
Thank you for another great video! Your channel is very informative. I especially like the way you include the lives of Mexicanos/as. You demonstrate great compassion.
Awesome ❤ as always Maddie! Thank you for all your excellent work!
Please do more videos like this. Your accent and the American cadence of your speech make Spanish easier to understand for people who are trying to teach themselves the language, como yo.I learned so much about the culture, the food, and the people watching you just live in Mexico. Remain awesome, jefa. Mucho amor.
One of your BEST videos ever. Informative, loved the tourist attractions and good reviews...really great. I could also feel you were truly in your element. Best wishes and looking forward to more great content.
Excellent! Interesting and educational and authentic. So many people turn their vlogs into reality shows that center only on themselves. You, on the other hand, have created several true travel vlogs as of late. Kudos to you! I can't help thinking if you were "MaddieGold Travels" others might find your vlogs easier. The effort you put into these is obvious.
I agree with most of these comments Maddie! You're content, your vibe, and your Spanish have come such a long way... just to name a few! I can see how much you have pushed yourself out of your comfort zone within the last year, give or take, and now you're reaping the rewards! Stay strong Maddie, you're coming out on top, and we can all visibly see it - your hard efforts are paying off 🎉❤🎉❤ 🎉❤🎉❤🎉
Oh I love this video Maddie! Glad to see you back in Oaxaca. I remember it was so nice to run into you there back in 2019. I feel inspired to take a retreat!
Oaxaca is an incredible state, which is why we're buying a place just outside Puerto Escondido. We plan on spending Day of the Dead in Oaxaca city in 2023. Before we had decided to move to Mexico, I had been following a number of MX vlogs, and yours is by far the best (and you're definitely the better half of the other channel). Thank you for this fantastic content.
I’ve recently moved to Mexico, and I’m learning Spanish.
I enjoyed so much all the Spanish you included in this video. I noticed you intentionally slowed down your Spanish speaking for us English speakers. Thank you Maddie. This was a treat.
Amazing video sharing the beauty of Oaxaca's magical world! Love it.
This has been one of your best videos. Great job !!!