Life-Changing Week in Oaxaca, Mexico!! (Shocking Spanish Immersion Retreat)

[@MaddieGold]

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

[@RedSpiralHandTV]

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?

[@tonespeaks]

@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.

[@M0SCON1Audi0]

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….. 😀

[@colourful64able]

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

[@SD-gm4iy]

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

[@bmyra]

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.

[@hollywalker7235]

Keep going lovely lady. This was fantastic.

[@AgrippaTheMighty]

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!

[@gardensofthegods]

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 ?

[@RadioYui]

Maddie, you're taking mexico travel vlogging to a whole new level. I love the direction your channel is heading to!

[@AcclimatizeMexico]

We’ll said

[@gardensofthegods]

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 .

[@MsPurky1]

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.

[@maigallop]

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!

[@ju5055]

You are educating me on so many levels. Your expressive reactions are great. A great tour guide!

[@MaddieGold]

So happy to hear that! Lol I couldn’t hide my true facial expressions if I tried 😂

[@goutfromfriedokra3936]

@@MaddieGold I have 3-4 days to travel---MX city or Oaxaca?

[@meggieprice]

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. 💜

[@MaddieGold]

Congratulations! 🥳

[@indiallovesmiami]

Congratulations on your Residente Permanente!! I received mine last month. Viva Mejico!!

[@gloscloset01]

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

[@meggieprice]

@@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.

[@indiallovesmiami]

@@gloscloset01 I still went to the tourist line. Presented my new PR card. Smooth as silk.

[@Phylonyous]

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 ❤

[@alelola]

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!!

[@MaddieGold]

Thank you so much!! What a beautiful compliment I appreciate your kind words 🥰

[@CrosbyGraceTravels]

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!

[@adrianaperezguerrero5994]

Bienvenida a Oaxaca, que tu corazón te guíe

[@hairdresser1300]

You have been hitting these vlogs out of the park. Love your posts

[@kathyschumann5368]

One of your best videos ever Maddie! The program should be a sponsor for you 😊 Thanks for bringing us along 🌞

[@mancam2238]

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 KZbin.

[@dorianbelen]

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.

[@ellenanneshapiro3939]

totalmente de acuerdo, Maddie, you have hit your stride! como se dice 'hit your stride' en espanol?

[@joannb6330]

Wow proud myself only miss two words in this😊

[@Dievanable]

​@@ellenanneshapiro3939It could be "ya le agarraste el ritmo" o "ya le agarraste la onda" if you want it in a more informal way

[@2morrow789]

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.

[@Ana-Maria-Sierra]

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! 💕💕💕

[@peaceloveandunderstanding]

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!

[@MaddieGold]

Wow, thank you so much for the high praise 🥰🙌

[@AcclimatizeMexico]

Well said.

[@lindascott2008]

@@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. ^_^

[@oscarys]

Maddie, te volaste la barda con este video. Gracias por tu mirada siempre respetuosa y divertida de nuestra tierra. Y tu Español, ¡súper!

[@cassielavoie2122]

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!!!

[@RECETASypostresconavenaymasscc]

Muy hermoso video de nuestra cultura mexicana sin duda es una experiencia de aprendizaje el talento mexicano con la artesanías esincreible

[@CumbiaDancer5678]

Wow! What a beautiful Mexican Cultural Ambassador you have become. I loved this video SO much. Well done, Maddie, wellll done! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@justiceforall007]

Miss you and your amazing content, Maddie but please take care of you! We all will still be here.❤

[@JesusVega-ev1sv]

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.

[@johnelias9202]

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!

[@mbaalex]

Agreed

[@jul.escobar]

I haven't looked at the orange since she left. Good to know I'm not missing anything!

[@FFlores79]

Definitely don't see traveling like this on the old channel.. more like information videos. Jordan is more tied down now lol

[@Mexicobeanpole]

@@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. 👏👏

[@RadioYui]

One can truly see who was the one adding value to those vlogs eh

[@AntonioLuis-nt9sh]

Siempre he querido visitar Oaxaca pero por cuestiones de trabajo no he podido pero algún día tendré que visitarlo saludos a todos ✌️👍

[@dkd_nyc97]

I was at the Spanish and Go Oaxaca beginner retreat one week before you!!! What a fabulous time and group of people!!! You captured the essence of some parts even better than I remember…too much mezcal maybe 😂

[@MaddieGold]

Thank you for the gift! Sounds like you had fun too 😊 I’m glad I was able to capture some of the magic ✨

[@susanm149]

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!

[@jennifermitchell5541]

YES!!! Well said. And well done, Maddie!

[@plainmom2]

I can’t wait to see more content ⭐️ You are amazing ❤

[@MShields1234]

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!

[@dominiquetheeasyminimalist]

Wow what an epic week! Thanks for sharing this experience!

[@mwiebe2663]

¡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. ❤

[@MayellahDawn]

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!!!

[@TheAioros261176]

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

[@gcrodriguez]

Se ve chido! It makes me want to go to Oaxaca ❤️ gracias!

[@Sunmoon-gj9gy]

I'm so happy to see you independent, strong and happy 😊

[@susanzepernick8801]

I agree with what others have said - your content is getting better and better. Thanks for providing great information.

[@lindaruby5782]

Maddie! This is the BEST thus far. This took an incredible amount of time. Thank you so much.

[@MaddieGold]

Thanks for appreciating my efforts! This video really did take foreeeever to put together haha but I’m so pleased with the result 🥰

[@soccermommyNPC]

Your passion for life’s little pleasures and pursuing the joy of knowledge is contagious 🎉❤

[@marthacasillas2571]

Verdaderamente hermoso!!!!!!❤❤❤

[@maryjomoore7379]

Love your video. Been patiently awaiting the next one.

[@moaraa2575]

Right?!

[@lynfl9814]

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.

[@victorsanchez2648]

Thanks great Job!

[@MaddieGold]

Thank you for the gift Victor! 💛

[@victorsanchez2648]

​@@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.

[@skepticalmaiden]

Girl, you're killing it. Thanks, bunches, for sharing ! BB! Loved your clear explanation about the indigenous communities activism.

[@emerislinmer]

I spent 4 months in Mexico this winter, mostly in the state of Oaxaca. Loved it.

[@rosemarygomez6393]

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!

[@marc-xn8tu]

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! 😊

[@comicbookmann252]

Oaxaca looks magical. This is a great video with great cinematography. Another one knocked out of the park. Well done!

[@ilovefredreika]

You are developing your own style: warm, engaging, honest, and interesting.

[@JosalynMarie]

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! 💜

[@Trachonitis]

Very nice editing Maddie. I like your videos!

[@PalitoInsano]

Me orgullese que visites nuestro estado y tambien ay diferentes culturas como por ejemplo la zapoteca o mixe😊😊😊

[@imafine1]

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.

[@beverlyhintzen8780]

Maddie, your videos keep getting better and better and more interesting! Thank you for all the beautiful sightseeing! I especially enjoyed the cathedral tours ❤

[@armandocalbe9114]

Ahora sí te luciste, Maddie. Felicidades, estáis mejorando mucho.

[@rochellea9652]

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.

[@elh1977]

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.

[@michaelhorn6905]

I think this might be my favorite of your videos. It looked like so much fun.

[@judeskingsbury5549]

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. ❤️

[@logical_sanity7618]

"food and drinks...food and drinks...food drinks"...😂😂😂 love it!

[@kathykirshner9206]

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!

[@NarsilRenewed]

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

[@MaddieGold]

Hooked on esquites?! I will gladly take the blame for that 😜

[@uwewinkler2820]

you have improved all the way ! continue and good luck

[@Shelly9401]

I just love your videos. I get so excited when I see a new one post. Have a Blessed Week

[@MaddieGold]

Yay, thank you! You too! :)

[@AcclimatizeMexico]

Great video. I’ve wondered about how beneficial an immersive class like this would be. Looks like a great success.

[@davidleong6606]

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!!!

[@cletasteidle2389]

This is one of my favorite videos so far-what a beautiful, interesting place. I’m living vicariously through you❤.

[@j.radford7109]

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!

[@arthurmcgee4746]

I liked the parade and the colorful costumes. I also liked the stone buildings. Very good video.

[@emilyserafamanschot800]

Thanks for the video, Maddie. Oaxaca is one of my favorite places in Mexico, too!

[@RichardMctere]

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.

[@gigiwills7851]

You have really come into yourself now. What an excellent video! Y felicidades con un ano sin alcohol! I so look forward to your videos!🤗

[@emilydavidson275]

Am so glad to see you! Watched Tangerine Travels for a long time. Thinking again (at 76) of relocating to mexico. Love your channel. Aka Erics granny.

[@jaliscoguanajuatotravelsan5679]

Great video. I was in Oaxaca City for 5 days , 4 years ago. Excellent narration again. This video brings me back

[@IntegrationalEdu]

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.

[@977400Dana]

Fantastic video!! Such an incredible and interesting experience! Thank you for sharing it!!!❤️👍❤️

[@blanchard5312]

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.

[@eltiomakoto]

Qué bien hablas español! A veces solo te escuchaba sin darme cuenta que era tu voz y no leía subtitulos, felicidades!

[@jOviTooL214]

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.

[@FredyMusicOficial]

Im so glad you had a blast! Thank you so much for sharing this culture that im not familiar with. I am from Zacatecas and basically Zacatecas culture is all i know. Thanks again!

[@conniedav]

I like the Spanish speaking with subtitles ~ would enjoy more of that. The Spanish immersion training looks fun!

[@Ocealuna]

Se nota que estás perfeccionando tu español. excelente! sigue así-

[@emilyserafamanschot800]

Thanks again--so rich in culture. I"m a former Spanish teacher and would like to refresh my Spanish!

[@artlagunas9698]

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.

[@LovedMyLoyalLongDog]

Great video Maddie. More please!

[@gardensofthegods]

Really cool vid ; a lot of interesting things and I'm so glad she brought the plight of the indigenous people down there to our attention . My God , all that food and eating while I'm laying in bed at night made me so hungry .

[@hivolco151]

Your videos just keep getting better and better! I have always loved your style and it's only gotten better! I have been wanting to go to Oaxaca for some time, since the Wedding of my nephew... anyways the Spanish Immersion retreat is a wonderful idea! I have gotten much better at comprehension the past few visits to Mexico and also attending Spanish events here in the states... . Tejate has Mamey seeds???? WHAT! I was so happy that Mamey was in season when I was in Puebla last month... Yummy fruit! I bought some Cocoa nibs when I was in Zacateca and brought them home, NOW after watching your video I have some ideas what to do with them... recipes to make! So fun... Gracias !!!!

[@FrugalOverFifty]

Loved this. I would love to go on one of these retreats. Thank you for sharing this, I had no idea these opportunities were out there.

[@2Que4]

Your Spanish is becoming excellent. I’m impressed with the direction you are going. Inspiring…

[@kristys7172]

Grasshoppers are crunchy and taste like sawdust. Oaxaca is beautiful! I fell in love with Cuenca Ecuador, I'll be going back this fall ....

[@Mannyiraheta]

I've been to Oaxaca twice and everything I saw in this video I've tried, love Oaxaca city and it's people.

[@LetyHrndz07]

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 😊🙌🏼💪🏼😊

[@ty9884]

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.

[@mypphh97]

La comida es lo que más extraño de Mexico. El contenido de tus vídeos es bastante interesante aun para mi que soy de Mexico pero he vivido en Arizona los últimos 40 años. Me diste una idea para visitar Oaxaca next time I go to Mexico.

[@Hughesbayou]

Your videos have gotten so much more interesting since you started getting deeper into the culture. Soon you'll be doing interviews with some of the people you meet.

[@landb3893]

Loved the inclusion of the Spanish language…I tried to follow along to no avail but in some ways it really helped me. Your videos are so fun, thanks for another great adventure

[@nancee508]

So informative and Educational Maddie! I am so hungry for true Mexican food now. Magnificent video!

[@jul.escobar]

Fun hanging w you Maddie! This sounds fun 🤩🎉

[@ChristopherMurtagh]

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.

[@pedrovillasenor2052]

Maddy, i love your videos. I’m Mexican and i have not visited a lot of places in Mexico. Watching your videos makes me want to explore my homeland! Great video! Loved it

[@gothaggis]

Heading to Mexico in 2024 and was looking around at various KZbin videos - randomly came across this - thanks so much for creating this, it was fantastic…and now I want to go to a Spanish Immersion retreat 😂🎉