About

About Tomás en Madrid

Tomás en Madrid was born from a simple idea:
learning a language should feel like living a story—not memorizing rules.

I created this brand after years of dreaming about leaving the U.S. to study Spanish abroad. During the pandemic, I fell in love with the idea of immersion. I imagined myself walking through new cities, learning through real conversations, and feeling my world expand in a way that couldn’t happen in a classroom (or in my bedroom).

Since then, I’ve traveled alone, studied in immersion programs, and spent months exploring life abroad. Every trip reinforced the same truth:

Language grows when you grow. Travel changes you because it forces you to see yourself differently.

That’s the energy behind everything here.

Why I Write and Create Spanish Resources

I’m not a native speaker.
I’m a learner—just like you.

I know what it’s like to start as an adult, to feel shy or unsure, to want to understand more and express yourself better. I created Tomás en Madrid because I wanted a story that felt emotional, modern, queer-affirming, and accessible to real learners.

Every study guide, chapter, and audio recording comes from that intention:

  • Spanish that feels natural and human—not robotic

  • Resources designed for real use in the real world

  • Tools that make you want to keep going

  • Learning rooted in emotion, connection, and experience

This isn’t a textbook.
It’s an invitation.

A Bigger Vision: Travel, Growth, and Life Abroad

Spanish gave me something bigger than vocabulary.

It gave me:

  • Courage to travel solo

  • Confidence to navigate new cities

  • Clarity about the life I want

  • Community with people outside my comfort zone

  • A sense of identity that expanded my world

And that’s what I want for you.

You don’t have to move abroad forever.
You don’t even need a perfect plan.

You just need the desire to grow and the willingness to take the next step.

Why I Coach

Over the years, friends and followers kept asking me the same questions:

  • How did you plan your trip?

  • How did you study for immersion?

  • How did you build confidence speaking Spanish?

  • How did you navigate traveling alone?

  • How did you create this life abroad experience for yourself?

I realized people didn’t just want language tips—they wanted guidance, structure, and someone who’s already done it.

That’s why I created my Travel & Work Abroad Jumpstart, an 8-week 1:1 coaching program for adults who want to:

  • Prepare for solo travel

  • Study in an immersion program

  • Work remotely abroad

  • Build travel confidence

  • Strengthen their Spanish

  • Create a new chapter in their lives

It’s the support I wish I had when I was planning my own journey.

You’re Here Because Something in You Wants More

Maybe you’re dreaming of Spain or Latin America.
Maybe you’re craving a reset.
Maybe you’re ready to feel alive again.
Maybe you want to see who you become in a new place.
Or maybe you simply want to improve your Spanish in a deeper, more intentional way.

Whatever brought you here, I’m glad you stepped into this world.
This is your starting point.

What’s Next

If you’re exploring at your own pace, you can begin with:

If you’re ready for structure, guidance, and transformation, learn more about the coaching program below.

Let’s build your next chapter—one step, one trip, one conversation at a time.

→ Explore the Travel & Work Abroad Jumpstart (1:1 Coaching)

Hi, I’m Patrick — a traveler, Spanish learner, and creator of Tomás en Madrid. I started learning Spanish as an adult and rebuilt my life through travel, immersion, and self-discovery. My work blends language, travel, and personal growth to help others create the opportunities and confidence they’ve always wanted.