Beyond Survival Spanish: 4-Day Challenge
A 4-Day Live Experience for Spanish Learners Who Are Tired of “Getting By” and Ready to Feel More Confident, Connected, and at Home in Spanish-Speaking Environments
🔴 LIVE ON ZOOM WITH ERICA RAY
This Challenge is Perfect for you if...
• You’re living in (or relocating to) a Latin American country
• You live in a Spanish-speaking community
• You have trouble following a conversation spoken at natural speed
• You mentally translate before speaking
• You feel anxious before appointments, errands, or phone calls
• You want deeper conversations and real connection
• You’re tired of studying Spanish without feeling truly comfortable using it
• You want to stop feeling like an outsider in your daily life
Isn't it time to feel at home?
Imagine a world where everyday interactions in Spanish feel less stressful… where you can participate more naturally in conversations instead of freezing or mentally translating every sentence.
Imagine confidently handling conversations with neighbors, shop owners, service providers, friends, and community members—even when they speak naturally and at full speed—and feeling more independent in your daily life.
The problem is NOT that you’re bad at Spanish.
Many learners spend years studying Spanish but never learn how to bridge the gap between studying and participating.
Most learners:
- over-study
- under-participate
- prepare for lessons instead of real life
- wait to feel “ready”
- don’t know how to bridge study and spontaneous conversation
What You'll Accomplish Each Day
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Live Coaching + Real-Life Support
This challenge is not designed to be another passive Spanish workshop where you simply take notes and disappear. Each day, you’ll also have the opportunity to receive live coaching from Erica, ask questions, share real-life experiences, and get personalized guidance as you begin applying what you’re learning in actual conversations and situations.
Ready to Move Beyond “Getting By” in Spanish?
Four days that could completely change how you approach Spanish for years to come.
- 4 live interactive challenge sessions with Erica Ray
- Live coaching, discussion, and personalized guidance each day
- Practical real-life exercises and implementation support
- Real-life Spanish “missions” to help you apply what you learn outside the sessions
- Access to the private challenge community during the event
- Temporary access to challenge recordings and materials throughout challenge week
- A clear roadmap to help you continue building confidence, participation, and real-life communication skills beyond the challenge
What Happens When Learners Move Beyond Studying and Start Participating
“I’m more real-time now in terms of my comprehension and my speaking has improved…This has been the perfect format for me–just what I needed.”
Dará
Spanish for life in Mexico
“Before I had to think, ‘Ok, now I have to speak Spanish.’ Now it’s more natural. When someone says something to me in Spanish I can just reply. “
Karin
Spanish for life in Mexico
“I notice that now when I’m out and someone’s speaking Spanish, I can overhear and tell what they’re saying! Talking [in real-life situations] forces you to seek out how to be able to do it.”
Damarus
Spanish for communication with community
“It’s satisfying when somebody says something to you and you’re not translating in your head and all of a sudden the right words come out and they understand what you just said. And you’re sitting there going ‘Wow! Where’d that come from?’ A lot of people have seen the growth.”
Dará
Spanish for life in Panama
“The Spanish immersion experience was amazing. Your program is/was excellent preparation…My classes were all in Spanish. I was surprised at how much I actually knew and understood….I was able to clearly express myself and understood the majority of what was said. “
Linda
Spanish for communication with family and travel
“My husband’s family speaks Spanish…Before I didn’t even want to say hello to anybody because I was afraid it was going to develop into this conversation I couldn’t do, but my confidence has definitely gotten a lot better.”
Pamela
Spanish for communication with Guatemalan family
Your Questions Answered
What is the format of the 4-Day Challenge?
The challenge is hosted live online via Zoom and includes daily interactive sessions with Erica Ray and fellow participants, practical exercises, live coaching, and personalized guidance designed to help you start using Spanish more confidently in real life — not just in the classroom. Throughout the week, you’ll also be encouraged to complete simple real-life Spanish “missions” to help you begin moving beyond “survival mode” and participating more naturally in everyday conversations. Self-study materials are included.
What dates and times will the sessions be held?
🗓️ LIVE DAILY SESSIONS
Monday–Thursday
JUNE 22-25, 2026
11:00 AM–1:00 PM Mexico City Time
That means:
• 1:00–3:00 PM Eastern
• 12:00–2:00 PM Central
• 10:00 AM–12:00 PM Pacific
• 6:00–8:00 PM UK Time
Do I need any prior knowledge of Spanish?
Yes — this challenge is best suited for learners who already have some basic foundation in Spanish, even if they still struggle to understand fast conversations or respond confidently in real life.
You do not need to be advanced, but you should already know some basic vocabulary and be able to form simple sentences. Many participants are at the “I can survive… but I still freeze in real conversations” stage.
The teaching and coaching portions of the challenge will primarily be in English so you can fully understand the concepts and strategies being taught, though you’ll also have opportunities to practice and apply Spanish throughout the week.
Will I be required to speak Spanish live?
You’ll be encouraged to participate and apply what you’re learning throughout the week, but there is no pressure to speak perfectly. This challenge is designed to help you build confidence and real-life communication skills in a supportive environment.
How much time do I need to dedicate each day?
Will I have access to the materials after the challenge ends?
Because Beyond Survival Spanish is designed to be a live, interactive experience focused on participation, implementation, and real-world action, challenge materials and recordings will only be available during the challenge week. This encourages participants to stay engaged, complete their daily missions, and take action while the momentum is high.
We strongly encourage you to attend live whenever possible and set aside time each day to participate fully in the experience..
You Don’t Need Perfect Spanish to Start Participating More Fully in Life
If you’re tired of freezing in conversations, mentally translating every sentence, or feeling like you’re always just “getting by” in Spanish… this challenge was created for you.
Over these 4 days, you’ll begin learning how to approach Spanish in a more natural, practical, and confidence-building way — so you can start participating more comfortably in real-life conversations and situations.
You are likely much closer than you think.
Join us for Beyond Survival Spanish and take the first step toward feeling more confident, connected, and at home in your Spanish-speaking environment.
